Tuberculosis in Cattle Debated by Illinois Experts
An Bloomington essay argues tuberculosis in cattle is local not contagious. The author links disease to unsanitary herd conditions, poor housing, and contaminated water, noting range cattle are rarely affected. Officials discuss test limits and policy proposals while critics call for caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
J. B. Orendorff
Bloomington
Ill
Moore
Normal
Hodge
Frank Gaston
Orphan's Home of Normal
F. C. Goodwin
Nanda, NL
Gov. Tanner
Goodwin
Gov
Tanner
Rio de Janeiro
Kimberley
Johannesburg
New Kimberley
Marennes
Protest Advised Against Cow Slaughter Policy
In a heated appeal, the speaker urges action against wholesale cow slaughter. He argues post mortems aim to hide disease and warns that humans may suffer if cows are killed unchecked. The call to protest stresses immediate checks to prevent broader losses.
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Hodge Case
Bailey's Laxative Tablets Offer Quick Relief
Medical notice promotes Bailey's Laxative Tablets as a cure for constipation headache biliousness and liver trouble. Each tablet contains cascara sagrada and chocolate coating with relief claimed per tablet. Packages priced ten and twenty five cents bearing W J Bailey Chicago signature. Sold by Bradshaw and Thoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
W. J. Bailey
Chicago
Bradshaw & Thoma
Farmers Can Profit From Local Papers
Farmers can use local papers to reach the general public for sales or purchases of stock grain and farm help. The cost is small and results are satisfactory, a point true for city residents as well. Local ads connect buyers and sellers effectively.
Grain-O Health Drink For All Ages
Grain-O is a pure grain beverage found at grocers. It aids digestion and strengthens nerves without being a stimulant. Suitable for both children and adults, it costs about the same as coffee, 15c to 25c per package.
County Tax Figures Show Decline in County Taxes
County Auditor G. R. Horn reports the total county taxes amount to 7,664.16 less than last year due to lower township valuations by the board of equalization. The article lists the valuation and taxing figures for each township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Horn
Board of Equalization
Clerk of Court John Merckens Reports Outstanding Service
The annual report of Clerk of Court John H. Merckens details commendable performance and diligent duties. It highlights professional conduct, efficiency, and adherence to legal responsibilities in the office.
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John H. Merckens
County Recorder Gilmer Records 1899 Office Figures
County Recorder Gilmer filed 1,507 documents in 1899 up from 1,493 in 1898. Office receipts totaled $1,016.45, vs $971.65 the prior year. Instruments filed comprised the following.
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Gilmer
Sheriff Reports 182 Jail Guests In Last Year
Sheriff Black records 182 jail guests, 38 women and 3 colored. Three convicted felons, two for larceny and one for burglary were sent to Ft Madison. Prisoners served 2121 days total, 109 inmates served 1264 days. Arrests were made for various offenses.
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Black
Ft. Madison
Differences in Figures Show in Ready Made Suits
The passage notes that even of equal height breadth and stoutness men would differ in their figures, which would reveal themselves in a ready made suit. The observation highlights the variability of body shapes beyond simple measurements.
Hammon the Tailor and Oddities From Old Notices
Attorney General Patterson narrates a tale from a drummer about a colored church sermon where a preacher warns against sins including gambling whisky and chicken raising. The piece recalls Hudson Bay company receipts from pioneer times and describes how white settlers took Native wives, often bought by tobacco, blankets, or a gun, noting the costly responsibility of caring for wives and relatives.
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Patterson
Memphis Scimitar
Hudson Bay Company
Jane Goody
Matilda Timkins
Slippers with Belligerent Eagles Highlight War Poet Tale
Samuel T. Pickard recalls Mr. Whit tier presenting slippers embroidered by Gail Hamilton. The satirical design shows belligerent American eagles with Jove's thunderbolts, finished in Quaker drab. He notes Hamilton's sharp skill with needle as with her pen.
Classical quotes and a Choctaw outburst halt further eloquence
The Pacific scene in Congress ends after a Maine Massachusetts speaker delivers Tacitus and a West Coast member speaks in Choctaw. The clash ends with a call to order and a wry note on freedom of speech. Mainz Germany launches the Internationales Criminal Polizei Blatt to describe wanted criminals in German French and English with photographic depictions.
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Edward Everett
San Francisco
Massachusetts
Congress
The
Internationales Criminal-Polizeiblatt
Mainz
Germany
Cowen and Roberts Wed at Bride's Parents Home
James S. Cowen and Florence P. Roberts were married at the bride’s parents home December 27, 1899. Rev J R Perkins officiated. The couple plan to establish residence on Cowen family farm with James in charge.
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Cowen—Roberts
Asa D. Roberts
James S. Cowen
Florence P. Roberts
J. R. Perkins
Christian Church
C. S. Cowen
Fairfield Township
James
Packwood Review
New York Herald and Chicago Tribune Clash Over Ad Pages
An April 16 comparison shows The Chicago Tribune printing far more paid advertising than The New York Herald. The Tribune exceeded the Herald by about 23,383 agate lines in four Sundays, equaling roughly 81 Herald-style columns.
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New York Herald
Chicago Tribune
Brooklyn
New Jersey
the Tribune
The
Herald
Tribune
New York Moreia
Chronicle to Start New Electrical Engineering Course
The Chicago Chronicle announces a new home study course series beginning Monday January 15. Professor Arthur E. Watson of Brown University will author the twice weekly articles on Electrical Engineering, richly illustrated to aid learning.
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Chicago Chronicle
Chronicle
Arthur FE. Watson
Brown University
Providence
R. J
Raven food claims to cure poultry diseases in birds
A Fairfield Iowa advertisement for Raven food from W A Warwick harness shop promotes it as a positive cure for chick en cholera gapes and poultry diseases. It claims to regulate bowels blood and digestion and to produce bones muscles eggs and larger fowl. Money back if not satisfied.
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Raven
W. A. Warwick
Fairfield
Iowa
Advertising as a Winner: Space, Nerve, and Capital
The piece argues that large display advertising increases win odds in standard publications if space is used wisely and funded to sustain campaigns until full effect emerges. It emphasizes nerve and capital to maintain long run effectiveness.
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Royal Baking Powder
New York
Messrs
Hodge & Brickner
C. P. Johnson
Livestock Commissioners
R. O. Graham
Madge
Birmingham
Cecil Rhodes
Rochfort Maguire
Alexander III
Russia
Black Hawk
Locust Grove
Buchanan Hee
Des Oines
Fairfield City
Court House
H.C
Erastus Davis
Atte Twee Reese
Henry Davis
Tree Nena
House of Fame
Hammon
the Tailor
Calumet Fares
Wane
Medan
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