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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1899
Page
1
The Kaffirs show promise with recent agricultural fairs rivaling white farmers and a tribe offering $5,000 to match government funds for a new bridge. They also plan an Ethiopian church to separate from current missions, while business notes reference slow collections and firm failures.
Taken up as an Estray by John W Dunn at his residence in Washington Township October 25 1890 a black and white spotted male hog about 40 pounds and three black and white spotted sows about 60 pounds posted before Jason Fisk Justice of the Peace and W J Yowel Auditor.
The notice promotes Rose Noble cigars as unbeatable with shipments twice weekly from Tinlstead's Barber Stop to Bluffs City Steam Laundry of Council Bluffs Iowa. Agent named Clay Brown offers services for watch and clock repairs at the opposite P. O. location.
The readable line lists subscription pricing by period with amounts likely 16.0 and 46 for longer terms. It appears to present yearly and quarterly options though exact figures are obscured by OCR errors.
Rep Brutius of Pennsylvania introduces a civil pension bill funding from two percent payrolls for classified federal employees. Beginning 1904 retirement starts at three quarters of highest salary with three eligibility classes. Richard Le Bert notes wooden shoes are cheap across classes and regions. A currency bill by Overstreet is listed as No 1. tobacco ration bill proposed by Otey. Supreme Court reverses stance on employer liability in Conroy case. Admiral Dewey photographed amid Congress crowds. floral display costs $2300. A 7,000,000-name petition protests Utah Rep Roberts seating. Washington memorial program urged for Dec 14 1809 centennial. Rural free delivery may get $1 million next year. Senator Clark of Montana known for $11 million yearly mine income. Consul Hughes reports on rot prevention for winter seed potatoes.
Instructions describe curing potatoes for winter storage in a sunny place with air gaps, then storing in a cellar. February warming precedes planting to boost sprouting and yield. Professor Orsbern notes Hessian fly history in Indiana wheat, with six broods yearly and stubble burning to prevent spread. One Minute Cough Cure praised by J Sheer for a child's croup recovery.
Patent notices list multiple Iowa inventors and locations with items like optical appliances, garden tools, violin bows, fat trimming machines, and folding shipping crates. Include names such as Elo, Burke, Duvall, Gould, and Taylor among others. Adds medical ad text and political dialogue excerpts at article end.
Several farms from 25 to 252 acres offered at per acre prices ranging from 30 to 85. Some improved with buildings and orchards. Terms include partial cash and low interest on deferred payments. Also city property bargain rents and farm loans. R F Nix Hamburg Ia. Bakery ad for H C Cole successor to J J Winslow.
Vane Ward, 12, died at home in Ward city after a toy rifle misfired during a game of storekeeper and burglar. The event occurred as the boys swapped roles and the cartridge cap struck correctly. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Ward mourn their only child with widespread sympathy from relatives and friends.
Notice to P of A members urgent return of will books belonging to Lam burg Lodge No 8 and leave with First Patriot. Be present at special meeting Saturday Dec 16 for reorganization. Pa Bav er F P Dawitts Little Early Risers promote blood purification liver cleansing and system invigoration. C S Gibbs Co.
Patrons at a stylish restaurant note a father and son at the corner table. The son’s elbow etiquette provokes a sharp rebuke from the father who orders a narrower dining circle as he grumbles about table manners and politeness.
A notice states a refund guarantee for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar and a 25 cent trial bottle from T.C. Harris Lyre Bartlett Iowa Gibbs & Co. The commitment promises money back if the cough or cold is not cured.
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