23 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Tombstone Prospector
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1899
Page
1
Twenty five Dutch volunteers bound for the Transvaal to join the Boer army arrive in New York aboard a French liner. Led by a single organizer, the men present as hel l and Dutch amid reports of back ache and kidney symptoms. Patuxin and Berrias promoted as remedies by Tombetone Pharma.
There is still no definite news on military operations in South Africa due to choked cables. General Buller's casualty list shows 146 killed, 744 wounded, and 227 missing with 40 prisoners.
War Department says vacancy from General Lawton's death will be filled by General Bates Young or Wheaton. Leonard Wood formally assumes Governor General role and accepts the advisory cabinet of General Brooke. An unrelated advertisement extols gifts available at Wotectt's for Christmas.
Old rashes and fever sores are eased by Bucklen's Arnica Salve says ad. It treats ulcers boils felons corns warts cuts bruises burns scars chapped hands chilblains and aids in pain relief. 25 cents a box with guaranteed cure by J M Folks Druggist. Yaple’s advert promises first class goods for less money.
The Cochise County Arizona Territory Board of Supervisors invites sealed proposals for one year starting January 16, 1900. Bids cover care of indigent sick at the county hospital, jail meals, post mortem and autopsy services, printing and printing-related supplies, publishing minutes, burial of indigent dead, and related services. Proposals must include bonds and conform to Act 83 of the 16th Legislative Assembly. bids accepted until a specified time at the Board of Supervisors office in the courthouse.
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