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Newspaper

Dubuque Sunday Herald

Location

Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1900

Page

6

Mrs Alice Ffoulkes Praises Dr Pierce Remedies

A Uniontown Pennsylvania woman reports irregular monthly periods and severe indigestion improved by six bottles of Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. She recommends Sick women consult Dr Pierce by letter with private correspondence to Buffalo New York.

Alice E. Ffoulmes Coolspring St Uniontown Pierce Sret BR. V. Fierce Buffalo, N.Y

Smudged Law Offices and Addresses Listed

A fragment lists multiple law and insurance offices with their street corners and building names. It mentions McCarthy Keenlohn Ke, Powers Lacy Brown, Ww Crawford, Bryon Lyon, Dekey, Matthews Lindsay Frantaen, and McCady with addresses in Bank and Insurance Building, Patent Attorney, and a box 676 in Washington, D. C.

Miender“Son HURD Leneeuan & Kessel Law Olce Mole Wnd McCarthy & Keenloin KE Law Oltier Foeor Nhoth Rm Drulff Powers, Lacy & Brown Lincoln Locust Crawford Soin Seventh Bryon & Lyon Mata Aod DEKEY Molo Ane

Fragmentary OCR Item Recounts Mines and Materials

A garbled OCR note lists names and things like Stoneware Firebrick Tile and mines such as Haystack and Wagon. References to Surrapy Sec ATOHOUSE COPNorty Telephons Bs MG St appear nonsensical within the fragment. No clear event date or location is discernible from the readable text.

Manila

Justices Clamp Down on Fines and a Drunken Man’s Night

A report from Dubuque describes Justices Carney and Kessler nearing their $1,500 limit in fines and the county’s intake rising. An intoxicated man found near railroad tracks was fined $5 with suspended sentence after pleading he was bound for Monona. A hobo received five days on the rock pile amid a social gathering with gardens, sweet peas, and hosting ladies.

Justice Kessler Justices Carney Kessler Squire Kessler Squire Carney Squire Kesster Carney Duatlee Kessler Pelfce Omileer Denton Pocker Court Monona Messler

Cure Deafness With Constitutional Remedies Warned

An old medical ad claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and nasal mucous surfaces. It promises one hundred dollars for any deafness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured by Blall's Catarrh Cure and urges readers to send for free circulars.

Blall Cheney & CO Toledo Drugetlats Toe Hall

Dubuque boxing carnival eyed by Lou Houseman

Lou Houseman plans a boxing carnival in Dubuque during race week and works through preliminary arrangements while testing compliance with the new Lister law. He has Jack Sroot versus Jack Moffat for a twenty round middleweight bout and Benny Yanger versus Youngs Mowatt as a heavyweight match, with Jack Jeffries a potential addition pending a suitable opponent.

Lou Touseman Dubuque Mr. Houseman Houseman Jack Sroot Jack Moffat Chicago St le Middle West Benny Yanger Youngs Mowatt Jack Jeffries

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purity and Relief

An old advertisement warns that an diseased blood leads to disaster and bodily ills. Hood’s Sarsaparilla claims to restore blood harmony and health. Hood’s Pills are offered to relieve constipation at 25 cents.

Hood

Informal At Home Honors Visiting Ladies In Waterloo

A charming informal at home hosted by Misa Johnson and Miss Alice Johnson on South Street Waterloo honored Miss Tan Blusted of Dubuque and Miss Ethel Perkins of New Orleans. White porch decor and a spacious lawn created a social scene as about fifty ladies enjoyed 3:30 to 6:00 in summer gowns.

Misa Johnson Alice Johnson Mrnday South Street Waterloo Tan Blusted Dubuque Ethel Perkins New Orleans

Startwell Farmer Credits Electric Bitters Cure

Rev J T W Ver non of Startwell Ga reports a long running leg sore healed after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad claims Electric Bitters purify blood and cure eruptions boils eczema tetter salt rheum with guaranteed satisfaction or refund by I W Ruete druggist. Large bottles 60 cents.

