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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1900
Page
2
The paper announces the purchase of serial rights to a noted detective story by Rodrigues Ottolengui. It signals readers that the famous writer’s tale will appear in installments in this newspaper.
A reader defends opera chorus members as hard working performers distinct from stereotypes. He praises their study rehearsal and nightly performances, noting their love of art and resilience despite criticism and fatigue. The piece highlights dedication that enhances the world’s beauty.
A London hotel anecdote recalls President Kruger and a companion during tense negotiations. A chambermaid recounts their exit at dawn, claiming the pair danced past doors and caused amused chatter among staff, though no one spoke on the matter.
A Kansas paper reports a man in Iola bet his wife would dig up the garden to reveal a supposed mine. She finds only dirt and a salted claim, while the husband grins over a nap as the scheme appears exposed.
The article chronicles Mihaly Munkacsy as a rising popular painter who faced rigid constraints and social binds. It notes his emancipation from restraints and the late pre-exhibition pivot toward a pivotal display in Paris with mixed critical reception and calls for further continental gallery exposure.
Nebraska fusion conventions completed their session naming a joint ticket for governor and other state offices. The process featured national party tensions as Democrats and Populists debated indorsement of a vice presidential candidate and allocation of eight presidential electors. The final result kept a unified fusion front with adjustments to office shares.
In Yaneton July 18 the Populist and Democratic conventions formed a substitute slate after a joint meeting. Joseph B. Moore and Andrew E. Lee were named for Congress, B. H. Lien for governor, Lewis N. Ovitt as state central chairman. Populists and Democrats announced their full tickets with several state offices at stake.
The first session of the Prohibition state convention met in Lincoln last night. After adopting a platform, the group adjourned to today to nominate a state ticket. The platform reaffirms the national stance and supports woman suffrage and the initiative and referendum.
The body of an unknown woman about 40 was found in the Town river in Marshallitown Iowa. She was well dressed and wore jewelry. The body appeared to have been in the water two weeks or more and the death remains a mystery.
A Colorado comparison argues the state exceeds Europe in high peaks rail routes and canyons. It notes Leadville at 10,200 feet, multiple passes over 12,000 feet, and railroads crossing Fremont, Marshall, and Tennessee Passes. The piece suggests Americans should travel west for health and pleasure.
P A Danforth of La Grange Georgia suffered a six month running sore on his leg and writes that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve wholly cured it in ten days. It cures ulcers wounds burns boils pain or piles. Care guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by Bartlett Doyle.
Mr and Mrs Eli Lundys baby is reported sick. Huff and wife visited his parents at Madison Sunday. Obe Jennings visits his mother. Gart Gardner and Miss Grace Coon visit Bottom. Yorks baby sick with whooping cough. Work started on Militia Hollow school house. Hettie Brown and mother attended church Sunday. Tom Vern in vicinity last week. Hamburg celebration enjoyed by all. Gart Greens absence noted at Sunday school. possibly on McKissicks Island.
The notice invites readers planning travel to request the specific addresses of Humphrey's houses in Europe. It also advertises Dr Humphrey's Manual and Humphrey's Medicine Co located at Cor William and John streets New York.
An advertisement touts Karl's Clover Root Team as a remedy for foul breath caused by an unattractive lover. It claims to purify breath by cleansing the bowels and markets the product with an absolute guarantee. Price five and a half cents plus fifty cents in ets, by Jas. Mann.
An ad offers portraits drawn and painted from photos with fine hand crayon at 14 by 17 inches for 31.50. It promises refunds if portraits are unsatisfactory. Location listed as on street run by Mrs. Gnas Harel.
An advertisement offers Week's Break Up A Cold tablets to cure a cold or La Grippe in one night. The firm promises a cheerful refund of the purchase price if the remedy fails. Priced at 25 cents.
The column records numerous short travels and visits including Miss Maud Mann visiting Taylor and Ringold counties and Mrs Chas Buckner returning to Aurora. It notes fishing trips by the Mann and Craft party at Langdon and various residents visiting Hamburg, Sidney, and nearby areas with small local happenings.
Minutes from the Franklin township Democratic caucus Fremont county Iowa dated July 7 1900. W T Davis presided A G Brower chosen chairman Fred W Stow secretary committee named three delegates and alternates to the July 11 1900 county convention at Sidney. Delegates listed with alternates and an adjournment.
In Hartford, Thomas Bailey Aldrich prepared to introduce Mark Twain at a lecture. Twain interrupted, saying Aldrich knew him too well and had offered to introduce him, then he would proceed himself. The anecdote appeared in the New York Mail and Express.
The Iron Duke valued courage during the Burgos siege. An Irish regiment sulked and asked to lead next attack. They were allowed and were cut to pieces. Wellington surveyed the field and sent a surgeon to a man with both legs shot off who uttered a defiant taunt. The man survived to live in Chelsea Hospital.
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