Longest Mexican tour by special vestibuled train departs Chicago
A 37 day Mexico tour departs Chicago on Tuesday January 24 aboard a full vestibuled train with drawing room library dining cars and open top observation car Chililitli. Tickets cover all expenses including rail sleep meals hotels carriages and guides under the American Tourist Association. Further details from Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Ticket Agents or Queen & Crescent Route and Southern Ry connections. A six by two inch atlas of Spanish possessions available by post for 18 cents from G P & T A Cedar Rapids.
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Chicago
American ‘Tourist Association
Renu Campbell
Myr
Marquette Bldg
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Snappy Fragments from Dailies and Gossip
A collage of humorous quips from Boston Transcript Washington Star and Cincinnati Enquirer shares snippets about idle editors, a rebel chief tangled in loyalties, and a piano playing neighbor in slang rich style.
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Notting
Chaffer
Boston Transcript
Aguinaldo
Washington Star
Killumkwick
The
Asterisk
Ophelia
Cincinati Enquirer
Colors and gowns fashion in late era style and empire rooms
The text discusses women choosing gowns to express emotion and character through color and gems, noting designers like Dusé and Bernhardt. It describes ornate Parisian jewelry, diamond and emerald belts, and the Austrian imperial private apartments with lush conservatories, quiet royal bedrooms, and Elizabeth’s luxurious yet serene sleeping chamber.
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Bernhardt
Austria
Vienna
Elizabeth
Niobe
Notable Society Notes From The Era On Various Subjects
A collection of brief updates touches Margarethe Halm’s death in Vienna and Russell Sage's reported nine million dollar cash run. Adelina Patti considers adopting a niece in Switzerland, while Versailles lists the former Elizabeth mansion for sale. Tuohy name matter hexes with Charles Dewey confirming family spelling. Brindle brothers of Wilmington plan October 13 nuptials with twin brides McKee. Rostand’s Cyrano proved successful. wealth preceded his start. Princess Louise and the Duchesse d Uzes gain sculpture rivals praised for vigor and charm. Day and McKinley once met over a modest case in Canton, Ohio. Prince Alexander Battenberg may join Britannia at Dartmouth. Cumberland pair eye England visits in November. Cumberland last visited England 1875 and 1878 for royal events.
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Vienna
Margarethe Halm
Russell Sage
Mme
Adelina Patti
Switzerland
Elizabeth
Louis XVI
Versailles
Charles Dewey
Tuohy
Wilmington
Brindle
McKee
Edmond Rostand
Princess Louise
England
Duchess
Canton
Stark County
Prince Alexander of Battenberg
Princess Beatrice
Eton
Lyndhurst
Prince Alexander
Britannia
Dartmouth
Nie
Duke
Duchess of Cumberland
Bernstorff Castle
Copenhagen
Windsor Castle
Prince and Princess of Wales
Sandringhaam
Duke of Cumberland
King George of Hanover
Denmark
Halls Catarrh Cure Advertised With Endorsements
A late 19th century ad promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure with promises of cures and a hundred dollar reward for incurable cases. Endorsements from J Cheney and wholesale druggists in Toledo and Poledo accompany the claim. The note also mentions testimonials and internal use claims. A separate line reports forty survivors of the Light Brigade dining in London and sending telegrams to the queen.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
J. Cheney
Wrst
TRUAX
Poledo
oOo
Wabbina, Kinnan & Alarvin
O. Halls
Light Brigade
London
How to Prevent Pneumonia with Chamberlain Cough Remedy
A historical ad claims pneumonia often follows a cold or la grippe but states Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents this danger. It promotes the remedy as best for bad colds and la grippe, with a warranty and availability through Emmers & Burrell near Queen & Crescent Route and Southern Ry.
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Emmers & Burrell
Investigations and Elections Highlight Turbulent Telegrams
Reports note St Louis to be investigated by a Zexon committee while Mrs Florence Mitchie died in Denver after a bath fall. A Newport News rumor cites a 6000 worker plant. Delaware House chose a speaker after 91 ballots and Rev J Q A Henry became Law Enforcement League president in Chicago. The steamship Catania arrived damaged at St Michaels, all aboard safe. Young B Clark died in Clarksdale aged 77. Electric Company of America formed in New Jersey with 25 million. District Superintendent Leslie Lewis marked 33 years in Chicago schools. Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled indeterminate sentence act not retroactive. Senate considered three revenue cutters for Great Lakes at 200k each. Viscount Cromer asserted Sudan governance will be by queen and khedive through the sirdar.
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St. Louis
Zexon
Florence Mitchie
Denver
Newport News
Delaware House
J. Q.A. Henry
New Law Enforcement League
Chicago
St. Michaels
Young B. Clark
Clarksdale
Uls
Christian County
Electric Company of America
New Jersey
United States
Canada
Leslie Lewis
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Senate
Great Lakes
Viscount Cromer
Egypt
Cairo
Sudan
Sirdar
Boost Your Look With Rocky Mountain Tea, Says Ad
A vintage ad proclaims that a woman feeling unfashionable should try Rocky Mountain Tea by Em mert & Burrell to revive youth and beauty.
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Rocky Mountain
Emmert & Burrell
Four Doctors Said He Could Not Recover But He Did
Samuel Murray a Grand Trunk brakeman in Gravexstorst fell to paralysis and blood poisoning after a hand injury. Four doctors swore he could not recover yet he recovered after taking Dodd's Kidney Pills. Murray praises the pills and notes insurers nearly paid claims before his recovery. He now seeks life insurance again and advertises piano and organ sales and lessons at 335 Walnut St.
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Sam Murray
Samuel Murray
Grand Trunk Railway
Dodd
Dodds Medicine Co
Murray
Bauer Piano and Organ Co
Pointed Paragraphs on Manners and Wit From an Old Page
A collection of aphorisms on social conduct, vanity, work, and virtue. Witty observations critique ignorance, hospitality, money, and status with colorfully phrased quips and playful misdirections. The piece blends humor with moral shorthand reflecting turn of the century sensibilities.
Hair Work in All Its Branches Mrs. A. C. Thomas Viz
Mrs. A C Thomas advertises hair work offerings at 255 Galena Street covering all branches of the trade with stylistic services and treatment options for hair care and refinement in a local classifieds notice.
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A. C. Thomas
Galena Street
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Returned Peace Commission
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Spain
Philippines
Lou AR
Sean Pee
Van’s
John Erfert
Iwm.clement
Freeport, Ill
Smith Premier
Monroe ST
Ild
Rly’s Cream Balm
Ey, Haffever
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Aday
Burlington
Denver & Rio Grande
Secnrc
Salt Lake
Qzden
California
Y A. Grady
G. B&q
Clark Street
Queen & Crescent
Cincinnati
Mexico
Asheville
Spanis
Cedar Rapids
R’y
Florida
West Indias
Beara
Ggnatore
Hava
Benson's
All Druggiste
Beabury & Johnsen
N.Y
Etreus
West Side
Diogenes
France
LAWVD
Allcock
Sam
Freeport Lights& Ft Telephone No
Oregon
Chicago, Union Pacific and
North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Jacksom
Tann
Cardus
Sam Atrong
B. N. Jowrbs
Wine of Cardus
Ladies! Advisory Department
Chattanoogs Medicine CO
Chattanoogs, Tenn
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