J. T. W. Vernon Startwell I. W. Ruete, Drugelst

Explosions damage cars on electric line corridor

A car on the Southern Electric line was wrecked by dynamite with the floor blown out and seats twisted. No passengers were aboard and police made no arrest. A nearby car also damaged, and a fourth explosion struck near 2417 Easton Avenue injuring front wheels.

Easton Avenue

Progress on Eagle Point high bridge project announced

Secretary C. H. Meyer of the Eagle Point Bridge company reports revised plans for the new bridge. Stone work contract will be let mid August and superstructure contract shortly after. Construction starts ASAP with a February 1 completion target and over 100 workers expected.

C. H. Meyer Eagle Point Bridge Company

Transfers Will be Granted for Improved City Street Car System

Mayor Berge linked transfers to approving the street car ordinance. Officials have not acted yet, but indicate willingness to provide transfers on all lines to create a first class, satisfactory system for Dubuque. The mayor’s condition has sparked broad discussion and appears likely to be accepted.

Berge Dubuque

New Discovery for Consumption Promises Quick Healing

Dr King’s New Discovery is praised for curing consumption pneumonia pleurisy bronchitis and related illnesses. It is presented as the quickest surest cure for coughs colds asthma croup hay fever hoarseness and whooping cough sold by T W Ruete with money back guarantee large bottles 50c and 1 00 trial bottles free.

Mrs. Bryan a Model American Woman in Lincoln Portrait

Winifred Black reports on Mrs. William Jennings Bryan in Lincoln Nebraska describing her as a capable, witty, devoted wife and mother. The piece portrays her calm humor, intellect, practicality and rejection of society, while praising her partnership with Bryan and commitment to family and public life.

Winifred Black Denver Post New York Wiliam Jennings Bryan Mrs. Bryan Lincoln Neb Nebraska Prairies Bryan Goodby Godspeed Mr. Bryan Middle West Ladies’ Aid Society North America Teiece Bryans Ruth William Grace Iis

Poor Millionaire Starved in London Digestion Pills Promoted

Early use of Dr King's New Life Pills could have saved a starving London millionaire. The pills claim to strengthen the stomach aid digestion promote assimilation and improve appetite. Price 26e money back if not satisfied. Sold by T W Ruete, druggist.

London Dr. King T. W. Ruete

Miller Seeks Time Extension for Bee Branch Project

Contractor Miller asks the Bee Branch committee for a time extension until June 1, 1901 to finish the job. Mayor Berg supports resuming work but the committee members decline to state their position. A special meeting is set for Monday morning to read the petition and discuss the request.

Bee Branch Miller City Recorder Berg

Republican Convention Names 20 Delegates at City Hall

The Republican convention met at city hall to name 20 delegates for the state convention in Des Moines. Col. Merry chaired, George Lyon secretary, and delegates included Hancock Co, Coates, Morgan, Cantillon, Bean, Hayden, Merry, Torbett, Lusch, Ternes, Glasser, Turd, Adams, Engler, Benson, Callihan, Becker, Scherr, Torbert, Kennedy. Mild resolutions lauding State Treasurer Merriam were adopted.

City Hall Des Moines Col. Merry George Lyon YT. Hancock F. W. Coates J. S. Morgan W. J. Cantillon B. I. Bean D. Hayden J. F. Merry H. G. Torbett Il. Lusch Herman Ternes Db. C

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed for Skin Ailments

Advert says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve prevents chafing sunburn insect bites and foot sores. Claims include pimples blotches eruptions and piles with infallible results. Sold by T W Ruete druggist at 25 cents.

Bucklen T. W. Ruete

Best Family Remedy Syrup of Figs Promoted

The text markets Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for all ages. It claims pleasant flavor, soothing effect, and gratifying results, urging families to keep a bottle. Produced by the California Fig Syrup Co.

