30 May 1902
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Newspaper
Daily Evening News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1902
Page
1
Fragmentary railroad timetable mentions routes north toward Fresno and south toward Bay area with references to freight lines and stations. Names and exact details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A sprawling view portrays J P Morgan fostering a world spanning transport trust. He aims to unite rail and steamship lines into an international network controlled from New York, linking San Francisco to Asia and Australia via a coordinated system. The plan hinges on the Nicaragua canal and Chinese rail ambitions, with six major lines forming the core of the International Navigation Company valued at about 170 million dollars and Morgan slated to receive 12.5 million in stock-based fees.
A vintage style ad touts Dr Kings New Lits Pills as a cure for indigestion and poor digestion. It claims the pills regulate the digestive organs, expel poisons, enrich blood, improve appetite, and promote healthy flesh, with a price noted.
An OCR damaged page touts King’s New Discovery for consumption and Bucklen’s Arnica Balm as cures for coughs sore throats and bruises. It also advertises Electric Bitters as a health booster and Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for children plus a sample by a Missouri congressman.
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