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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1899
Page
6
A fragmentary reflection shows a woman in a mirror noting three gray hairs as she accepts her fate. The piece includes Curionsa Custom and a brief ad touting Hoatetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for indigestion and constipation.
Four British and American homes in Paris are run largely by private subscriptions under Indies supervision. Wealthy aides provide services free of charge. Young women students and workers can obtain affordable home comforts with supervision and guidance for pursuing art, music, and other pursuits.
The single strand binder twine, today common, was the original concept of William Deering of the Deering Harvester Company in Chicago. The idea's value is clear since without it the modern twine binder would be impossible, and Deering Harvester Company is the world’s largest binder twine manufacturer.
A brief humor note shows Tommy asking what he is doing as he stands before a looking glass to imagine how he would look if he were twins. The line captures a playful reflection on identity and desire for replication.
An unusual listing from The Piso Co of Warren Pa claims a $1000 penalty if pubhaired testimonials are proven false. The ad mixes odd quotes about Lent, a Detroit Free Press joke, and marketing lines for aluminum memo banks. It also notes ship conversion trivia and a New York design firm contact.
An advertisement offers a cure that claims to permanently relieve fits after one day of Dr. Eline treatment. It promotes a free trial and lists BH Kink Ltd in Philadelphia. It also advertises a Nickel Plate Road excursion to Chautauqua Lake with July 28 tickets, return by August 29, and daily express trains with dining and sleeping cars.
Lord Cecil Douglass Compton, an English officer visiting the United States, praises the Boers as magnificent guerrilla fighters while predicting a bitter war with Britain. He argues Britain will ultimately prevail but at great cost in lives and money.
The article extols British volunteers as expert marksmen and brave riders willing to die for Dom Paul if commanded. It notes the Transvaal’s strong defensive geography, inland, with vast uninhabited areas, forcing invading forces to base far away and supply through a difficult semi tropical terrain. Cape Town is described as a distant focal point.
The City of St Louis plans to file in federal court at Chicago to stop the Chicago drainage canal. A joint city committee met with City Counselor Schnurmacher to discuss injunctive steps and to authorize proceedings to protect water supply by possible courts action.
Western headquarters for rural free delivery is fixed in Indianapolis. Special agents including Casten, Lynn, Conger, Olsen, Howard, Annin, Rathbone, Hathaway and Dice met to report growth and future potential. Indiana leads demand, Iowa second, and the new year begins with no $300,000 funding for this year.
A nine coach excursion train from St. Louis to Los Angeles carrying teachers collided with freight near Newman California. The Burlington official S R Drury led the special train and the disaster resulted in multiple deaths among the teachers.
A military analysis discusses the difficulty of conquering the Transvaal from Natal and the need for about 60,000 troops. It notes geography, climate, and hostile populations as major obstacles, compares with the Philippine war, and cites Boer arms buildup and past engagements. The text shifts to a separate incident: Gen. Feakert’s freight train collision near Newman California injuring several and killing three.
Ex Senator John J. Ingalls declares plans to re-enter Kansas politics in an authorized interview. He says he will not seek U S Senate or Congress and predicts McKinley’s renomination. He frames the next campaign as a choice over imperialism and military domination with the silver issue as a side matter.
Fragmented report notes a Knights event planned in Philadelphia for the following year. Other lines mention a shooting in Washington Georgia and a family matter with unclear names and outcomes.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease as a universal cure for swollen feet corns bunions blisters and callous spots. It claims instant relief for in growing nails sweating and aching feet and promotes 25 cent bottles with trial packages by mail from LeRoy New York.
A sad-eyed man recalls the cost of sarcasm as he laments losing a friend after a remark. He praises another’s cool head, only to be mocked about baldness, revealing the social sting of sharp jokes.
The Nickel Plate Road announces its Seventeenth Annual Excursion to Niagara Falls on Tuesday August 15. Tickets are valid for return for fifteen days with add ons to Toronto for $1.00 and to the Thousand Islands for $6.50. Stop overs at Chautauqua Lake allowed without charge. Sleeping Car reservations encouraged. Through Pal ace Sleepers and dining cars available on the excursion. For details contact Nickel Plate Road agents. Also promotes low rates to San Francisco and Pacific Coast Points.
Woman describes long illness due to womb prolapse and miscarriage, crediting Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with enabling a healthy pregnancy and easier labor. She now handles daily work easily and feels much improved. Also testimonial from Mrs. Enmiir Souneider touting Blood Purifier and Liver Pills strengthening her.
Mrs Mathilde Richter of Doniphan Nebraska says Pe-ru-na cured her catarrh and menopauses symptoms and she urges others to try it. Mrs Col Hamilton of Columbus Ohio also recommends Peruna for women and a free health book by Dr Hartman is offered by mail in Columbus Ohio.
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