The California Fig Syrup Co

Change in Train Schedule by Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul

The railroad will adjust Sunday service starting July 29 with the northbound Sunday train from Dubuque at 8 40 a m and the arrival at 5 05 p m departing 5 10 p m The through sleeping car Dubuque to St Louis on the 6 10 p m train will be removed The Dubuque arrival will shift to 11 15 p m and depart 11 20 p m notices say tomorrow

Chicago, Milwaukee Dubuque St. Louis

Death of Mrs. Han Nicholas Tahn at Mercy Hospital

Mrs. Nicholas Tahn died at Mercy hospital at 2 30 Saturday morning after cancer surgery months ago. She was 83. The funeral will be at St. Marys church then German Catholic cemetery. She lived at Seventeenth and White streets.

Nicholas Tahn Mercy Hospital St. Mary's Church Seventeenth White Streets

Opportunities on Northern Pacific line towns guide

A new title describes towns along the Northern Pacific railway from Wisconsin to Washington, detailing current business openings and conditions. It offers practical emigration information for readers seeking relocation of commercial ventures. Free copies available from C. W. Mott, General Emigration Agent, Northern Pacific Railway, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Northern Pacific Railway Wisconsin Minnesota Manitoba North Dakota Montana Idaho Washington C. W. Mott St. Paul Minn

Northern Pacific Home Seekers Excursions On First And Third Tuesdays

The Northern Pacific railway offers Home Seekers Excursions on the first and third Tuesdays monthly. Tickets from eastern terminals to western Minnesota points via mani line and branches west of Aitkin and Little Falls cost one fare plus 2.00 for the round trip. Prospective settlers may visit stopping points to inspect land prices and conditions with aim of purchasing homes in the northwest. For details contact G. D. Rogers, District Passenger Agent, 603 W Locust St, Des Moines, Iowa. six cent booklet Wonderland 1900 available.

Northern Pacific Railway Mani Line Aitkin Little Falls Minn Northwest Northern Pacific G. D. Rogers W. Locust St Desdroines Iowa

General Leonard Wood sails for Havana from New York

General Leonard Wood, military governor of Cuba, leaves New York aboard the Mexico for Havana after a two week visit in the United States. He notes that troop withdrawal will end with the embarkation of the remaining battalions, leaving about 5,000 soldiers in Cuba for garrison duty.

New York Leonard Wood Cuba United States Mexico Havana

Extended tours by American Tourist Association

Beau Campbell manages tours with Pullman Sleeping and Dining Cars leaving Chicago on Tuesday August 7 and 21 at 10 p m via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway. Tickets cover all expenses and are available from Geo H Heafford General Passenger Agent Chicago IL. Also a trip on the Chicago Great Western to Dyersville for a Dubuque Military Band concert at Schuetzen Park on Sunday July 29.

American Tourist Association Beau Campbell Gen. Man Marquette Building Chicago Pullman Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Geo. H. Heafford Ill Chicago Great West Dyersville Dubuque Miliary Band Schuetzen Park

Dynamite damages five Tranalt cars in St Louis

Five Tranalt company cars were damaged by dynamite placed on the tracks during the night in St Louis. No injuries were reported. The first car exploded near Spring Street and Easton Avenue, causing only minor damage to that vehicle.

St. Louis Tranalt Company Spring and Eastons Avenues

Furnace closure at Juabel-Jefferson plant shocks steel town

Steubenville July 28 The Juabel Jefferson furnace, run under lease by the National Steel company, has been shut down for an indefinite period.

Steubenville Juabel- Jefferson National Steel Company

Witty Chicago Aphorisms On Courtship and Life

A collection of pointed Chicago sayings on love, debt, ambition, and social behavior. Humorous maxims cover courtship, flattery, marriage, and starting small to achieve success, with quips about lawyers, sailors, and the perils of boasting.

Chicago

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