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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1884
Page
3
A Pocahontas special reports a catastrophic explosion in a Virginia coal mine killing about 150 miners. The blast fouled air, fouling the mine. afterdamp prevented rescue efforts as houses nearby were wrecked and the mine was sealed for up to two weeks with no bodies recovered.
Commencing March 7 the C B San tine operates a full solid train from Omaha dep ot foot of Tenth street to Union depot Chicago with Pullman palace sleeping cars. Daily departure from Omaha 4 50 pm arrives Chicago 2 30 pm central time. Baggage checked to destination and rates competitive. Information and timetables at Harry Deuel general ticket office Omaha.
Kansas City report warns of a rising foot and mouth disease risk among cattle in Kansas and Indian Territory. Gov. Glick is urged to act. authorities may cull infected stock, burn carcasses, and enforce quarantine if needed. Disease already appears in Woodson County with spread via animals and farm gear. Sheep may also be affected.
A 1600 strong San Francisco crowd stormed the Grand Opera House on the 14th breaking plants and pictures. A boy was badly hurt when hurled by a man amid chaos before officers restored order. Mapleson was arrested for violating the fire ordinance.
The Pocahontas mines face renewed danger with another explosion feared. A guard is stationed at the entrance in a precautionary patrol. East mine to reopen in a few days while west mine resumption is delayed two months or more. Governor Bron of Virginia says $2,500 is needed for dependants, Lynchburg committees raise over $500, a tobacco association meeting seeks more, and relief shipments include fifty barrels of flour and 2500 pounds of bacon.
A brief ad notes Piso's Cure for sore throats and laryngitis used by public speakers and singers to strengthen voices and relieve throat discomfort.
The piece argues that studying many subjects in a single day harms young brains. It claims rapid fact intake prevents deep, interconnected learning and negatively affects both sexes, with girls being more adversely affected due to inherent mental dispositions.
Aes opposes the son’s study of physiology in regular school coursework and plans to bring the issue to court after authorities insist on the curriculum. Eleven counties in Oregon have yet to hear the shrill whistle of the locomotive, implying pending rail expansion news.
In Washington the so called Third House sways policy through powerful influence. William M. Ashley recalls how gas and abattoir bills drain funds, while Potomac flats deals risk corruption. A former rheumatic sufferer credits Warner's Safe Rheumatic Cure for his recovery and lasting health.
Mr Ashley discusses publication of his symptoms and care at 506 Maine avenue and defends a medicinal remedy as relief for his suffering. He notes new faces in the lobby, the strain of late hours, and the low success rate of blood bill measures in Congress due to vigilant congressmen and committee actions.
The New York Mail and Express reports 1884 figures show horses 11,169,683 and cattle 42 million plus swine 44,200,893 with farm animals rising 4,000,000 in the year, while US population grows by about 1,500,000. The piece notes Americans outnumber pigs vs people and have many milch cows, prompting discussion of future population capacity.
A collage of medical cures and product pitches from an old newspaper page. Testimonials mention Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh, Brown's Bronchal Troches for coughs, and Ferro Phosphorated Elixir of Calisaya as a revival tonic. Lies about hair restoration and vanity products mingle with tax and debt notes.
An eclectic late 19th century collage promotes hotels in Omaha and Kansas City, patent medicines like Allen's Lang Balsam and Samaritan Nervine, and various endorsements. It mentions Bridges in Ohio, a governor’s pardons, a paralyzed woman seeking treatment, and moral adages stressing self improvement and charity.
An old-time advertisements page highlights travel hints to Omaha with the Street and Bus for the Metropolitan Hotel. It promotes Dr Jaques German Worm Cakes Uncle Sam's Nerve and Bone Liniment Eilert's Day light Liver Pills and Har ness Oil. Also touts Dr Winchells Teeth ing Syrup Beragey Powder Eilerts Extract of Tar Wild Cherry and other patent medicines with dire warnings about sickness and doctors bills.
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