Buller Faces Strong Boer Defense near Ladysmith
Telegram from Chieveley Camp reports Sir Redvers Buller enjoys soldierly confidence but faces an impregnable Boer position at Ladysmith and surrounding hills. Dutch disaffection grows near Modder River and Griqualand West as Boers tighten defenses and laagers form west of the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buier
London
Winston Churchill
Chievey Camp
Buller
Modder River
Tugela
Chievely
Frere
Colenso
Lord Roberts
Churchill
Ladysmith
White
Griquiland
Laager
Kuruman
Magersfontein
Morning Post
Chievery Camp
Redvers Buller
Bloodthirsty head hunters of the Samoan Islands
An April 1 ambush by Samoans killed and decapitated American and British sailors. The text also notes Dyak head hunters carry a basket for trophies, placing heads inside as a fisherman would place fish.
Danforth reports on next year’s national campaign
Elliott Danforth chair of the Democratic State Committee returns from the south with observations for the 1892 campaign. He says Milwaukee or Kansas City will host the national convention and a Washington headquarters is favored. He notes leaders may drop free silver as the main issue, with trusts and imperialism as dominant themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elliott Danforth
Democratic State Committee
South
James Ek. Jones
Danforth
Evening Post
Chicago
Milwaukee
Kansas City
National Committee
Washington
War Probable in the Spring Reported in News Cables
Mail advices from the Orient say Russia and France plotting to encroach on Chinese territory and against England while Japan buys large rice quantities. It is believed war will break out in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
The
Orient
Russia
France
England
Japan
American league formed in Sioux Falls protest
Sioux Falls December 28 Senator Pettigrew and 200 fusionists organized an American league to oppose imperialism militarism and control of all industrial institutions and government by capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Pettigrew
Relief Relief for 2.45 Million in Famine Stricken India
Viceroy Lord Curzon reports from Calcutta that there has been no rain increase and 2 451 000 natives are now receiving famine relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
India
Lord Curzon of
Kedleston
Calcutta
A Sure Cure for Croup and Earliest Health Patents
Advertisement style notices tout Cham berlain's Cough Remedy for croup prevention with claims of 25 years use and universal satisfaction. Also mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward offer and Boschee's German Syrup for sore throat and lung troubles. Local dates and names provide context for product promotions and a public library fund petition in St Joseph Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
A. S. McGowans
Otis W. Smiths
Mrs Ephriam Hoch Visits Son in Kansas City
Mrs Ephriam Hoch of Georgetown visits her son in Kansas City during a family trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Ephriam Hoch
Georgetown
Kansas City
Doctor praises Foley’s Honey and Tar for pneumonia cases
Dr. C. J. Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports using Foley’s Honey and Tar in three severe pneumonia cases last month with good results. A. S. Mc Gowan notes a dance held at Gailey hall ten miles south of Sedalia last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
Foley
A. S. McGowan
Gailey Hall
Sedalia
Charles Curran
Georgetown
DeWitts Little Early Risers Endorsement and Local Illness Notice
G H Lee justice of peace in Clarksburg New Jersey praises DeWitts Little Early Risers as the best pills for constipation. The ad claims quick relief for liver and bowel troubles. The little daughter of Bryan Curran is sick at Eleventh and Osage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Lee
Bryan Curran
Eleventh
Osage
Rocky Mountain Tea Promoted as Vital Health Remedy
An advertisement extols Rocky Mountain Tea as perfect assimilation for healthy blood firm muscles and strong nerves. It claims it quickens the brain and keeps you well and urges readers to ask their druggist for this great medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Mrs Boppermyer Hosts Georgetown Gathering
Mrs Jesse Boppermyer entertained about 30 guests Tuesday night at her mother Mrs W J Carpenter's Georgetown home. The gathering honored her Osceola cousin and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Boppermyer
W. J. Carpenter
Georgetown
Osceola
Thornleigh Man Declared Insane and Committed to Nevada Asylum
Jas Swope of Thornleigh was found insane and ordered committed to a Nevada asylum. The condition traces to an earlier bout of la grippe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Swope
Thornleigh
Nevada Asylum
la Grippe
Waldraut A Chronicle of Faithful Hearts in Past Times
A new book presents Waldraut, the daughter of a peasant father and gypsy mother, told through a priest narrator from four centuries ago. The tale follows peasants, serfs, knights and nobles as sorrow gives way to joy in a tender, spiritual chronicle. Forbes & Company offer the volume for $1.25 postpaid, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldtraut
Waldraut
Forbes & Company
Ben King
P. O. Box
Chicago
Dyspepsia Cure Praised By Chicago Health Inspector
Health inspector F. B. Thirkield says Xodol Dyspepsia Cure cannot be recommended too highly. It digests what you eat and cures indigestion. Servant Harker Drug Co. St. Paul's Lutheran church holds its annual meeting January 7 at 2 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Fr. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. B. Thirkield
Chicago
Servant-Harker Drug Co
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Foley's Honey and Tar Restores Voice in Hoarseness
Hoarse remark from Benj Ingerson of Hutton Indiana credits Foley's Honey and Tar with restoring his voice after months of whispering. Advert indicates it aids speakers and singers and notes repeated calls to obtain the remedy from Servant Harker Drug Co. It also promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as original and effective for piles and skin disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Servant Harker Drug Co
Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Benj. Ingerson
Hutton
Ind
Foley
A. S. McGowan
DeWitt’s
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Wanted. Jan. ist, 1900, Lady Clerk who can play music at sight
Advertisement seeks a woman clerk in 1900 who can sight read music. Contact S. M. Walker at 521 Ohio, listed by John N. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Taylor
Ohio
S. M. Walker
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Dr. Bell
Yeoue
WM. Kosted & Sons
Ohio ST
Davol Medicine Co
P.O
San Francisco
Cal
Servants Pharmacy
Jons J. Yuartux, Pres
W. P- HaLey
Bank of Commerce
Ohio and
Second Street
Pettis County
Dihectors
John J. Yeater
Cordova
Hopfma
Spot Cash Grocer
W. Main St
Allen L. Russell
Main St
Aviv
Sedalia Steam Laundry
Lamie Street
Yonez
OD Choice Rem
Joan H. Bothwell
Sedalia National Bank
J.G. Russell
Huckins’ Hotel
D. L. la Verne
Fleischmann
Hoffman Pi’dg
Builer
Winston Chuchill
Cently
Kate Butler
Nevada
Central Labor Council
St. Joseph
Andrew Carnegie
NeOther
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlata
C. Gatlin
Houston
Texas
G. C. Gwinner
Tipton
Philippine Islands
Dr. L. Leung
Methodist Church
A. McGowan
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