Odds and Ends from Alpine News Wide World
A sprawling column lists curious notes from around the world and era including fashion, crime, politics, and science. It mentions Miss Lillian Russell on marriage, Kipling as a campaign songwriter, a Curacao governor, a jail term for Mike Obuchowski, alimony in a Chicago case, and a wind powered automobile. It also notes mint tea in Louisiana, tin shirts in Massachusetts, and the Japanese navy’s roots with Perry, followed by quips on bottled sunshine and mint consumption.
Doan's Kidney Pills Praised by Kansas City Leader
Miss Nellie Davis of 1216 Michigan Ave Kansas City Missouri a society leader and club woman writes Doan's Kidney Pills gave a quick cure for kidney trouble from cold with back pains headaches and misery. A few boxes made her well and she recommends the remedy. Trial free address Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Doan
Nellie Davis
Michigan Ave
Dean
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
All Dealera
Boston
Mrs. Hayes
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Domon
Mre
E. F. Harrs
Dudley &J
Roxbury
E. F. Hayns
Dudley St
Mase
Hayes
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lydia EK
Who's your friend in Houston rail politics
General Passenger Agent T J Anderson of the Southern Pacific Sunset route argues railroads spend over 4 million dollars annually in Houston for salaries rents and supplies while scalpers spend only about 1500 to 2000. He says 7000 railroad workers support tens of thousands in the city, and contrasts this with scalpers profiting from illicit ticket sales. He concludes the question: Who's your friend?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Anderson
Southern Pacific
Houston
Texas
Anderson
Texas Railroads
Mr. Anderson
Railroads
Railroads of
Seaco
Voice from the Swamps praises Cheatham’s Laxative Tablets
A reader extols Cheatham’s Laxative Tablets as invaluable in malarial districts citing convenience and effectiveness. The note claims regular use prevents malaria and chills at the price of 25 cents per box. It also compares imperial colony sizes with Germany France and Britain noted as many times larger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheatham
Leeds motorist drives up steps at town hall
A driver in Leeds England steered a car up the twenty steps in front of the town hall and back down without causing an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeds
England
Women's White Canvas Oxfords Offer Summer Style
An ad promotes women's white canvas oxfords as stylish summer footwear available in all sizes and widths with postage paid for $1.60. Ed Kiam of Houston Texas guarantees satisfaction. A separate note mentions English cat show prizes for happiest, best performing, and funniest cats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiam
Houston
Texas
World Fair Hotel Ad and Miscellaneous Notices
An array of items including Hotel Alta Vista offerings near the Agricultural entrance with rooms at 61.00 and 50 cents, electric lights and cafe, plus transit by Market Street cars from Union Station. Also notes on Allen's Foot-Ease testimonials, McCane's Detective Agency, and various health and sanitation quips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Kolp
Iowa House of Representatives
Alta Vista
Agricultural
Market Street
Union Station
St Louis
Pico’s Cure and a motto from 1900 ad era
An old advertisement fragment cites Pico’s Cure lauded by J W O Brien of Minneapolis, a promo line about working for the right party, a defiant starch claim, and a note that white bread provides more nutriments than graham or whole wheat flours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pico
J. W. O'Brien
Third Ave. N
Minneapolis, Minn
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. Carnes
Alpine
J. de Jong van Beek En Donk
Curacao
Lillian Russell
Mr. Kipling
Italy
Wilhelmina
Paris
Panama
Mike Obuchowski
Pittsburg
Chicago
Love
Liberty
Washington
Kentucky
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Kwamura
Commodore Perry
Minnesota
Manchester, N. H
Philadelphia
Lhassa
Thibet
China
Paar
Delooszoonders Poormegpetroorijtuig
Col. T. J. Anderson
Germany
France
Britain
McCane’s Detective Agency
South
Allen
N. H. Guilford
New Orleans
New York
William Mooney
New York City
India
London Lancet
Hunt
C. W. Jackson
Marble Hill
Havre
the Marine Eye
Hawaiii
Main &Ct
Beth
ST. Louis
St. Louis Union Station
C. H. Green
Thompson
Wewy Poteenie
Farrs
A. H. Hess
COL
Meesetib
Texhe
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