16 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1899
Page
1
Washington suffers a severe grip outbreak with only about one third of government workers available. The article urges Dr Miles Nervine and cites Sam F Pitson of Staunton Virginia detailing recovery after seven bottles. Dr Miles Medical Co offers a guarantee and free booklet.
The soil and climate of North Carolina suit apple production from Blue Ridge plateaus to western valleys. Cheap land is available for orchards, but soil exhaustion harms yields. proper fertilizing and pest control are essential. Grafted trees age better. recommended varieties include Carolina Red June Early Harvest Hawkins Red Retrachan Summer Vegarmain Fall apples Bonum Buckingham Caroline Beauty Hoover Albemarle Pippin Paragon Len Davis Edwards Mattamuskeet and McGuire's Winter. An orchard properly located and cared for can yield profits for a lifetime and be valuable to sell.
A Washington special reports Secretary Alger will inspect Cuba and Puerto Rico. The voyage begins from New York on March 5 aboard the transport Berlin. The party includes military committee members of the Senate and House, Mrs. Alger, the private secretary, Mrs. Victor Mason, and a few personal friends. the trip lasts about one month.
In Chicago the Chamberlains Cough Remedy is advertised by Steven Bros a popular South Side drayman at 69th Street and Wentworth Avenue who says it provides relief for severe colds and croup especially for children Druggists Taylor and Banner handle the ease The Senate Naval Affairs Committee favors reviving the rank of Admiral and extends Deweys retirement by ten years
Dispatches from Manila on February 7 report U S forces advancing toward Iloilo with orders to occupy the city. The war department notes heavy insurgent losses around Manila, with estimates of 250 American casualties and thousands among rebels cited amid intense bombardment and desertions.
Washington in February 6 reports Senator Allen praising William Jennings Bryan as a superior statesman. He rejects Republican influence in his Nebraska race and says he would vote for the treaty though he would seek changes if on the Peace Commission. He denies being keeper of Bryan’s conscience and calls Bryan sincere and not a demagogue.
A reflection on divine providence contrasts with a tragic accident in King's Mountain Reformer. The issue notes that perceived evil can lead to good, citing biblical examples and a nearby rail death of 25-year-old William Allen near a depot. The scene shows gruesome details after a collision, with authorities called and the body delivered to his family.
A California piece extols volcanic mud baths in Mendocino County. It details the danger and thrill of stepping across crater rims into bubbling mud pools, the violent steam and lava-like flow, and the belief that the mud has medicinal properties. The article notes twenty five such volcanoes, their roaring craters, and a curious link between rough seas and volcanic activity.
Mr Colin Melina recounts the Johnstown flood recovery, noting 5200 bodies and hundreds of horses removed by a state crew over five months. He describes the stench, water work, and dynamite blasts, the cremation of debris, and accusations of burning relatives' remains, with the district clearing up 25 miles and a cost near 2 million dollars.
H Clay Thomas of Thomasville appeared in Salisbury and registered at Mt Vernon hotel. He began acting strangely yesterday and became violent, needing six men to restrain him. He was jailed and to be sent to Morganton. 64 years old and recently discharged from the asylum.
Ada FB Uart of Groton writes a grateful note after recovering from a severe lung illness described as consumption. She credits Dr King's New Discovery for Coughs and Colds with restoring her health following four doctors giving up. Trial bottles were offered at Taylor & Banner's Drug Store with regular sizes priced, and Hood's Sarsaparilla touted for health benefits.
The United States Senate voted 57 to 27 to ratify the Paria peace treaty with Spain in executive session. The result, once disclosed, sparked hurried departures as Senators McEnery McLaurin and Jones reversed their opposition amid Manila’s outbreak, shifting support at the last moment.
Henry Leak of Rockingham was killed when a northbound freight struck him as he attempted to board near the junction. The accident occurred last night at LDV o clock as Leak and another man waited for the train. Leak clung to the box car wheel area but was badly mangled and died after about an hour.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as powerful for impure blood, claiming it makes blood rich and pure and cures scrofula, salt rheum, dyspepsia, catarrh, rheumatism, and nervousness. It urges taking Hood's Sarsaparilla promptly for any ailment from impure blood. The rest notes J L Gwaltney of Alexander named as penitentiary director and mentions fruit tree damage from ice.
A series of brief items from Winston and surrounding counties notes Geo W Berry died after drinking a strong liquor and sleeping outside a Dar room. The state Methodist orphanage plan proceeds with a locating committee. Monroe Enquirer bought three tombstones for graves of three wives. James J Alexander found dead in his Statesville grocery, after weeks of heavy drinking. Two Whitley children die possibly from poisoned hackberries. J Pierpont Morgan linked to water power project on the Wadkin river in Stanly and Montgomery counties, with £150,000 spent on river lands. The UNC versus GA debate slated for Athens on March 17 over direct election of US Senators by popular vote. Average gift from communicants to denominational beneficence noted. A Milwaukee bankruptcy ruling declares law petitioners waive self incrimination immunity. Lonix Sapiro cited in contempt. Alabama adopts General Dispensary Law following South Carolina.
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