Farmer's Wife and Hen Diet Highlight Health Warning
The piece warns that a farmer's wife who starves herself to care for others risks physical breakdown with headaches, stomach issues, and breathing difficulties. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription, citing Mrs. Martha Barham's recovery from chronic indigestion and nervous attacks after using the remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Martha &. Barham
Newville
Prince George Co
Jerce
Heart Trouble in Americans Tied to Digestion and Nerves
A fragment discusses heart disease being linked to poor digestion among Americans, noting most heart trouble is not organic. It attributes this to nerves controlling the heart and stomach, causing palpitations and breathlessness, and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe remedy. It also mentions Spanish War pensions, piles, and whale ages in brief notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Transvaal Ultimatum Demands and War Threats
London dispatch details the Transvaal ultimatum demanding arbitration, troop withdrawal, and no landing of British troops. It warns of war if responses are not provided by October 11, 1899, and notes Kruger's move as a pivotal, irrevocable step toward conflict. Also covered are Britain’s expected rejection and early war mobilization signals, with updates on Cape Town and Johannesburg actions, and a separate murder report from Marquette.
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London
Transvaal
I. W. Reitz
South Africa
Linsk
Uf. W. Reitz
England
Wim Nefose
Kruger
Pretoria
Rubicon
Hri
Great Britain
Durban
Natal
Rand
Laing’ Nek
Mount Pogwane
Mount Prospect
Cape Town
Joubert
President McKinley Bids Farewell in Chicago Event
The president attended a memorial gathering of 200 Army of the Tennessee veterans at Memorial hall with the Logan family and Sherman son. He later spoke at a Commercial club banquet on economic prosperity, trade, and market strength, then departed at 11:30 am with cabinet members for Evansville aboard a special Chicago & Eastern Illinois train.
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Chicago
United States
Sherman
Jack” Logan
Army of the Tennessee
Memorial Hall
Shiloh
Corinth
Vicksburg
Commercial Club
Auditorium Hotel
Tam
Business Ten
McKinley
Evansville
Chicago & Eastern
Chicago Bricklayers and Stone Masons’ Union
Indianapolis Votes In Close Mayor Contest
Early Wednesday morning Indianapolis remains in doubt after the mayoral race. Republican Bookwalter claimed early victory but now faces a close result. Democrat Taggart also claims reelection by a small margin, with newspapers and parties offering varying tallies. As precincts finish, an official count seems necessary.
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Indianapolia
Oshit
Bookwalter
Taggart
The
Sentinel
Journal
Republican Committee
Democratic
Democratic Committee
Fog and wind halt New York yacht race day
Fog and light breeze delay the race as the fleet leaves for the city in morning conditions. A $500 bet on Shamrock is noted on the stock exchange amid a plan for daily races with Sunday off until a winner is declared.
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New York
Shamrock
Stock Exchange
Attack on Noveléta differs from Otis report
Wireless dispatches from Admiral Watson recount a joint force of 200 marines and naval troops under General Otis attacking insurgents outside Noveléta. The action captured posts and town as Rehan’s forces moved on Cavite, with heavy fighting, multiple wounds, and a brimming report of praise for commanders and the wounded.
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Tebilott
Schwanst
Langhorne
C. D
McDonald
John
McKinnon
Linnehan
PF. C
Buehler
Williams
Guy
Haman
Barker
M. L
O'Shea
Albright
J. F
Callao
Watson
Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Watson
Manila
Navy
Wash- Inston
Baroor
Baltimore
Navy Yard
Grant
Edward Tay
Charles Henry Scott
Freman
Jean Thompson-Clark
Schwan
San Francisco de Malabon
Banta Civiz
Cavite
O Bacoor
Perez Dasmarinos
Imus
Americana
Negotiations in Venezuela Collapse Amid War Threats
Washington reports from Caracas and Port of Cabello indicate peace talks between Venezuela’s government and insurgents have failed after five days. Secretary of State announces suspension of negotiations and expected decisive battle. Envoys to meet aboard a U S warship were proposed and supported by Loomis, with permission granted for a meeting on the Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
United Stites
Venezuela
Caracag
Puerto Cabello Guiet
Farlier
Memphisl
Navy Department
Porto Cabello
United States
Loomis
Detroit
Will Spy Upon Mara and the Paris Exposition Telescope
The Deloncie telescope, the largest device yet built, is to be a major Paris expo attraction. It aims to reveal Mars mysteries including canals, ovals, and circles. Astronomers hope it will clarify questions about Martian inhabitants and improve understanding of the planet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mara
Deloncie
Mars
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement and Land Sale Notice
A letter from Samuel Richards of 145 Hanover Street endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney pain and fatigue. The text also mentions a partition sale in the United States courts of land once owned by Baron de Kalb near Chillicothe, Ohio, and references Hood's Sarsaparilla for scrofula treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Boston
New Orleans
Samual Richards
W. Hanover Stradt
Groene's
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co. N.Y Soln
United States
Baron de Kalb
Sebastian
George
Cincinnati
Ciilicothe
Ghion
Hla
Broom Corn Prices Surge Amid Tight Market
In Charleston Illinois on October 11 1900 broom corn sold at a record 100 per ton with three local crops at that price and more buyers held off awaiting higher. Industry officials expect further gains as manufacturers seek supply while foreign orders are turned away. It marks ten years since farmers gained market control.
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Charleston, Sr
Ilinois
Brush
Lownship
Aleo Fa
Eorth
Range
Sevlon Cumber
Chalna
Marshal
Calhoun
Afernoon
R, Williams
Michigan
Mfaraball
William A. Lane
Joseph Buckingham
Nathan Buckingham
Orestes Buckingam
Marshall
Blarshall Statesman
Eatd
Loumez Lang
Register
Grain-O Drink Advertised as Coffee Substitute
A grain based beverage called Grain-O is promoted as a delicious nourishing drink to replace coffee. It is described as improving digestion and strengthening nerves, non stimulative and suitable for children and adults, with claims of flavor close to coffee and lower cost. Prices shown as 15 and 250.
Ancient Egyptian Peas Planted by Scottish Gardener
A Scotch gardener has planted 3 000 year old peas from an Egyptian tomb. The vines and fruit appear vigorous, and there is no doubt the peas are Egyptian, though botanists may require strong testimony to confirm the age as ancient as the tombs.
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Marquette
Mick
Barer
Europe
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Festival City
Bvnnarilte, Ind
Dusiness World
Indianapolis
Pana
Lul
Puna
Illinois
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Vanderlip
Det
Admien
Wateaon
Gen
Koveleta
Hood
Star of Hope
Sing Sing
Tle
Admiral Dewey
Faroers
Roberts
Salt Lake City
Utah
Efidayita
Congress
Zanzibar
Afrizeport B
Gace
Herife
Fleri
George W. Shefield
George H. Cooklin
Anid
George H. Conklin
James BE
Frederick A. Miller
Thefarshall
Esid
Fredon U
State of Michigan
David Walkinshaw
Frederick Miller
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