21 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Daily Evening News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1902
Page
1
A dated irregular railway timetable fragment lists routes and stops between Brockton and Bakersfield with northbound and southbound freight and passenger services. It mentions Los Angeles Express, Bakersfield, and other stations in a terse travel brief.
A historical note discusses a breach of promise case in Indiana where a death before marriage may entitle a surviving betrothed to damages. The Crum heirs faced claims for 7000 dollars amid debate on marital contracts and dower rights, with a novel view that damages could be awarded to a surviving party.
Reports describe multiple artesian wells in Grenelle Pasay and Butte aux Caillées France with depths from 1 259 to 2 900 feet and diameters from 47 to 274 inches. Daily discharges range from 900 000 to 5 600 000 gallons and costs reach up to 200 000 dollars. An Australian well is noted at 5000 feet depth. Canadians express disappointment.
The Acton Los Angeles censorial paper claims H T Gage is a gubernatorial tinkerer and names him for second place on the national ticket with President Roosevelt. A Canada emigration contrast and U S appeal are noted while reports of Charles M Sotihaw resigning from a steel presidency are dismissed. Admiral Yeh hag is ordered to raise the Chinese navy to U S standards.
The era’s immense demand shows in the widespread use of Dr King’s New Life Pills. They claim relief for constipation headaches biliousness and stomach liver or kidney troubles, sold at Mase’s druggists.
An old advertisement promotes Hlwathe Bitters as a tonic and blood purifier for stomach, liver, and kidney issues. It asserts thousands have benefited, promising energy, strength, and better spirits after illness. Offers a 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee by HH Mage.
Edged as the best and most famous compound, Buckleo Arion Salve claims to conquer aches and pains. Advertised with broad health claims, it touts effectiveness for boils boils and skin eruptions, promising relief and mentioning availability at B. B. Mazea drug store with pricing listed as 260.
Mrs Watking of Pleasantity Ohio recalls a chubby boy who fell ill with a terrible cough and near death from pneumonia despite donor care. After using Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption the child improved, then died? No, the seller claims it cured coughs, colds and lung diseases. Trial bottles free.
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