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Newspaper
Wilson News
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1899
Page
8
The week ending May 29 1899 saw heavy crop harm from cold dry conditions and frosts. Corn cotton and tobacco yellowed and some tobacco transplanted plots were ruined. Insect damage and blight led to near total fruit crop failure except grapes while farming work remained active with harvests pending.
Advertises for several trustworthy individuals to manage business in their counties with mainly home office work. Pays a straight $900 yearly salary plus expenses, with monthly $75. Requires references and a self addressed stamped envelope to Herbert E. Hess, President. Department M, Chicago.
Telegraph notes report Swift & Company of Chicago securing a contract to furnish fresh beef to the army in Cuba and Puerto Rico. The Rough Riders plan a reunion at Las Vegas New Mexico on June 24 with Gov Roosevelt expected to attend. Gen Harry Heth, aged Confederate general, nears death in Washington. Gen Wheeler considered for Alabama governor to heal party rifts. Merritt & Chapman Wrecking Co awarded 75000 for salvaging Reina Mercedes. issue remains if vessel is repaired or kept as a souvenir.
The advertisement claims the pills promote the natural motion of the bowels for regular healthy operations and cure biliousness indigestion sick headache jaundice and liver complaint with every dose said to be effective.
Report notes a chaotic gathering where multiple speakers addressed the audience in rapid succession, leaving observers unsure of the main points. The scene captures a lively but unclear exchange among attendees.
A reflective note questions how far the moon is from Earth and argues that people waste time on speculation. It suggests stopping endless flights to the moon to focus on earthly duties and practical errands under divine guidance.
Early stage pulmonary consumption may be checked by Royer's Cherry Pectoral which stops coughing soothes throat and lung irritation and induces rest. Hundreds have testified to its remarkable virtues.
Durham Herald reports Mr Gryan says Democrats will expand the Chicago platform rather than drop any part and that additions are expected to appear at the front end of the document.
New York May 31 Jacob M Patterson quarantine commissioner was found dead in his bed this morning. It is believed heart failure caused the death. The death occurred at his home in Fordham.
Advertisement states in a minute relief from colic cramps and nausea with one dose of Hart's Essence or Ginger. Promotes unexcelled remedy for diarrhoea cholera morbus summer complaints and internal pains. Sold by B. W. Hargrave.
An advertising note extols Browns' Iron Bitters and Browns' Tron Bitters as cures for dyspepsia and stomach, blood, and nerve diseases. It stresses the uncertainty of diagnosing dyspepsia and urges purchase from dealers.
The Savannah Fress notes that General Eagan and Captain Carter continue to draw full pay, as does Captain Cogh lan of the Raleigh. It asserts no army or navy officer is more deserving of such pay.
The Wilmington Star notes the President receives his salary by check that can be used in any currency, clarifying he does not have to take gold but can choose standard money for payment.
A Sunday school commentary by Wm. K. Fisher interprets John 19 17 30 focusing on Jesus bearing his cross and the crucifixion. It discusses Pilate s inscription on the cross the women at the scene and the seven sayings from the cross with brief notes on related persons and places.
Anecdote about a running gag on housecleaning jokes provokes reflection on humor and its limits. Hamby quips that there is no such thing as a housecleaning joke, framing it as a tragedy.
An unclear report describes a fire with tar dripping into barrels and a wooden structure placed nearby. The text mentions resin, fruit elements, and a preparatory stage before Cheric's event, but details are fragmented and hard to follow.
The readable fragments reference Gent among workers in Prelend and mention minimality, a cormody, Hough, and a cryptic death or lapse. Names and places are unclear, making precise interpretation difficult.
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