13 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Daily Evening News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
1
Fresno passenger routes north and south listed with departure times. Stockton and Bakersfield trains appear with northbound and southbound services. Los Angeles Express both directions shown with time markers. Freight movements noted for north and southbound.
The Board of Directors moves toward advertising bids for the Madusto irrigation canal work. Farmers largely back the plan, hoping all will contribute, with some to contract for a share or give bonds in payment. The effort aims to finish the main east line canal by farmer labor within the district.
The text notes Cornelius Vanderbilt being promoted to second lieutenant in the New York militia national guard and hints that wealth might influence speech or action if money truly spoke as certain people claim.
The article notes Bob Fitzsimmons turning to lecturing and predicts upcoming joint debates with James J. Corbett. It also jokes about a mysterious Santee Dumont and his so called practical sirebip as the nation’s humorous writers mock fame and invention.
W. H. Ende of Jonenvilly Virginia recalls a severe foot burn that led to lasting leg sores for forty years. He credits Bucklen’s Arnica Balm with complete healing after all else failed. Sold at Modesto Pharmacy, B Maze, Pharmacist.
An advertisement from a 19th century issue touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as strengthening the stomach, aiding digestion, and improving appetite. It promises a money back guarantee and lists prices, with the product sold at the Modesto Pharmacy and Maze Pharmacy.
A string of testimonials from Lisbon to Lawrence touts Dr. King’s New Discovery and Electric Bitters as cures for consumption, coughs, liver and kidney trouble, and nervous disorders. Patients claim complete recoveries after courses of the medicines sold by Modesto Pharmacy and B. Mage, with guaranteed satisfaction.
An 19th or early 20th century advertisement bundle touts Lane's Ten as a blood purifier curing pimples and complexion issues, Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for malaria, Allen's Foot-Ease for foot ailments, and Sherman’s Headache One pills. The copy promises quick reliefs, home remedies, and broad claims sold by Husband & Turner and related druggists.
In the Superior Court of California Stanislaus County a probate notice sets the date of September 14 at 11:00 a.m. in Modesto for proving the will of James Thompson and for hearing the application of A. B. Purvis and Ann C. Lander for residence testamentary. Dated September 9, 1901.
A 490 acre ranch near Stockton along the Raota Fe line in the irrigation district is offered for sale. Main tract urban includes fence, residence, barn, and shop with a good well. Land mostly level and fertile. 260 acres double summer fallow priced higher. Price set at 2 per acre with half cash and balance on terms. Inquiries directed to J. D. Bantley of Modesto.
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