Argenta Lima Correspondents Report Feasts Fireside News
Our letters describe a long, risky return, late night reunions, and friendly thanks after a six horse trek. Dillon Argenta and Bannack connect by telephone aiding searchers. Lima's chatter covers illness, social events, jail needs, wind storms, and a farewell party for Miss Stella Wenzel with music and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenon
Chas
Ellis
Mr. Anderson
Archie Gibson
Dillon
Argenta
Bannack
World News Notes Condense a Week of Events
Admiral Porter dies in Washington of heart disease. McKinley Act repeal proposed by Congressman Dickerson. Joseph Pinkham nominated Idaho marshal. World’s Fair invites 43 nations and French government accepts invitation. Union Pacific freight department reorganized. Chile engagement yields government defeat. Idaho Mormon disenfranchisement bill discussed. Porter's Arlington visit recalled. Pacific cable amendment passes. Bismarck attacks prompt Emperor William concern. Idaho snowslide kills Hampton and Spears. World’s Fair workmen strike at Jackson Park. Senate defends Quay amid malfeasance charges. Kalakaua buried. Liliuokalani proclaimed queen. Vancouver to Seattle line completed linking CPR and GN systems. Additional remarks on whiskey trust and political tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Cable
David D. Porter
Washington
Dickerson
Joseph Pinkham
Marshall
Idaho
Allen W. Thurman
Baseball Board of Control
Chili
Kansas
William
Bismark
B. Y. Hampton
Charles Spears
Ketchum
Jackson Park
Senator Quay
Senate
Admiral Porter
Arlington Cemetery
American Loan and Trust Company
New York
State Bank Examiner
McConnell
South Dakota
Kyle
United States
Moody
Govenor Russell
Massachusetts
Cleveland
Jay Gould
John Morley
Balfour
Trish
King Kalakaua
Honolulu
Liliuokalini
Vancouver
Seattle
Miscellaneous 19th Century Government and Society Notes
A sweeping roundup covers gambling talk involving the Prince of Wales, railroad claims associations, Idaho official Pinkham and a credential seal dispute, a London banquet with top figures, the death of Samuel Morey linked to the Morey letter, Fortress Monroe luxuries for Jeff Davis, Stephen S Harding a southern Indiana pioneer and former Utah governor, Jay Gould’s vast transcontinental plans, and Sioux delegation surveillance in Washington amid agent influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortress Monroe
Jeff
Davis
Stephen S. Harding
Indiana
Milan
Utah
United States Court of Colorado
Lincoln
Jay Gould
Lakes
Gulf
United States
Washington
Child Recovers From Severe Eczema After Home Remedies
Janet and E. Harriss of Webster Indiana describe a four month old baby afflicted with widespread eczema. After trying various remedies with little relief the child showed marked improvement over seven months, with hands tied to cradle to prevent self harm and mittens worn to prevent scratching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaene Gay
Bsaid
Cuti Cuna
Janetta Harris
Webster, Ind
Cuticura Resolvent Advertisement Claims Skin Cure
A Cuticura Resolvent advertisement from a 19th or early 20th century periodical promotes the product as a remedy to cure skin diseases. It references preparation by a chemical corporation and urges readers to send for a booklet with extensive testimonials and illustrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DRO and Chemical Corporation
Percess
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S. Gov't Report
Tony Barrett
Medicine Lodge
Marie Rife
Emma Stelzer
Angelo Barrett
Besette
Harvey Hall
U. Know
Lima
William Bell
Wm. Vaughn
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. L. Willard
Ford
E. A. Bailey
E. M. Jacobs
Stella Wenzel
Hudson, Mich
Eveniing
E.M. Jacobs
General News
Harrison
Stanford
Sunol
Union Pacific
Whiskey Trust
Gibson
Pinkham
Claggett
Supreme Court
Cecil Rhodes
London
Lord Salisbury
Lord Knutsford
Mr. Chamberlain
Mr. Gladstone
Sir William Harcourt
Prince of Wales
Samuel Morey
Nashua, N. H
Morey
Egzemaon
Cutienra
Scrofula
Cuticura Resolvent
Stockmen’s Directory
O. Wr
W. Mont
T. M. Selway
Mont
Bikeen
Birch Creek
New Merchant’s Hotel
Helena
Montana
Merchant’s Horen Co
Prop'rs
Duannes W. Dresser
Joan J. Rounsavan
Maxaaenrs
Lammer & Moorie
PRIGE
Dillon, Montana
Dillon Implement Company
Rocky Mountain
J. E. Morse
Rang & Morton
Proof's
Bee Hive Store
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