A Letter on Finances in London and Markets
A London financial summary notes continued overall business strength yet warns of small worries. It cites debt concerns, military spending, and potential tax changes. The piece discusses stock market strength, speculative activity in mine shares, money rates, and issues in corporate accounting practices.
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New York
the Times London
Bank of England
Stock Exchange
Faure
Paris
Mill Wall
Atl
A Valuable Privilege For Ex Members On Floor
A Washington Telegram report notes that both congressional chambers grant floor access to ex members, though only ex senators may enter Senate floor. Lobbyists often ride this privilege, with ex representatives joining the third house. Promoters slip past door-keepers by claiming ex status to reach lawmakers.
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Congress
Senate
House
Washingtom Telegram
New York
Mercury Process in U S Industry Revealed
The article describes a detailed manufacturing step used in a large U S industry employing over 2,000 people with an annual product value around eight million dollars. It explains adjusting a smooth stone table, a mercury-filled groove to align foil, and careful pouring with glass barriers to prevent air or oxide contaminants during coating and leveling.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
United States
Tumor expelled by Vegetable Compound testimonial
A reader from Magnola Towa reports recovery from a serious tumor after using Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Lozenges. She describes three years of illness, relief from smothering spells and heart palpitations, and says the tumor passed after three boxes, urging others with female troubles to try the medicine.
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Euizanetan WueEeroes
Magno-la
Towa
Pinkuam
Pinkham
Funny honeymoons across time and places
A Kept fragment recounts quirky marriage trips from Kentucky to Mount Blanc and Chamounix. It notes a Brookville hanging honeymoon, Mammoth Cave nuptials, a Hungarian ice cave tale near Dobschau, and a Kolcsey couple’s frigid weeklong wedding experience with cautious misadventure.
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Brookville
Robert McLaughlin
Mount Blane
Chamounix
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Dobschau
Walla
Kolcsey
Naming the Boys and Their Bearded Hero
A doctor with a large practice reports remarkable statistics showing postwar naming reverence. Since Manila, he has welcomed 31 Deweys 12 Hobsons 9 Schreys 4 Sampsons and 1 Miles. In households he visits 60 dogs 40 cats 19 goats named after Span ish War heroes, with goats predominantly named Sampoon due to a bearded admiral.
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Manila
Hobsons
Schreys
Sampoon
Miss Mary Livermore Traveled As Livestock For Train
Recalled anecdote of social reformer Miss Mary A Livermore who missed a train in Cincinnati and was billed as live stock freight after the conductor refused passage on a cattle train. She asked if she was stock and received the standard live stock receipt upon paying.
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Mary A. Livermore
Apeak
Cincinnati
Inconsistent Theatergoer Applauds Curtain Call
The manager recalls a parquetted patron who muttered and kicked during the play yet cheered the curtain falling on the last act. A visiting newspaper man suggests the applause signaled the curtain’s final act rather than inconsistency.
Teardrop Salvation in a Drunken Hour
A repentant husband awakens to hellish thirst and his wife’s tears. He vows to quit drink, seeks forgiveness, and the couple find renewed happiness as sunlight returns to their home. The narrative emphasizes mercy, redemption, and love following sorrow.
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Hs Rum
Nevermarryforlove Kept in Domestic Harmony Rules
A list of enduring marriage guidance emphasizes loving welcome, patience, yielding to partner, avoiding anger, frank confession, and daily aiming for unselfishness to achieve near perfect domestic happiness. It cautions against repeating past mistakes and harboring grievances, urging mutual forgiveness and attentive care.
Whimsical Quotes Mixed With Unknown Origins
A fragmented collection of attributed lines about labor happiness hunger and drive. It presents aphorisms attributed to Stevens Whipnie and Pranklin with no clear context or full citations. The piece reads as a miscitation puzzle rather than a coherent news item.
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Stevens
French Tansy Tablets Promise Relief For Menstrual Pain
Ladies seek relief from painful and irregular menses with French Tansy Tablets. Produced by A. Augen in Paris, sold by Newbro Drug Co. in Butte, Montana for $2 per box by mail. Also notices Peter Schonshberg & Co announce sale of West Daly Street business, ending December 1, 1898, dated February 11, 1899.
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A. Augenare
Paris
France
Newbro Drug Co
Butte
Mont
Nole
West Daly Street
Walkerville
Silver Bow Couunty
Montana
Peter Schonsberg & Company
Peter Schonshkerg & CQ
Dr Huie Pock Pure Root and Herb Clinic
Dr Huie Pock at 227 S Main St Butte advertises a pure root and herb treatment focus, claiming specialty in chronic lung disease and private diseases. The copy emphasizes permanent cures and years of study in women’s diseases with successful treatment.
