Railroad Time Table Snippet Teaches Routes and Fares
A fragment of a railroad timetable lists passenger routes from Los Angeles to northern points and Bakersfield, with fares around $30. The readable text mentions Beckton and Bakersfield passengers, and a southbound freight service. The OCR is garbled but indicates a schedule with departures and destinations.
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SRD
Ome
Beckton
Bakersfield
Bouth Io Jeet Swerion
Bakeratel
Ape Wolug
Seo Po
Los Angeles
Feprese
Golax
The Cost of War Across Centuries and Nations
An analysis from Chicago Tribune estimates war costs from the Civil War to modern conflicts. It cites the US Civil War at about 6.2 billion for the North and 2 billion for the South, with pensions adding long-term expense. It compares global expenditures, noting France, Germany, and British conflicts, and notes vast casualties in wars like the Civil War, Crimean War, and Franco-Prussian War. It also discusses ongoing military outlays in Europe and per-person productivity losses due to conscription.
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United States
South
South Africa
Bretes
France
Germany
United
Batile
Thia
Europe
Ander Arma
Arma
Chicago Tribune
The Iset railway completes the TransSiberian link
The Moscow to Vladivostok Iset rail line, finished with Russian funds and government backing, expands the empire’s vast network. The project cost about 390 million dollars, with over 350 million spent early on. Ground was broken May 19, 1891 by the heir apparent, now czar, marking a pivotal step in building the line both ends.
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Moscow
Vladivostok Hay
Siberian Railway Bridges and Dr King’s New Discovery
A fragment notes the vast Siberian belt and its bridges, mentioning a 2940 foot span over the Yonnai river and a rapid railway, then shifts to a promotion for Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. It touts cure claims for coughs colds and lung diseases with an offer from a Modesto pharmacy and a trial bottle guarantee.
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Siberia
Chia
Dr. King
Ronal
Modesto
K. B. Mave
Pharmaciet
Electric Bitters credited with saving leg after injury
Twelve years ago J. Sullivan of Hartford scratched his leg with a rusty wire, leading to blood poisoning and amputation urged by doctors. He cites healing with two bottles of Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Araby Balms, claiming his leg mended well and his health improved. Modesto Pharmacy and local pharmacists offer guarantees or refunds.
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J.¥. Sullivan
Hartford
Cons
Arnica Salve and Dr King’s Pill Adverts in Modesto Pharmacy
The notice promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve to heal skin itch and inflammation with claims of fast relief and no calva, priced 28 cents at Modesto Pharmacy. It also touts Dr King’s Now Life Pills for constipation and liver bowels relief, sold for 5 cents at the same Modesto Pharmacy.
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Modeata
Maro
Kemp's Balunci for throat and lung relief ad
Advertisement notes Kemp's Balum for throat and lung issues priced at 2 cents. Includes trial size and sales by Husband & Torner. Mentions Mane Ts epout population and urges readers to consult their doctor when ill.
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Nilmerova
Kemp
Luiga
Husband
Pose of Bonds for Modesto Irrigation District questioned
The Modesto Irrigation District board votes to hold a special election to determine issuing bonds totaling 1 050 011 00. The measure seeks financing for district bonds in Staulsland County California under state statute. The action follows a petition signed by a majority of Miller evidenvow holders and references a series of warrants and outstanding bonds. The county and district officials will conduct the election.
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Otich
Staulsland
Califor
Huta
Modesto Irrigation District Bond Issuance Notice 1901
Public notice dated December 20 1901 for an election to issue bonds of the Modesto Irrigation District California. Details describe principal amount 500 000 00 with interest six percent per annum payable semi annually, bonds numbered 1 to 1600, maturity schedule up to twenty years, warrants outstanding at 00 000 00, use of funds for payment and funding of bonds and coupons, polling places and election officers named, and qualification of electors.
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Banda
Ti Honda
Modesto
Aid Asraiec
Modesto Irrigation
Anid
Anid Wadentu Irrigation District
Board of Direwore
Cain
United States
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Modewio
Branislons
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Hyde
Thors
Dete Davnty Lst
State of
California
Jpryaultudos
Government of Lexigation District
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Ania Glatt
Auid
Euid
Ald Modusta
Isrigalion
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