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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1899
Page
3
The dialogue cites linguistic origins for the term giving a man the mitten. The second student links it to an ancient equivalent of knit. The exchange presents a cryptic note on etymology without concrete sources or verification.
An illustrated 64 page booklet on fruit culture along the Frisco Line in Missouri Arkansas Kansas and Indian Territory just issued. Free copy upon application to Bryan Snyder G P A Frisco Line St Louis Missouri.
A Galveston News quotation declares modest men are displaced by bold self-promoters who seek higher positions, while the quiet, diligent figure is pushed aside to clear room for the self-advancing.
Do Your Feet Ache and Burnt Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot-base powder for the feet It makes tighter New Shoes feel Easy Cures Corns Bunions Swollen Hot Callous Sore and Sweating Feet All Druggists and Shoe Stores sell it 25c Sample sent FREE Address Allen Olmsted Le Roy NY Sprockett Do you have to be examined by a physician before you join the wheel men's club Wheeler No afterward Yonkers Statesman
An old time drug advertisement urges readers to visit their druggist for a sample bottle of Kemp's Balsam stating it will stop the cough at once. It promotes large bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents and warns that delays are dangerous.
A Kansas medical student shot a patient, prompting commentary that the act proves he is a full-fledged doctor. The Chicago Daily News notes the paradoxical claim as part of a provocative, opinionated report.
Advertisement copy touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as the best remedy for chills and fever. Claims it is simply iron and quinine in a tasteless form with no pay required. Price is listed as dc.
The Atchison Globe quotes a warning about a man who shares a secret and forbids disclosure, noting that he does not treat others well and derives satisfaction from telling rumors, while denying others a good time.
The California Fig Syrup Co presents Syrup of Figs a pleasant tasted laxative. Made from senna and aromatic plants, it cleanses the system easing colds headaches and fevers while aiding constipation. Full company name appears on packaging to avoid imitations. San Francisco
Philippine reports say Filipinos staged a bold raid on San Fernando frontier, tearing up rail lines and slipping away. Gunboats under Captain Grant shelled Sosmoan and Guagua, driving rebels from the towns and capturing a Spanish captain and a native officer. At Sosmoan, landing party seized flags, bolos, bows, arrows, and band instruments used during the march back to the boats. Otis dispatch notes Lawton at Maasin and Baliuag, MacArthur at San Fernando, with insurgents weakening and river gunboats clearing the west.
Gen Manning commandant of the Ohio soldiers home died at the home near Sandusky Ohio on May 9. He joined the army in 1861 as lieutenant colonel and rose to brigadier in 1863 and brevet major general in 1864. He became colonel of the regulars in 1865 and declined further honors. He later served over 20 years on the Cincinnati Superior Court bench.
A Dawson letter of April 8 quoted by the Yukon Sun places Klondike winter 1898-99 output at 20 million dollars and suggests the total may reach double that. It notes mining outside Eldorado and Bonanza had already yielded more dirt this year than the entire district last year, despite Canadian royalty warnings.
Maj Gen Guy V Henry the retiring Porto Rico governor left San Juan for the United States aboard the transport McPherson amid extensive demonstrations. Civic leaders, officers, schoolchildren, and crowds lined the quay while bands played and flags fluttered. Henry and his wife received a portrait and gifts as Brig Gen Geo W Davis and staff observed the farewell with tears and clear affection.
Washington reports Admiral Dewey will be presented with a mon ster testimonial consisting of autograph letters from cabinet members governors and leading senators. Officials praise his service and note the broad American gratitude as he returns from Manila. Dewey plans to attend the G A R encampment in Philadelphia in September if service allows. communications indicate a grand naval demonstration may be arranged. New York aldermen call for an official reception upon his arrival.
A recon party under Maj Diggles from Gen Lawton’s command, including Minnesota and Oregon regiments, moved to near San Miguel twelve miles north of Balinag. They faced rebels entrenched behind a trench. Diggles was wounded in the head. A private and ten typhoid patients were sent to Manila by special train. The steamship Don Jose, last of American-flag vessels detained by rebels, was located by the gunboat Manila at Batangas and reached Manila today.
Gen Wilson military governor of Matanzas Santa Clara toured rail towns meeting alcaldes judges priests teachers bankers and planters. He plans horseback visits to nonrail communities and held late receptions and balls to win favor. Investigations found brigand claims false with bandit reports debunked and a tranquil Santa Clara. Rural guards to be disbanded as funds redirected.
A brief item notes a woman arguing that her appearance is her fortune and mocks her use of a vintage beauty ad in light of a new bankruptcy law. The terse remark from Chicago and California press references signals a satirical take on legal and personal branding.
Ladies prefer alabastine for interior walls and cellars, noting its purity, cleanliness, and durability. The ad warns against dealers offering a cheaper substitute or claiming to sell the same product, stating such temptation may mislead buyers and risk damage from inferior materials.
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