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S. Mainst
Butte
Veterinary Surgeon J D Mcureqo Honorary Grad
J D Mcureqo is a veterinary surgeon and honorary graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College in Toronto. He treats all diseases of domesticated animals according to scientific principles from his office at Marlow's Stairs 103 S Main Street and can be reached by telephone 293 for prompt attention to all cases.
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J.D. McUreqo
Ontario Veterinary College
Toronto
Canada
Trenta
Marlow's Stairs
S. Mainstreet
Mercenary Debate on Aguinaldo’s Behavior Sparks Question
A terse man questions if Aguinaldo’s conduct stems from pride or simply a puffed up ego. Responders describe attempts to influence public opinion and dismiss claims as puffery while debating deeper motives and implications.
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Aguinaldo
Traypeeta
Ives
Reward Offered in Murder of Election Officer in Butte
A committee on behalf of a fellow employee of John J. Daly offers a reward of 10000 dollars for information leading to the conviction of the listed murderers. The notice cites November 12 1898 in Butte Montana and states the funds are deposited with Hoge Brownlee Co bankers.
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John J. Daly
Joseph Nevin
John Gadly
Mountain Con
James Brennan
John Laird
Green Mountain
Joseph McGinnis
Eugene Kelly
Diamond
Edward McGuire
Daniel Griffin
Bell Mine
John Hanley
Daniellyan
Timothy Lynch
Thomas Murray
Anaconda
John Collins
Wiliam Page
St. Lawrence King
Railway Time Tables Anaconda to Butte and East
Train departures and arrivals listed for Great Northern and Northern Pacific routes from Anaconda and Butte. Includes No. 4 6 7 8 express services to Great Falls Helena Portland St Paul and connections via Oregon Short Line and Northern Pacific. Local and steamship ticket options and European routes noted.
Oregon Short Line routes East and West connection
Passengers may buy Short Line tickets for East or West routes with direct connections at Ogden Granger to Union Pacific and Ogden to Rio Grande West for all points. Trains offer Pullman vestibuled sleeping and reclining chairs, made up at Butte and on time to the last. East via Salt Lake Denver Omaha or Kats vans City. West via Ogden Southern Pacific Huntington O R N Portland. Train leaves Butte 4 am daily. returns arrive Butte 1:40 am daily. Bedding may remain through breakfast. Address No. 19 East Broadway Butte Montana for tickets and reservations.
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Anaconda
Butte
Great Falls
Helena
Great Northern Ry
Atlantic
St. Paul
Great Northern
Silver Bow
Oregon
St. Eau
Ashe
Atlantic Inxpress
Fro Tortland
Ett
Trrive
Dela Tutto
Ano von i
Europe
Ogden
Granger
Union Pacific
Rio Grande Western
Salt Lake
Denver
Omaha
Kats Vans
Southern Pacific
California
Huntington
Portland
East Broadway
Montana
Atchison, & Topeka
Santa FE R. R
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Chicago
Union
Galveston
Texas
City of Mexico
New Mexico
Arizona
Califori
Particisra
C. F. Warren
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London
Lydia Pinkhem
Tibi
Han
Nevers
Tice
Huie Pock
A. PF
A. M
Mara
Sonic Temple
Silver Bow Lodge
A. F
A.M
P.j.brophy
Grocers
Sanitas Nut Food CO
Flathead Valley
P.J. Brophy Co
N. Main St. Butte
Jordan & Whitney
S. Montana Street
Butte, Mont
Ory
St. Fant
Porth
Whitehall
Pony and Norris
Mountain Line
H. O. Wilson
D. FM
Terries NE
J.e.tuite
Voz
Montana Street
Chesapeake & Ohio
Peoria
ST. Louis
Washington, D. C
W. P. Deppe
Kansas City St. Louis
H.C. Townsend
G.P
T. Aust. Louis
B. Robae i
E. J.flynn
Fo& PA
Utah
Montana Central Railway
Minneapolis
Spokane
Seattle
Kootenai Country
Alaska
Japan
China
Twin Cities
Great Northern Flyer
Great Norther Flyer
City Ticket Office
North Main Street
BS Dawson
Gen. Agt
Burlington
Phil Dantall
Great Western Limited
J. Brooks
F. H. Lord
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