Nebraska’s New Empire prospectus from Union Pacific lands
Describes Nebraska as the leading western state for growth, population, and land investment. Highlights government land grants, low prices, and railroad ties with the Union Pacific. Details livestock, dairy and crop potential, healthful climate, water resources, and rising rail and market access. Appeals to emigrants with pamphlets in multiple languages and invites inquiries to the land commissioner in Omaha.
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Nebraska
Empire
Northwest
Union Pacific
United States
Congress
Union Pacific Railway
Platte
Canada
Omaha
Leavitt Burnham
U. P. Railway
Neb
Millionaire Hopkins Estate Division and Aleutian Chief Visit
Emmert and Burrell advertise a pill in a vial at 26 cents. Millionaire Mark Hopkins left an estate valued at 16 million with heirs claiming up to 27 million and 11 million yet to be distributed. Mira Hopkins as executrix bonds for 5 million and notes only 275 undistributed. Rufus Vasilich Bourdnakoffsky, chief of the Aleutians, arrives in San Francisco aboard the Dorn after invitation from local merchants. his grandfather was named Aleut chief by Catherine II in 1780.
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Emmert & Burrell
Mark Hopkins
Western Development Company
Mira. Hopkins
Rufus Vasilich Bourdnakoffsky
Aleutian Archipelago
Attoc
Sanach
San Francisco
Alaska Commercial Company
Dorn
Oualaskia
Alaska
Catherine of Russia
Language of social titles in The Year Round
A brief reflective note on how terms like gentleman and lady shift in social usage. The author questions when titles are necessary and when they become awkward or disrespectful in conversation and class signaling.
Sedatine-de-India Promises Heart Cure Across Nations
A sensational sales pitch promotes Sedatine-de-India as the greatest modern remedy for heart disease. It claims to cure all cases when used promptly and lists insomnia, irregular heartbeat, and poor circulation as symptoms. Orders are sent by mail from St. Louis and Freeport depots, with another patent remedy, St. James' Vitalie Pills, advertised for nervous debility and prostration.
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Jas
F. Lotel & Co
St. Louis
Freeport
Emmet & Burrell
St. James
Jas. 1
Toddell & Co
Worsie
Emmert & Burrell
Nervous Debility Cure Offered by Ear Mert & Barrell
An advertisement for a nervous debility cure promises to treat hysteria dizziness mental depression loss of memory and premature old age due to overwork or indulgence. One box costs one dollar with six boxes for five dollars and a money back guarantee if six boxes fail. Orders prepaid via mail from Ear Mert & Barrell, Freeport, IL.
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Dun
B.C
Eure
Ear Mert & Barrell
Drugpists
Freeport
West's Vegetable Liver Pills Advertisement Reward Notice
An old period ad offers a $500 reward for cures of liver complaints and related ailments with West's Vegetable Liver Pills. Pills come in large sugar coated boxes of 30 for 25 cents. Genuine pills made by John C. West & Co Chicago with a free trial offer on request.
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West
John C. West & CO
W. Madison St
Chicago
Directory of City Churches and Officials
City directory lists Evangelical and German churches with pastors and service times, plus Presbyterian Roman Catholic Zion Episcopal and Methodist entries. It also notes public offices: Mayor James McNamara, City Clerk Warren Clark, City Treasurer D S Breed, Attorney J Kean, City Marshal E Chamberlin, Street Commissioner W Kmpschild, Surveyor E Josef, aldermen and county offices, Board of Education members and Superintendent Onus Snyder.
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West of Exchange
Byers
Stoday
Emanuel—Oak
Pleasant
Helster
Pervicenne
John's—Union
Cor State Road
Hoffmeister
Unday
Jerman Reformed
Williams St
Corner Union
Wernley
Engley
Methodist Episcopal
Embury
Williama
If L Martin
Stephenson
Northwest
Cor Cherry
Louis Meredeth
Methodist Episcopal—German
Chicago St
Cor Spring
Hiller
Presbyterian—First
Stephenson St
Cor Walnut
HD Jenkins
Presbyterian Second
Cor
Galena Ave
Pleasant St
M. Crissmian
Wim
St. Joseph
Wiliams St
Kev
Mary’s—Irish Union
Sor Mary
Mangan
Zion Episcopal
RF Sweet
James McNamara
McNamara
Warren
Clark
Council Koons
Fry’s Block
D. 8. Breed
Journal
Cry
Kean
Fry's Lock
E & Chamberlin
W Kmpschild
F £.Josef
Court House
T L Waddell
J Hartman
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Darien
Florida
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London
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James Willard Smith
New York City
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Kenyon
Hebert College
Homan
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Montevilles
Uruguay
Germany
Halberstadt
City Directory
Presbyterian—Third—German—Exchange
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E A Elfeld
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W W Hutchison
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Pepe Teenie Win Stew
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Iowa
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Chicago & North-Western
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Chicago & North Western Railway
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