1909 Grand Army encampment and railroad brochure intrigue
The text notes the 1909 National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic to be held in Bast Lake City from August 9 to 14. A copperplate folder from the Denver and Rio Grande railroad showcases Utah and Rocky Mountain region info. It features portraits of past commanders including B F Stephenson and John A Logan, among others.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Bast Lake City
Utah
Salt Lake City
Rocky Mountain
Asar
Nver
Rio Grande Allroad
Grand Army
B.F. Stephenson
Henry Nevius
John A. Logan
Ambrose E. Burnside
John F. Hartranft
Russell A. Figer
John C. Black
James Tanner
Denver Market Prices May 7 cattle and grain notes
Denver markets list cattle and grain prices with ranges for beef steers cows and heifers calves and veal feeders blockers and sheep hogs and feeder lambs. Grain prices include wheat milling rye oats corn rolled barley and related products with per 100 pounds or cwt figures.
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C. Ee
F.p.r
Gralie
Colorado
Idaho
Nebraska
Sowping Round Trip Homeseekers Rates to New Mexico and Texas
The rail line announces Sowping Round Trip Homeseekers fares to New Mexico and Texas. Travelers can book round trips during a limited period with discounted rates for excursions and seasonal travel.
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New Mexico
Texas
In Praise of the Country
A Columbia State editorial extols rural life noting hardships, but argues independence grows from owning land and animals. It asserts county families gain tangible inheritance and capital through steady effort, better air and food, and are able to enjoy arts and literature like city dwellers.
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Columbia
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement by County Treasurer
A. A. Perkins of Granbury Hood County Texas testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved his chronic back and kidney issues following a severe fall. He previously publically recommended the product and now reiterates his praise. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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A. A. Perkins
Granbury, Hood Co
Texas
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Prodigal Son Returns to Farm After Summer Boarders Arrive
Father greets the prodigal son as he returns, noting the timing with summer boarders arriving at the farm. The exchange signals reconciliation and a shift in daily life with guests on the way.
Powerful forests hide giant Texas deer say colonel
In a Folksy monologue from Everybody's Magazine the colonel boasts fertile Texas country where trees crowd the land and even Virginia deer could roam with eight-foot antler spans. He dismisses a question about deer antlers wedged between trunks as none of his business.
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Texas
Fehginyah Deeah
Everybody’s Magazine
Joke That Outlived Newspapers Finds New Stage
A joke that aged past newspaper pages moves to the theater then into the program. It then survives long after, said to linger in congressional cloakrooms with lasting honor.
Grape-Nuts Ends Longstanding Constipation Rise
A chronic case of severe constipation, treated unsuccessfully with laxatives since childhood, improves dramatically after starting Grape-Nuts. The patient reports immediate digestion, regular bowel function, and complete permanent cure, crediting the scientific food for the recovery.
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Westville
Simple test reveals impurity in lead paint material
National Lead Company offers a free painting outfit No 49 from the Trinity Building New York. The kit includes color schemes specifications and a testing instrument to verify pure white lead and avoid adulterated products.
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National Lead Company
Trinity
New York
Pany
Tradek
Sixteenth Century Breakfast Etiquette and Feasting
Harriot son describes Britain's dining shifts noting breakfast fell out of fashion and meals moved to noon and late afternoon. He observes nobles and students dine at 11 and 5 or 6, merchants at noon and evening, husbandmen at noon with late suppers, and scholars near ten for dinner.
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Harrison
Britain
London
Brewing in Frankfort Germany Faces Profit Drop
The statement on last year’s operations shows brewing in Germany and Frankfort underperforming due to weak demand, poor weather, higher taxes, and costly materials. A Frankfort firm paid only 4 percent dividend versus 8 percent previously as many brewers chase sales through pricey properties and tavern networks. The outlook remains dim for Germany’s brewing industry. Cuba to repay debt after US intervention costs about six million dollars, with easy terms allowing the president to receive repayments as Cuba’s treasury can afford, possibly causing tension over interpretation of the repayment condition.
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Frankfort
Germany
Cuba
United States
Congress
Treasury
Talkative Uncle Eben critiques constant questioning
A fragment quotes Uncle Eben defending a talker who keeps asking questions to stay awake, followed by garbled text about Tahiti and a girl, implying a sensational or deleted context without clear facts.
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Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Private Dialog Sparks Commentary on Money and Romance
Hewitt confesses financial pressure while Jewitt notes differing approaches to obtaining money through affection. He references his wife kissing him as a sign of seeking means, highlighting a humorous take on money and relationships.
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Hewitt
Jewitt
Cure by Cuticura Ends Itching Nightmare
An elderly New Yorker recounts severe eczema covering head to foot. After six months of torment and failed treatments, a regimen of Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent brought a solid night’s sleep within 24 hours and a full cure in a month. Potter Drug ad notes Boston promotion. Elsena at kindergarten excited about vaccination and promotion on arm or leg.
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Sis
Donna
W. Harrison Smith
Mt. Kisco
N. Y
Potter Drag & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Elsena
Epilepsy Cure Promises Free Trials Through 1886 Lab
A promotional piece touts a new epilepsy treatment as a century-long breakthrough. It urges readers to request free trial bottles, literature, and testimonials from the Dr. May Laboratory at 548 Pearl Street, New York City, aiming to test the cure widely.
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Dr. May
Pearl Street
New York City
Memorial church planned on Shiloh battlefield site
An effort to establish a memorial church on the site of the original Shiloh battlefield aims to cost under $10 000 with a permanent register recording all contributors. The church will be open to visitors and tourists at the location where the famous 1862 battle began.
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Shiloh
Loh
Allen's Foot-Ease and Wizard Oil Advertisements
A collage of medical and patent medicine ads and quotes. Promotes Allen's Foot-Ease for swollen tired feet with powder for shoes. Mentions Allen H. Olmsted of LeRoy New York and Garfield Tea sample offers. Includes claims of pain relief and a quip on nature in German proverb.
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Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
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Brown Palace
ROTES
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Blake
Denver
Newspaper Union
Colo
Ai Association
Market Street
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Lith St
T.c
Glo
Californian St
West
B. EB. Burlingame & CO
Crsonatony Co
Howard E. Burton
Leadville
Carbonate National Bank
Denver Markets
Timothy
Straw
Pebaeenaeeesters
Résiderins
Granbury
H. H. Rogers
Fairhaven
Massachusetts
Mr. Rogers
Tommy
Thomas
Daily Story Pub. Co
Warrack
Plano
Bis
Afi
Eczema
Dear
StaTz
Onio Citv
Toledo
Pras Cnewre
Eeyems
Fraxx
J. Cheney
F. J. Cunngry & Co
Ness
Hrm
Hall
GEAL
Frank J. Cheney
Inchielihs
W. Gleabon
F. J. Cheney& CO
D. Theruggista
Sweden
Bangs
Pettit
Howard Res
Prussia
Eve
Ea &Chool
Bealy Eye
Murine Eye Emedy Co
Chicago
San Antonio
Tex
Adele
Swift
Garfield Tea Co
Brooklyn
Infans
Samuel Pitcher Aone
Bears
Castoria
Carters
Cabcarets
Thompson
Spohn
Spoha Medical Co
Goshen
Ind
U.S.A
Western Electric
E “Bell
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