Journey Through the Rockies A Letter by GEO E Mason
A first person account describes emigrants crossing the Rocky Mountains along the Sweetwater and Platte valleys. It notes Sioux possessions, hardship, landscapes like Independence Rock, Chimney Rock and Court House Rocks, and crude cooking using buffalo chips as fuel. The writer ends promising more observations from the summit.
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Rocky Mountains
Platte
Platte River
Independence
Court House
Geo
E. Mason
Low Round Trip Rates to Portland via North Western Line
Travel promotion outlines affordable round trips to Portland via The North Western Line with direct routes or via San Francisco and Los Angeles. Sent to Lewis and Clark Exposition. requests 2 cent stamp for illustrated folder and information on routes including optional side trips to Yellowstone National Park and Alaska.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Yellowstone National Park
Alaska
And
Very Low Excursion Rates to Philadelphia via NW Line
Excursion tickets are offered September 14 15 and 16 with favorable return limits on account of Sovereign Grand Lodge I O O F. Apply to agents of the Chicago and North Western Railway.
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North-Western
Sovereign Grand Lodge I. O. O. F
Chicago and
North- Western R'y
The Better Way Cough Relief Mentioned
A throat irritation leads to coughing until a cough mixture eases the irritation for a while. The text describes relief then suggests continuing treatment.
Scott's Emulsion claims cure for cold relief
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as soothing throat irritation easing sore throat cough and cold and bronchitis by nourishing weakened tissues. It promises a free sample and lists Scott and Bowne as the makers.
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Scott
Hall's Gatarrh Cure Advertised By Local Agent
An old advertisement touts Hall's Gatarrh Cure taken internally to the blood for kidney troubles and other ailments. It claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea also cures by targeting the disease, priced 35 cents, with L. M. Bosworth listed as seller or contact.
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Hollister
L. M. Bosworth
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Health
A vintage ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for health and vigor, claiming relief from weakness and pain. The notice lists a 35 cent price and credits L. M. Bosworts as the advertiser.
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Hollister
L. M. Bosworts
Frame Burn Promptly Relieved by Chamberlain Pain Balm
Vernon Conn merchant and postmaster James N Nicholas reports a child burned on the hand found relief after first application of Chamberlain s Pain Balm. He endorses the liniment for burns cuts strains and lame back and cites personal use. Sold by Loughran Bauer.
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James N. Nicholas
Vernon, Conn
Michael Strauss
Strauss
Chamberlain
Loughran & Bauer
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Advertises Beauty Aid
Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation and advice for women. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promises a beautiful complexion clear skin bright eyes red lips and good health at 85 cents in tea or tablets.
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Hollister
L. M. Bosworth
Colorado and Return Fares From Chicago to Denver
From Chicago daily August 30 to September 4 special G A R encampment rates to Denver with two fast trains daily. One night to Denver from Chicago and through service from Denver with personally conducted side trips to mountain scenery. For itinerary and reservations contact W B Kniskern P T M Chicago.
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Chicago
Denver
G. A R
Colorado
W. B. Kniskern
Onicago
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Advertises Cure
An old advertisement extols Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as the original laxative cough syrup. It claims it cleanses the system by evacuating the bowels to relieve coughs and colds and lists uses from croup to bronchitis, sold by O A Gamble.
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Kennedy
O. A. Gamble
Adaptability as a leadership and resilience virtue
The passage defines adaptability as the skill to adjust rapidly to unforeseen conditions. It claims adaptability turns emergencies into opportunities, contrasts it with inflexibility, and likens it to a general, statesman, or financier who must adapt to sudden changes.
Ireland's lone shamrock true to clover form and lore
A description of Ireland's sole true shamrock as a ground creeping clover with small threefold leaves, pure green color, and fibrous creeping stems. It grows near the grass in meadows and, on St Patrick's Day, is searched for among blades. It bears a tiny white crown blossom later and notes the Arabic origin of the term for trefold.
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Ireland
America
Crop Bulletin for Des Moines Iowa Week Ending Sept 4 1905
Week saw five warm days with light showers then a cool spell near frost in northern districts. Average 8 to 5 degrees above normal. Corn advancing well with early planted crop ripe for shock. cutting to start next week if weather holds. Fall plowing and feeding tall grain begun. Pastures good. Clover second cut unusually good. meadow aftermath heavy. Threshing nearly done. oats quality down from stacking failure. Late potato crop poorer than last year. Grapes ripening well. Winter apple yield expected very light.
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Des Moines
Iowa
NORTH SIDE AND SOUTH SIDE PROPERTIES FOR SALE
Sate by Bartlett Dewel lists multiple properties including eight to sixteen room houses, large lots, barns, and good locations on the north side. six to ten room houses on the south side with two lots and five acres of fruit. plus a new seven room house, college properties with eight rooms and furnace heat, and vacant lots. List your property with us.
Doctor Praises Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup
Dr J W Hamilton of San Francisco testifies it is the best cough remedy he has seen and unmatched in the market. Lovannan and Bauer offer the product for sale.
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J. W. Hamilton
San Francisco
Cal
Warner
Rural subscribers offered Chicago Chronicle and Intelligencer deal
By special arrangement the office offers rural route subscribers a Chicago daily paper at a reachable price. The Chronicle is republican, well illustrated and complete in all departments. Intelligencer paired with Chicago daily Chronicle for $8.00 a year, valid outside city delivery area.
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Chicago Daily
Chronicle
Intelligencer
Chicago Daily Chronicle
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Ad Promotes Travel Rates
An old advertisement touts low round trip fares to Portland via the North Western Line for the Lewis and Clark Exposition with optional routes through San Francisco and Los Angeles and a Yellowstone side trip. It also endorses DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles and skin conditions, urging buyers to ask for the genuine product sold by O A Gamble.
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O. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
How Is Your Heart Ailment Question and Cure Claim
A promotional anecdote asserts Dr Miles Heart Cure can strengthen weak hearts and cure heart disease. Indiana case notes swelling, breathlessness, and recovery after taking the remedy, with the testimonial from L T Card of Wilmore Kentucky. The Miles Medicine Company of Elkhart Indiana markets the product with a money back guarantee.
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Miles
Dr. Miles
Wilmore
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Heart Relief
An advertisement argues indigestion causes heart disease and touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy. It cites Nevada, Ohio resident D. Kauble who claims his stomach trouble and heart issues improved after four months on the product. The bottle costs $1.00 with a trial size of 50 cents.
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D. Kauble
Nevada
E. O. Dewtt & CO
Chicago
Pacific Northwest scenic booklet offer from rail line
A Chicago and North-Western Railway illustrated booklet highlights the Pacific Northwest scenery natural resources and growth. It promises low excursion rates and guided tours connected to the Lewis and Clark Exposition. Send 4 cents in stamps to B Kniskern at 215 Jackson Boulevard Chicago for mail delivery.
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Pacific Northwest
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Chicago
East
Kniskern
Jackson Boulevard
Westinghouse traction engine rebuilt for sale
Ten horsepower Westinghouse traction engine rebuilt and as good as new. See or address O. H. Brown at Watkins Manufacturing Co. Ames Iowa.
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Westinghouse
O. H. Brown
Watkins Manufacturing Co
Ames
Iowa
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