Land and Manufacturing Prospects in Free Trade US
Advertises land and farm opportunities at $1 per acre plus 300,000 acres in the Gulf Coast region under Homestead law. Promises tax freedom and cheap prices for manufacturers investors and money lenders. Also touts Dr King’s New Discovery with testimonials for throat chest and lung troubles available at Wm Robinson & Co's drug store.
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Gulf Coast
Ape Fromleath
Dr. King
Wm Robinson & Co
Electric Bitters credited with curing long illness in Wasnita patient
Dr. D B Cargile of Wasnita I T reports Mrs Brewer cured of chronic ulcer and sores after years of suffering. Electric Bitters praised as a blood purifier and remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers and running sores. It stimulates liver kidneys and bowels, expels poisons, aids digestion and builds strength. Sold by Wm Robinson Co. Drugs. Guaranteed.
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D. B Cargile
Wasnita
I. T
Brewer
Wm. Robinson & Co
Nebraska farm lands spotlight by railroad pamphlet
An illustrated pamphlet published by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy R A outlines Nebraska farm lands in detail. Free copies available on request to P Eustis General Passenger Agent Chicago Illinois.
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Chicago Burlington & Quincy R. A
Nebraska
P. &. Eustis
Chicago
When Society Becomes Truthful Says Herbert Spencer
The excerpt recalls Herbert Spencer’s remark that perfection in society depends on truthfulness. He argues that current speech is inflated and that truth forms the sole foundation for a perfected social state.
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Herbert Spencer
Counterfeit Bills Show Left Right Handling Differences
The text notes counterfeit work varies by side with better accuracy on the right, as left-handed handling in counting favors securing the left ends. City bank assistants now reverse the method and turn bills with the left hand.
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Mary
Brucklin Arnica Salve Promises Cure For Skin Ailments
An early 1900s advertisement touts Brucklin's Arnica Salve as a remedy for Pimples Eczema Tetter Erysipelas Salt Rheum and other skin eruptions. It claims cures for cuts bruises burns boils ulcers piles and related conditions with a money back guarantee.
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Brucklin
Arnica
Carmen
Wm Robinson & Co
Drnagieta
Township fund receipts and expenditures detailed
A historical township fund report shows cash on hand at April 1 1900 of 5000 dollars, receipts from notes land sales and interest totaling 1596 dollars with 473 dollars from county, and expenditures including loans and district credits, treasurer and trustee costs, leaving a cash balance of 2708 dollars. The report includes sworn certification by Treasurer S H Winchester. Memorial Day observances by Brimfield Modern Woodmen camp describe a pageant with 100+ attendees, prayers, addresses, and graves decorated for John D Moore and Robert J Huey.
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Range Wood
Peoria County
Coo Ati
Ongino Principa
Townehin
Herriott
Pacey
Foresters
John DB. Moore
Robert J Huey
Addison Pacey
Brimfield Camp
Would Not Suffer So Again for Fifty Fimes-lis-Price
A Burgettstown liveryman recounts severe stomach pains and relief after using Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy bought at Miller and McCurdy's drug store. He praises its effectiveness and says he would not endure the night’s illness again for fifty times its price. Sold by Wm. Robinson & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joen
Miller and McCurdy
G. H Win
Liveryman
Burgettstown
Washington Va
Wm. Robinson & Co
Burlington Route Excursions Promoted In Summer Offers
Rail agent R R Murpay advertises several excursion options including round trip tickets to Colorado Utah and the Black Hills at about one fare with sale dates starting June 20 and final limit October 31. Other deals include trips to Peoria Illinois for Epworth League events and to California Oregon and Puget Sound with varied sale and return limits.
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State Epworth League
Peoria
Forepaugh
Selle Bros
Chicago
Colorado
Utah
Black H.lls
California
Oregon
Puget Sound
R.R. Murpay
Pain Balm Heals Hip Strain Says Local User
A local user reports spraining the left hip while moving heavy boxes and initially improving only slightly. After trying Chamberlain's Pain Balm as directed by a pharmacist, about half a bottle cured the condition completely and the user now recommends it to friends. Sold by Wm. Robinson & Co.
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Dijygist
Chamberlain
F. A. Barcock
Eric
Pal
Wm. Robinson & Cdn
Poetry—The News Publishes Varied Verse and Notes
The News prints poetry, praising Walt Whitman as a true poet who wrote with raw inspiration. It discusses the challenges of crafting verse and the urge to let lines flow without overemphasis on meter, rhyme, or perfection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Whitman
Gallanher
Geneses News
Married couple wedding report from a Western editor
The Western editor notes the marriage of Willie Shortlike and Bettie Bloomers at a local church with flowers borrowed from townspeople. The pair, described amid humorous gibes about style and cooking, depart for St. Louis after a modest reception and a salary mentioned for Willie.
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Willie Shortlike
Bettie Bloomers
Silverstein
Sallie Potts
St. Louis
Willie
Bettie
Absent-Minded Prefen Sir William MacCormac
The absent minded president of the Royal College of Surgeons of London, Sir William MacCormac, is described as indefatigable and prone to brief lunches in his laboratory. He pondered whether he drank beef tea or a chemical compound while glancing at two glass receptacles on his table.
