12 Jul 1901
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Newspaper
Daily Evening News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1901
Page
1
Rail timetable lists northbound passenger service to Stockton and Bakersfield, southbound trains to Los Angeles and Bakersfield, and freight movements. Marks indicate routes for daily departures with limited readable text and occasional misspellings.
County supervisors discuss prisoner good behavior, gas for courthouse, window shades at Hall of Records, and a rejected constable fee claim. They approve Hills Ferry bridge changes adding length to piles and center pier, costing $1060, with Merced County share. Also set hearing for Crow's Landing bridge tender and authorize road damage payments to landowners. Horticultural commissioners reappointed. Modesto bridge watchman pay raised to 20 a month starting August 1, 1901.
An OCR fragment from Hillsborough quotes H Robinson praising Bucken's Arnic Salve for corns and sprains. It claims complete cure and lists Modesto Pharmacy E. B. Maze as pharmacist. The text is damaged and contains many misspellings and unclear references.
An old ad promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for many ailments including liver and stomach issues. It touts relief from headaches and fever, claims no griping, and urges readers to try them. Distributed by E. B. Maze, Pharmacist in Modesto.
O W Bellamy a Burlington resident describes severe illness and weakness until taking Electric Bitters. After using the remedy he reports renewed strength and vigor, urging others to try it and claiming guaranteed satisfaction through Modesto Pharmacy.
Mrs Oben Applegate of Alexandria Indiana describes a terrifying night with persistent coughs that left her fearing blood if sleep came. After failed medicines, three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery at 50 cents and 1 showed dramatic improvement, she gained weight and was cured of chest ailments. Trial bottles offered by H B Maze, pharmacist.
A garbled block of text promotes various health remedies and tonics. It mentions cures for constipation skin clarity appetite and general vitality, with references to slow or gentle action on stomach and bowels. The passage appears to be an old newspaper advertising fragment with distorted product names and supplier hints.
An old time ad mentions Allen's Foot XK to ease swollen feet and foot pain with claims of curing corns blisters and callouses. It advertises products for facial complexion improvements and teeth whitening via Lane’s Tox, promising purified blood and clearer skin. Multiple vendors are cited including druggists and stores.
Notice of private sale of the personal property of H. Wugester, deceased, by administrator J. Wilson. The auction, to be held after July 15, 1901 in Stanislaus County California, lists extensive farm tools, machinery, and implements for cash in United States gold coin, with both individual items and grouped lots. Bids determine the sale, with detailed itemized inventory included.
In Stanlins County California the court calls attention to the estate of Mary Jainen. The notice states a petition filed by G Maeg seeking to probate a will and appointment of an administrator. Public attendance is requested at the court to be held at 10 a.m. on the specified date and place for interested parties to appear.
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