26 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1899
Page
1
Frank Ray of Allison visits town. Rev. Blackburn of Westgate stays in Sumner three days. Misses McKone and Eva Bowers guests. many neighbors visit relatives in New Hampton and Oelwein. Community notices include a Royal Neighbors inquiry, Odd Fellows and Masons meetings, and local farewells. Weather recalls a rainy spell. various local moves and sales noted. Mrs. Ellis dies in Manchester. Grookfield of Rahway sends Gazette subscription.
A Chicago medical superintendent endorses Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a reliable laxative and bowel remedy. The letter praises its effectiveness for stomach ailments and sick headaches and notes available Farrand Bros. sizes of 10c 50c and 1.00.
S.T. Todd & Co. advertises 80 acre and larger farms within miles of Sumner Bremer and Fayette counties. Listings include houses barns granaries wells windmills and outbuildings with prices from 42 to 385 per acre and cash versus time terms. Also notes multiple small lots and residences for sale in Sumner and nearby towns.
The piece argues that constipation worsens digestion and disease resistance, claiming exposure to fevers increases risk. It touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as offering relief with 2 ten cent bottles, plus Farrand Bros. 50 cent and one dollar sizes.
The Chicago Great Western Ry advertises low round trip Havana tickets this winter via Galveston New Orleans Mobile or Tampa with optional return via Vera Cruz and Mexico City. For details contact a Map Leaf Route agent or F H Lorp Gen Pass and Ticket Agent 113 Adams St Chicago.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trip Winter Tourist tickets at low rates to major winter resorts across many states and Cuba. Tickets are valid for return until May 21, 1899. Trains feature steam heat gas lighting wide vestibules open and compartment sleeping cars Buffet Dining Cars with A La Carte service. Contact an agent or F H Corp at 113 Adams St Chicago for rates and timetables.
Summer through tourist car on Chicago Great Western departs Sumner Tuesdays at 1 25 p m for Los Angeles via Kansas City and A T S F Ry. Cold weather altitude snow blocks not present. Berths comparable to Pullman, two persons, wide seating. First and Second Class tickets honored. Apply to Maple Leaf Route Agent or F H Lord at 113 Adams St Chicago for rates and details.
A satirical riff in the Rockford Register mocks a row about a recent four man skirmish with Spain. The piece condemns endless kicking and recrimination and mocks wartime logistics and morale, suggesting absurdly hiring French cooks and opera troupes for soldiers.
Citizens protest over use of a name in Robi Watson case and a man charged with forging a note to buy a cow. The writer complains about fire hazards from straw stacks and wooden buildings, urges fire district vigilance, and criticizes the Ana mosa Prison Press while praising Bro W F Lake for countering it.
The Allen Nebraska News explains an early release due to the editor’s conflict with President McKinley and other leaders. It humorously asks readers to pay any office debts to the cross-eyed man in charge, praises his wife’s competence, and notes they will be away at 3 a.m. with a promise of a rowdy return and a night in the town.
An endorsement from a Burrago, New York resident lauds Shiloh's Cure for advanced Consumption claiming it is the most remarkable remedy seen and has saved many from consumption. Sold locally by M. Robish & Co.
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