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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
6
The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as America's greatest medicine claiming cures for indigestion headache and weak blood. It promises purification of blood increases appetite and strength citing Frank Nolen of Oakland as a testimonial after six bottles. The copy emphasizes wonder admiration and broad health benefits.
A humorous fragment recounts Rev Frank Gunsaulus seeking a quiet horse for parish work, a humorous exchange with his father, and the suggestion that the savior rode a plain horse. The clip mixes this anecdote with unrelated 19th century ad snippets and brief headlines, including Grain-O testimonials and other notices.
Severe storms swept northeastern Ohio and northern Indiana on Tuesday afternoon. In BlissHeld Michigan a tornado damaged buildings near here, injuring Mrs Ranth and causing multiple injuries including a broken leg to Lurton Hauch and severe injuries to a five year old child as homes and outbuildings were destroyed. Similar destruction reported at Lorain Massillon Canton and Covington Kentucky with fatalities from lightning near Winsmac and Latonia race track.
One of Wyoming’s worst recent wrecks occurred on the Sidetrack 16 miles west of Rawlins on the Union Pacific. An eastbound fast fruit train derailed after passing an open switch and plunged down a high embankment. The dead include Louis Banta and two Rawlins firemen aged about 20. two others remain unnamed. Engineers Rehmeyer and Sheeler jumped clear and survived with minor injuries.
Galeton Pa May 9 the Tumber tow of Corbett five miles west of Quieton on the Buffalo Susquehanna railroad was destroyed by a forest fire Tuesday. The town of 800 population had only five buildings left standing. A relief train carried away a load of people and started back after the rest. A mile out of Corbett the fire forced the train to turn back. George Luke and wife an elderly couple were burned to death. Many women and children who escaped were seriously burned.
Peoria May 10 Richard Yates of Jolietville nominated for Illinois governor by the Republican state convention on the fourth ballot with 71 votes. Walter Reeves of Streator his only rival on the ballot. Other officers named include W A Northcott for lieutenant governor James A Nose for secretary of state and J J Hamlin for attorney general.
A distorted OCR fragment mixes phrases about college students, a dressmaker, and a confection of unrelated lines. It includes a misread dialogue about honesty and payment, a mention of fashion items, and an old trade ad for Potsa Faprizss Dyes. The fragment resembles a miscellaneous newspaper page teaser.
Old medical remedies and testimonials appear, including Hall’s Catarrh Cure offer, a grain drink ad, a humorous anecdote about a child named Georgie, a coinage about Coffees and sleep, a proverbish condolence tale, a practical view on love and washing, and Lane’s Family Medicine claim of daily bowel movement support.
A brief column lists serious illnesses affecting women, focusing on uterine and ovarian conditions and related kidney troubles. It notes common symptoms and emphasizes seeking medical care. The piece reflects early 20th century health concerns and prompts readers to consult physicians.
The ad asserts Lydia E Plakhan's Vegetable Compound delivers constant cures for various troubles over three decades. It notes readers’ letters frequently appear in this paper endorsing the product and its remedies.
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