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Newspaper
The Fairbury Enterprise
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1900
Page
3
A readable fragment notes an extract related to Blenne plant and a simple method. The text mentions following a straightforward approach and a reference to Weevale and Sinvatien, though specifics are unclear.
A concise quotation notes that enforcing laws holds greater importance than the creation of laws, emphasizing practical governance over legislative drafting. The line reflects debates about balance between statutes and enforcement power in governance discussions.
A reader named Claragates writes from Johns Point to Dr Mire Pinkham seeking guidance after two and a half years of feeble health. She details chills, pain in limbs and head, breast pain, and insensibility at times, asking for an opinion on her case.
A reader from Oct 6 1890 shares relief after using Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She describes years of poor health with near weakness until following guidance in a letter from the publisher. She notes strong improvement after using one bottle and thanks the provider for assisting women.
Washington dispatch reports Adjutant General and Root note Chaffee’s march toward Pekin. By August 14 the American column was within sixty miles of the imperial capital after rapid advances from Yang Teun to Ho Si Wo and Yang Tsun.
The United States publicized its reply to China's peace overtures, expressing satisfaction yet signaling that wide negotiations between China and major powers are unlikely while warning that ministers and negotiators remain at risk. It asks for a condition precedent—a relief force allowed to reach Beijing unmolested to escort ministers back to Tianjin.
A cabled report from General GC haffee fards to the state department quotes Conger promising government effort to send relief to the besieged liegation. The message asks for any usable information and notes plans to hold until arrival, urging rapid action.
Herman Rocker, a well to do farmer near Stanton Nebraska, died instantly on his farm when a driven pipe slipped and lever he was using to raise a pipe fell, the end striking under his jaw and breaking his neck. He was the son in law of A Freiberg, a leading Stanton County citizen.
Mr Eli Courtright of Milford Nebraska lost three cows in a clover field one afternoon and found another dead next morning when he returned to drive the herd. He buried the dead cows before driving the remaining cattle away.
A drowning occurred in the river at Nebraska City with a man named Sohn Rap Dick among those swimming. Authorities investigated the incident and identified the location and general circumstances of the water rescue.
C. R. H. Farrell, 22, a former Adams Express Co. messenger, was arrested in Columbus Ohio and confessed to killing Lillian Costlow who was to wed him. He admitted robbing the express car with a companion named Lane and stealing $1000, which he had given to Costlow. The crime occurred in Union County and Farrell faces trial there.
Waldron of Thirteenth and Lafayette streets, St Joseph Missouri, was stung repeatedly by angry bees while mowing his lawn. Neighbors responded and drove the swarm away but he remained in a dangerous condition after about twenty stings.
Charred remains of the Union Pacific robber found in a burned ruin. A hole in the skull suggests he shot himself to escape the flames. Police identify the body as W. Dempsey, an old offender, with J. B. Rigo and Georgeullins as other posse members wounded. Recovery efforts continue.
A tornado struck Roy Emmons’ farm demolishing buildings and injuring several men from Bloomfield Nebraska. William Wenke and Henry Puck were among the injured with Puck in serious condition and unlikely to recover. The twister moved northeast, narrowly missing nearby farms, Emmons’ property being the sole direct hit.
Lucas Barcek, a Bohemian farm hand, was found crushed on the railroad east of Moree Bluff Neb after freight No. 33 ran over him during the night. He was a middle aged single man and appears to have been intoxicated at the time.
The burial of King Humbert’s remains occurred at noon on Sunday August 1 in the pantheon. The interment was private and conducted under the authority of the Tribunus.
Major Henry A. Green of the Fourteenth Infantry has been assigned as acting assistant in the latest military deployment.
A dispatch states that 12,009 Chinese troops from Hua- Nan province are advancing toward Pekin and Tientsin, with the marching details noted.
Two gunmen who robbed a Union Pacific train near Hugo Kass killed passenger W. J. Pay. A sheriff's posse killed the two robbers at the Bartholomew ranch after a fusillade injuring deputies J. W. Briggs and George Cullins. The remaining robber perished in a house fire set during the siege. Identifications not made.
At Eldorado Kansas Judge Randal orders Jessie Morrison held without bond to appear at the next district term on murder in the first degree charge. Morrison is committed to Wichita jail. She allegedly cut Mrs Olin Castle's throat with a razor on June 10. her plea is self defense.
Judge Trout rules the alleged Will conveying to Mr Craven is a forgery and declares Mrs Nettie Craven not the widow of James G Fair nor entitled to any allowance from his estate. The decision states the will is a forgery and the Craven claim is rejected.
Dispatches report a rumor that Steyn died by suicide. Official St Petersburg notes say three Russian columns surrounded a large Chinese force at Hai-Chat. Chinese fled east as Russians closed in from multiple sides. Russians chased for thirty-five versts before halting the pursuit.
London dispatch notes morning papers welcome progress in China as Pekin authorizes Li Hung Chang to negotiate peace with the powers. Shanghai reports an edict empowering Li to negotiate, signaling a move toward settlement.
Rising City reports corn in the area wilting under lack of rain with several days of severe conditions and high winds. Early corn will be short and late corn may be damaged though a late improvement is hoped as temperatures range 90 to 100 degrees. Peoria II votes to annex West Peoria adding about 4 000 people to the city. South Peoria, with 2 000 residents, was annexed recently. War department orders Company C and D of the First Infantry from Ft. Leavenworth to San Francisco for transport to Taku China. crews are at full strength but short of officers.
General Belimarkowitsch, long a regent during King Alexander's minority, has been placed under arrest for insulting the new queen of Ser via. Authorities move to curb attacks on royal authority amid a sensitive succession period.
Bob Fitzsimmons faced Gus Rublin before the Twentieth Century club at Madison Square Garden New York and won by knocking Rublin down and cutting him in the sixth round.
The post office department has ordered the establishment of rural free delivery service at Sheldon Iowa Portland Indiana Cumberland Indiana and Weldon Idaho.
The W. B. Holton Manufacturing Company of Indianapolis an agricultural implements maker has filed a deed of assignment.
A dated notice states international forces in China are to form an army for an upcoming campaign. It notes a second unit receiving orders as the Second Infantry marches toward Cincinnati.
Advertising copy praises Hos Tetters Stomach Bitters as a long trusted remedy for stomach and liver troubles. The message argues its lasting popularity over fifty years and encourages readers to try it.
A man surrenders a dime to glimpse a museum freak, illustrating how his act exposes his own curiosity while funding the exhibit.
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Fragmented OCR text shows a Kwowa Chief land sale in Oklahoma with mining lots and town lots, plus unrelated advertising for shoes, medicines, and household products. The readable items reference land, mineral lands, and auctions amid scattered promotional material from early 20th century notices.
A reader warns against retailers offering substitutes for CASCARETS and other products. The piece cautions that sellers seek extra profit and urges vigilance to avoid fraud and loss of reputation. It highlights metal box packaging and the branded long tailed C on CASCARETS.
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