Aging Woman Sets Sights on Nome Gold Fields Quest
An elderly San Francisco widow, Mrs. Susan Worden, plans a trek to Cape Nome to seek fortune in gold. At 80 she journeyed through California mines, later learning of Nome wealth, determined to face searing climate and distant camps. Her family includes daughter in law, grandson Edward Clark, and a California mining network contact.
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Cape Nome
San Francisco
Susan Worden
California
Panama
Sierra
Pac Fic
Brit
Mesxico
Colaims
Marion Clar
Oakland
Edward Clark
Southern Calforna Conservatory
Los Angeles
Worden
Theo
Lincoln
Church of Oakland
Nome
Vortie
Stevenson Nominated on First Ballot for President
Adlai E. Stevenson was nominated on the first ballot at the Democratic convention in Kansas City. The roll call reached multiple states as delegates backed Stevenson, Towne, and Hill. The convention adjourned with Chicago set to host the national committee and leadership re-elected.
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Mr. Stevenson
Hill
Williams
Stevenson
Kansas City
Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson Safle
Towne
Ruichardson
Iineis Naimes Stevenson
Illinois
Jamies Williams
Willlams
Adici Bk
Stevenson Hingis
Waneas
Alabama
Arkansas
Minnesota
Connecticut
Republican Party
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Indiana
Virginia
William A. Jones
Iowa
Sells
Kansas
Kentucky
Blackburn
McCreary
Massachusetts
George Fred Williams
Mr. Cummings
Senator Money
Mississippi
Adlai FE. Stevenson
Stone
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
F. G. Newlands
North Dakota
D. B. Hill
S. M. Gates
Nora
J. Hamilton Lewis
Washington
W. H. Snowden
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Charles T. Case
David B. Hill
Jonathan Lane
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Idaho
Read
Edaho
Amlavor Rose
Milwaukee
Cooper
Wisconsin
Swansas City
Jones
Missouri Snake Story Unearths Vast Lodge of Snakes
Rose of four miles east of Columbia relates a strange tale of Abe Mettebi’s farm where eight large black snakes were found under a split log. The creatures ranged from six to eight feet, the largest nearly the span of a man’s arm, forming a coil and touching a diameter described by the observer.
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Rose
Colombia
Abemette
Birgest
Tidelon
Rivuline Cotton Seed Sib as a Constituent for Alive Oil
A fragment notes rivuline cotton seed sib as a constituent for alive oil. The readable portion hints at a technical discussion of seed components and oil production, with no clear person or organization identified.
Cheap Insurance Claim on Foley's Kidney Cure
A fifty cent alleged policy sells Foley's Kidney Cure as coverage against Bright's disease diabetes or other dangerous ailments. Espaseworth Bros promote the remedy and warn against taking other cures.
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Hoogaman
Bright
Foley
Espaseworth Bros
Porziga Bakers in London Strike Reveals Foreign Labor
A striking report claims Porziga bakers in London show Bondon’s bread largely made by Germirs or other foreigners, highlighting labor sourcing during the dispute and sparking questions about local industry reliance.
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Porziga Bakers
Lodon
Bondon
Germirs
N. Y. Avarbal
DeWitts Witch Hazel Ad Cites Cures and Offers
An aged Chicago Daily News line touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel as a remedy for burps injuries piles and skin diseases. The crude fragment hints at a sales pitch with Houseworth Bros and a counter offer reading.
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DeWitt’s
Houseworth Bros
Divorces Granted in Scotland in 1899
The court of sessions of Scotland granted 175 divorces in 1899. Two thirds of the actions were brought by wives.
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Pew
Scotland
Court of Sessions of Scotland
Taxed by Size Dogs in Hamburg Pay Higher Fees
Tax policy sets dog taxes by size with larger breeds costing more. A misleading line urges neglect of health signs like backache or kidney trouble. Foley's Kidney Cure claimed to treat Bright's disease diabetes and grave ailments. Houseworth Bros.
