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Newspaper
The Londonderry Sifter
Location
South Londonderry, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
3
An old fashioned testimonial and advice offer promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure and confidential mail in advice service for women. The letter from Mrs Valentine praises the remedy after severe illness and multiple bottles, urging others to act promptly and write for guidance.
A Philadelphia Press item recalls a couple crossing a bridge where Mr Markley comments on two men and his wife asks for a couple of dollars to buy undressed kids, capturing a brief, quirky domestic moment.
Bennettsville South Carolina editor A Brown recalls his wife suffering from dyspepsia and stomach distress. After four bottles of Electric Bitters she recovered fully and can eat anything. Described as grand tonic with gentle laxative action aiding torpid liver. 5 cents at local druggists.
The text discusses buying cheap pianos that may look and sound decent at first but warns that a piano should be built to last a lifetime. It notes that those that stay good only a few months are expensive at any price.
A bargain listing offers land for two families with a good barn and 20 acres. It notes space for three cows and a horse, ample fruit, and proximity to a school, railway station, post office, stores, churches, and the fairgrounds on a main road.
A diverse week report itemizes a kidnapped 11 year old from Mendon N Y a fatal police shooting in Chicago incidents at the New York Zoo a toothache surgery for Haffen the monkey plus a wreck near Barnesville O an auto record Boston from New York and engagement news for Rockefeller Jr. Abby Aldrich.
The Navy Department sent Captain Forsyth a letter demanding an explanation of his interview about the inquiry into Admiral Sehley’s conduct in the Spanish war, published yesterday.
Lewis Wanner a local politician and G A R member wrecked Moritz Slegman s saloon after being told not to sell liquor to Wanner s wife. The incident occurred in Utica New York on August 26.
Eruptions cuts oorns scalds and sores cured by De Witts Witch Hazel Salve advertised as a certain cure for piles. Warns against counterfeits and urges customers to get the original. Names multiple distributors in Vermont and nearby towns.
In Havana on August 27 three of eight volunteers bitten by infected mosquitoes during yellow fever board experiments have died. Sixteen have been bitten overall with all recovering, while Major Gorgas says continued mosquito infection studies could immunize large populations. A suspected case follows inoculation with Dr Caldas serum.
Consular Agent Harris reports Germany imports grain from Russia and the United States with U S gaining ground. In 1897 Russia led by about 27 million dollars, while by 1900 the U S was only about 4.95 million behind. He predicts sharper competition as Russian rail and canal projects ease movement to Germany, and notes cheaper ocean freights are key for U S advantage.
The Shamrock II completed a six hour light weather spin and moored at Sandy Hook bay at 4 35 p m yesterday. Five jib topsails were tested with the last a ballooner of light white linen and silk. Accompanied by the Erin the Shamrock sailed two miles east of the Sandy Hook lightship then returned. Sir Thomas Lipton George L Watson and J B Hilliard were aboard.
A dispatch from the general land office reports total receipts from selling lots in new Oklahoma towns through August 24 at 650,427 dollars. Lawton sold 1,068 lots for 371,805, Anadarko 1,043 lots for 179,245, and Hobart 1,123 lots for 128,377 dollars. Assistant Commissioner Richards, in charge of the sales, estimates remaining lots will push the grand total to 700,000 dollars.
Nicholas Kranz, a German farmer from near Aurora Illinois, was robbed of over 5000 in notes 155 in checks and 33 in currency on a Cottage Grove avenue cable car in Chicago. He had the money in a leather pocketbook inside his coat. Two men allegedly jostled him and fled before he realized the loss. Police are investigating the case.
Winnipeg faces turmoil as several thousand harvesters from eastern Canada and the U S gather, many stranded and claiming promises of big wages and months of work. About 600 from Minnesota and Dakota threaten appeals to the American consul if work or free transport to the United States is denied. The provincial government worries over the unrest.
Dispatch from Lord Curzon reports irregular rains hit rice districts and damage crops in northern and central provinces. Prices are generally falling with a slight decline in famine relief lists, totaling 507000.
The Topeka region endures extreme heat with the thermometer at 104 degrees. Southern Kansas, including Wellington, reports temperatures near 110 degrees as a heat wave continues to hover over the drought conditions.
Four miners were instantly killed at a Chenoa mine when the cage cable snapped. The men plunged 247 feet to the shaft bottom in Bloomington Illinois on August 27.
