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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1898

Page

3

Alderman Camp gains 22 pounds in five weeks

From Macomb Illinois comes notice that Alderman Louis W Camp reports a remarkable weight gain of 22 pounds in five weeks amid stomach trouble. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People for restoring health after prolonged sickness and says he felt nearly cured after taking the pills, with renewed appetite and strength.

Macomb Louis W. Camp Mr. Camp Sam’s Russell Vv. W. Meloan

Senator Gal linger Reports Cuba War Scene Despair

Senator Gal linger described Cuba's conditions as indescribable, citing 400000 deaths from Spain’s reconcentration policy and widespread destitution in Havana and Matanzas. He criticized Spanish military lack of drill and predicted Cuban independence sympathies could spark uprisings and influence war outcomes.

Washington Gallinger Capitol Cuba Havana Matanzas Spain Society of the Red Cross Maine Court of Inquiry United States

Americans Abroad Hear U.S. Officials On Spain Crisis

Paris dispatch summarizes interviews with U.S. ambassador Horace Porter secretary Henry Vignaud and Consul-General J K Gowdy. Porter cites Maine disaster but vows no war despite sensational talk while Vignaud says tensions can be settled and Gowdy notes only true heart of the people will end the Spain crisis, urging restraint.

United States France Londox Morning Leader Paris Horace Porter Henry Vignaud J. K. Gowdy Maine McKinley Spain

Transfer of the Amazonas to United States Navy

The cruiser Amazonas, built for Brazil and sold to the United States, was formally transferred in Gravesend England with Brazilian and American officers present. The ceremony marked a unique naval transfer, with Brazil expressing sincere friendship and the United States promising custody until the San Francisco arrives.

United States Brasil Gravesend England Amazonas Armstrongs Brazil Colwell Roberts Morris Osborne Coast Guard Santos Corres MacMorris Cortes McMorris San Francisco Tilbery Fort Howell Holhaven Weyler

Maine wreck recovery yields watches and valuables recovered

Divers from the Maine salvage operation report finding Lieutenant- Commander Wainwrights watch stopped at 9 36 and Chaplains watch at 10 36, likely set by the explosion. They also recover Chaplains candelabra Bible other items Wainwrights jewelry Catlin s sword Jenkins sword be sent north and a searchlight and launch among the material recovered.

Havana Maine Wainwright Chidwick Lieut Catlin Marines Jenkins

Through Tourist Sleepers to Portland Feature of Northwest Travel

A compact notice promotes through tourist sleepers to Portland via Burlington Route with departures from St. Louis and Kansas City routes through Denver and Denver Colorado scenic routes. It highlights North to West travel season success and includes contact information for L. W. Wakeley G P A St Louis.

Portland Ore Puget Sound Burlington St. Louis Kansas City Denver Scenic Colorado Salt Lake L. W. Wakeley Louisville & Nashville Railroad Georgia Florida Gulf Coast Texas Mexico California DeFuniak Springs C. P. Atmore Louisville Geo. B. Horner C. P.A

A physicians praise for Ayer's Sarsaparilla in cure claims

A father from Orrick Missouri testifies that Dr Ayer's Sarsaparilla cured his daughter who was nearly blind after measles and cold. The ad argues the medicine purifies blood and cures root causes, claiming doctors often offer no relief. Free Curebook offered by J C Ayer Co. Lowell MA.

Price John S. Goode Orrick Dr. Ayer Ayer J.C. Ayer Co Lowell, Mags

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