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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1900
Page
6
The Secret Service uncovered a large quantity of counterfeit bills and notes the remarkable skill of the forgers. The find highlights faked products like Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and urges consumers to buy only from reputable druggists to ensure genuine remedies.
A collection of light anecdotes about romance and imagination, including quips about a woman with ample imagination and a sailor’s boast about one who imagines endlessly. Also features a humorous ad style exchange from a Washington Post quote and a toothpaste style joke about catarrh cures with testimonials and price.
A humorous ad claims Cascarets cure ailments by cleansing the bowels, promising natural relief and 10 cent starts. It warns against imitations and notes the product bears Doc. on each tablet in metal boxes. An Atchison man avoids new furniture until relatives force change.
A collage of 1900s ads and witticisms discusses Grain-O as a coffee substitute, laxatives, cough cures, and other household remedies. It includes price points, dental and toiletry notes, and quips from various newspapers.
New York reports detail the Rice murder plot with attorney Albert Patrick and valet Charles Jones. The two were jailed amid claims of forgery and conspiracy involving a $4 to $8 million estate. Jones allegedly confessed to poisoning Rice and staging the death scene, while Patrick allegedly urged the act and forged estate documents.
New York date, James McAllister shuts down his silk plant in Paterson after son Walter is jailed on murder charges. About 60 workers laid off as spools run off and business halted. Walter headed the operation as manager in the firm James Measter & Co.
A special report from Dulath notes the new steamer Howard Shaw loading 260000 bushels of flax for A D Thompson Co. valued at 160 per bushel insured, making the voyage one of the richest lake cargos. Vessel value sits near 950000, with potential loss estimates around 315000 if wrecked. Also mentions earthquake shocks in Jackson and Aguinaldo issuing a proclamation freeing American prisoners.
In Wilkesbarre the Hudson colliery of Delaware and Hudson faced a stoppage as 300 miners walked out over demands for more topping. Shamokin saw Corbin colliery resume with a 10 percent raise for 500 workers, while Excelsior will follow. Susquehanna Coal at William Penn granted concessions and will resume. Miln esville and Latta?er operations expected to restart after agreeing to terms. Discharged workers in Latlayer area to return under amicable settlement.
A midnight jury verdict of first degree murder without recommendation was returned against Rosslyn H. Ferrell for killing Charles Laie, an Adams Express messenger, on an eastbound Panhandle train. Ferrell stole 910 from the train safe. the verdict carries the death penalty by electrocution. An insanity defense was presented, claiming hereditary mental instability in the Ferrell family.
The official U S population for 100 is 76 245 220 with 74 627 907 in 45 states. Indians not taxed total 124 158. 1590 population was 63 060 756 and 1400 base shows a 21 percent gain in the last decade.
A garbled reminiscence recounts a football boot mishap injuring three ligaments in a leg. The tale links a college footballer with a professor’s claim, then pivots to travel advertising for a Chicago Tribune travel feature extolling Queen & Crescent sleepers and winter tourist rates from Cincinnati to Florida with direct ports and Havana routes.
In a fierce exchange the narrator admits Gussie claims victory though the rival admits injuries and fear overwhelmed him, describing the conflict with exaggerated colonial phrasing and local color from Philadelphia Drees.
Floods in Crosse Wisconsin in late October caused widespread destruction. Railroads, businesses, and farmers suffered, with hundreds left homeless and communication cut in many towns. Milwaukee road and other lines reported severe damage and halted trains.
Tour from Chicago and St. Louis to Denver with daily departures. Pass through Rio Grande routes, Salt Lake City, Ogden, and coastal views. Each party has a special agent. sleeping cars are comfortable and clean. Send postage for full details and 72 page illustrated book. Bell, City Passenger Agent, Chicago.
A humorous exchange reports a patient failing to drink hot water before breakfast as practiced, with the doctor’s nagging suggestion about listening to medical advice. The dialogue highlights dyspepsia and adherence to treatment in a lighthearted tone from a ChicagoDaily News snippet.
The Chicago Great Western Railway sells excursion tickets from a nationwide network on the first and third Tuesdays of October November and December at a low homeseekers rate of one fare plus two hundred dollars round trip. Tickets valid for return within 21 days of sale. For details contact a Great Western agent or F H Lord GPL and TA 113 Adams St Chicago.
Washington October report shows 2,539 officers and 43,451 men in the army with volunteers bringing total to 99,790. The release lists personnel at active duty and volunteers contributing to the overall force size.
A Chicago jeweler and prominent lodge member Colonel T P Moody testifies that Peruna cured his long battle with catarrh and stomach trouble after others failed. He credits Peruna for his improved health and urges others with catarrh or indigestion to start taking it. He notes his wife also found relief from bronchial coughs with Peruna.
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