In a Pretoria dated dispatch Lord Kitchener says on Aug 22 three officers and 65 men were surrounded and captured near Ladybrand on the Orange River Colony frontier. One killed, four wounded, prisoners released. Breyn and Tweet pledge Boer resistance while Botha protests the proclamation. Since Aug 1932 Boer fatalities 139, prisoners 186, including Kruger’s nephew. columns face little Cape opposition as rebels hide from Beatson pursuing Scheeper.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania the United Mine Workers of the anthracite fields convene with about 1000 delegates from 265 local unions. The three to four day meeting focuses on card inspection, 10 percent wage increase disputes, local grievances and merging of stationary firemen engineers blacksmiths carpenters and teamsters with the union. Leaders offer no predictions and delegates avoid discussing the outcome.
Consul Heenan in Odessa reports a gradual temperature rise has favored cereals. Wheat, rye, oats and barley are expected to yield above the long term average, making this year’s harvest the largest in many years.
The War Department directed Attorney H C Lewis to turn over to General Wood the testimony of 24 witnesses in the Charles Neely postal frauds in Cuba case if the Department of Justice raises no object. Witnesses include the president and cashier of the Seventh National Bank of New York.
Washington dispatch reports the torpedo boat Wilkes will be launched September 28 at the Gas Engine and Power Company yard in Morris Heights New York Miss Elizabeth Wilkes daughter of Rear Admiral Wilkes will christen the vessel Admiral Wilkes commanded the San Jacinto when Mason and Slidell were captured from the Trent during the Civil War.
Mrs Ella Welsor Smith wife of New York lawyer William Wickham Smith died in the Alps following a fright at an ice grotto on the Rhone glacier near Velvedere on the Furka road. Ice blocks fell nearby but did not touch her and the heart disease caused by the shock led to her death. Remains to be shipped to New York.
The secretary of the treasury bought 32 600 short term 4 per cent bonds at 113.2317 and 53 800 threes at 108.5105. The assistant treasurer in New York will acquire short term bonds for the sinking fund at department provided prices each month.
Commissioner Rockhill will postpone leaving Peking until current negotiations close. He says Chinese envoys are nearing authorization to sign the protocol and once affixed he will withdraw.
An employee, John Hudson, was killed when a blast ripped the Ottawa Powder Company factory five miles from Ottawa. Two other workers, James Fulford and John Cyra, were seriously injured as the packing house and mixing room were wrecked.
Reports say Czar Nicholas and Emperor William will meet in Dantzig on September 10 with the czar and czarina traveling from Copenhagen and Kiel respectively. The imperial couple are expected to sail via the Baltic canal from Dunkirk. A Deming Indiana man cites Chamberlain's Cough Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as effective for a baby’s teething diarrhea.
An ad extols Calcura Solvent as a cure for kidney and bladder stones. It claims the preparation dissolves calculi painlessly, strengthens the system, and offers a free trial bottle by mail. It cites Dr. David Kennedy and promotes a $1 per bottle price with sale through druggists.
A report claims Lib eral rebels from Bluefields Nicaragua threaten Boca del Torre while U S gunboat Machias stations at Colon. Censorship blocks political news as Liberals gain abroad support from Venezuela Ecuador and Nicaragua amid fears of a regional federation and destabilizing international tensions.
Oyster Bay N Y August 23 The Columbia defeated the Constitution on the Seawanhaka triangular course in two runs by 2m 5s on corrected time and 1m 39s on elapsed time The wind shifted twice creating a near rematch with the Columbia pulling ahead by over five minutes in the first loop and then gaining again as the breeze returned The new boat showed less speed in steady air than in light air with conditions favoring the Constitution at times and the final summary shows Columbia start 1 35 finish 5 25 32 elapsed 3h 47m 14s corrected 3h 47m 14s Constitution start 1 35 finish 5 25 11 elapsed 3h 11s corrected 3h 11s
The marriage of Henry M. Flagler and Mary Lily Kenan at Kenansville drew large crowds in Wilmington. Spectators lined streets and rushed to the train station as guests departed for Magnolia, then Kenansville. Flagler presented a certified check for 1,000,000 dollars and 2,000,000 in registered government bonds.
The Tennessee river reaches record highs for the season washing over 75 percent of the county's corn crop. Surging water backs up creeks five miles, drowning crops in low ground while dry ridge land corn and cotton were scorched by heat. The widespread losses leave many families with ruined harvests and a serious hardship.
Heavy rains forced shutdowns at the Henry Clay North Franklin Bear Valley and Big Mountain collieries of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company in Shamokin Pennsylvanian area. About 2000 men and boys were temporarily laid off. Some other mines operated with crest difficulty due to high water.
