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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1884
Page
7
San Francisco reports total California product value for 2384 at about 81 million dollars with around 40 million slated for export. Wheat leads the exports, followed by barley, four, wine, brandy, wool, salmon and canned fruits as total production reaches roughly 1.5 million tons valued near 840.5 million.
Reverends from Corydon Iowa Fort Stevenson Dakota New Bern North Carolina and Hingham Wisconsin report health benefits from using Tron Bitters and Brown Iron Bitters. Clergy describe relief from general ill health severe dyspepsia lung fever and weight gain as evidence of the medicine’s effectiveness across many states.
January Harren's notes contrast winter weather with Mr. Barnet Phillips detailing The Cruise of The Wallowy a three week voyage off the Florida west coast aboard a schooner yacht chartered at Cedar Keys by six Northern tourists. The cost ran about $400 with illustrations by R Swain Gifford. Also mentioned are Capt E D Ellsworth and Admiral Porter with biographical notes on age and demeanor.
World likely hoax or misplaced ad copy shows a medical association offering cures and consultations for premature decline of power. The fragmented lines reference a Buffalo based society and a quirky line about a Strauss waltz and labor imagery, suggesting an old newspaper filler.
An 19th century promotional note extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a universal remedy for female ailments tied to uterine dysfunction. It also touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier for consumption, bronchitis, and wasting diseases with broad availability. A rural humor snippet mentions a tree marking county corners and a cow in Hancock, Seneca, and Wood counties.
Engineer Crockett Drowe, of steamer 12, Fire Department, won one fifth of a $75 000 first prize in the Louisiana State Lottery drawing of the 11th. Ticket No 68980. He remains modest, plans a farm sale, and continues in his job despite the windfall.
In Rochester Sunday Herald a Washington observer, William M. Ashley, surveys likely cabinet shifts under President-elect Cleveland. He predicts few changes among long-time clerks, with removals mainly among department heads, and discusses clerical fear and malarial rumors, plus opinions on potential appointees like Bayard Thurman Brage McClellan.
A Wytheville Virginia shoemaker asked for boots measured for inauguration day. Governor Cleveland sent a $20 bill, the shoemaker returned it, but the governor insisted on paying and said he would wear the boots on inauguration day.
A postal card to W J Demorest at 17 E 14th Street New York prompts a free issue of the best family magazine by returning mail. Also notes Sierre Valley California as isolated with no telegraphic link and a 25 mile stage ride to reach the outside world.
The Lisbon Official Gazette notes Portugal maintains a 120000 strong army in a small country context. The report emphasizes the scale of forces relative to the nation's size and potential strategic posture.
Fragmentary lines describe a shifting theme from falcon glance and lion bear ing to petroleum discovery. A later note claims a product named Petar the National Hair Hestorer promises longevity. A separate line alleges Swiss action against Mormon missionaries across cantons.
Farmers and stockmen are urged to use Veterinary Carbolic Remedy to heal wounds on horses and cattle. Available in 61 cent cans at druggists or by mail from J. W. Cole & Co., Black River Falls, Wisconsin.
Progressive dairymen who seek best results are adding to wealth and benefiting society by seven improvements in the art of butter color. Wells Richardson Co.'s Improved Butter Color is used in this class to meet all claimed benefits, and actual tests confirm its effectiveness.
Central Hospital on Fourth and Jones in OmahaNebraska offers fifty beds private rooms for ladies in confinement with full privacy. All surgical operations performed by experienced physicians with constant attendance. Rates reasonable. For details write Central Hospital Omaha Neb. Asbestos cloth used in Europe for fireproof theatre scenery costs three times linen and six times cotton.
An advertisement section promotes the Vourate Beit Co. of Marshall Michigan offering a thirty day trial of the ELECTRO VOLTTAIC BETT and other ELECTRIC APPLIANCES for nervous debility and related ailments with guaranteed restoration of health. It also cites various remedies and tonics including Uncle Sam's Nerve and Bone liniment Dr Jaques German Worm Cakes Eiller's Daylight Liver Pills Uncle Sam's Harness Oil and Worm remedies, with prices and availability through druggists and suppliers.
An Odd mix notes the Miturox price at 50 cents yearly and a Parisian style divorce rule citing drunkenness as valid cause. Also advertises Brown’s Bronchial Tradhes for throat ailments at 25 cents sold only in sizes, with unclear local distribution details.
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