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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
4
United States consul Chas W. Kindrick and Sierra Madre road manager J P Ramsey return from three weeks touring Sonora and Chihuahua. They urge rail connection to Nacosari region to boost El Paso trade and report on Mormon colonies and rough terrain en route.
The piece argues that everyone has a weak bodily spot vulnerable to illness and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as strengthening all parts through improved digestion blood and nerves. It cites a testimonial from R J McKnight of Williamsbur ge SC about relief from long term rheumatism after using the product.
The article notes a Mormon settler colony with extensive lands near the Bavispe River and Fronteras, praising water and farming prospects. It highlights promising mining potential in northern Sonora and northeastern Chihuahua, the need for a railroad from Bisbee to Nacosari, and a $1 million copper smelting plant at Nacosari boosting regional wealth once El Paso connects by rail to Sierra Madre and eastern Sonora.
General Manager John P. Rameey and Consul Kindrick inspected the Sierra Madre area from Casas Grandes toward Nascosari. They examined Pulpit Canon and the continental divide weighing engineering costs and mineral potential. Ramsey favors revisiting routes while noting rich mineral country and scarce timber, then returned via Oaxaca to Bisbee and the Southern Pacific. The Union Clothing Co. reports a full line of Sweet-Orr garments for customers.
Well known engineer Jack Burroughs of the G. H. S. A. railroad line between El Paso and Sanderson died this afternoon at 2 o clock at his Mesa avenue home after a period of illness. He leaves a wife and family.
In Austin the case of W. B. Oakes of Lamar versus Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe railroad on appeal from the civil appeals court. The railroad planted Bermuda grass to bind the earth, but it spread onto Oakes land. He sued for damages and won in lower courts.
The working hours of all Gould system switchmen centered at Texarkana have been reduced from twelve to ten hours. The cut came at no effort by the switchmen and was provided gratis.
Ne Corduroys equal to Sweet Orrs and they are Union made and fully warranted. The Union Clothing Co.
S J Morse wife of Conductor Morse of the G H left for Los Angeles today R D Bruckett engineer of the G H left today for Tucson Ariz at which point he will be stationed The T P is turning over some of its cars to the SP for eastern shipment of livestock to be returned over the T W J Young one of our T P brakeman left this morning for El Paso to spend a few days in that city The G H from the east was three hours late this morning owing to heavy rains between Laudereen and Valentine S H Bond traveling auditor of the T P with headquarters in Dallas arrived in El Paso yesterday and left this morning One carload of cattle came in over the G H last evening and was passed over the EP N E this morning to the Nations slaughter house Mrs S E Ord took yesterday mornings train for El Paso where she spends a few days visiting her sister Mrs E J Hadlock Big Springs
Cal at all drug stores and get a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are an elegant physic. They also improve the appetite, strengthen the digestion and regulate the liver and bowels. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect.
G. A. Tandy formerly of the Carson-Lewis hotel Weatherford Texas has assumed charge of the Rio Grande Hotel Las Cruces. The hotel has been refitted and will give special attention to travelers.
An old newspaper snippet promotes affordable house painting with a call to act now. It advertises aluminum house numbers from W. A. Irvin & Co and mentions Ehrenberg phone number and El Paso Street address. Also notes mail orders for “Sweet-Orf” goods and a prompt attention policy from The Union Clothing Co.
MME MONTAGUE, a graduate of the National School of Palmistry, will remain a few days longer at the 42 Auditorium hotel in Chicago.
An advertisement promotes orthodox palmistry as a trustworthy guide to one’s nature and future events. It claims readings reveal marriages, fortune, and life choices, with a focus on will power and determination. The ad lists reception rooms at Gran Hotel Porfirio Diaz in Juarez Mexico, a Spanish speaking interpreter, and booking for evening engagements.
A collage of advertisements promotes Cloudcroft at Potter & White, El Paso Transfer cigars, Sweet-Orr trousers from Union Clothing Co, and DeWitt's Hazel Salve. Also praised are Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and One Minute Cough Cure by Fred Schaefer, with testimonials from W A Irvin and others about cures and fast relief.
Desirable sidewalk work available from contractor W S Holtzman located at 507 Wyoming Street. Contact for estimates and completion details.
See the bright display of aluminum wares at W. A. Irvin and Company featuring durable kitchenware and hardware items for home and shop use.
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