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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1900
Page
3
A vivid miscellany of items from a bygone era includes an India College note on teachers and students, a sly tobacco quit slogan, a patent cure claim by Sterling Remedy Co, and a mock news brief about Cuban exhibits for Paris. It recounts a Hungarian town mayor and eight councillors turning their town hall into a forgery workshop, guarded by policemen, before their capture after years of operation.
A humorous anecdote from the St. Louis Republic recalls Rudyard Kipling as the most famous man in the world. Henry James, upon learning Kipling’s recovery, hands the paper to a London cabman who reads Kipling but mistakes the horse’s name for the celebrity.
The Jeffersonian Democrat warns that bankers in Manhattan have consolidated banks into a Clearing House and push for issuing money via certificates and bank currency. It calls for a national clearing system, central bank, gold as money of contract, and retirement of greenbacks to empower a vast money trust tied to railroad stocks and bonds.
The article accuses Secretary Root of secrecy about the Tartar hospital ship incident where hundreds of sick and wounded were allegedly overcrowded, inadequately cared for, and died amid filth. It claims officials occupied luxuries while patients suffered and warns the public will judge the administration at the upcoming presidential election.
The Lafayette Journal argues the Republican party must uphold the administration’s elan policy as Congress reconvenes. It notes strong influences and near unity in the Republicans, contrasted with a Democratic party united but watchful for differences. The piece warns of the Democrats’ advantage if harmony endures.
The speaker argues that imperialism is wrong and the president deserves defeat, urging all men in the Democratic party to come together while acknowledging that the opposing side will face internal contentions and a monopoly of the platform.
Letter disputes a Chicago paper’s claim that the United States ran a trade surplus paid in gold. It cites official figures for 1897-99 showing merchandise and silver export value far exceeding imports, with gold receipts totaling about 156 million and the rest covering interest, debts, and foreign charges.
A Baltimore era article credits Teddy Roosevelt with stirring patriotism during Republicans campaigns in Maryland and Washington county. The piece claims Democratic landslides followed his stops in Frederick and Baltimore, where Democrats won strong majorities in the general assembly and local tickets, prompting calls to hire him to sweep the nation with political speeches.
The annual post office report shows offices rising from 72 976 to 74 384 and receipts of 95 021 384 with expenditures of 101 632 160. A year end deficit of 6 610 776 prompts an auditor to seek 30 additional clerks while railroads received 54 423 058, including 1 629 749 for foreign mail transport.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes the success of the Republican state ticket would allow Senator Hanna to reduce political debts. It suggests he faced a shortage of appointments and had to push to secure seats in the senate.
The article notes Italian scenic artists dominate world stages with durable, numbered brown paper sheets painted off-site and joined precisely, enabling cost savings on transport and customs. An opera in the U S relied on these sheets alone, with touchups after assembly. Also highlights a grain based drink Grams-O marketed for children as coffee substitute.
Aug 26 at Broadstairs to Dover seabirds signal a shift in winds as forecast by Prince Kropotkin and Weather Lore. Contain ads for Star Plug Tobacco and medicinal tonics. Patagonian expedition planned in London with Argentine government support.
Advert says Hair Vigor leaves users highly pleased and spreads by word of mouth. Claims to restore dark color to hair, even if thin, short, split ends, rough, or falling out. Encourages use for gray hair to regain youthful shade.
Under Monterey Bay lies the Natalie a sunken brigantine once famed for carrying Napoleon back to France in 1815. Now a Mexican custom cruiser then wrecked during a March gale the teak ship is partly visible at low tide with a bronze swivel gun and copper bolts still holding, a potential dive site for historical groups.
A mix of maxims from famous thinkers on life and conduct, followed by a humorous anecdote about an emporium owner selling footballs at reduced prices. A tip about eye care via cold rosewater wash and a note on Nelson’s Victory upper deck being roofed for a Nelson relics display.
A Philadelphia Inquirer note reports many birds of varying kinds found injured or dead in the city hall courtyard after being drawn to bright electric lights near the Penn statue. Similar incidents occur at the Statue of Liberty site in New York harbor.
A mishmash of patent medicine claims and odd notices from a 1604 era page. Cosmetic tonics promise clear skin and purified blood, including Cascarets and Pill ad claims. Separate lines mention czar remains, marble decks, British contracts, and a Dr Kline tonic with a trial bottle offer. References include Philadelphia address and a 1604 date.
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