12 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Daily Evening News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1902
Page
1
From the Daily Evening News dated February 12, 1902, the page lists a railroad timetable with northbound passenger departures from Frewio, Stockton and Nekersilgld, Turkton and Hakerfeld, and Los Angeles, plus southbound passenger and freight services including rates and schedules.
A historical piece argues that business power, especially railways, shapes temperance work by pressuring employees to stay sober without public confrontation. It notes railroad officials link performance to total sobriety and that workers accept discipline to protect lives and public safety. The article also praises Dr. Lyman Abbott and Pope Leo XIII for backing democratic civil leadership and church collaboration with the state.
The piece compares Kipling and the campaign rhetoric to a joke at the wickets while reporting London figures on the Boer War through December. It notes 19,000 killed and 66,000 invalided with $800 million spent, predicting another $300 million needed.
In old advertisements Mia, Chas Applegate of Alexandria touts Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and consumption. Henry coughs and recovers after using Electric Bitters. Burlington Iowa fireman O W Mellamay praises renewed strength after treatment. Madenta Pharmacy offers price 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
A fragmented ad claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve relieves pain from coins injuries and improves walking. It boasts effectiveness on bruises burns and skin conditions with a money back guarantee at a local pharmacy theater-like display.
An old advertisement touts Bly's Cream Balm as a direct treatment for skin issues and infections. It claims to cleanse infected areas without causing exhaustion, urging readers to buy from Ely Brothers of New York or retailers at 60 cents. The copy also mentions Dr King’s New Life Pill and other patent remedies.
A vintage patent style advertisement touts a tonic claimed to cleanse the bowels, improve digestion and complexion, and stimulate appetite. Packaged in two sizes priced 25 cents and 50 cents, with distribution by Husband and Turner.
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