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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1898
Page
4
An exposé of Spanish governance in the Philippines portrays oppression, extortion, and corruption. It cites the cedula tax system, brutal mistreatment of Chinese and natives, plunder by Spanish troops after fires, and failed efforts at modernization, arguing Spain cannot civilize or sustain its colonies.
Report describes Prof Konig Gottingen using corrosive sublimate to fumigate rooms. He claims disappearance of contagion after treatment, detailing procedure with mercurial fumes and subsequent neutralizing steps. Text also contains varied stray items and dialogue fragments.
A short dialogue contemplates country boys pursuing city life and the idea of success. Winkle notes that many make fortunes and later advise staying in the countryside. The exchange reflects a rural-urban tension and a cautionary tone about urban ambitions.
Dr T A Slocum, a specialist described as a great chemist and scientist, offers free bottles of a newly discovered remedy claimed to cure consumption and all lung diseases. He asserts thousands cured, and invites readers to send for three bottles at 95 Pine Street New York.
Advertises a male health cure by Dr Roger's Cure claim of treating impotency, night emissions, and general weakness. Promises one month treatment with vegetable ingredients and a blood purifier. Offers free samples by mail from Rodgers & Co at Box 7, Michigan City, Michigan.
A patriotic song honoring heroes of a Maine vessel is highlighted along with a 20 page set of new vocal and instrumental pieces for piano or organ. The Popular Music Co. in Indianapolis offers the song and 18 other pages for twenty five cents.
A garbled listing of travel fare details and sale dates for numerous organizations. It includes a benevolent protective order in New Orleans, Old German Baptist Church in New Carlisle, Epworth League in Wheeling, National Educational Association in Washington, Baptist Young People's Union in Buffalo, and more. Dates span May to August 1898 with round trip fares and return conditions, plus deposit and extension options.
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