Trade Review Reports Growing Exports and Industrial Gains
R G Dun notes colder weather boosts winter goods distribution while retail demand expands in the north. Wheat exports reach 14,028,907 bushels in two weeks, corn exports rise, and Atlantic flour shipments climb. Bank clearings surge 10 percent week over week, railroad earnings rise, and wool iron and steel maintain strength as prices may not advance next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
United States
Canada
Bradstreet
Pacific
Central Western
State Wins Second Victory in Vandalia Rail Case
Indiana Superior Court rules that a prior suit does not bar current action seeking 2 million dollars owed to the state school fund from the Vandalia Terre Haute and Indianapolis Railroad. The decision upholds the state's reply over the railroad's demurrer, continuing the long case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Indianapolis
Vandalia, Terre Haute and Indianapolis Railroad Company
Ansewer
Houghton pleads guilty in federal court case
Walter R. Houghton admitted stealing a registered letter containing 14 000 dollars in a federal court in Cuevenne Wyoming the sentence was deferred to December 7 The report also notes the Red Oak High school football team defeated Omaha High school 13 to 0 in a separate game in Indiana
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Houghton
Cuevenne
Wyo
Walter R. Houghton
Omaha High School
Red Oak
Colorado Letter From the Rock Island Flyer to Florence
A Colorado letter details a westward journey by Rock Island flyer, noting Kansas prosperity, livestock shortages, alfalfa fields, and many traveling salesmen making large orders. It describes snow drifts near Colorado Springs, election methods in Pueblo, and playful remarks on silver politics and Colorado life, ending with a promise of more impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyanine, Co
Navy
Atlantic
Rock Island
Florence
Kansas
Bryan
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Denver & Rio Grande
Sam
Hime
de Jones
Colorado
F. W. BruinGron
Mrs Nack Confesses in Murder Case Trial
New York reports Mrs Augusta Nack confessed after a long police pressure linking Thorn to the killing of William Guldenuppe in Woodside Long Island. She described life with Guldenuppe, their quarrels after Thorn appeared, and how they planned and carried out the murder, including dismembering the body and scattering remains toward the East River and a New York hollow. The trial of Martin Thorn opened with testimony from witnesses and medical experts, detailing the severed trunk parts and morgue handling. Major Butterworth remains in poor condition in Cleveland.
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New York
the Herald
Emanuel Friend
Augustack
Harlem Opera House
Nack
Thorn
Mr. How
Herald
Augusta Nack
William
East River
Y. A. Slocum
Science Daily
T. A. Slocum
M. D
Pine St
Guldensuppe
Martin Thorn
William Guldensupps
William J. Youngs
Wast
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Bellevue Hospital
A P Hale Found Dead After Overdose in Omaha Hotel
An Omaha story reports A P Hale died from an overdose of chloral to induce sleep at the Doelone hotel between midnight Monday and last evening. The proprietor found Hale lifeless, with bottles of morphine chloral and chloroform nearby. A letter on the table discussed debts and sought aid. Hale leaves a wife and relatives in Dubuque Iowa.
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A. P. Hale
Doelione
Saga
Omaha Bea
Coates
the Dellone
Mr. Hale
Hale
Dubuque
Catarrh Cure Promoted and Cumberland Creamery Auction Notice
Hall's Catarrh Cure sold nationwide as a blood and mucous remedy is advertised with testimonials. An auction for the Cumberland Iowa creamery is scheduled for November 27 1897 with cash down options and a 20 dollar bid deposit. Conditions include bankable note credit and reserve rights. Local notices and bidder requirements may be observed by prospective buyers.
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Hall
J. Cusney & Co
Toledo
Cumberland
Iowa
Four Thousand Two Hundred Sewn In Lining
An old hermit George Schoenen died at Mercy hospital and was buried in potter’s field. His clothing contained $4200 sewn in the lining, a startling discovery amid the death notice and local archival tidbits.
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Dusugus
George Schoenender
Mercy Hospital
Sisters of Y
Foley's Honey and Tar guarantees quick relief for sore throat
A vintage advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar instantly relieves sore throat and chest heaviness during a cold. The copy promises a warm, grateful feeling and heart comfort, urging customers to trust Vic Emmert & Co for the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Vic Emmert & Co
Koley
Vic Emmert Co
White women rise in business and streetcar status noted
A Cincinnati Enquirer quote reports Cumminsville Sage remarking that white women have gained much more standing in business and correspondingly seen a greater rise in prominence on streetcars, highlighting social progress in public spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumminsville Sage
Cincinnati Enquirer
Local patent remedies promoted by Omaha advertisers
A fragmented Omaha advertisement praises Shiloh's Cure for advanced consumption and Dr Kay's Renovator for headaches and digestion. Vic Emmert and M. J. Davis & Son sell these remedies with 25 cent and 61 cent prices. Mary Svabek of Omaha reports relief after taking Dr Kay's Renovator. Karl's Clover Root Tea is advertised as a laxative, sold by local druggists.
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Buffalo
Vic Emmert
M. J. Davis & Son
Lewis
Jaws
Mary Svabek
South 14Th Bt
Omaha
Neb
Iowa
Old Remedies Advertised for Teething and Cough
A dated collage ad touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething with claims of gum soothing and diarrhea cure, Shiloh’s Vitalizer and Dr Kay’s Renovator as stomach and liver remedies, and Shiloh’s Cure for cough. Vendors Vic Emmert and M J Davis & Son are listed with location Lowis Iowa.
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Shiloh
Soldy Vic Emmert
M. J. Davis & Son
Lewis
Iowa
Kilmer Swamp Root Urinary Health Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for bladder and urinary troubles. It claims relief from frequent urges, incontinence, and burning, crediting kidney health, and offers sample bottles and pamphlets by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton N Y.
Look Out for Cancer and Blood Taint Warnings
A vintage health notice argues cancer stems from inherited blood taint, urging prompt treatment for sores. It cites Robert Smedley of Ocala Florida who claims Swift's Specific cured his cancer after four months, while criticizing surgical methods and other plasters as ineffective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Smedley
Ocala
Fla
Swift
Atlanta, Ga
Advertisement notices for medicines and cures
A series of patent medicine claims from Vic Emmert & Co promotes Buckien’s Amica Sule Foley’s Kidney Cure One Minute Cough Cure and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. The items promise cures for skin eruptions ulcers rheum piles and coughs with money back guarantees and statements of medical value.
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de Witt
Vic Emmert & Co
Beaver Dam
Foley
J. M. Bailey
Buckien
Amica Sule
DeWitt
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Pumaverpria
Charlca C. McCabe
General Missionary Committee
The
Methodist Church
Alaska
Shielhampton
London
Liverpool
Lord Stanley
Captain Berwick
General Peace
Duke of Westminster
Labrador
Science
Mrs. Nack
Gauldensuppe
Witc Hazel
DeWitt’s
Vic _Emmert & Co
Major Butterworth
Cleveland
Major Buttexworth
Omah
Nsurance Sulleitor
Bisstoom
Bellone
J. F.st Clair
J. W. Canson
J. E. Gillespie
G. Hunter
Botna
Lorah
County Board of Supervisors
Hunter
Omaha Florists
Sixtesuth and
Douglas
J. C. Vaughn
Chicago
H. G. Hill
Richmond
Ind
J. Hess
Exposition
Omaha World-Herald
Bealaed
Karl
Salar Ie Femi
Lewis, Ows
Hamburg
Dr. A. E. Sutter
Mrs
Emily Bates
Richford Vt
Dr. Kay
Druggista
Lowis, Lowa
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