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William MacCormac
Royal College of Surgeons of London
Cross Track Plan At Boston Area Station
A nervous woman and a bewhiskered farmer approach the station master at a Massachusetts line station seeking train timings. They confirm the three fifteen has passed and ask about the four twenty and any expresses specials or freight trains, then decide to cross the track with the station master’s assurance that there are no trains coming.
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Massachusetts
Hamburg America to use semi-fluid petroleum fuel
The Hamburg American steamship line plans a new fuel for its freight steamers. A semi-fluid petroleum from Borneo will be used, with risk of spontaneous ignition at high temperatures. The fuel promises crew savings and space efficiency on ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg-American Steamship Line
Borneo
France Leads in Automobiles in Adutomobile Almanac
The Adutomobile Almanac for 190 reports 688 automobiles in use in the United States about one tenth of France’s total. The U S ranks second, Belgium third with 478, Germany 434, Great Britain 412, and Austria 403.
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France
Acton
United States
Belgium
Germany
Great Britain
Austria
Japanese Migration Figures Alarm California Representative
Representative Kahn of California warns that 25 000 Japanese landed in Hawaii last year and 50 000 of them are expected to move to the Pacific coast this year unless interference halts the flow. He urges government attention to the influx.
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Hawaiian Islands
Pacific Coast
Kahn
California
Unpopular author urged to write favorable notice
A French journal cites a tiresome author declaring he would like to do something unprecedented in writing a favorable review of one of his own books. An acquaintance replies that this would be easy, prompting the author to seek such a feat.
Solar discoveries at Paris exposition telescope
An examination of the sun through the Paris exposition optical Pavilion telescope yielded unexpected results. The sun’s image appeared with surprising clarity and prominences previously visible only at the edge were now perceptible on the surface.
Vapor Bath Portable Chair Attachment Patent
A Kansas inventor introduces a vapor bath device that attaches to an ordinary chair. It uses a vertical rod clamped to the chair back with a top support for the vapor apparatus, offering a cheap and convenient solution.
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Kansas
Windy South Scene With Moonlit Spring Description
A Lake Charles Louisiana Press item describes balmy gulf breezes and the sweet scent of Sowrets scents. The silvery moon casts vivid shadows through spring foliage, lending a dreamy mood to the night landscape.
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Gulf
Poor Appreciation of Tools in Chinese Industry
The text argues Chinese people undervalue well finished tools and prefer only essentials they cannot do without, listing razor blades knives scissors nails saws chisels and similar items as examples the piece implies a cultural shortcoming in tool appreciation.
Native Korean diet and markets described in travel note
The account notes no large native market in Korea for foreign meats and lard. It states Koreans chiefly eat rice with vegetables and fish from nearby waters, and beef is also part of the diet.
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Korea
Largest Meepital in Herege
Moscow houses Europe’s largest hospital with 7,600 beds. The facility has 3 physicians and %C6 nurses, and it cares for about 15,000 patients each year.
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Herege
Moscow
Europe
Horses Turned Into Food During Ladysmith Siege
During the siege of Ladysmith 4660 cavalry horses were killed for meat in one month. The drastic measure reflects shortages faced by British forces in the campaign.
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Ladysmith
New Zealand Geysers and Hot Springs Tour Report
A travel note describes Whakarewarewa in New Zealand with geysers hot springs boiling pools mud pools and hot waterfalls. The area offers volcanic features and traditional Maori cultural site visits for visitors and researchers alike.
Florida Farmer and Sons Harvest 3.6 Dollars This Season
A Florida farmer and his two boys have cleared 3.60 dollars this season from a three acre strawberry patch.
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Joley
Florida
Grant's Tomb Moonrise Reflection on Riverside Drive
The New York Mail and Express describes the Grant tomb on Riverside Drive as a grand, melancholy memorial bathed in moonlight. It likens the columns to ancient architecture and notes the scene evokes old world grandeur even as the city wakes.
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Grant
Riverside Drive
Memorial Temple
New York Mail and Express
Battle near Richmond on Williamsburg Road noted at Seven Pines
On May 11, 1862 a severe but indecisive battle occurred between Union forces under Gen McClellan and Confederate forces under Gen Johnson near Richmond Virginia along the Williamsburg road. Seven large pines gave the locality its name.
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Gen. McClellan
Gen. Johnson
Richmond, Va
Williamsburg Road
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Irene Central Southern Transitns
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
R. J. Wemyss
Louisville
Neac
Lems
Mares
Proma
Munn & Co
Munn & Co. 361 Broatuay
New York
Nemo Witt
White
Robmarn
H. Winchester
A. D
W.S. Styen
K. P
M. W. A. Hall
F. W. Clark
A. S. Herriott
A. Pacey
L.O. Pulsipher
Will Harding
Charles McCluer
Charles ‘McCluer
Burlington
Price
Prefen
Ames
Lee
Cress
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