Quack Medicines and Patented Remedies Featured in Local Ads
A broad mix of patent medicines and medical tonics dominates the page with testimonials and promotions. Dr Blairs Catarrh Remedy, Spring Blossom, and Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil are touted by local vendors Pope and Billau and Weller. The text also touts California Kidney Tea and a Baby Syrup free of opiates, alongside a Sheffield invention for drowning prevention in coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Pope & Billau
Popa & Billaw
Sunrise misadventure on the Rigi Kulm Alps hotel night
In a misty alpine tale a group at the Rigi Kulm Hotel awaken to an unreal sunrise, mistake the sunset for dawn, then scramble to the summit in blankets. Frantic humor and awe mark their misreading as the sun finally appears later, leaving them humbled by nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely Lite
Maidy
W Cowell Brown
Sheffield
Eng
Amun
Sheffield Bath Company
Rigi-Kulm
Alps
Rifia
Harris
Mmnetta
Leo
Iona
Dalk
Tully
Otel
Ilbroad
Hatire
Cub
Chicago
Milwaukee
Council Bluffs
Pullman Hotel
Ae GO
Ralluogila Linterosa
Pullman
Tramps and Trains in the West During Hard Times
The Denver Tribune recounts harsh scenes among tramps on the Union Pacific during a severe summer. Descriptions include boxcar travel amid starvation, a clash with guards over city water, and a failed attempt to board moving trains. An observed incident involves a tramp sabotaging a stationary engine and ensuing efforts by officials and citizens to provide aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sverige Tonrist
Union Pacific
Enat
Trish
Tellef
Bill Nye
Denver Tribune
Anil ‘Isal
A Bold Prison Escape and a Trial by Assizes
A daring thief named Bionnie escaped repeatedly from a French prison using improvised tools, fled to a nearby town, and supported himself by stealing and breaking into homes. He was recaptured, tried, and sentenced to eight years hard labor with transportation to Noumea. The article also discusses the nature of scientific observation and memory, contrasting raw perception with accurate testimony. A separate note profiles a courageous rural wife who runs a sheep farm after her husband’s illness, praised for steadfastly managing all duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TorEy
Ainsworth
Olso
Heiss
Bionnie
Prive
Ben Complishei
Aarent Leigh
Ami
Weins
Blomme
Ando
Ingell
Ile
Protedil
Noumea
France
Court of Justice
Hurley
West Creek
Sunie Rose
Cal
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Tony
Lew
Blayedeck
Wm. Hall
Hall
U.v
Henry
Tenvir
Qeary
Tenry
Carbelia Silva
Henry x
Townsley
Tosthache Anodywe
Edey
John ¥. Henry
Curran & CO
College Pinca
New York
NLP
Casa of Appetit
Mauser Bowels
Shorer
Sos
Botors
Mao Awelliaan
Golor
Acts Masia
Murray St
New Yorks
Eole Onatt Sten Rattina
Tom
TOLU
Hamatate
Gru'plon
Aaprincinind
Fonkk
Onoscr Data
Dawrence & Marten
Oateacon
Cedar Rapids
Row
Dow
Ancy
de Cid
Verwelly
Culverwell Medical CG
Ann St
P.O. Bax
Dev Spa
Portland Og
Singh
Dever
Weller
Cence
Clerg
Wes
Lievy
Washington
Tachlo
Rious
Dany
Aine
Spidge
Shemadlges
California
Gale
W. L. Weller
ATW
Joyo
Pope & Billan Ss
Earth
Hearta
Shiloh
J. Weller and
Wheeler & French
Thomas Fitcham
Bradford
Penn
Dr. Bull
Schop
Andermala
Jack Sheppard
Simon Adelsheim
Rhopin
Simom Adelsheim
Parmers Ha
BBC
Qur Btestard
Uarle Sonre Paras
Fackson
Nmote
Mwlliet
Otra
Ngriewlene
America
George A. Lincoln
L. GS. Commerciar
J. F. Swab
Iowa
George A, Clark
Pho
Soketh Cedar
Braun & Jones
Ma N.O, Lawton
Prp
Newcome
Revolution Store
J. Z. Liddle
Dealhrs Ace
Northreston
WESE
Omaha
Denver
Leadviser
Salty Lake
San Merandisce
Sioux City
Yankton
Yountaiz
Nebraska
Colotaddo
Galt Ieorni
Tb Seram Tortes
Atic Amzowa
Hontara
Maltine
Gounoil
OLD Reliable Drug Store
Des Moines & Mine
All Paints
Marshalitien Vo
Caday Rapids Gam Clinkon
Apolis
Caicago
Ant Nga
Dalzell
Valentine
S. Commercial St
G. Churchill & Son
Ckdar Rapids
Toowwa
Burnell
A.C. Churchill & Son
Krebs Brothers
City Hall
Gedar Rapids
G. A. Ghler
Cinst Prewion
Prexcom Rae
Eagle Brewery and Malt House
Inet
Tae Daze Aquart
Eure
C. Magnus
Bimen Adeléhel
Altode
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