Peace talks and Kruger Steyn meet amid war reports
Brussels dispatch notes Kruger’s readiness for arbitration and peace, while Kruger travels to the Orange Free State for talks with President Steyn. London reports suggest the meetings aim atNegotiations for peace though hostilities continue. Analysts warn of cautious expectations amid shifting Boer and British strategies.
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Transvaal
Brussels
Great Britain
Kruger
Orange Free State
Steyn
London
Pretoria
South Africa
Boer Losses Light as War Goes On
A St Peters burg dispatch quotes Professor Korteweg of Amsterdam reporting Boer losses by mid January at 350 killed and 800 wounded with most injuries from shell fire. He says Boers distrust Europeans, rely on themselves, and will fight on despite European sympathy.
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London
St. Petersburg
Korteweg
Amsterdam
Transvaal
Europe
City Council Advances Sidewalk Plans and Elects Election Officials
The February 27 1900 city council session approved sidewalk work on South 6th Street and reported lumber procurement for the year at 19.50 per 1000 feet. It also ordered a Formaldehyde generator for disease disinfection and appointed election judges clerks and police for March 26 1900 in all wards. An auditing committee was formed to review city accounts through March 15 1900 and the meeting adjourned to March 27 1900.
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Zeigler
John Bartholomew
South 6Th Street
Jackson Street
Harrison Street
E. B. Munson
Public Property Committee
C.h.king
R. C. Sayers
D. T. Kilroy
I. Dougherty
R. W. Lamson
W. C. Ball
C. G. Taylor
Maude Stewart Marries John F. Davis in Glasgow Home
The wedding of Maude Stewart to John F. Davis took place Tuesday evening February 27 at the bride's parents home near Glasgow. Rev H S Stewart conducted the ceremony followed by a large reception. The couple plan to reside near Memphis Missouri and were joined by guests from Jacksonville Illinois Fairfield and Salem.
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Walter Stewart
Glasgow
Maude
John F. Davis
H. S. Stewart
Lockridge
Stewart
Memphis
Miss Smith
Jacksonville
John Wright
Fairfield
Cooper
Salem
Dr King’s New Life Pills Marketed by Local Druggist
Advertising copy touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as powerful health boosters. It claims to transform weakness into strength and listlessness into energy, promising mental and physical vitality. Priced at 25 cents a box, sold by Geo. D. Clarke, a local druggist.
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Dr. King
Geo. D. Clarke
National Horse Breeders Dealers and Exhibitors Meet
The third annual meeting of the National Horse Breeders Dealers and Exhibitors Association will convene in Chicago at the Grand Pacific Hotel on March 23 and 24 at 10:00 AM. Prominent breeders will speak, with papers and discussions planned. Local horse men are invited to attend and support breeding aligned with market needs. For programs write F. J. Berry President or T. Butterworth Secretary at 14 Union Stock Yards Chicago.
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National Horse Breeders
Chicago
Grand Pacific Hotel
F. J. Berry
T. Butterworth
Union Stock Yards
South American Nervine Tonic Promises Global Cure
Patent remedy advertisement touts a masterly power to cure stomach weakness and indigestion. It claims relief from the first dose and guarantees a permanent, safe cure for all invalids, sold by Bradshaw and Thoma, druggists in Fairfield Iowa.
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Bradshaw & Thoma
Fairfield
To Cure Constipation Forever Casearets Candy Cathartic
An advertisement claims Casearets Candy Cathartic cures constipation with a refund if it fails. The copy emphasizes guaranteed results and a money back offer.
Tribune Ad Promotes Constipation Cure
An unusual ad touts a cure for constipation with vague claims. The text mentions Caney Cathartic and proprietary remedies, urging readers to subscribe for the product. No verifiable details or medical evidence are provided.
Bailey's Dyspepsia Tablets Ad Promises Relief
Advertisement for Bailey's Dyspepsia Tablets claims stomach distress symptoms and dyspepsia. It presents the product as pleasant to take with a 25 cent price, offers free samples on request, and lists Lakeside Medicine Co. Chicago address and local druggists Bradshaw and Thoma as sellers.
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Bailey
W. J. Bailey
Lakeside Medicine Co
Wells St
Chicago
Bradshaw & Thoma
Large school atlas offered for postpaid purchase
The atlas is very large and specially adapted to school purposes. It is recommended for every geography teacher and business office. It can be mailed postpaid to any address on receipt of fifteen cents in postage stamps or coin. Address John Sebastian G.P.A. Chicago Ill.
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John Sebastian
G.P.A
Chicago
Ill
No-To-Bac tobacco remedy advertises life boost
Bold ad promotes No-To-Bac as an easy forever quit tobacco solution. It claims to make weak men strong and to improve vigor, with a 50 cent or one dollar price and a free booklet and sample from The Remedy Co in Chicago or New York.
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Stor Ng Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
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