Norfolk Farming and Trucking Amid Postwar Challenges
A Norfolk area farming note describes markets and freight advantages via Hampton Roads, highlighting water routes to New York and cheap labor. The author reflects on postwar land ownership, northern prejudice, emigration westward, and widespread timbered acres regrown since the Civil War, noting dwindling local labor and traditional farming with horses, mules, or oxen.
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Magle
Virginia
Norfolk
Tidewater
Goy
Elso
Hampton Roads
New York
Dixie
Polticians
South
Northern farming thrives but native hogs lag in Virginia
The writer notes northern enterprise improving crops like cabbage spinach and peas, while native hogs fail to fatten until two years old. Potatoes are shipped widely, with Old Dominion Line steamers carrying 22,000 barrels to New York in a summer day. The narrator praises Virginians for friendliness during a meeting with Mr. Gaylord and other Indiana figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Enterprise
Old Dominion Line
New York
Gaylord
Anfonn
Indiana
W.D.W
Dixie Route to Cotton States Exposition Opens Seasonal Rates
The Nashville Chattanoogza and St. Louis Railway promotes its southern model line as historic and scenic, offering low excursion fares for the Cotton States and Determination Exposition running September 18 to December 8, 1905. The Dixie Miler sleeper runs Nashville to Jacksonville with Cincinnati connections, Berths available in advance.
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Nashville, Chattanoogza & St. Louis Railway
Atlanta
Nashville
Jacksonville
Fla
Union Depot
Louisville &Nashville Railroad
Cincinati
Cincinnati
Mullaney
Einstern
W. Fourth Street
Ohio
Briard F. Hill
Northern
Marquette Buildding
Chicago
W.J. Daxevey
GP. & TA
Tenn
Two Lives Saved By Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs Pha be Thomas of Junction City TL was told she had consumption with no hope yet two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and saved her life Mr Thos Rogers 1839 Florida St San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold approached consumption tried everything else then bought one bottle and in two weeks was cured Free trial bottles at McKechen’s drug store Regular size 50v and 1 00
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Pha
Thomas
Junction City
McKechen’s Drug Store
16 000 Miles Always a Traveler's Companion
A mileage ticket update from OHTO GEN TRAL LINES features the Big Pour, B&O, OW and DD, Ohio Central and many other systems. It is promoted as the ultimate travel companion for rail enthusiasts and frequent travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohto Gentral Lines
B&o
Ohio Central
Bacon's Celery King Promises Natural Health Cure
Town buzzes over a patent remedy touted as the age’s grand healer. Claims include laxative effects and renewed vitality for kidney and liver disorders. Free trial packages offered at McKeechen's drug store. large sizes priced 50 cents and 2 heels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeechen’s
Silver Craze Dents Value in Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin
Trade notes tout silver's decline while advertising Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a weighty remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and constipation. McKeehen ads promote Brant’s Balsam DeWitt’s Little Early Risers and Electric Bitters with various claims. A jail escape attempt at Charlotte and a Greenville lawyer’s praise for Syrup Pepsin appear among scattered items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
McKeehen
Greenville
E. Cook
W.N. McKeehen
Otto's Cure Offered Free At Local Drug Store
Advertisement invites the public to obtain a free trial bottle of Otto's Cure for throat and lung ailments. Claims quick cough relief and cure, with guarantees. Promises instant relief for croup or whooping cough in children. Large sizes priced at 50 cents and 25 cents, sold by W. N. McKechen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brant Co
W.N. McKeehen
McKeehen,s
Otto
W. N. McKechen
Christmas and New Year Excursion Tickets On Sale
The Cincinnati Jackson and Mackin line offers round trip tickets at one and one third first class fare for holidays. Sales begin December 24, 1895, and January 1, 1896, with return valid through January 1, 1896. Tickets available at all stations on C J M Ry and connecting lines. T C M Schindler, General Passenger Agent, Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Jackson & Mackinaway
Polate
Dewey's Corners Community News Highlights
In Dewey's Corners and East Fremont notes, Wes Garn joins the local grange, Cora Waters works in a Akron rubber plant, and Miss Kinsey teaches a large township school. Local drift includes farm yields, hunting camps, trades, social visits, and school openings under Wm. McKinnie and Edna Bricker. Rabbit hunts, garden crops, seed potato offers, and talk of a southern colony reflect small-town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey'r Corners
Wes Garn
Wes
Cora Waters
Akron
Ohio
Miss Kinsey
Will van Auken
Pleasant Lake
Marsh Lake
Fremont
John Callen
John Duguid
Edna Bricker
Jessie Geedly
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
Claims a rapid cure for severe coughs and sleepless nights with One Minute Cough Cure. Mentions Hucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts and skin ailments and W. McKethen as seller. Asserts guaranteed satisfaction or money back with price listed at 25 cents per box. The ad emphasizes instant relief for bronchial and throat discomfort.
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Hucklen
Arnica
W. Wt. McKethen
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