Startling NY trolley accident figures warning reform
C R Barnes of the New York Railroad Commission warns at the twentieth annual convention of the New York Street Railway Association that trolley accidents in New York over 1900 1901 and 1902 killed 160 and injured 867 per year totals similar across three years and far higher than railroads. He argues most accidents are preventable due to insufficient brakes discipline rules signals dispatching and safety apparatus. He urges juries to award damages to force reform since courts have limited liability by contributory negligence.
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C. R. Barnes
New York Railroad Commission
New York Street Railway Association
United States
Barnes
Troley
New York
Allen's Lung Balsam Promises Quick Relief
All Day Long you may have comparative comfort till laughter reading a loud or nervous excitement brings on a fit of coughing which racks you until your bones ache. Allen's Lung Balsam will loosen the mucus allay the inflammation heal the aching threat and finally overcome the enemy completely.
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Allen
Iron Mountain inaugurates new fast train St Louis to Hot Springs
On November 9 the Iron Mountain launches a daily fast train from St Louis to Hot Springs. It departs St Louis at 8 p m and arrives at 8 a m. The train is new and fully equipped with electric lighting and a dining car offering service a la carte.
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Iron Mountain
St. Louis
Hot Springs
St Louis
Grain-O Endorsement Letter From Nebraska Customer
A dated letter from David City Nebraska dated April 1 108 praises Genesee Pure Food Co LeRoy New York grain product Grain O. The writer Lillie Sochor states it replaced coffee after a doctor advised reduction and credits improved health to Grain O. The testimonial claims ongoing satisfaction and gratitude.
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David City
Neb
Genesee Pureood Co
LeRoy
N. Y
Lillie
Sochor
Elkhart Advertisements and Public Notices Gathered
A collage of local ads announces free gas range connections on the old gas mains line after March 20 in Elkhart, various consumer goods prices, a Christmas promotion, medical tonics, trading stamps, and a large Outcast masquerade ball at Hoffman hall with full orchestra. The notice includes a debt disclaimer by A H John Emerson and a mortgage loan offer.
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Elkhart
Elkhart Gas Light & Coke Co
Geo. T. Murdock
Sec’y
Hoffman Hall
Piano Tuner Advice From Elkhart Musicians
Select your piano tuner and avoid solicitors. George N. Shaff, piano maker, 156 South Michigan, advertises a lecture at Baptist Church on Wed Nov 5. Mrs. Austins pancake promotes appetite, and Norris Felt advertises undergarments and Wilson heater shipments.
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Elkhart
George N. Shaff
South Michigan Street
Baptist Church
Wilson Soft
Norris
Local Loan Office Promises Easy Terms and Courteous Service
The ad touts generous loan options with easy terms and respectful treatment. It states loans available on furniture, pianos, horses, wagons, shops, store and office fixtures, and to salaried people on their notes, inviting inquiries to local manager Elmer M. Conley for rates.
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Elmer M. Conley
Local items note weddings, travel and trades in region
Correspondents report wedding rumors in Brown’s Wonder Elm Swamp and other small notices. Joe Bradley buys a fine carriage at Maple Grove. A west of Gadsen man changes work for higher pay. Walter Wood and Riley Hubbart haul potatoes to Indianapolis. Mary King returns to her husband at Big Springs. Lydia Morgan sews for Mrs Sparks on Rural Route 8. Fred Licking saws wood for Bert Guillen at Fairview. J N Green loses a trare with no insurance at Royalton. Valera Hiatt visits Katie Stoker at Possum Trot. Earl Spray shucks for George Cassady at Grumble Corner. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy sold by Houseworth. A new Wabash tour ist sleeping-car line begins today linking St Louis, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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Lebanon
Brown
Elm Swamp
Maple Grove
Joe Bradley
Gadsen
Here
Walter Wood
Riley Hubbart
Indianapolis
Big Springs
Mary King
Lydia Morgan
Jonas Sparks
Fairview
Fred Licking
Bert Guillen
Royalton
J. N. Green
Valera Hiatt
Ladies Can Wear Shoes One Size Smaller After Using Allex Foot Ease
An 1900s advertisement claims Allex s Foot Ease powder lets women wear shoes one size smaller. It promises instant relief for coins and bunions and claims to cure swollen feet blisters callouses and sore spots. Allen s Foot Base is pitched as a cure for sweating feet. 25 cents at druggists and shoe stores with a free trial by mail from Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allex
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
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