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Newspaper
Traverse Bay Eagle
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1898
Page
4
Daily by mail postage prepaid and carrier three options listed with prices. The text outlines monthly and yearly rates for daily and weekly editions and in-town carrier delivery. Some figures appear garbled or duplicated in the OCR.
A series of performances and minstrel shows announced for February. Elihu R. Spencer presents Shakespeare at Steinberg's Grand from Feb 11 to 12, Robson Theatre Co. runs a week of Steinberg's Grand, Grand Bail hosts Uniform Rank K of P on Feb 22 at City Opera House, Hustlers Minstrel Performance on Feb 24, and Mystic Midgets Grade Pupils perform Feb 25 26 at City Opera House Central School.
A PirrssurcH lawyer faces charges for charging an orphan girl 31000 to collect a 61000 legacy. The U S stance on Cuba’s independence could lead to conflict with Spain and expose Cubans to continued misery.
A proposed Ohio measure would require all marriage license applicants to pass a medical exam. A three-physician county board would screen and bar those with hereditary tuberculosis insanity consumption or blood disease. This reflects a push to keep the state’s “Buckeye lads” free of disease.
The piece discusses city officials' willingness to serve another term if needed, a bond sale dispute over gold payment, sugar beet trials in Grand Traverse and Leelanaw counties showing solid sugar content, and the obstacle of factory machinery. It notes Cuban relief sentiment from Senators Mason and Cannon and a Traverse City potential sugar plant with stock funding. Personal notices follow.
The Eagle notes two years of sugar beet reporting and farmer experiments show the region’s soil and climate suit beet cultivation. A processing plant is needed, costing between 200000 and 300000 dollars, able to handle beets from about 3000 acres.
A New York Commercial report describes a rush through the editor’s room when proofs reveal the phrase slug religion appears at the head of every paragraph. The marks indicate department tags for typesetting and cause concern among staff about potential misprints.
The Kennebec Journal recounts how a Maine man born as first grandson to a late grandfather’s estate became Godsend Lufkin after his mother described him as a godsend at baptism. The clergyman parsed the remark into his given name.
In Topeka Kansas on February 10, Judge Hazen of the state district court ruled that a bicycle is a tool essential to a man’s profession and therefore exempt from execution. The decision emphasizes the bicycle as a necessary instrument for work rather than a mere convenience. This ruling clarifies asset exemptions under property enforcement.
Springfield report says Governor Tanner granted a reprieve to Edward Shannon, who was scheduled for execution in Wheaton for the murder of his wife. The stay extends to April 11, delaying the hanging originally set for Friday.
Announcement for the State Round-up Farmers Institute at Michigan Agricultural College February 23 to 25 1898 features a strong program on sugar beet farming soil fertility northern Michigan markets stock feeding and breeding fruit growing with speakers including J H Brigham T B Terry Geo McKerrow Hutchins Grosvenor Wesselius Hazen Pingree and others A women’s section runs each afternoon with several speakers Railroad fares and cheap motel rates offered delegates urged to attend and request full program by postcard to Superintendent Kenyon L Butterfield Agriculture College Mich
The Lond en Standard notes that Chinco Teague Island about a mile and a half wide faces harsh surf on its eastern shore. Assateague lies between the island and the ocean, similarly wide, where the waves’ power sometimes sweeps completely over both islands, making the experience reverse of pleasant for locals.
A Mississippi girl recalls a city trip with surreal scenes such as rooms in a refrigerator and electric lights. She notes discomfort and a lack of appetite, concluding the experience left her feeling almost like an individual. The piece cites the Atlanta Constitution and recalls other quips about doctors and political premiers.
The C and W M and D G R and W R ys will sell tickets February 14 to 21 inclusive to New Orleans and Mobile and return at one way first class fare good to return until March 5. Geo DeHaven G P A.
An advertisement promotes Nitro Tabs as a cold remedy priced at 25 cents. It highlights quick relief claims and urges readers to try the product. The short ad emphasizes affordability and easy access.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as superior for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded 25 cents per box. For sale by S. E. Wait and J. G. Johnson Sept. 97. Also sheet music sale and Nitro-Tabs ad included.
Ancient Greeks worshipped Penates as family guardians. Modern household gods include Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs colds and throat chest and lung ailments. Trusted for over 25 years it promises cure or money back. S. E. Wait and J. G. Johnson’s Drug Stores offer trial bottles 10c and regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
Geo E Worr?, Clerk of the Circuit Court in Fernandina Florida endorses Chamberlains Cough remedy for croup and colds in children noting one dose suffices. Sold by S E Wait, druggist.
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