25 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Davenport Daily Republican
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1900
Page
1
Marketing copy touts Mariani Wine as boosting brain power, muscle strength and blood richness. It urges use by all druggists, warns against substitutes, and notes Mariani & Co at 52 W 16th St New York distributes endorsements from emperors and other dignitaries and offers a gratis book upon request.
A Washington correspondent describes the national bank redemption bureau where worn out notes and bonds are exchanged for new bills. The article recounts a Civil War era tale of a Maryland miser concealing wealth, the bureau’s processes, safety measures, and how mutilated, burned, or spoiled currency is evaluated and redeemed, including unusual cases of moisture, vermin, and even a drowned soldier’s funds.
The account describes workers binding handkerchiefs around their noses to manage filthy material, performing the work faithfully over several days. They received some crimp new greenbacks, with proceeds going to a widow. It notes greater risks in smallpox and yellow fever, cautioning that a bubonic plague could threaten the nation’s redemption bureau.
A Chicago visitor recounts woe from harsh winds and unhealthy air, recalling Iona's crime and Davenport's Mississippi cityscape. He remarks on incandescent gas burners and Chicago climate, noting a two day stay and rapid impressions of our city and its heat.
Advertises excursion fares and schedules for the New Line Seven Port routes including Feb 20 and 26 departures to regions in Northwestern Iowa Western Minnesota Northern Wisconsin and beyond with connections to Canada and western states. Promotes travel agents Spears and Berry as contacts with phone numbers and street addresses. Also touts tailored suits from Tie Trefier Exclusive Ladies Tailors noting fit and craftsmanship.
The notice lists Bomeseekers trips on January 15 February 6 20 March 6 20 April 3 17 and 10 aboard the B C R and R on dates with 2 day layovers. Tickets, at a single fare plus 2.09 to sit points on the line in Iowa Minnesota and South including Shell Rock Abbott Crossing and Waverly, may be sold at many Northern Western and Southern cities. Contact BCRX agents or Jno G Farmer AG Poo Tu A Cedar Rapids Iowa. Thomas Wentworth Higginson argues laws and journalism attract young men after college. Mrs Calvin Zimmerman Milesburg Pa endorses One Minute Cough Cure for coughs croup sore throat claiming quick relief and safety for children. Also noted is the burial accident of Guilbert and the near burial of an infant due to curtains igniting in a chair.
In Davenport the New Panitorium at 319 Brady is overwhelmed with work in steam cleaning dyeing and pressing as their Jong-play. Phone 6114.
Washington society notes comment on a future White House ball tied to the betrothal of Miss Mabel McKinley to Mr Baer. Other items cover Shakespearean recitals for charity, Secretary Gage entertainments, an intellectual gathering at Belmont, Don Dickinson’s Supreme Court visit, news of a pin once belonging to General Funston found in Alaska, and exchanges involving General Wheeler and Congressman Bingham about a possible brigade promotion.
A fragment notes a woman blushing at a strange scene involving finger snarks and a decorated shirt that went elsewhere than the laundry rod, hinting at a curious fashion mishap or domestic quirk.
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