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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
8
A sprawling survey of farm practices and commentary covers fertilizer use, crop varieties, animal breeding, and orchard care. It critiques stock schemes, notes oats and corn trials, praises horse hide products, laments dwindling game, and offers practical tips on writing and sustaining rural livelihoods.
A box left at the American Express office in Cambridge Springs with orders to ship to Vermont contained the body of a blonde woman about 36. Wounded in the abdomen, she was found when the box was opened on Tuesday. The coroner is investigating. Separately Philadelphia Times interest sold to local capitalists led by Charles F. Kindred, with Colonel A. K. McClure remaining editor and the paper to be Republican.
After over two months of consideration the Alaskan civil code bill was approved by the Senate. Mr. Carter withdrew the amendment on alien location of mining claims and other disputed points. The army appropriation bill, above 114 million dollars, was next up and sparked a trusts debate. An Arkansas Democrat amendment to bar quartermaster purchases from recognized trusts was defeated. The bill’s fate remained unresolved at adjournment.
Colonel W. J. Bryan spoke to about 10,000 people in the Columbus Auditorium, discussing money questions imperialism and trusts. Congressman Lentz presided as Bryan attended a banquet afterward hosted by the Columbus board of trade.
The monthly statement of the public debt announces that at the close of business April 30, 1900, the debt less cash in the treasury stood at 1,124,492,085 dollars, reflecting an increase of 12,545,737 dollars.
An 19th century ad-like note touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best remedy to purge blood humors and keep the stomach and digestive organs in good order. It also mentions Hood's Pills as the favorite cathartic and emphasizes physical health as essential to true contentment.
For over fifty years Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup soothes teething pain and calms babies while Grain-O made from pure grains is promoted as a coffee substitute. A woman writes that Grain-O improves after one week and is nourishing for children and adults. Available 15c and 25c at grocers with preparation directions.
The Overland Limited departs at 6 30 p m with Pullman sleeping cars tourist cars free reclining chair cars buffet library cars and dining car meals. The Pacific Express leaves at 10 30 p m with similar equipment and no car changes. Fastest time unequaled service and best of everything offered by Chicago and North Western Railway agents or D W Aldridge 234 Superior street Cleveland Ohio.
An old time drug advertisement urges readers to use Dr Kings New Life Pills to restore appetite and digestion. It claims improved stomach, liver function, regular habits, health and energy. Available for 25 cents at Baltzly's drug store.
New Pullman pattern cars join the Cleveland Akron Columbus Railway on the short line to the state capital and the Queen City. The upgraded equipment enhances passenger trips from Pullman cars on the route to Columbus and Cincinnati.
The C. A. & C. Railway adds new Pullman parlor cars on the Cleveland to Columbus and Cincinnati routes. Latest pattern cars feature rooms, revolving arm chairs, wide plate glass windows, a large smoking room and attractive furnishing. They pass Orrville at 10:50 a.m. to Columbus and Cincinnati and at 3:17 p.m. to Akron and Cleveland daily.
Dr Cargile reports Mrs Brower cured of chronic acrofula after years of suffering. Terrible sores on head and face healed, health excellent. Electric Bitters praised as a top blood purifier, effective for eczema, salt rheum, ulcers, boils. Stimulates liver kidneys bowels expels poisons aids digestion builds strength. 50 cents. Led by Z T Baltzly, druggist. Guaranteed.
West Jefferson Ohio resident Renick Hamilton suffered rectal fistula for eighteen months. Doctors warned of death without costly surgery, but he claims self cure using five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, advertised as the surest pile cure on Earth. 250a a box, sold by Z T Baltaly.
The Stark County Infirmary Directors will on Friday May 11 1900 receive sealed bids for medical and surgical relief and medicines for paupers in Canton townships listed. Bids must be sent to Secretary Box 440 Canton Ohio for one year from May 12 1900. The board may reject all bids.
Wheat prices across grains and livestock values are listed for Pirtrseong, Cincinnati and New York with figures for wheat corn oats hay butter eggs and various cheeses. Live cattle hogs sheep and lambs pricing is given alongside regional quotes and market tone notes.
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