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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1899
Page
6
In a Philadelphia Record item a man kept a window open on a crowded train despite requests to close it. A globe of dust blasted from his whiskers as passengers watched, until a traveling salesman finally provoked him into closing the window.
A Detroit father pressures his daughter to wed a suitor with substantial means, noting the man’s potential business success and the importance of a fortune equal to her own. The exchange reveals a practical, mercantile view of marriage and prospects.
A historical advertisement from Doniphan Nebraska touts Peruna as a universal cure for catarrh and related ailments. It claims Dr Pariman of Columbus Ohio has practiced for forty years and offers a free book titled Belied Beauty, with mail-in request details.
Enthusiasm remains high as Detroit crowds gather for the United Society of Christian Endeavor event despite heavy rain. Speakers address ministerial protest against Sunday gates at the Ohio centennial and the seating of a Utah congressman elect, as sessions move from dawn to afternoon in city venues with reports of fatigue and soaking crowds.
The fragment contains a dialogue where a speaker questions the accuracy of a claim about a deity’s restraint at public dinners. The counterclaims that one drink, one smoke, and plain foods suffice with simple breakfasts. It mentions a transparent peg of fea sweed used as glass.
War department receives new volunteer applications amid talks of reorganizing Seventh U.S. Army units. Proposals include commissions for four captains and eight lieutenants from existing volunteers, possible promotion of Col. Hartigan and reassignment of officers, with ongoing questions about compensation and positions for officers in the Philippines.
George W. Julian died at his Livingston, Indiana, home at 1 o clock Friday morning. His daughter Grace Julian Ghirke and Dr. Thomas K. Thampan were present as he passed after a stroke earlier that day. Born in Wayne County near Centerville in 1817, he pursued farming and a long political career beginning with the 1840s, supporting Clay and Frelinghuysen, joining the Free Soil movement, and later aligning with Republican ranks. he served in the state legislature and held public offices including surveyor general of the state.
Fragmentary reports from July 8 describe agitation over nominations for governor, with mentions of Gin Ghana Haeptires proprietor Joly Meboan and possible ALP ties. Figures like Col. Davies Kihonvad and others are named in a tangled account of canvassing and candidacy near Zanesville, with references to party leaders and upcoming convenings.
The article outlines factional splits within the Populist party over fusion with the Democrats, with Rankin and others divided on nominating strategies and vice presidential plans. It notes expectations of candidate selection, internal disagreements, and the goal of unity before the convention.
Robert Bonner a renowned publisher and horseman died at his New York home after months of illness. He built the Merchants' Ledger into a renowned paper with literary and horse racing connections, trained with a keen ad business, and left a lasting legacy through contributors like Dickens and Beecher. The New York Ledger and Bonner’s horses Dexter Barus Maud and Sunol marked his long public life.
An English photographer faced a puzzling incident after attempting a staged photo during a Tem break event. The controversial shot reportedly showed Touhy Maret and others, with some observers noting a mirage effect in the frame.
A man narrowly escaped a deadly attack as four revolver shots rang out near Michael Street. Police detained a suspect after the incident, with witnesses and residents describing a tense scene as authorities investigated the attempted murder and associated gun violence.
A garbled reminiscence fragment hints at a reader quarrel over inheritance and a duck, while a stray ad for Allen's Foot Ease promises relief for sore feet, tight shoes, corns, and burns. The piece blends bizarre prose with 19th century consumer notices and foot care claims.
A column from Chicago Times Herald mentions a Richmond VA convention trip and a chaotic dawn scene with three citizens in a shack room. The narrative recalls a river speaking after a tense pause, reflecting on misconceptions and perceptions.
An advertisement praising an excellent gentle laxative remedy made from plant-based ingredients. It claims to cleanse the system, relieve colds fevers and headaches, and ease constipation without irritation. Sold by California Fig Syrup Co with outlets in San Francisco and New York at 20 cents a bottle.
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