WRECKERS DITCH TRAIN IN EMPORIA AREA KILLING TWO
A Santa Fe passenger train near Emporia Kansas was ditched by wreckers at 6 30 am four months into a series of attempts to wreck trains in the same place. Six passengers injured two fatally included James Euler J O Rice Nate Hendricks J L Cooper and E A Talbot. Several crew and passengers aided the injured as the mail car derailed and a baggage car lifted the telegraph wires. No suspects yet.
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Santa Fe
Emporia
Kan
Santa’ Fe
James Euger
Soldiers Home
Leavenworth
J. O. Rice
Pafrer
Nate Hendricks
Roswell
N. M
J. L. Cooper
Spickards
Farmer
E. A. Talbot
Kansas City
F. A. Grover
Are We Paupers and Other Bits from the Times
A collage of anecdotes and advertisements notes optimistic Philadelphians praying for a mayor, a German count with a shop girl elopement, and jokes about humor curing dyspepsia. It promotes Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets at Riley’s Drug Store and praises Tabler’s Buckeye Pile Ointment for piles. It mentions Rockefeller planning a new million dollar home and quotes Russell Sage on saving one fourth of income.
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Chamberlain
Riley
Tabler
Riley’s Drug Store
Vermifuge for Children Health and Cheer
The disposition of children hinges on health with worms causing irritability and fever. White's Cream Vermifuge is offered as a worm expeller and tonic to restore health and cheerfulness. Price 25 cents.
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Riley's Drug Store
Acker's Remedy Promises Quick Relief and Refund
Advertisements tout Acker's English Remedy for coughs and colds with a money back guarantee. Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets offer immediate relief with a refund. R. L. Riley sells both in 25 and 50 cent sizes. Venezuela suspends bean tariff while Boston backs broad reciprocity.
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Acker
R. L. Riley
R.L. Riley
Ballard's Snow Liniment Praised For Bruises
A Texas merchant, D R Brynes of Doversville, endorses Ballard's Snow Liniment for bruises after a leg injury. The ad claims rapid relief and lists prices 25c 50c and 1.00, with Riley the druggist as seller. The line ends with a remark on some people’s occupation being to badger the busy.
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Ballard
D. R. Brynes
Doversville
Texas
Riley
Ballard-Snow Liniment Co
ST. Louis
R. L. Riley
Dillon
Montana
Tampa Man Claims Cure After Using Electric Bitters
Ralph F. Fernandez of Tampa Florida describes a fear of death from liver trouble and heart disease. He states he found benefit after using Electric Bitters and was cured of his troubles. The ad notes a 50 cent price at Riley's drug store.
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Riley’s Drug Store
Ralph F. Fernandez
Tampa
Fla
Riley's
Herbal remedy praised for digestion and blood health
A printed testimonial extols a vegetable remedy said to cure indigestion dyspepsia and liver and kidney complaints while enriching blood and boosting vigor. Editor R N Andrews of CoCon Va endorses its use for his family noting marked benefits. The piece ends with a quip about carnation color.
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R. N. Andrews
Mer
CoCon and Rocklydee News
CoCon
Riley
Names of eastern movers to the western states urged
A Chicago & Northwestern Ry advertisement seeks names of eastern residents planning spring or summer relocations to the west. It promises greatly reduced one way and round trip rates and offers to have agents contact individuals to outline cheapest travel options. C A Walker is listed as general agent in Salt Lake City Utah.
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C. A. Walker
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
P. O.box
Salt Lake
Utah
Ely's Cream Balm Aids Nasal Catarrh Relief
Ely Brothers promote Ely's Cream Balm as a cure for catarrh or head cold, claiming it cleanses and heals the nasal membrane without irritation. A trial size costs 10 cents, with regular size available at druggists, promising painless relief and quick soothing of inflammation.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren St
N.Y
Allsys
A Creeping Death Warns of Blood Poison Danger
J E Stearns of Belle Plaine Minnesota recounts a friend’s hand injury swelling with blood poisoning. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve drew out the poison, healed the wound, and saved his life. 25e at Riley’s drug store. A forger escaped detention after a clean shave, suggesting others would benefit from a wash.
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J. E. Stearns
Belle Plain Minn
Bucklen
Riley's
Dynamite and Cough Cure Advert In 1911 Liberal Medicine
A reader from Calhoun Georgia endorses Dr King s New Discovery as a cure for coughs colds bronchitis and La Grippe claiming it eased a persistent cough at night and helped sleep. The ad cites Riley s drug store offering 50c and 1 trial bottle free with a 000 guarantee.
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Z. T. Gray
Calhoun
Riley
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Loretta D
F. H. Scribner
Rosendale
Wis
St Louis
United States
U. S
Scribner
U.S
Vermont Farm Machine CO
Bellows Falls
Chicago
Minneapolis
Omaha
la Crouse
Sioux City
Laramie
Carey’s
E. H. Brundace, Undertaker
Dillon, Mont
First National Bank
J. J. Gilbert
T. E. Smith
S. S. Patterson
Wholesale Liquors & Cigars
Felephone
Dillon, Montana
Tribune
W. W. Kingsbury
Merlin Building
South Washington St
Orricy Terrone
Draggist
Brooklyn
London
Scare-Head
New Orleans
Dr. Osler
Rockefeller
John L. Sullivan
Russell Sage
Russell
Venezuela
Boston
Dr. Keeley
Ms Vinant
Nature’s Art Gallery OF the Rockies
Tennessee
Marshall
Canyon
Grand Black Canyon
THE
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Salt Lake City
Colorado
A. B. Ayers, Trav. Pass
E. R. Hunt
East Broadway
Butte, Mont
Paul Brown
Bannach Street
Dillon Bakery
Joe T. Oishi
FC. DeWitt & Co
Riley’s
Gatarah
Catarre
Dione, Haffever
Eam Bay
Red Cross
Vin Do Cinchoss Co
Des Motess
Missouri Pacific Railway
Kansas
Missouri
Allman
G. W. Fitzgerald
Butte
H. C. Townsend
J. B. McLaren
Helena Street
Jonx P. Bangs
N. G. Cras
Tuomas
Burtiend Block
Center Street
T. B. Lanpers
Charles Cunnard
Geo. R. Metlen
Idaho
Otllon
Whith’s
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