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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
2
General Nelson A. Miles retires as commanding general at age 64 on August 8. General S. B. M. Young named to command and will serve as chief of staff from August 15 for six months, retiring January 6, 1904. It is believed General Adna R. Chaffee will succeed him.
Young officers who own their mounts pushed to dock horses but the last general order before Miles’ valedictory bans docking. The move is likely to end the cruel practice among rising society men. President Roosevelt and officials fear Panama canal treaty news from Bogota may trigger renewed Senate battles. Morgan backs the Nicaraguan route as lobbyists cheer possible treaty defeat. Bogota reports hindered by cable breakups.
Indianapolis reports that the St Louis Fair will use power plants totaling about 50,000 horsepower. The largest unit is an 8000 hp steam turbine, the second a 5000 hp compound horizontal and vertical reciprocating steam engine, and the next a 3000 hp gas engine.
Lincoln Illinois bookkeeper Steve Schilling credits Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup with easing constipation indigestion heart burn and biliousness. He calls it mild and pleasant with no griping and says it has eliminated his discomfort. Sold by W L Piper Druggist.
The article explains the vast scale of a power plant by comparing it with historic fairs. It notes that Chicago 1893 housed a 2,500 HP steam engine and a 10 HP gas engine, while the Paris exposition showcased engines up to 4,000 HP, illustrating the rapid growth in industrial power.
Officials keep in touch with food manufacturers to protect consumers from injurious preparations. Harts Honey and Horehound is asserted as a safe cough and cold remedy without opiates, sold by W. L. Piper.
The article notes the Washington or Fair managers plan to exhibit an engine of 600 horsepower at St Louis, marking a practical upper limit for such machines due to railroad bridges and tunnel constraints on shipping the engine components.
A Denver post office notice lists unclaimed letters for July 6 1903. Gentlemen names include B N Cornell J A Grafmiller J B Shipley J A Winters. Ladies letter for Lizzie Eytcheson. If unclaimed in 30 days they go to the Dead Letter Office. W O Piper P M.
An ad copy touts Electric Bitters as a preventive against self destruction. It claims despondency precedes death by own action and presents the tonic as strengthening nerves and building up the system, with references to effects on the liver and kidneys.
A patient from Marseilles reports severe sickness caused hair loss and credits Ayer’s Hair Vigor with regrowing hair. The ad claims hair nourishment prevents shedding and returns color, priced at $1.08 per bottle with mail order through J C Ayers Co of Lowell Massachusetts.
A local advertisement lists halved prices on Straw Hats Linen Hats and Summer Hats. The notice names Julius Falk as seller and highlights a broad hat sale across the season.
Solid trains run between Sandusky and Peoria Indianapolis and Michigan City Fort Wayne and Connersville Through tickets available to all U S and Canada Northbound trains from Denver include No 20 10 40 am No 43 49 pm No 24 10 43 pm Southbound No 21 6 57 am No 23 11 58 am No 25 6 45 pm Daily except Sunday Leaves 9 28 on Sundays Official H J Ruein G P A Indianapolis Ind
East bound trains list No. 110 at 7 46 am No. 108 at 5 46 pm No. 164 local freight at 9 00 am West bound trains No. 103 at 11 32 am No. 109 at 7 08 pm No. 163 local freight at 3 30 pm Herman Gable agent J M Chesonouen H A G P A St Louis Moa
Trains depart Union Station Peru daily with eastbound options including Eastern Ex via Montpelier at 4 12 am Buffalo Mail at 7 17 am Mail and Express at 10 19 am Continental Limited via Mant 3 25 pm Atlantic Express at 4 30 pm and westbound options Kansas City Mail 7 20 am Mail and Express 11 30 am Continental Limited 12 36 pm Fast Mail 7 15 pm Western Express 10 30 pm Ticket Agent Leolin Moon notes the schedule.
A fragmentary timetable lists departure and arrival times between Peru and cities including Marion Muncie Richmond Cincinnati and North Judson. It notes daily service with Sunday exceptions and directs readers to contact the Peru ticket agent or F E Giants Richmond for rates and details.
One fare for round trip. Details on tickets and train times available from ticket agent L. E. & W. Call for complete information at the station.
On Sunday August 16 1903 the L E W A R runs a popular cheap excursion to Rochester and Michigan City. Special train leaves Denver at 9 28 am with 45 cent rate to Rochester and 1 00 dollar to Michigan City. Boating fishing and amusements plus steamboat lake ride for a delightful day out.
Charles Theobald an electrician with Lincoln Light and Power Co Lincoln Illinois reports severe headaches from constipation and credits Re Go Tonic Laxative Syrup with natural prompt bowel relief and headache cure. He says it is given to their children to regulate bowels and mentions sales by W L Piper.
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