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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1901
Page
2
Fragments from a 19th century dispatch discuss pressure for concessions and Punihaweni and Chinese leaders facing punishment. The piece notes tension over occupation and pride as ministers met in February to debate actions against Chwang, Tuan, and others, with unclear outcomes.
Delegates in Havana debated sending their constitution to the United States for approval. Senor Cisneros denounced American press and hinted at possible action, while Senor Tamare asserted Cuban unity. One signed copy was delivered to Gov. Gen. Woot for immediate transmission, another kept to avoid tying his name to the document.
A deadly crash on the Camden Kodda line near Bonlem town New Jersey involved the Nellie Bie express from New York to Atlantic City and a local passenger train. The collision killed engineer Walter Earl and baggage master James Birmingham, injured many passengers, and caused cars to burn while passengers escaped through windows amid panic as rescuers aided the trapped.
A fragmented railway brief notes Newlife infusion into Burlington road elections and leadership, upcoming equipment additions by Nickel Pinto road, stay over ten day through tickets from Buffalo next summer with $1 fee, one fare round trip by Western roads for Elks lodge meeting in Milwaukee, fare and third fare for automobile exposition round trips, and road surveyors advancing plans toward Mexican Chihuahua expansion with two year timetable and improvements preparatory to proposed developments.
New York correspondence warns immigration to the United States is swelling with a stream of Polish, Lithuanian, Austro Hungarian, Turkish and Greek arrivals. It claims many are illiterate and undesirable, notes high admission rates from hurried exams, and highlights poverty, contract labor, and deportations as major factors.
The piece notes fewer immigrants arriving from Britain and Europe, with last year recording the smallest Scotland England and Wales total at 5939. It describes future supervision by a medical officer and predicts better results, detailing origins from Austria Hungary Italy and Russia via named cities and regions. It lists Polish Lithuanian and Jewish migrants among Russian arrivals and highlights shifting immigrant sources over time.
A Ladies' Home Journal piece by Caroline Leslie Field argues the ideal schoolmaster is eminently just and true with a boy at heart. He commands respect, understands human nature, and sets clear boundaries, acknowledging parents’ role in preparation before teaching large groups of boys.
Stop coughing says the pamphlet urging gentler care for a sore throat. It notes coughing irritates the throat and lungs and suggests a quiet, soothing approach to relief. The advice emphasizes reducing irritation and allowing healing.
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral offered in three sizes priced at 25 cents, 50 cents, and one dollar. The advertisement presents the product as a medicinal cherry preparation commonly marketed in period newspapers.
In a snappy exchange from Syracuse Herald and Indianapolis Journ, Mrs Henpeck and Mrs Wiseguy debate fairy tales and courting. Dabney Diggs struggles as a railroad rival woos the same girl, while a suitor plans an automobile purchase to win her.
An old fragment advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. It notes money-back refunds if the remedy fails and includes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Also mentions Ocean Hydras with claims about their anatomy and lack of organs.
Travel offer details a round trip from Washington on March 1 to March 3 with return by March 8. Tickets sold at a single fare via route lines including the Ble Four and Chesapeaka and Ohto Route with departure from 7, 6 Tucker, Gen. Nov. Agt, 284 Oluek dtreat.
A jumble of names and phrases from 1900 includes references to Piso a Cure for Consumption, Putnam fadhliss dyns, and comments about sports and schooling. The readable bits mention Keniontn Wiggles and a character Talwaeya, with quirky dialogue and scattered place names.
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