Browning Ledger Excerpts and Editorial Reflections 1906
A fragmented July 26, 1906 issue fragment reflects editorials and notes on virtue and truth, railroads grants, public trust, and political opinions. It mentions the Crow Reservation, U.S. army exploits, graft exposure, and the Pascrea Canal bond question, with a brief note on Russell Sage’s death and the Czar’s political moves. The piece includes a snippet about a Boston prize for success and a local Browning remark on tax and public works, ending with banking names J A Calhoun and E M Wilson.
Herbine Treatment Advertised For Wide Range Of Ailments
An 19th century advertisement touts Herbine as a cure for indigestion and a host of companion symptoms including heart palpitations nerve distress and offensive breath. The sleight claims span many ailments and urge readers to see the bottle and buy from Wuratey & Sons.
Zion services retell with local farm notes
Rev Underwood preached at Zion. Mss Pearl Yardley of Milan visited George Blackman. Hay harvest near completion. Alex Elliott sold his farm to Allen Dunlay. Ben Opel and sister Miss Effie were guests at G H Blackman’s. Mrs H Stanforth and daughter Ella attended a basket dinner at Knifong Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Yardley
Milan
George Blackman
Alex Elliott
Allen Dunlay
Ben Opel
Miss Effie
G. H
H. Stanforth
Ella
Knifong Grove
Nall Puts Out Only Eye
In winter Edward Vers of the county lost one eye while chopping wood a chip hit him. Last Thursday his other eye was destroyed when a hammer’s glancing stroke bursted the ball. A 25 year old with scholastic tendencies faces a double loss and great distress. The community offers sympathy to him and his relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Vers
Re Port
Asionville Republican
Green Front Feed Barn Opens for Public Service
The Green Front Feed Barn is now semplate and ready to accommodate the public. For horses and farming needs in Browning, call the Green Front Barn on Mass Street near the Farmers Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Niagara Falls and the Power Monopoly Debate
In the article Shall Niagara Be Saved The author outlines a vast network of interests surrounding Niagara Falls railroads electrical suppliers and power companies. It argues the industrial complex treats the falls as a resource to tax and profit turning 168 foot drop into 5 000 000 electrical horsepower for a monopoly while framing government returns as negligible. The piece questions what Americans have received in return for these franchises and highlights the lack of price paid by the United States or New York government compared to the Canadian side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Niagara Falls
Falls
United States
Testimony on Foley’s Kidney Cure in Mansfield
W Kelley of Mansfield Pennsylvania says two years of kidney and bladder trouble left him in poor health until Foley’s Kidney Cure restored his health. He urges others to consider the remedy and warns against substitutes, with L C Lante as local seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Kelley
Mansfield
Foleys
L. C. Lante
Police in Glauchester Compared to American Forces
A discussion cites Samuel Merwin in Success Magazine noting Manchester and London policemen serve the public, eschew clubs and revolvers, and resemble New York officers in method but differ in conduct. The article highlights quiet, neat, respectful treatment of the public and minimal graft due to strong public spirit and enforceable laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glauchester
Samuel Merwin
Manchester
London
New York
Mamchester
Consumption and Foley’s Honey and Tar Ad Claims Cure
All nations strive to curb the white plague and prevent consumption deaths. Foley’s Honey and Tar is urged as a safe, certain remedy for coughs, promoted as genuine in a yellow package and superior to unknown preparations. The note warns against risky local products.
American orchestras praised for cosmopolitan personnel
Felix Weingartner notes American orchestras shine due to cosmopolitan personnel while European groups remain largely national. He cites French wind players as most skilled and Germans as best in brass. He adds American conductors hire the best players without regard to nationality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Weingartner
England
Reader from Carlisle Centers Endorses Foley’s Kidney Cure
A letter from B a es oe after G Burbam Carlisle Center New York reports four years ago he was completely cured of severe kidney trouble by Foley's Kidney Cure after using less than two bottles. He notes the brick dust sediment vanished and symptoms disappeared and has not returned in four years, affirming his lasting cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Burbam
Carlisle Center
N. Yo
Foley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ryals & Kays
LE. Ryals
Tarrepa Te Restom
Rapine Islands
Far East
Iif
Eee
Twane
Russia
Russell Sage
Sage
Tus Czar
Pascrea Canal
Treasury
Boston
A. J. Stanley
Lincoln
Sai
Legsoyist
Abe
J. A. Calhoun
E. M. Wilson
Wuratey & Sons
OPEL
Rev. Underwood
Zion
Nall
A. B.aes Oe
Sullivan County
Canival Co
Jacksonville Jr
al Milan Eh
Surrey
F. M. Haymaker Browning
Missouri
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