Historic timeline of colonial events and transit tech
A dense ledger of historical milestones from 1685 to 1899 lists governors, revolts, elections, and treaties, noting events such as Andros in New York, Massachusett agent in London, Stamp Act oath, Lincoln’s election, and outbreaks in San Domingo, followed by a long description of a new Montreal-style trolley car with doors at rear and passenger safety features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusette
Dennis Debordt
London
Rhode Island
Mme
Roland
Olio
Sentinel
Northwest ‘Territory
Quncinnail
Philadelphia
San Domingo
Andrew Jacksor
Pensacola
Pla
England
Wellington
New York and Maine
Green
Nassau
Zante
Prince of Wales
King Edward VII
New Coal Exchange
Jeddo
Japan
Western Bank of Scotland
Abraham Tincoln
United States
Confederate States
Mason and Slidell
Nevada
George B. McClellan
Boston
Alexander Mackenzie
Canada
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Sbourn
John Austen
Grover Cleveland
New York
Algome
Dake
Seanerior
Haymarket
Chicago
Wwoahington
Norway
Buffalo
Ladysmith
Maison Avenue
Montreal
Cascarets Promise Purity And Relief For Constipation
This 1900s advertisement touts Cascarets as pure, mild tablets that treat constipation and bowel troubles. It highlights easy packaging, all night action, and a claim of superior purity and medicinal merit, urging readers to buy a 10 cent box from their druggist under a satisfaction guarantee.
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Cascarela
W. L. Douglas
Aurintandonta
Fordunn
Akillad
Pega Tnetarios
Brookton
Mass
W.L. Bonotas
Douglas Shoes
Douglas
Brockton
New Oil Fields Indicate Shifts in Petroleum Supply
The article notes that American crude output rises yearly but relies on new territories with heavy oils low in sulfur. It claims midcontinent fields may grow high-grade supplies while Gulf States and California balance production. Also mentions consumer products and a soap advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Gulf States
California
Texas Antitrust Action Seeks 876 Million in Funds
Attorney General Davidson announces Texas actions against Standard Oil affiliates seeking penalties totaling 75 100 000 for alleged anti trust violations. The state’s receivership priority in Waters-Verce Company assets is upheld against a federal court receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Texas
Austis Agate
Standard Oil Company
Texas Court of é@appeala
Waters- Verce Company
Ree Culver
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Health
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham from Lynn Massachusetts as creator of a root and herb based remedy for women's illnesses. It claims decades of cures for irregular painful menstruation, displacements, ulcers, backache, and debility and invites women to seek advice directly from Mrs. Pinkham, who has advised free for twenty five years. The piece stresses trust and widespread testimonials across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia EB
Pinkharm
Lydia
United States
Pinkham
Lydia H. Prnteham
Lynn
Mass
Itching Rash 18 Years and Cure by Cuttenia Remedies
A Bay City Michigan reader recounts an 18 year skin rash starting behind the ears and spreading to knees elbows neck and face. After failed treatments a friend recommends Cuttenia Remedies and the writer claims complete improvement and gratitude.
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Spedal
Alwys
Curley
Sixteenth St
Bay City
Mich
Proposal Interrupted by Fire Incident Cited
Cleveland Plain Dealer recounts George being pushed to propose last night when a fire eruption occurred, causing him to forget the moment and momentarily losing his plan. The report frames the incident as a distraction that interrupted a personal milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Pinafore Fashion Echoes Endless Trends Says Graphic
A noisy cry questions the sameness of clothing with new elaborate versions rising in price. The piece notes that despite growing costs, the public remains wary of overdone fashion, urging a return to simpler, durable pinafores and practical dress sense.
Manitoba Saskatchewan Wheat Yields Lift Grain Outlook 1907
A Canadian agricultural note highlights strong yields across Manitoba Saskatchewan and nearby districts with wheat ranging to 21 195 000 bushels and oats averaging high per acre. Reports from Gladiston Meadow Lea Lloydminster and Portage la Prairie note favorable conditions and prices, despite lingering seasonal variances.
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Mainlivba
Highteens
Canada
Saskatchewan
Gladiston
Manitoba
Retina
Dauplin
Mantoba
Meadow Lea
Oak Lake
J. M. McParlane
Sheba
Anakatchewan
Sam Wilder
Lloydminster
W. Bibby
Portage la Prairie
McKinnon
I. J. Grant
Cheney Co declares cure claim for catarrh in Toledo
J C Cheney, senior partner of F J Cheney & Co of Toledo, swears the firm charges one dollar per cure for catarrh said not curable by Hall’s. The affidavit, dated December 187, asserts the claim and lists the firm’s faces and signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bente
Ohio
Toledo
Rink J. Cheeney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Catuerh
Halla
Frank J, Cumney
Vacca
Pritte
Parody Pils and Train Anecdotes Across a Odd Transit Scene
The fragment lists Draggints and Parity Pils advertised for constipation and features a minstrel act by Gur Own Minstrels with comic mispronunciations. A passenger and guard argue about training a voice on an elevated railroad, ending with a sharp exchange about being trained.
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Avenltien
Tord
Veteran of three wars pioneer of Colonna and Nebraska
Matthiay Campbell, Civil War veteran and veteran of two Indian wars, a pioneer of Colorado and Nebraska, aged and living at Blair Nebraska, recalls long illness and relief from kidney trouble after using Dow n's Kidney Pills, as diagnosed by doctors. The testimonial notes both spouses used the remedy and were cured, offered by Foster Milburn Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonna
Nebraska
Matthiay Campbell
Colorado
Eust
Blair
Auys
Deters
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
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Lydia B. Pinkham
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Galt
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Miliack
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Piine
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Montojo
Funston
Aguinaldo
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Napoleon
Abe
James V. Abernethy
Rutherford College
N.C
Brick Mason
Sen v Dist
Western
Alberta
Patey
North- West
Itawa
C. J. Broughton
Fretschi
Almea
Jackyon
St. Paul
Mions M. V
Melinaviaug Pheeter
Dattol
Micha T O Cirle
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Wipy
Ragard
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Indianapolis
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