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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1899
Page
9
Senator Perkins of California recalls a perilous episode as a sailor off the Philippines when Malay pirate junks approached five to six miles away. A sudden breeze saved the ship by lifting sails and enabling escape beyond reach of the attackers.
The Indianpolls Journal quotes a Boston lady praising her favorite lecturer calling him a biscuit john. A puzzled listener asks for clarification and she uses the term crackerjack to describe him.
The page markets patent medicines like St Jacobs Oil and Kemp’s Halsam with cure claims and free samples, plus a Lisping Girl anecdote and a doggerel promotion. It promotes North Western Line home seekers excursions with dates February 21 March 7 and 21 and extols Nickel Plate Road for Chicago Cleveland Buffalo New York and Boston travel benefits.
Editorials from multiple papers discuss treaty ratification, its impact on Philippine policy, and reactions to the Manila outbreak. Commentators note no firm policy in the treaty, argue whether ratification influences imperial aims, and reflect on political consequences for the United States and foreign affairs.
General King's forces clash with Filipino insurgents along Pasig River. Washington Infantry cross to sweep two miles, attack Macau flank, and drive rebels from the water works. Casualties include fifteen insurgents killed and four wounded, with two American soldiers wounded by artillery shelling.
Advertises Grain-O as a grain based beverage that replaces coffee for all ages. Claims rich mocha like color and gentle on delicate stomachs with price 15c and 25c per package and wide grocer distribution. Ends with a moral line from La Fontaine.
The ad promotes St Jacoba Oil as a quick rheumatism cure with a clipped Emerson quote about power behind good intentions. It also advertises Nickel Plate Road excursion tickets on Sundays, a child soothing remedy Mtr Winslow's Soorntxa Sl... and a PANS patent medicine sample offer from the Pane Chemical Co. in New York for 10 samples.
Thomas C. Fletcher praises Dr Hartman's Peruna for chronic catarrh relief and general health boost after one bottle. He notes personal cures for throat dropping and urges others suffering from catarrh to use the medicine. The letter accompanies a statesman’s commentary on welfare and politics.
Hon William Youngblood, Auditor for the Interior, Washington, endorses Peru-na Drug Mfg Co of Columbus Ohio after his wife reports dramatic improvement from catarrh. The letter touts catarrh as widespread and curable with the remedy, urging public uptake.
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