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Hamburg
Foley
Houseworth Sros
Peffer
Peffer Medical Assn
Chicago
Rushton’s
Elkhart
Ind
Pepsin Syrup Co Review in 1899 Letter
Dear Sir I suffered ten years with stomach troubles and four years with rheumatism leaving me unable to work for three years. After using Dr Caldwail s Syrup Pepsin I recovered. rheumatism vanished and my stomach improved. I praise it as life saving. Evivoop McoCRACKEN. Sold by Thamaa drug store.
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Crag
East Asmberlain
W. Warefisd
St Columbus
Rowe
Koxkuno
Inn
Pepsin Syrup Co
Humorous Sign Gaffe Draws Crowd To Philadelphia Eatery
A Philadelphia restaurant drew a crowd after a prankster erased a letter from a 15 cent dinner sign. The sign read you cant peat our 15 cent dinners, and the clever switch to beat changed the message and drew onlookers.
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Philadelphia
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Ad Warns Against Counterfeits
The law holds maker and dealer of counterfeit salve equally guilty. Dealers selling dangerous imitations risk lives for profit. DeWitt's Salve is the genuine original remedy for skin diseases. Houseworth Bros.
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DeWitt
de Witt
Houseworth Bros
Plans of Gold Democrats Indicate National Ticket Likely
Indianapolis July 9 plans show the National Gold Democratic committee will meet July 25 to decide on a national ticket. Gen Foster Peabody of New York chairs the committee with John P Frenzel of Indianapolis as secretary. The group aims to act if the Democratic platform endorses a gold standard plank. Frenzel has had little contact with members since the platform adoption, and the policy is expected to mirror 1896.
Quarantine at London House as Montreal Reports Smallpox Spread
Montreal reports several new smallpox cases as authorities quarantine the London House hotel with 40 to 50 occupants detained. No one may leave unless vaccinated and fumigated. Royal Victoria Hospital also closed. Passengers bound for the Paris exposition from the west are among those confined at the hotel.
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Montreal
London Horse
Laberge
Lake Champlain
Royal Victoria Hospital
Troops Prepare to Leave Havana Orders Issued for Embarkation
Military Governor Wood orders 2d 4th and 5th infantry regiments to ready for embarkation as transports arrive. The Sth is nearly ready. Morro Castle will relieve the 8th at Santiago, and Sth cavalry will relieve troops at Guantanamo and Sagua de Tnam o. Baracoa to be abandoned as a military post. Many officers hope for China duty. La Lucha editorial voices sympathy for China and notes a Chinese exclusion law contrast.
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Havana
Wood
Sth
1Th
Morro Castle
Santiago
Ath
Guantanamo
Sagua de Tanamo
Baracoa
10Th
Trinidad
China
Far East
United States
la Lucha
Dr Caldweall's Scrap Pepsin sale at Thomas' Drug Store
A local sale promotes Dr Caldweall's Scrap Pepsin with a money back guarantee if it fails to perform as represented. Call for a booklet detailing the product at Thomas' Drug Store.
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Dr. Caldweall
Thomas’ Grug
Crow Indians Hold Long Dancer at Pryor Gap
Crow Indians about 2000 people have gathered at Pryor gap to dance for two or three days. They built a large bower and dressed in historic war attire while about 100 whites observed on the Fourth. The Pryor Indians distributed nearly 6000 worth of horses wagons blankets and goods to their kin from the Big Horn and Little Horn rivers. The dancing may continue for several days or until Indian police intervene.
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Billings
Mont
Pryor Gap
Pryor
Big Horn
Little Horn
Quick relief for asthma claim from Parsons reader
A Parsons Kansas reader Miss Mando Dickeng reports eight years of severe asthma with recent life threatening attacks. She credits Foley's Honey and Tar for immediate relief. The ad line promises affordable bindery services using old magazines and a contractor named A Wouseworth Bros.
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Mando Dickeng
Parsons, Kans
Foley
Awouseworth Bros
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