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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1901
Page
7
A Chicago woman, Mrs Hartisy of 221 W Congress St, is portrayed as suffering from nervous prostration linked to irregular menstruation and indigestion. She was reportedly cured by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, presented as proof of its effectiveness for women with similar symptoms.
In London a strip of historic tavern names endures such as Adam and Bives Noahs Arks Olive Branches and Jacob s Wells while notable sites like 2 Simon the Tanner in Bermondsey recall South London tanning. The text notes destruction plans and references the Two Spies as a sign connected to the Promised Land.
Carrie Nation dismisses society figures in New York and their reform attempts. She says reform is needed at home and that she is focused on saving men's souls, not entertaining burlesque provocations. She challenges saloonkeepers and suggests New York thames driving vice from their city.
Mrs Julia A Mallahan of Owosso Michigan narrowly survives a kidney illness after neglecting a winter cold. She credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with restoring her health and urges others with kidney and backache to use them. The ad notes price 50 cents a box or six for 2 50 and suggests buying from a local druggist or sending to Dodds Medicine Company Buffalo New York.
A Belgium note reports King Leopold I ordering an 830000 automobile with parlor and servants quarters, set to travel at forty five miles per hour, costing about $20,000. the item appears amid a page of patent medicines and miscellaneous consumer notices, including patent elixirs and household tips.
A Philadelphia Record critique denounces 2,700 invalids sent home from the Philippines and attacks imperialism as profiteering. It questions volunteer turnout, calls for a mass draft, and forecasts a future third party based on progressive socialism mobilizing against plutocracy.
The Philadelphia Times notes Andrew Carnegie sells out to the Morgan syndicate for over 200 million in bonds and cash. It predicts dividend financing for Carnegie’s holdings, and mentions an attorney general successor rumor regarding Mr. Griggs of New Desey. It warns Nebraskan McKinley voters about continued trust profits.
The two Bryan led campaigns, though ending in overwhelming defeat, are judged to have done lasting public good by educating voters, opening millions to plutocracy’s dangers, and prompting more radical reform thought. The Kansas City platform was radical, yet not enough, as the campaigns spurred interest in social democratic ideas and government reform. Four years hence, politicians may retreat, seeking offices while compromising on platitudes.
A British losses tally from the South African war shows 72,883 hors de combat, 15,925 deaths, 14,914 wounded, and 39,065 invalided, with total costs touching 600,000,000 in war taxes plus Boer damages and widespread destruction and suffering.
A polemic argues West Point graduates will exercise cruelty on Filipinos after training. The writer condemns colonial wars and congressional interference, predicting brutal chases and killings by “big bruisers” against a weaker people as officers are forged for conquest abroad. The tone is hostile and accusatory toward military policy.
A Maryland proposal would disfranchise about 40 000 Black voters and 10 000 whites and ban election help at the booth for those deemed unable to read or make out their ballot. Supporters argue it would curb vote buying, restore honest administration in Omaha, and spur education of children to avoid inherited corruption.
A satirical reflection on public taxation and voting, imagining future generations recounting a era when voters believed they could tax themselves rich. The piece mocks self-imposed fiscal uplift as a needless, flawed notion and contrasts it with historical credulity about a world supported by a Tian.
Havana March 21 The foreign relations committee meets tomorrow to discuss the Platt amendment. Senor Gomez says four of five members favor sending the question to a constitutional convention rather than accepting the amendment. Governor General Wood backs a court of claims for disputes over old Spanish contracts. Carlos Roloff to be Cuba treasurer from April 1 with a $200,000 bond.
A father and son from Pierce Nebraska surrendered to U S marshal in Omaha after their appeal on bank wrecking charges tied to the First National Bank of Neligh was not pursued. They were moved to Sioux City to begin five year penitentiary terms amid sympathy and talk of a broader wrongdoing scheme led by cashier C R Alder who fled to Mexico.
Washington March 21 Director of the Census Merriam condemned irregularities in the Maryland census. He cited St Marys and St Charles counties as worst, with one county adding 600 names. The padded total reached 16 196. Enumerator Abell was arrested facing a 5000 dollar fine and two years in prison. The office will pursue all such cases.
Four negroes representing about 1,000 of their race living in Elbert County appeared before Governor Candler in Atlanta to request transportation to Liberia. They stated the aim is to leave for Africa and asked for government assistance.
Durban reports General Campbell's column cannot return to Standerton after moving to Vrede to evacuate the garrison. Heavy fighting during moves to and from Vrede. About 200 officers and wounded are reported.
Algiers dispatch reports General Servière telegraphs a French expedition against hostile Tuat and Gusara tribesmen is nearing conclusion. Talmin in Gurara Oasis is reported occupied as of March 20.
In the Spring, take Garfield Tea. This herb medicine purifies the blood and restores vigor after winter. Also Allen's Foot Ease powder promises relief for tight shoes, corns, bunions, and sweaty feet. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 25c. sample sent from LeRoy New York. Confusion is the enemy of all comfort and procrastination breeds it.
A Victorian era notice extols the Haseltine Moth Catcher as a cheap, safe method to protect orchards from insect pests. Two reflectors and a central torch lure moths into kerosene, avoiding costly sprays. Trials in Missouri show reduced damage versus standard spraying, with Central Farmer of Omaha selling devices nationwide.
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