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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1900
Page
4
An 19th century ad style piece extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for disease and a blood purifier, claiming it strengthens appetite and vigor after six bottles. It references testimonials, plus rail and homeseekers’ excursion notices tied to the Burlington Route and C H and D lines, urging readers to seek more details.
A promotional notice claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures uterine and ovarian troubles kidney issues elation and related female health problems. The ad asserts a thirty year record of patient successes and cites letters from readers appearing in the paper.
Frankfort reports recall of witnesses in the Culton case with Sheriff Suter and Capt. Howey detailing events before the assassination. Judge Cantrill denies bail after Ramsey's eloquent defense while noting Park's undisputed testimony and the governor’s office connections.
A compact record of Senate and House actions from early May including the army appropriation bill passing at 114 million, the Nicaragua canal bill advancing in the House, and multiple pension and fortification measures. Notable debates covered Alaska civil code amendments and treatment of volunteers in the Philippines. Additional actions include reorganizing the army and elevating generals, plus sundry civil appropriations.
Washington May 5 A senate bill to pay a Revolutionary War claim was passed benefiting one of 29 children of Col Wilson. The action acknowledges the service and assigns the payment to the named heir among Col Wilson’s offspring.
On May 5 in New Iberia Louisiana John Green and Charles Brown were hanged for the murder of Young Sorrell at Oliver Station last August. All involved are described as Negroes.
Washington May 5 The taking of testimony in the Coeur d Alene investigation has closed after uninterrupted hearings since February a span of nearly three months. On Monday the arguments of counsel will begin.
Washington May 5 The senate in executive session ratified a treaty with all maritime nations extending Geneva conference regulations to war at sea. The accord aims to standardize conduct in armed conflict and limit maritime warfare practices involving belligerents and neutral shipping.
The fortifications appropriation bill was passed in the senate on May 5 in Washington. It carries 7,733,628 dollars, an increase of 640,140 dollars over the house measure. An amendment authorizing proportional payment for pneumatic dynamite guns carriages and ammunition was agreed before passage.
Montgomery May 4 Gov Johnson announced a special election in Alabama s Eighth congressional district to fill Gen Wheeler s seat at the regular August election. Several prominent candidates are vying for the post.
New York on May 4 Inspector Thompson raided the Broadway Athletic Club and arrested Manager George Considine and pugilists Kid Thomas and James Heywood on a charge of conducting a boxing contest without a license. A test case will be made.
The Superior Oil Co with a capital of 10.5 million dollars announces it will compete with Standard Oil Co and Continental Oil Co across the western Missouri river area. In Peoria a four day strike ends with workers gaining seven and a half cents an hour. In Dallas, Trinity River floods destroy lakes and resorts at the Dallas Hunting and Fishing club, submerging grounds and destroying thousands in property.
New Orleans on May 3 reports J. L. Moyse who wed Bertha Warnka of Dayton Ohio while posing as Capt. Clarke of the battleship Texas. He was confined to Nashville penitentiary.
Eight hundred workers at the Oxford Copper Smelting Company walked out on Wednesday after their demand for a nine hour day was refused. Night shift workers threaten a Wednesday night strike if day shift gains are not granted. Buffalo also reports five hundred Pan-Americas exposition laborers striking for higher wages. Cattle and agricultural prices listed follow.
A fragment from a New York Sun piece features a surreal dialogue about a "rooster of the flowers" and a long-haired editor. The visitor insists the rooster crowing is a sign, while the editor resists publishing doubtful lines. The scene conveys a quirky, almost cabaret mood without clear publication plans.
Fragmentary text describes a boy named Georgie or related scene where a sleeping child, during a shooting match, begins a prayer aloud in his slumber. The garbled article references his mother and the Chicago Chronicle, conveying a quiet, curious moment amid a sports event.
The fragment touts a stomach remedy as highly effective for digestion nerves and bodily weakness. It mentions colleges and a death rate being extremely low, and urges heroic attention to a tonic described as a cure for various ailments.
Fragmentary OCR reads a British sub signing a register and referencing Boers and Philadelphia North American with unclear meaning. The readable phrases suggest wartime or colonial era context but lack concrete events or names to confirm.
An old advertisement promises to cure deafness due to inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. It claims the tube becomes closed and hearing returns when inflammation subsides, offering one thousand dollars for an uncured case. Circulars and products are sold through local druggists.
A terse note recalls a gas issue at Beamer's restaurant described as a brief exchange between Mr. Dobbs and Mr. Bobbs noting convenience and a recent gas problem. The fragment hints at a local everyday event with minimal details.
An old advertisement urges readers to ask dealers for Allen's Foot-Ease for sore feet and ingrown nails with new or tight shoes. It lists Bo and shoe stores at 25 cents and cites Allen at Le Roy New York. The note hints at a fortune warning and a Tow reference tied to the poorhouse.
An old advertisement promises cure for a cold with Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes all druggists refund money if the remedy fails and lists a price of 25 cents.
A brief note from the Atchison Globe describes how people gossip and speak freely about others, reflecting community conversation habits and journalistic tone. The column captures perceived chatter and social norms in public discourse.
A reader notes that Teething Powders, praised by Bishop J S Key, were more satisfactory than any previously used. The remark highlights strong trust in the product and the clergyman’s endorsement.
A brief remark notes that the chronic kicker typically ejects himself from a joint, reflecting a humorous or skeptical take on habitual behavior.
A reader letter extols Dr Hartman and Peruna for curing long standing catarrh and improving health. The piece promotes his free advice and a book Health and Beauty mailed on request. An anecdote about Rev Gunsaulus buying a plain horse ends with a humorous note about the Saviour riding an unlikely horse.
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