Colorado Letter From Laura Retherford Tour and Mining Visits
Laura Retherford writes from Cameron Colorado detailing travels from Chariton to Denver then Cameron. She describes high altitude climate, scenic mountains, Cripple Creek and Victor mining visits including the gold coin mine and Economic Reduction mill, a mine tunnel ride, Pike's Peak views, and plans to buy Belgian hare stock. She notes Clem Smith’s engineering job, Minnie and family well, and sends Colorado Columbine as a keepsake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora W. Marshall
Laura O. Retherford
Colorado
Clem Smith
Cameron
Chariton
Denver
Malvern
Lincoln
Nebraska
Colorado Springs
Iowa
Cripple Creek
Union
Victor
Pike’s Peak
Minnie
H. R. Carputer
Lucas County
Will Mercer
Clem
Isabella Company
Laura OC
Retherford
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Advertised Here
The notice touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a quick remedy and claims an ounce is as good as a three weeks' vacation. It invites readers to ask druggists or users and notes D. Q. Storie sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
D. Q. Storie
Chariton Social Notes Bring Many Visitors and Travel
Chariton hosts a wide round of visitors and departures with Miss Lillian Keene in Lucas, Miss Lulu Thomas visiting Corydon, Dr. John Muir in Warren township, and John Murray returning from Grundy county. Local residents host relatives, attend marriages, and plan trips to Chicago and Dexter while others depart for Des Moines, Omaha, and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. ‘Curry
Leica
Chariton
Lillian Keene
Lucas
Effie Spencer
Lulu Thomas
Corydon
Mary Samson
Des Moines
W. B. Thompson
E. E. Munson
Creston
Carrie Kull
Blanche Allen
Leon
Grace Yeagel
Omaha
Ella Anderson
Waterbury
Kansas
Pearl Field
John Muir
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Warren Township
Margaret Taylor
Louis Connors
Denver
Colorado
Geo. Chaffee
J. A. Brown
Willie
Petoskey
Michigan
L. H. Vollmar
Williams Piano and Organ Company
Chicago
J. H. Roadman
Dike
Iowa
Bert Murray
Nettie Poucher
Della Courtleyow
Monroe County
Hattie Hawkins
Gladys. Critchfield
Andrew
Mable Best
Marvel
Russell
Will Malone
Dexter
Powell
Emma
Alice Powell
Mary Newton
Jerseyville
Illinois
Newton
Blanche Mitchell
Benton Township
Ottumwa
Minnie Wilson
Eva
Mayme Hurley
Sheuerman Bros
St. Louis
Katherine Chesnutt
John Dewey
Oakland
California
Anna Sullivan
Clyde
Missouri
Love Proctor
John Murray
Harry Connor
Grundy County
Letta
Murray
J. M. Anderson
Wakita
Oklahoma
Anderson
Patriot Office
Anna Poucher
Mt Pleasant
H. Poucher
Lois Hamilton
Bert Fuller
Nick Lutz
English Township
Lizzie Rowe
Memphis
Tennessee
Margaret Larimer
Charles Gilbert
Robert Gilbert
Fifteen Points of Excellence First Second Third
A fragmentary item lists a sequence titled Fifteen Points of Excellence with headings First Second Third. No clear names or places are readable to confirm context or origin.
The Only Guaranteed Kidney Cure Promise
A patent medicine claim promotes Smith's Sure Kidney Cure with a refund offer if one bottle fails to satisfy. The ad credits O R Kirk as the supplier and prices the product at 650c. The message markets a drugstore remedy with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
O.R. Kirk
Chariton Fuel Company Sells Coal Wood and Kindling
Local advertises a fuel business offering coal wood and kindling. A marketing line promotes a No 4-5 cent cigar to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Fuel Company
Heat breaks in Iowa as heavy rains spread relief
Crop Bulletin reports unprecedented heat ending July 27 1901 with widespread rainfall on the 27th and 28th. City-by-city totals show Forest City 8.54 inches and Dubuque 2.06 inches while other towns record rain. Damage to corn awaits moisture effects. northern districts fared better. Early threshing promises better small grain yields and pastures may revive. A separate note discusses the star 1830 Groombridge in the Great Bear with rapid proper motion and solar-like spectrum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Morngs
Iowa
Forest City
Osceola
Waterloo
Charles City
Cedar Rapids
Maquoketa
Marshalltown
Ogden
Dubuque
Ft. Dodge
Britt
Groombridge
Campbell
A Deal That Failed in Huddersfield Sky High Bargain
Sir John Ramsden, a wealthy Huddersfield landlord reputed to be worth 168000 pounds yearly, is linked to a long tale of his grandfather owning most of Huddersfield except a Quaker’s parcel. The Quaker demanded gold sovereigns laid edgewise as condition. Negotiations ended without agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir John Ramsden
Huddersfield
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Peps Endorsement From Iowa Leader
Geo O Campbell of Linton Iowa writes that he and his family use Dr Caldwell's Syrup Peps and find it helpful. The letter is sold by D Q Storie. The note is attributed to the President of the American Federation of Labor Union 8215.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Union
Dr. Caldwell
Geo. O. Campbell
Linton
Iowa
D. Q. Storie
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Laura. Retherford
Melville
Fluke’s. 8
CO. R. Kirk
W. Sells
Gussie Buchanan
Beaumont
Baby Margaret
B. F. Bates
Peoria
W. E. E. Lusk
Mediapolis
the Patriot
D. F. Neff
A. J. Woodman
Chariton and Russell
Eeee
Kimedey
A.J. Woodman
Keys Bros.’ Buggies
Southeast Corner Square
Crop Bulletin
United States
United States Health Report
A. B. Bly
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