02 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1899
Page
1
An advertisement extols the body’s needs for force across nervous muscular and digestive systems. It asserts fat as the essential fuel and promotes cod liver oil in Scott's Emulsion as the superior supplement to strengthen nerves and overall energy.
British losses at Modder River battle total 438 casualties with 73 killed as General Forestier Walker reports progress. Reinforcements including Canadians move to secure lines while Colenso and Grobelaar areas see activity amid a widening South African campaign.
War Department report from General Otto states Lieutenant Colonel Brereton, a captain in the Twenty fourth Infantry, killed himself at Santa Thomas near San Fernando in Luzon at 6 this morning while temporarily insane. Mental illness began November 29 at Aringay.
Major action at Bayonibong in Nueva Visaya where Lieutenant Munro with fifty men captured General Canon's band of 800 and officers with rifles along with American prisoners and seventy Spanish captives. Munro bluffed via rebel telegraph to Canon and compelled surrender, taking the garrison and their arms.
General Joe Wheeler writes from Luzon describing twenty plus tribes and resistance to Aguinaldo rule. He argues Aguinaldo’s followers seek power, soldiers crave authority, and robbers prey on civilians. He warns withdrawal would trigger warfare and chaos, with the wealthy strongest likely to seize control. He cites Aguinaldo’s anti imperialist papers as influencing opponents.
Marshalltown Iowa dispatch says two men named Funk were arrested by Northwestern road detective Peter Valely after they placed ties on the track to wreck the eastbound Colorado Special near State Center. No damage occurred as a tower operator spotted the men and signaled the train.
A 19th century patent remedy claim offers La Grippe cure in two days with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Consumers are promised a refund if the remedy fails to cure, with E. W. Grove’s signature printed on each box and a 25 cent price.
A Manchester New Hampshire man cites nine years of shoulder pain relieved by Chamberlain's Pain Balm after trying medicines and doctors. He reports his wife improved after one bottle and notes it is sold by Brow Bros Druggists.
An advertisement claims a sturdy heart requires rich blood and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as building strength courage and endurance for men and women. It also touts Hood's Pills as non irritating and compatible with the tonic.
A world widely used tonic for half a century claims to cure incipient consumption and relieve advanced cases. If unsatisfied the money is refunded. Priced 25, 50 cents and 1 dollar at Eagle Drug Store.
In the Ninth Circuit District of Nevada the Nevada Nickel Syndicate seeks sale of mining claims and related property in Churchill County. The London and Liverpool claims along with Royal George and Aetna holdings, plus 41 nickel ore loads and plant machinery, will be offered at public auction on December 6 at the Churchill County Courthouse.
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