War ends in Cuba as Spain yields to McKinley policy
March 12 1897 reports the Cuban war winding down with Spain giving up the conflict under US President McKinley policy. Obituary note: Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher died recently, born 1812. Political opinion debates free silver and tariffs. local Iowa notes on liquor law votes and a Humane Society resolution condemning a pigeon shoot. Humboldt Institute teacher training dates announced. remedies from local pharmacies praised for La Grippe and croup.
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McKinley
Henry Ward Beecher
Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Chestnut Origin Tales
An arnica salve advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin eruptions, sores, and piles with a money-back guarantee. The piece includes a humorous note on the origin of the word chestnut from Joseph Jefferson and a quoted World piece, plus a Smithsonian anecdote about photography and likeness recognition.
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Chestoute
Joseph Jefferson
Willian Warren
Boston
Mr. Jefferson
William Dillon
Zavier
Pablo
Baron Musohhausen
Calloway
William Warren
Mr. Warren
New York World
Old New York ads show outmoded imagery in hotels
A New York reader notes conservative firms cling to dated illustrations in adverts. A page ad for the Fifth Avenue Hotel features a nearly deserted plaza with a lone stagecoach, carriages, and pedestrians, but no modern cable cars or taxis, evoking an early sixties streetscape.
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Fifth Avenue Hotel
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Fifth Avenue
Albany executive mansion bans wine amid abstinence push
W O T C and Christian Work note the drive for total abstinence gaining steam in Albany with Governor Black approving a new rule banning wine in the executive mansion. Reports outline strengthening of federal prohibitions on Indians with allotments and on sale of intoxicants and essences. The item also lists church activities in Iowa and local Humboldt updates including sales, a new bakery, and Dr. Baker joining practice.
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Albany
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Nebraska Book Promotes Farm Success and Independence
Henry G. Thorell of Holdrege Nebraska, once a Chicago carriage maker, is now a wealthy farmer with 330000 in wealth and 250 acres of corn and 250 in small grain. The Nebraska Book highlights practical farming success, climate, markets, and land value, urging readers to obtain a copy to learn how to buy farms, rent elsewhere, and pursue independence through farming.
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Gal Pagar Ags
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