The Hint that Hit
A man asks a woman if the czar of Russia proposed forcing Europe to lay down arms. She questions the value of arms if unused, and he recovers from a dazed condition after the exchange.
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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1898
Page
8
A man asks a woman if the czar of Russia proposed forcing Europe to lay down arms. She questions the value of arms if unused, and he recovers from a dazed condition after the exchange.
A Spanish steamer crew discovered flames in the hold mid ocean and fought the fire for ten days. The article urges persistent battle against stomach disorders, praising Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as the best weapon.
The Detroit Free Press redefines a familiar customer type. Blakely is described as not rich yet daily wagon loads from jewelers and other merchants visit her. Mrs. Blakely is noted as one of those women who receive goods on disapproval and send them back.
The passage promotes Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute for children, claiming it tastes like coffee when prepared properly and costs about four times as much. It urges replacing tea or coffee with Grain-O and notes grain-based composition available through grocers at 15c and 2c. It also includes a remark about Liberia’s clocks and its civil nature.
A historical ad-like note claims neglect worsens rheumatism and touts St Jacobs Oil as the sure cure that conquers pain promptly. It also promotes Kemp's Balsam for coughs with a free sample bottle offer and urges immediate purchase from a druggist, warning delays are dangerous.
The Nort Western Line will sell home seekers excursion tickets on December 6 and 2 with favorable time limits to numerous points in the West and South at exceptionally low rates. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago and North Western Bay.
Terrific storms sweep the East causing widespread havoc from New York to New England. Twelve inches of snow fall with winds up to fifty eight miles per hour. many vessels weather bound and trains delayed or halted. Coastwise shipping detentions spared many in harbors but unheeded warnings led to heavy damage and loss.
Robert W. Shingle, Hawaiian commissioner to the Omaha exposition, warns workingmen to keep away from Hawaii. He cites a rush of impecunious strangers after U S troops passed through en route to Manila. A Sugar Planters’ Association letter urges no commercial employment on Honolulu and limits openings to a few farmers earning 18 or 20 dollars monthly.
A Carlist agent in London signs an unsigned Pall Mall Gazette statement claiming Don Carlos followers in Spain are ready for a general uprising timed with a peace treaty signing by Spanish commissioners in Paris. A large loan has been raised with subscriptions from London Paris and Spain. The army is said to be organized at secret meetings and the government is described as panic stricken.
Senators Pettigrew and Hale oppose annexation of the Philippines. Pettigrew from South Dakota favors no northward expansion and opposes tropical territorial gain. Hale vows to block the annexation as he did with Cuba. If the treaty passes this winter, McKinley may call an extra Senate session.
Pacific railroads watch moves on the Nicaragua canal question. President Inglesias of Costa Rica visits Washington and is accorded high government regard. The State Department probes an alleged concession by Nicaragua to the Eagre-Cragin syndicate to build the canal. Stockholders fear their property may suffer from the ship canal influence and vow to resist.
Mis-steps have worsened sprains but using St Jacobs Oil is not a mis-step. It strengthens and soothes, helping conquer pain. Every hour of delay makes the cure harder, so act now to relieve discomfort.
John T. Carroll, once a Rough Rider under Theodore Roosevelt, has returned to his former job as a freight conductor on the Santa Fe Railroad in Texas. A noted soldier, Carroll accepted his colonel's counsel to resume a regular railroad role after his service.
Try Grain O Try Grain O Ask your Grocer today to show you a package of GRAIN O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult All who try it like it Grain O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java but it is made from pure grains and the most delicate stomach receives it without distress For the price of coffee lic and 25 cts per package Sold by all grocers.
In a brief exchange a speaker notes Bigley’s high expectations and claims you owe him 109 dollars with the expectation of payment someday. The remark reflects local chatter about debt and trust within the community.
An old advertisement notes Lane's Family Medicine aids digestion and liver and kidney function, claiming cures for headaches with gentle daily use. It markets a 25 cent price and service, citing authorities on sun rays and earth exposure. Includes a section for Ripans for sample testimonials and a health case request.
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