If You Found Some Money on the Street Offer at Port Wine
A terse note questions ethics about picking up found money and responding to a local offer for a gallon of California Port Wine, implying a moral dilemma and a social prompt about honesty.
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Newspaper
Dubuque Sunday Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1900
Page
7
A terse note questions ethics about picking up found money and responding to a local offer for a gallon of California Port Wine, implying a moral dilemma and a social prompt about honesty.
In London the 1900 report notes poor naval target practice with ineffective supervision and unverified targets. It cites circulars from the Admiralty demanding strict enforcement of procedures to restore accuracy and discipline across fleets.
A notice notes Rev Dr Moeller's birth in Cincinnati in 1849 and career as a priest and professor. It cites his roles at St Marys Seminary and Hellevontein, and his 1879 service as secretary to Bishop Chitard, in a biographical snippet. It also includes a testimonial from Hon A A Wyman praising Dr Kay remedies with a sales pitch for renl vac and lung balm, including pricing and mail offer.
Rome reports the Reverend Henry Moeller, secretary and chancellor of the archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio, has been appointed to a bishopric. The announcement confirms his selection and related church duties.
A St Louis Globe-Democrat profile portrays General Douglas MacArthur as a powerful, relentless administrator and soldier. The piece praises his brain, leadership in Luzon campaigns, and dedication to national service while noting the loneliness and discipline of his office.
One hundred dollars reward for a cure of catarrh not helped by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by J J Cheney & Co Toledo with West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin as witnesses. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally, price ten per bottle, sold by druggists. Testimonials free. Hall's family Pills also advertised as best.
Mayor Berg announced a city limit of ten inches for cannon crackers and warned arrests for larger devices. He reviewed catalogs and local stock, noting twenty inch cannons exist. All fire crackers and fireworks will be banned on Main streets. Dr Kay’s Renovator advertised at 3c and 1.00.
The New York market opened depressed after heavy inroads in London shares with United States leather and rail stocks selling off. Wheat and corn followed a volatile session in Chicago with mixed futures moves and a late rally as weather forecasts reduced selling. Cash grain prices and livestock were reported, with mixed results across Minneapolis and Milwaukee markets and a dull close in New York and Chicago trade.
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