Railroad Time Table Notation From August Listing
A fragmented timetable lists railroad routes and directions from Fresno to Stockton and Bakersfield with times and freight movements. The entry references north and south bounds, with partial figures like 8 95 am and 13:60. The exact services, stops, and handling suggest a period railway schedule casual reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tikh Oswe
Fresno
Perenger
Polog
Stockton
Bakersfield
Lassen
Freight Galpg South Aa
Freight Polng
American Locomotive Growth and Global Trade Impact
John H. Converse surveys the rise of the American locomotive from a five mile per hour 1829 start to current marvels of 80 to 100 ton machines and 80 to 100 mile per hour speeds. He cites three reasons for American dominance: earlier delivery, preferred design, and lower cost per weight unit. The article notes near-total foreign demand with Britain, France, and southern Germany recent clients and one prewar import to the United States. It also mentions Professor Gillett urging trained teachers in churches and a Sunday school movement backed by Bible Normal College in Springfield, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassier
John H. Converse
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Mr. Converse
Aiza
Wbick
America
Inet
Cubs
South America
Mr. Comverse
Europe
Stat
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Arthur L. Gillett
Sanday School Times
Bible Normal College
Springfield
Mace
Women Urged to Train as Parish Teachers in Illinois and Hartford
A report notes two paths for qualifying as parish teachers. One route allies with a theological seminary in Hartford that accepts women for training. Another source of teachers is the Bible Fortitude in Chicago, which supplies qualified instructors for parochial schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ther Theological Seminary
Hartford
Bible Fortituta
Chicago
Modest Pharmacy ads claim cures span lung to kidney woes
The notice recounts patients recovering from consumption and cough after six bottles of a tonic and three bottles of Electric Bitters. It touts testimonials from Mrs Posse and others in Lawrence and Omaha, promising relief from back pain neuralgia and general weakness for 50 cents a bottle.
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Modato
Pharaaciat
Pelee
Mra. L. Posse
Lawrence
Kan
Patent medicines claim cure and warnings from old ad
An error filled advertisement touts Buckena Arnica Salve for burns and sores, plus Dr King’s New Life Pills for digestion and bowel issues. It lists Modesto Pharmacy and Haband Turner as sellers, with multiple prices and a money back guarantee. An impact claim references a London hunger and a Malaya case with Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dr. King
Lane's Tes promises clearer skin and fresh breath
An old advertisement touts Lane's Test cleanses blood and purifies breath to clear pimples and blackheads. It markets 2c and 1 packet sizes, with a sale by Husband & Turner, and notes reputable printing quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Husband & Turner
Dark and Muddy Tonpiexion Advertised Cure
A garbled advertise claim touts a remedy that promises bowel and skin benefits. It asserts tea can cure constipation improve appetite and renew one’s appearance while emphasizing gentle action on the stomach liver and bowels. Sold by Huahand & Tiener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huahand & Tiener
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Instant Foot Comfort Revolution
An old advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Ease relieves sore feet, corns, and bunions, provides a new shoe fit, and reduces sweating and tiredness. It offers a trial package free and mail ordering for 25 cents in stamps, with a listed address for ordering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Cora
Baniana
Alien
Draggiete
Faw Pointers Cure Claim For Consumption Warning
An advertisement claims most deaths stem from consumption and a harmless cough may start the disease. It promotes Kermp's Balaum for throat and lung, guaranteed to cure and relieve all cases, priced 25c and 50c implied. Sold by Hoahand & Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermp
Hoahand & Turner
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W. H. Eada
Jonesville
Uke Modesto Pharmacy
E. B. Muze
Ealien
Haband & Turner
Grove
Modesto Soda
Modesto
Cal
Jacobsen & Jorgensen
Props Als Rand
Art Austa Forum
William
Catuea
Marriott
Marriott’s
Modesto, Cal
YouDners
Astoria
Wrarpea
Bears
Castoria
Tillaom
Modesto Lumber Co
Yowera
Waterford
Ana
Robert Elder
California — Wine Rooms
H.B. Schmidt
Prop
Rainier
Kentucky
Wiz
Joe Lopes
Braun
Tenth Streets
Ofponith Tynan
Ite Branche
Henderson Oretunts
San Diego
Coltega
Shara
L. J. Findhes’s
Modeste Baink Baliding
Ssuays
O. Runa
Conan Atten
Eas
Moata
T. Goodwin
Charles Maze, Jr
New York Life
Ogers
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