15 Jun 1898
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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1898
Page
1
Early advice urges warming, nourishing food to strengthen frail children for the fall season. It recommends fattening, easy-to-digest nourishment to help them withstand cold months over a two or three month period.
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites of lime and soda as a winter tonic. It promises strong growth and health for children and adults, advising consultation with a doctor and to ensure the wrapper shows the fish and cod name.
The ad promotes Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment for eczema tetter and other skin diseases with quick relief. It claims permanent cures for severe cases and lists itching piles sore nipples chapped hands chilblains frost bites and chronic sore eyes as treated by the product sold by druggists for 25 cents per box. It also recommends Dr Cady's Condition Powders as a horse remedy for bad condition and vermifuge.
June 15 reports Manila expedition sailing at 2 PM. June 16 Star Reiter says Germany may block American troop landings at Manila. June 15 Twickenham arrives at Key West with 3000 tons of coal. June 18 bulletin from Navy: Admiral Sampson reinforced by hundreds of Cubans. forces in satisfactory condition.
June 15. Admiral Sampson reports that Lieutenant Blue directly observed and counted Cervera’s ships from vantage points above the harbor. Blue, a daring officer, went ashore in hostile territory to reconnoiter, risking capture and possible execution as a spy.
Reports from Porto Rico indicate Spanish forces number between four and five thousand, suggesting no large occupation army is needed. With 15,000 U S troops in Cuba under General Shafter, the coming week promises active operations and stirring times. Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to improve appetite, digestion, and blood quality, promising relief from tiredness and skin troubles while boosting nerves and sleep.
United States Senator Aldrich won re election on the first Rhode Island ballot. Treasury loan prospects show the 200 million likely to be oversubscribed. Reports from Manila note nightly fighting as insurgents threaten the city before American troops arrive. A New York judge attaches Chicago wheat trader Joseph Leiter for 703,925 dollars. British refugees report destitution in Havana after reaching Kingston. Food shortages kill people and stock in the streets. Philip Armour aids Leiter in the Chicago wheat deal as prices are expected to rise. Leiter is said to have lost 2.5 million in speculation. Vienna press cites Spain asking powers to urge U.S. to occupy Manila if insurgents gain control. Count Castellane, who wed Anna Gould, dueled Henri Tarot in Paris with swords, Tarot wounded. Sacramento train wrecker Salter Worden judged irresponsible. commutation to life likely. Shafter’s expedition ships depart Key West. expected Santiago arrival around Friday noon and ongoing embarkation. Local notices of missing horses near Sod House. Classified sale items and local prices for beans and crackers. Med caustic ads claim Casarets Candy Cathartic cures various ailments. Road King and Road Queen bicycles offered by E Reinhar t & Co with guarantees.
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