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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1900
Page
6
The report describes tundra mining prospects near Nome with high quality deposits likely. It notes capital needs, limited prospecting footprint, and expected placer mining potential surpassing elsewhere. Unlike Klondike, Nome lacks timber and building materials, requiring imports while season allows travel June to November and harsh winds.
United States Geological Survey expert notes the Cape Nome peninsula holds extensive gold potential beyond Klondike. Beach and gulch diggings yield coarse nuggets and fine beach gold. production near two million dollars in past season with claims earning significant sums. Mining relies on rocking with mercury plates. coastal tundra and bedrock layers drive placer deposits in a harsh Arctic setting.
Aguinaldo, born Cavite Viejo, rose from farming to lead in the anti Spanish movement after joining Katipunan. Mentored by Bonifacio, he replaced Bonifacio, and his lineage blends Tagalog, Chinese, and mixed heritage. His wife, a Chinese Mentiza, led a Red Cross hospital corps and was captured by Americans. London notes describe a new police club with a swivel handle and saw teeth that injure hands, while London Weekly Telegraph cites valuable Mediterranean red coral.
A new automatic welf stirring cooker for kitchen use is described. The device features an inner oatmeal receptacle and an outer water jacket with a cap, designed to remove the need for constant stirring during porridge or oatmeal preparation. The sectional drawing illustrates a double component setup.
A Kentucky Democratic delegation including Senator-elect Blackburn Representatives Rhea Wheeler Smith Allen and Gilbert and Colonel Phil Thompson met with President McKinley at the White House to urge no federal interference in the Kentucky governor’s race. They argued for lawful, orderly court remedy and warned intervention could provoke violence. Senator Lindsay supported restraint. The president expressed desire to avert violence and said federal action would be a last resort if invoked by the proper authorities. Cabinet notes followed stating no cause for federal intervention had arisen.
Senator Marcus A. Hanna of Ohio warned that trouble in Kentucky has only begun after a shocking crisis in Frankfort. He condemned murder and said public affairs will manage themselves without interference by armed men, noting Kentuckians’ judgment is not always best in a crisis.
The Atlanta Standard Telephone Company filed a mortgage for $600,000 on all property and franchises to City Trust Safe Deposit Company of Philadelphia. It secures bonds and takes up a $500,000 mortgage in favor of Atlanta Trust and Banking Company. New bonds of $100 denomination will redeem the existing $1,000 bonds, bearing 5 percent interest payable in gold.
Utah representative Brigham H. Roberts had his mileage claim of 1038.80 rejected by the house committee. Texas member Mr. Cooper urged entitlement, but the on-site vote ended 2 to 2, denying the motion.
The article discusses insurance actuaries believing some families inherit a longevity quality enabling faster recovery from illness. It suggests this trait may extend to whole races, with Western life spans linked to it. It notes Asiatic resilience differs when illness occurs, and mentions uncertainty in the derivation of these traits. It adds a remark on increasing female bootbrackets in France and their nunlike attire.
The paper prints letters from women cured by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and urges nervous women to seek her advice. It claims the advice is free and provides her Lynn Mass address for inquiries.
An advertisement promotes vegetable farming success through balanced fertilizers. It asserts vegetables require fertilizers with at least 89 Potash to achieve large yields and invites readers to request free books detailing the information.
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