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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1900
Page
3
Reports from the battlefront describe General Cronje under heavy pressure as British artillery and siege efforts tighten. British commanders note Cronje attempted a breakout but remains at risk, while observers discuss the broader Boer and British movements and possible armistice talks.
In a late February clash near the Modder river, British forces under General Kelly-Kenny and General Smith engaged Boers defending a laager at Klip. The battle spanned daybreak to night with heavy losses and no decisive outcome as both sides pressed along the river banks.
Dispatch from Modder River dated February 21 reports Boer forces under General Cronje estimated at 8,000. An armistice request was refused and bombardment resumed after miscommunication over terms. British shelling kept up through the night as clashes continued near the Bejeweled wagons.
London war report from February 21 describes Lord Roberts delaying assault to focus on enemy reinforcements. Artillery bombardment drove Boers from positions with many killed and wounded and about 50 prisoners. Losses on our side were two officers and four men. Kimberley reports food and forage shipments moving, coal stocks enough for mines in 10 days, hospital arrangements praised, and hopes for settlement of Prioska. Ladysmith dispatch notes continued bombardment with persistence but limited damage as Buller’s advance becomes visible.
Discussion on the Porto Rican bill continued with notable speeches in the House yesterday including Representative Grosvenor Ohio and McCall Massachusetts. Parker New Jersey and Brantley Georgia spoke against the bill while Monty Massachusetts defended it. The debate moved to a night session. Penrose Pennsylvania planned to call up the Quay case today after a brief Senate rights dispute delayed action.
A mob wounded the British vice consul’s son Abela at Sidon and surrounded the Attaak Britta Consulate in Beynoor Syria. Troops were sent and the general arrived to assess the disturbance.
Ex Congressmans and clowns die in New York and Long Branch aged 77. Jesse Overstreet renominated for Congress from Indiana Seventh. Dock labor strike in Cuba spreads to other unions. Pacific Coast Steamship lines tied up from Vancouver due to stevedores strike. Texas legislature adjourns after 80 day session with tax law. Census exam board to sail March 17 for Ubinage with tests March 24 to 27. Yale students mark Washington's birthday with snow fights. Oregon populists plan Portland convention April 12 with fusion likely. Tuberculosis congress opens in New York with small attendance.
Advertising claims ignite trust as Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound is praised by women for tackling uterine troubles, backache, and nervous symptoms. Testimonies from Mrs. W. M. Lonn of New Palestine Missouri and Lupia E. Bouwans of Etna Pennsylvania endorse the remedy’s life-saving relief and health restoration.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is reported to have restored two women after long suffering from uterine failure. One testimonial notes fifteen years of suffering with falling womb, back and head pain, and leucorrhea improved after using the product, liver pills, and Sanitive Wash. The other recounts severe cramps, backache, and leg pains relieved, with the patient praising the remedy.
A grateful user reports substantial health improvements after eight bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She recounts years of illness, birth complications, and poor results from doctors, then credits the remedy with restoring energy and ability to nurse her infant. Another letter from Mars A. Wanner says the product eased fatigue and weakness, allowing her to manage housework and improve health.
The Democratic national committee chose Kansas City Missouri to host the party's national convention on July 4. Milwaukee faced strong competition over hotel, rail, and financial incentives, but Kansas City won by 40 to 9 amid promises of lavish hospitality and free decorations. The call invites Democratic reformers to unite for pure constitutional government as Bryan and the Chicago platform loom in national politics.
Beatrice Nebraska mourned three East Nebraska soldiers returned from the Philippines. Frank M. Knouse Bruce J. Macy of Company GO and George W. Andrews of Company A were laid to rest in a strictly military funeral performed by comrades. The Omaha Lumber Dealers meet heard reports as Nebraska Retail Lumber Dealers Association opened its tenth convention with 250 delegates.
General John McNulty of Chicago famed for railroad receiverships died suddenly at the Hamilton house of heart disease aged about 60. Reports from Wewati indicate a Black Plague outbreak with seven cases at Kahuli and one at Hilo on the Hawaiian Islands. Adjutant General Corbin denied any action on the Kingdon case in the Philippines sleeping at his post.
A fragmentary rustic vignette details partridges near fences and old bobwhite in wheat fields. The narrator John Paul vocock evokes turkeys sheltering, foxhounds baying, and life’s sweetness versus sausage meat in a rural landscape.
The excerpt details peeling boiling and shelling two quarts of large French chestnuts then cooking until soft. It instructs pressing through a colander then seasoning with butter salt and pepper and adds cream for a moist stuffing.
A fragment from a periodical urges readers to celebrate at home with open fires and shared crafts for children. It suggests pumpkins for Jack o lanterns and Cinderella cushions, plus corn popping and molasses candy as festive activities.
Jim Seigler, a young unmarried man in Walnut township, believes a conspiracy aims to kill him and fears poison. He has tried to obtain a revolver to shoot first and is under care by local authorities after leaving Shenandoah World report. Ripley plans Denver move for safety steps.
Mrs. I. We Menard, aged about twenty five, died in Phoenix after a month of illness. Formerly of Jerome, she was cared for by family, survived by husband and three year old son, mother, three brothers and one sister. Funeral set for 10 o'clock from Gobel's on Montezuma Street. Assisted by friends and family, the note invites attendance.
The Fremont Democrat fixes new ad rates starting January 1 1900. One column one week costs 1.75 dollars, half column 4.90, quarter column 0.50 per week. Locals per line per week not specified. The paper cites material and labor cost increases as the reason and asks patrons’ approval.
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