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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
4
A chemist notes the deadly death cap mushroom contains phallin identical to rattlesnake venom in effects. He explains bacteria cause diphtheria and typhoid, linking death from mushrooms to other causes. Each year about 26 U.S. deaths result from mistaking death cups for edible mushrooms.
In Cambridge England the old custom endures of selling butter by the yard a pound per length. Cambridge shire fairies roll butter into yard long cylinders wrapped in white cloth and sold by deftly trained butter women. The market trade serves university substaff with portions paired with bread and daily mornings.
The Calfornian papers report the arrival of George B. Greig, self styled king of Fanning Island, with his bride Florence Edith Armstrong. Both have Scotch roots. Greig has ruled Tanning and Washington Islands between two PNG ports, home to about 100 people, with copra wealth. The bride, Greig's second wife, is daughter of a Scot who moved to Fiji decades ago and previously married a native woman.
The Cremation Society of Hagland reports cremations increasing since its 1890 start. Only 26 in three years, under 100 per year until 1892, 240 in 1898, 240 again in 1898, and 59 by February this year, reflecting a high death rate. Notable recent cremations include Grant Allen, Lord Farrer, Lord Hilton, Lady Howard de Walden, and the Duke of Westminster.
An extended excerpt recounts monstrous tropical sharks devouring crews near tropical Pacific ships and harbor dangers. A former Pacific Fleet captain notes the terror of man-eating sharks and recalls a sinking incident near Acapulco where two crewmen perished after capsizing. The tale contrasts Pacific sharks with the smaller Atlantic threats and the notoriety of such events in coastal news.
The Spectator notes a looming world wheat shortage tied to U S exports and growing demand. It cites 1897 98 U S wheat exports and warns that rising population could outpace production, questioning Russia but noting its own hunger.
Bet Hainpalt of Rest. In a recent Ife of Hum boldt it stated that he was too occupied with scientific research to seek money or comforts. While dining with a Berlin banker Humboldt laments losing his 30 year home. The banker reveals ownership and offers to spare the house only if Humboldt stays.
Reports describe a rising piracy crisis in Chinese waters led by Fon-chan-hol and a 2,000-strong band. The group uses 15 steam launches and many snake boats, storing provisions and ammunition for years. Merchants pay blackmail for safe passage marked by a red flag bearing a Foo and fish tail.
A fragmented notice claims Cornell grads discuss paying for day education and female prospects, noting personal effort and aid options. Also promoted are passages about One Minute Cough Cure and Dr King's New Discovery with testimonials on cures, purifiers, and health products from various vendors.
A report credits Tennessee with the nation’s premier winter training grounds for high value pointer and setter dogs. It highlights Hickory Valley’s vast kennels owned by a New York St. Louis Tennessee consortium, employing top trainers like J. M. Avent. The article notes 24,000 acres, diverse North Mississippi involvement, and dogs valued from 50 to 10,000 dollars, with rare pups commanding high sums.
Two female preachers attract attention in Brooklyn. German Countess Adeline Schimmelmann, once tied to Berlin court circles, now travels by yacht to preach worldwide and recently shared a Brooklyn revival stage with Ira D. Sankey. Teabella Horton, a 16 year old who has preached in the South for three years, is also gaining notice for her bold expositions and distinctive attire in Brooklyn Baptist churches.
Poorly planned wealth and an unsettled fortune surface as Andrew O Dwyer of New York dies in apparent poverty leaving $60 000. He told attorney A Webbar he planned to leave his estate to educate priests, triggering a dispute among New York and Ireland relatives over the will and fortune.
A jumble of patent medicine ads tout Shiloh's Consumption Cure and Chamberlain's cough remedy, Houdol Dyaspapsia Cure, and Stoehr's Pharmacy offerings. The copy promotes liver, bowel, digestion, and cough cures with testimonials and money-back guarantees, naming W. H. Finke and Stoehr's Pharmacy among sellers.
Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway publicizes special excursion plans to major cities including Chicago Cincinnati Detroit and St Paul with round trip rates and limited return by Oct 31. Tickets via Denvey Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Sioux Falls and Sioux Falls area offered through AG PTA Cedar Rapids Iowa Jaok Farmer.
Jetny provides guidance for travel to Paris and can book tickets from stations along our line via New York and others. Contact BC IRt& N Ry agents or Jsio G Farmer AGP&T A Cedar Hapld Iowa for service.
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