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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1899
Page
19
Readers share letters praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for nervousness backache falling of the womb and neuralgia. Mrs Anns E Halt of Milldale Conn and Mrs Elton Filanagan of Philadelphia say they were cured after using the remedy and urge others to try it.
W H Reichers principal of Robertsdale school Hammond Indiana faced assault charges after pupil Arthur Whitney died following a whipping for alleged misbehavior. Post mortem found spinal injuries. Deputy Prosecutor Greenwald prepared manslaughter papers and Judge Jones will hear the case. The school board backing Reichers sparks debate on corporal punishment.
The article presents commentary on Psalms ixxxv and exxvi as lessons for Nehemiah study, noting God’s past mercies and Israel’s deliverance. It emphasizes God’s peace, redemption, and the future salvation of Israel, urging believers to praise God, seek His mercy, and proclaim His works to all nations. It reflects a period tone with biblical cross-references and moral exhortations.
A short street encounter ends with the statement my papa dets drunk. The piece then notes a temperance hospital in London founded 1873, its growing bed capacity, and high recovery rates without alcohol. It cites 31 initial alcohol cases, a seven percent death rate, and ongoing expansion funded by the Prince of Wales and a private donor. Dr. J. J. Ridge signs the report.
A temperance exhortation emphasizes aid to others, shuns the saloon, and urges training of children to banish drink. It urges believers to act, fight for a brighter society, and warns that drunkenness stems from temptation and available causes.
Vague OCR fragment reports trains running by a location in Pennsylvania. The readable bits mention trains and a pine or piney setting, with no clear date, line, or event. Immediate specifics are insufficient for a solid summary. core facts cannot be determined from the text.
Morris Minnesota October 21 Joseph Haigh a farmer five miles west of Donnelly shot and killed his 21 year old son Russ. He then shot himself through the heart. A $2000 mortgage hung on the farm. It is thought he killed his son to obtain the Modern Woodmen life insurance and then took his own life to avoid legal punishment, leaving the family with the farm free of encumbrance.
A civil claim by Matilda Nebur seeking an allowance against John Nebur was dismissed. The court order ends the case with no further action required by the parties.
E H Hathaway state inspector of rural free mail delivery left Indianapolis for Washington to join the eastern division with possible permanent transfer S B Rathbone to oversee Indiana work temporarily Hathaway notes 25 new routes established in Indiana and asserts rural routes boosted mail business by about 75 percent and spurred construction of 200 miles of new roads wind Framing the impact of improved rural delivery and road building on the state.
Decatur Indiana October 21. Jay county circuit court closed with Dan P Bolds found not guilty by a jury in the N Blackburn assault case. The acquittal cited self defense after Blackburn charged him with assault and battery with intent to kill. Other malfeasance cases against Bolds have been sent to Wells county.
Mrs George Long of New Straitsville CO prevented a dreadful tragedy and saved two lives after a severe cough kept her awake. Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and Mr Long of pneumonia, proving its merit for throat chest and lung troubles. 50c and 1.00. Trial bottles free at Dreier and Bro.’s drug store.
Local loan ad offering money to borrow against real estate or personal security. Details imply flexible terms and secured borrowing options for property owners and individuals seeking funds. Contact information not provided in the fragment.
A Christian Work analysis estimates the 1890 direct liquor costs as retail traffic less net receipts and health losses. It calculates lost earnings from 6,750,000 hard drinkers at 354 dollars yearly, totaling 1.3275 billion, with ten percent lost plus ripple effects, plus 45,000 deaths hastening by 7.5 years, yielding substantial national welfare impact.
The article recalls Temperance Hospital opened in 1875 and its 25 years of work noting the era when medical practice relied on alcoholic stimulation. It explains how Dr Todd’s doctrines influenced physicians to use alcohol as a vital aid, with large quantities given during illness and convalescence, and viewed as nourishing support.
A brief note reports the introduction of a special car on the Staten Island Rapid Transit rail line intended for hoodlums, aiming to separate troublemakers from regular passengers. Authorities promise enhanced safety measures and monitoring to deter disturbances.
A fragmented advertisement lists diverse goods from produce to canned items, oils, and liquors with pricing. California fruits, dried fruits, canned fish, syrups, molasses, and various oils dominate, plus tobacco, candies, wines, and whiskies. The item dense list reflects a bustling general store catalog.
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