Sixteen Men Killed in Bowen Mine Disaster Near Trinidad
A gas explosion at Union Coal and Coke mine in Bowen six miles from Trinidad killed sixteen workers and left others missing. The blast blew the mouth and slope, shattered town windows, and wrecked the mine, with a powder magazine of 1000 pounds detonating. Names of the dead include James Hunter and Mike Cassidy among about sixty workers, all American or Irish, many reportedly married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Clo
Union Coal and Coke Company
Bowen
Bey
James Hunter
Tilden Winfield
Mike Cassidy
Joe Gordon
Joe Saudhy
Thomas Sierra
Frank Groat
Weller Elliott
Philip Ferna
H. H. Creech
J. Connolly
Oscar Bird
Thurmuller
Kodol Digests Any Food Says Georgia Man
A Georgia man testifies to relief after using Kodol stomach aid, praising its digestion of all foods and noting renewed health and strength. The notice urges readers to try Botanic Blood Balm for eczema and other skin issues, while promoting arnica salve as a cure for piles and inflammation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Fry
W. A. Rembert
Hoapital
F.A. Galledge
Verbena
Ala
Palda Vasteum
Revere
Eldridge Drugstores
A Necessary Precaution Promises Quick Cough Cure
An advertisement claims One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs croup throat and lung troubles instantly. It touts inflammation relief and strengthened mucous membranes, noting children favor the remedy and citing W A Rembert as endorsing authority. The piece blends medical claim with a line about true martyrdom and self comprehension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Rembert
Dodson's Pharmacy Stationery Department Ad
Dodson's Pharmacy advertises up-to-date and unique stationery items. It highlights box paper 24 sheets with 24 envelopes priced 5c to 50c and Waterman fountain pen tablets at 1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterman
Hudnut and Carlot Perfume Offers for Modern Ladies
Hudnut's Perfumes and Carlot Specialties promote famed twentieth century Toilet Hints. Special violet based fragrances include Violet Sec and Extreme Violet with color, odor preserved and non staining. Prices range from 50c to $1.25 per bottle with sachets and talc, plus scented products like sandalwood sachet and cucumber orange flower creams.
Violet Toilet Ammonia Odor Gains Noted Reputation
A historic note describes Violet Gotlet Ammonia Dodson's Violet Toilet Ammonia as a delicately scented product with a lasting odor and a specially prepared formula. The bottle includes a sprinkle top for easy use.
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Dodson
Relic-seeking crowd at Tracey case shocks Davenport
Spokane, Aug 7. As Harry Tracey’s body arrived in Davenport, hundreds swarmed the streets and gathered at the morgue. Relics vanished amid blood stained handkerchiefs, strips of trousers, cartridge fragments, and locks of hair taken by excited onlookers. the crowd grew unruly as officials closed the doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Tracey
Davenport
Spokane
Wash
Lincoln County
Veryone
Tracey
Posse
Fragmentary ad copy hints at beauty product claims
A garbled prose fragment markets a beauty product claiming health benefits and a cheerful appearance. It mentions affordable price and a promise of painless, headache free use, evoking a lifestyle message rather than concrete facts.
Reliot im Bix Hours A state religion does not make
A fragmentary note discusses religion and state, arguing that declaring a state religion does not guarantee moral authority or societal harmony. The text hints at secular limits on religious influence within governance.
Foley's Honey and Tar Offers Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers
An early 20th century remedy advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar for immediate asthma relief. It claims rapid results when used with another product named eM ecyacure and references manufacturers Foley and Hudson, with various errant spellings throughout.
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Foley
Jobo
Hudson
Fire destroys large King, Georgia store
Fire at a Dry Goods Co store on Milledgeville Avenue in King caused about 40 000 dollars in stock loss and light building damage. Fire and water ruined goods valued at 40 000 with insurance coverage of 82 000. The blaze started near a counter, likely from an electrical wire, and the building adjacent to the fire was endangered before crews contained it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Milledgeville
Corners
Hancock
W. W. Galloway
H. Bonner
Joseph
Groceries Whisky
Joseph Staley
Doctor Endorses Foley's Kidney Cure in Kentucky
Dr George Ewing of Smiths Grove Kentucky a physician for thirty years writes his personal letter praising Foley's Kidney Cure He reports relief from kidney and prostrate gland trouble after using three bottles and says he prescribes it daily in his practice He urges physicians to consider the remedy citing hundreds of successful cases
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ewing
Smith's Grove
Foley
John R. Hudson
Path to greatness with God opens to all
Fragmentary text mentions names like Rembert and De Wit Witte Witeh Harel Balve, stating a supposed cure and warnings about counterfeit remedies, with unclear references to diseases and sight. The readable portion hints at a religious or motivational message urging caution and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owas
Harel
Balve
Rembert
Beara the Tis Kind You es ways Bagh of
Fragmentary OCR notes claim a cure for kidney and bladder diseases with statements about Foley's Kidney Cure and a reference to a Braggart deceiving no one. The text is garbled with repeated phrases and unclear context.
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Beara
Tonic Promises Health Boost Despite Scattered Phrases
An advertisement touts life renewing remedies claiming to cure nervous exhaustion and weakness from overwork and worry. It promotes a product labeled Life Renewer as a great nerve builder and vitalizer, with endorsements by listed names and vague testimonials.
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J. Eldridge
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Castoria
New York
OED
Bears
Rylander Shoe Co
E. D. Sheffield Co
Hamilton Carhartt Overalls
E. D. Sheffield Company
HOTEL
Tysbee
South
Tybee
Savannah
Pulaski
Chas. F. Graham
Prop
Metasen
John W. Shiver
Colorado
Atlanta
CME IZ
Dodson’s Pharmacy
Dodson's
Hudnut
Price
Violet
Mear Dodson
Locas
Hall
FP. Jnes & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J, Cheney & CO
Toledy
Co. Hall
Reliot Im Bix
Maten
Eldridge
Americus, Ga
Mays Jong Ngnature
Wollford
B. J. Eldri
Ameriese
God
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