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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1899
Page
8
A biography outlines John C Hubinger of Keokuk Iowa as a leading progressive figure. It details his origin New Orleans state Kentucky education, patent work, starch manufacture rise to head of a large enterprise and his liberal philanthropy across many states.
Discovery deemed crowning career moment, Red Cross Starch to be sold nationwide at nominal prices. For 5 cents two large 100 package units plus color Shakespeare views or calendar. 20 cents 10 packages plus eight Shakespeare views and calendar. Hubinger to continue railways electric projects and Mississippi Valley Telephone Co. while maintaining Keokuk home life.
When Ashington authorities refused a Mountain View postoffice due to a nearby Oakdale Md facility, residents allegedly gathered to the lat ter, seized the building, and moved it to their town, shocking local officials.
A white miners attack on non union Black miners in Carterville Illinois leaves seven dead and two wounded. The riot followed months of labor strife with state troops called in after previous unrest. Governor Tanner ordered troops to restore order as guards arrived.
The article outlines a grand but simple welcome for Admiral Dewey in Washington next October. Officials will attend the capital event as a jeweled sword from Congress is presented, marking his homecoming with national character and dignified ceremonies.
The 1899 Kansas corn harvest sets a record, with 400 million bushels from 9,132,000 acres. U S Agriculture reports condition at 106, leading all states, and the scale is described via a train-length calculation equating to about 6,818 miles.
Bermuda was struck by a hurricane Wednesday night causing thousands in damage. Government House, city buildings, military camp, public gardens, hotels, and dockyards suffered heavy losses as the storm raged through the island. The blast is noted as the worst since 1880, with losses estimated around £100,000.
Washington prepares a large civic event with two main features the sword presentation by Secretary Long at the Capitol steps and a night parade. A White House reception and dinner for Admiral McKinley follow the ceremonies with city illumination and involvement by more than a thousand volunteers. National railroads offer cheap fares to draw crowds resembling an inauguration level turnout.
Koch and others show soap kills germs and Koch notes germicidal properties of alkaline soaps. Prof Serafini says soda or potash soap works well as a disinfectant aided by heating water. Resinous soaps are weaker. Marseilles soaps perform well. An 8 or 4 percent solution kills most microbes.
A brief crime vignette presents a hold-up line where the thief offers a choice of money versus life. The victim questions the thief, who declines violence but admits to theft, claiming he is not a justice of the peace. The exchange ends as the robber turns to leave.
Letters from Texas women describe relief from post childbirth spine pains and female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and related products. The testimonies credit the remedies with dramatic improvement after multiple doctors failed to help.
Asparagus grows plentifully on the Russian steppes where cattle feed on it like grass. Seeds are sometimes dried and used as a coffee substitute.
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