In cases of cough or croup give the little one One Minute Cough Cure. Then rest easy and have no fear. The child will be all right in a little while. Pleasant to take, always safe sure and almost instantaneous in effect. C. E. Bacon Londonderry F. E. Smith Landman So Londonderry F. B. Pier Rauwsenville G. Blodgett Weston
The sultan agrees to pay 700000 francs to the Quays company for interference with its rights and 600000 francs to a Frenchman over seized lands in Albania. The Quays company renounces for a year the transfer clause to Turkey to save appearances. Ambassador M Constans leaves for Stamboul after farewell calls aboard the Vautour.
A private telegram from Charlottesville reports the death of Maude Coleman Woods. She was hailed as the most beautiful woman in America by a Pan American exposition committee and her profile appears on medals issued by the award board.
In Chattanooga on August 26 a mob of citizens burned Henry Noles a Black man who confessed to assaulting and shooting Mrs. Charles Williams near Winchester Tennessee last Friday. He urged friends to meet him in glory but died without a groan.
Pering August 24 reports prolongation in signing the protocol unsettles foreign residents though powers expect China to sign after rapid negotiations. Decrees on punishments and exams will issue prior to signatures. Li Yung Chang withdraws from active talks, Prince Ching assumes responsibility. Earl Li faces backlash for alleged surrender to foreigners.
A Mindoro dispatch says Lieutenant Hazgard of the Third cavalry with eight Macabebe scouts captured and bound the American deserter Howard, who led Filipino forces. Ferguson in disguise aided the operation against Colonel Atienza’s camp. Three Lukban guards were killed and Luokban wounded. the general’s family taken.
Four boys drowned as a strong current swept bathers past life lines in Long Branch New Jersey. Two bodies were recovered: Herold Sherman 12 and Leon Gaskill 15. Missing are Walter and Raymond Blakeslee sons of Professor Blakeslee. The party included Leon Bouse. others were rescued.
Special dispatches from Odessa and Vienna report unconfirmed Kurdish atrocities in the Armenian hill districts and fighting between Turks and Bulgarians in Macedonia. Several persons are said to have been killed at Paowsonwitz. Another dispatch claims Bulgarians seized five Turks and burned them.
Francis Schlatter, known as a divine healer, has been sentenced to three months in the workhouse by the Harlem police court for his recent conduct. He has pursued his healing role for several years with varying success.
A John G. Whittier memorial statue costing $10,000 will be erected in Amesbury, his home, once the fundraising committee secures the funds.
New York flour states and western regions report quiet trading with prices for winter wheat 2.90 to 3.45 per bushel and rye around 62 to 65 cents. Oats steady at 41 to 47 cents track, pork steady at 15.50 to 16.50, butter 14.9 to 18 cents, cheese quiet, eggs firm around 20 to 21 cents, hay price ranges 70 to 90 cents for shipping.
A cloudburst over Carbondale Illinois caused widespread damage. Fruit trees were stripped and many trees uprooted or destroyed. About six thousand birds drowned in the heavy rain, with over fifteen hundred dead birds found in the Illinois Central railroad park. Rodents and other animals also drowned. the storm is described as the most destructive in years.
A Daily Mail dispatch from St. Petersburg reports total losses from recent fires at about 10 million pounds. Incendiary fires, attributed to Jews, have destroyed 250000 acres of forest and wiped out 187 villages completely or partially across several towns.
Newport Aug 27 with high tide the Boston yacht Independence left Newport in tow of the Gladiator for Boston. Owner Mr. Lawson reiterates that after Sept. 3 the yacht will be broken up. She will sail Sept. 2 in Boston harbor for sightseers before going to the junk shop.
Boston August 26 8 5 McNally aims to swim from Boston to New York starting next Sunday. The distance totals about 400 miles with 282% nautical miles actual. He hopes to reach the Battery in New York before noon September 30 within 30 days.
Louisville August 27 The twenty eighth triennial conclave of Knights Templars opened with a grand parade. About 40 000 Sir Knights in line along a four mile route with participants from across the country including Honolulu.
Dialogue fragment from Brooklyn Life jokes about Spudder’s fishing skill and liar’s need, noting Spudder cannot fish. A Philadelphia Record hostel scene references a traveler anxious about catching a nine-something train, with 9:32 confirmed by the host’s eldest.
Quotation from a New York Herald dialogue: Sniffies asks what is seen above, Bifles says nothing unusual. He notes half a dozen people looking up, and seeks to learn the attraction. The exchange centers on a curious, unexplained observer phenomenon.
Treatment claims to cure alcoholism as a disease not weakness. It advertises a soluble remedy sold for one dollar with physician advice and discreet mail delivery from Edwin B. Giles & Company in Philadelphia. Wives and children urged to cure husbands and fathers without their knowledge.
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