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Newspaper
Waunakee News
Location
Waunakee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1899
Page
3
A nostalgic verse recounts the Manila Bay battle with Captain Coghlan and Commodore Dewey in a lively patriotic tone. It references firing guns, Old Glory, and the Raleigh crew cheering Coghlan while praising duty and harmony.
The late Balliol master Jowett is profiled as a sharp antagonist in a Spectator anecdote. A young woman asks him what he thinks of God and he responds that he cares more about what God thinks of him.
More than 400 machinists and helpers at New York Central locomotive works in Depew quit on Wednesday over the company's refusal to reinstate a number of discharged union men. The walkout disrupts production at the facility.
An article touts an electric brain stimulation apparatus as a breakthrough while praising Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for fifty years of natural stomach health. It claims the tonic cures dyspepsia and all stomach troubles and strengthens the system.
In San Francisco three new smallpox cases were found among enlisted men of the 48th Colored Infantry, bringing the total to eight cases.
The John M. Smyth Co. at 150 to 166 West Madison Street Chicago boasts a century of service and a vast illustrated catalogue. A Melba sewing machine is advertised for 14.25 as part of their wide range of dependable household goods.
Iron River's Rev. Lee A. Brink is believed drowned after a West Superior trip. He bought a ticket to West Superior but has not been seen there to date, authorities report.
Nasal catarrh quickly yields to Ely's Cream Balm with pleasant aroma. It cleanses and heals the nasal surface as it diffuses. 50 cent size sold by druggists, 10 cent trial by mail. Liquid form announced with 75 cent price including spray tube. George F Wentworth named general superintendent of Montana railroad at Lom bard with 5000 dollar yearly salary.
Advertises Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily bowel movement support for health. Describes gentle action on liver and kidneys and relief of sick headache. Priced at 25 and 50 cents.
Letters from Mrs Anna E Hall of Milldale Connecticut and Mrs Elven Flana Gan of Philadelphia praise Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for nerve trouble back pain falling womb and nervous dyspepsia. Both say they are cured and urge others to seek the remedy.
Merrill's county board names Mayor Thielman of Tomahawk, J. N. Cotter and H. R. Fehland to buy grounds and build a courthouse at a cost not to exceed 50 000 dollars.
On November 2 and 30 the Wabash will sell Thanksgiving excursion tickets to points within 150 miles of Chicago with a fare and one third for the round trip. Return limit December 1. Ticket Office 97 Adams St Chicago.
Fire crews extinguished coal dock fires at the Adams Coal Company in Manitowoc ending a blaze that threatened waterfront structures. No injuries reported and investigators will review the scene.
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee when prepared, and costs about four times as much, with prices listed as 15¢ and 25¢. It emphasizes health benefits from giving Grain-O to children and notes grocers sell it.
The Mission band hosted the sixteenth annual charity ball at La Crosse on Thursday night under their auspices.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a quick cure for colds. It notes Grove's signature on each box and suggests compensation if the product fails.
D. J. Collins, longtime chief clerk of the St. Paul and Duluth road at West Superior, has been promoted to contracting freight agent, signaling advancement within the railroad company.
Cough remedies Kemp’s Balsam and SootiNa Syrup are advertised with claims of curing coughs and teething pain. A fatal double shooting occurs in Mt. Vernon as Charles Goldsboro shoots his wife and himself in a jealousy fit. News notes include Joseph Chamberlain’s neuralgia affecting duties and a seed order from Buenos Ayres to John A. Salter Seed Co. in La Crosse.
Advert says Grain-O as a coffee replacement. Claims children can drink safely and that it has a rich seal brown color like mocha or java. Says made from pie grains, priced 25c per package, sold by all grocers.
The annual report of the superintendent lists 5476 scholars, 93 teachers, and 47 schools in Racine County. Funds collected for the past year amount to about 48000 dollars.
Oshkosh Wis advertising copy markets the Oshkosh Business College and School of Shorthand and Typewriting. It claims best in everything with books on bookkeeping and shorthand from start to finish. Established Sept 1 1867, no vacations. Catalogue via W W Daggett Oshkosh Wis.
The statement that Gen. Wood is going to Washington is confirmed in official circles. Secretary Root admitted he was coming on business but declined to indicate its nature.
An offer to ladies to sell teas and coffees includes a free 56 piece china tea set. An ad notes ten stores in Pine Waukee for twenty years and invites inquiries with reference to a Milwaukee based dealer D Dick son Co for particulars.
T. B. Walsh an attorney from Iron River died in Ashland. He was a graduate of the state university.
At the inauguration of Dalou's statue President Loubet was assaulted by a mob of anarchists. Police charged the rioters as the fete ended in a riot amid security efforts and public disturbance.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for any deafness case caused by catarrh that it cannot cure. It explains deafness as an inflamed auditory tube problem and promises free literature. J J Durland is elected trustee of the county insane asylum, succeeding F B Smith, after tensions with Supt McKown and other trustees.
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