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Newspaper
Steele City Standard
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1899
Page
4
Addressing Mrs Pinkham the writer argues women prefer female doctors for confidential health advice. They claim women suffer in silence due to modesty and fear, and insist free consultation with a knowledgeable woman is available without money.
Reports describe a soldier shooting a man in Larne after an attempted arrest and a gunfight that left a guard dead. In the Philippines near Manila,Gen Young’s brigade advances on San Mateo with the Twenty-fifth, Twenty-first, and Twenty-fourth infantries, the Fourth cavalry, and Captain Parker’s men routing entrenched Filipinos, with 23 enemy dead and Burr’s colored troops making a notable showing.
General MacArthur halted reinforcements and ordered a reconnoiter to return unless rebels abandoned the town. Rebels set fire to Calulet and fled, allowing American occupation. A Twelfth Infantry reconnoiter found no further resistance while casualties tallied: about 100 rebels killed and 300 to 400 wounded versus five American dead and thirty-one wounded. The attack, aided by armored cars and heavy artillery, surprised the insurgents who were mostly asleep.
Fearfully hot conditions hit Peoria Pron Illinois with 98 degrees on the bridge by 2 30 pm. The city faced prostrations and widespread illness due to high heat and humidity.
San Francisco Aug 12 Ensign W. T. Cole, to be court-martialed for intoxication aboard the Iowa, at Puget Sound Naval Station, attempted suicide with a Navy revolver. He fatally wounded himself by shooting, leaving behind letters to a recent Annapolis naval academy graduate.
Engineering Magazine notes a practice in Japan where published catalogues bear the publisher's name rather than the actual maker. European and American firms sometimes ship machines branded by the publisher, prompting rejections and loss. Japanese buyers increasingly demand certificates from the specified maker to verify production. Three Texans lead a hermit life, avoiding women.
An old advertisement urges immediate use of Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify the blood. It warns that neglecting impurities may cause lifelong disease and stresses choosing only Hood's Sarsaparilla to ensure safety.
Reports tout improved crop prospects across eastern Colorado, claiming unusually strong potential for the season. The note mentions a promise of genuine testimonials and cites surrounding agricultural optimism.
Allen 8 Imsted of LeRoy Gunnison Utah promotes Allen's Foot Base powder to ease tight shoes and foot conditions. It claims relief for bunions corns blisters and callous spots and advertises a trial portion free by mail. Also notes a beet sugar factory planned in Gunnison within a year.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally at 75 cents. Oxegen praises incoming settlers. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup softens gums and relieves teething inflammation and wind colic. Ripens Gnomical Co., New York, offers samples and testimonials. Vancouver bricklayers strike against employing Chinese as mason tenders.
The note argues that travel costs to S or Kansas City can be reduced by using the St. Joseph and Grand Island night trains. It mentions reclining chair seats and free meals as features, implying a shorter, more comfortable journey.
Letters from Susan Wymar of Chicago and Margaretha Dadbea of Racine describe using Peruna for pelvic catarrh and other summer ailments. They praise the remedy’s effects and urge readers to request Dr. Hartman’s free book on women’s health.
A centenarian mother and her eighty year old son share an affectionate reunion at a birthday party. The son fears this may be their last meeting, prompting the mother to ask if he is ill or unwell. Their unlikely pairing highlights resilience and emotion in aging relatives.
An anxious parent seeks help as a daughter near marriage fears loss of sight. A doctor advises allowing the wedding to proceed, insisting that marriage may bring relief or insight into her condition.
A compact reflection contrasts a hot time with keeping cool. It notes that a bad habit exists and that wisdom from experience favors patience. It argues boys prefer night fishing as daytime yields nothing to catch.
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