State Gleanings from the Gulf Route Survey
The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe committee finished a preliminary survey from Lampasas through San Angelo to Colorado City, favoring the western route via McCulloch Concho San Saba and Tom Green. San Angelo impressed them most. A fire at Excelsior House in Jefferson killed no one. a chimney collapse narrowly spared Mrs. Wood. Texas politics, bonds, and papers dominate notes, with comments on Texas prosperity, laws, Galveston elections, alfalfa for sheep, west Texas settlers, bicycle accident injuries, and bush telegraph of newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Mitchell County
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad
Lampasas
San Angelo
Brownwood
Runnels
Coleman
AW. Dunn
W.F. Lewis
McCulloch
Concho
San Saba
Tom Green
Colorado City
San Anglo
Excelsior House
Jefferson
Texas
Dallas Mercury
May Wheat and Cotton Prospects From Agriculture Report
The May department of agriculture report covers spring plowing progress, cotton planting and winter grain conditions. Cotton planting is about four fifths complete, seed germination around 60 percent, with rain delaying planting in Texas. Spring plowing lags, especially in the south, while eastern states report better completion. Winter wheat prospects vary by state, with oats largely destroyed in the central belt and overall wheat production estimated at 240 million bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Texas
New York
Ohio
Michigan
Central Belt
Ohio Valley
Missouri
South
Kentucky
Indiana
Illinois
Kansas
Exoneration of Commander Kane Over Aspinwall Burning Inquiry
Admiral Jouett ordered a court of inquiry at Aspinwall into charges against Commander Kane regarding the Aspinwall burning. The finding says the seizure of the Colon and arrests were by an armed mob under Pedro Preston, but Kane acted properly to protect American lives and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Jouett
Aspinwall
Kane
Navy Department
Colon
United States Navy
Kat K. Wright, Jr
United States
Pedro Preston
Panama
Commander Kane
Preston
Prestan
Silk culture gains nationwide interest among farmers’ wives
Chief Clerk Nesbit reports over 100 of 200 letters on silk culture from across the country. Interest spreads as cocoons and techniques draw inquiries. wives and daughters embrace new farm work, signaling a shift from traditional tasks. President Cleveland will no longer receive Saturday calls due to public business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Nesbit
Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
Florida
Cleveland
From Death's Door Miracle Cure Promised by Kidney-Wort
Ionia Michigan resident M. M Devereaux recounts suffering kidney failures and swelling then recovering after using Kidney-Wort. He claims four to ten days produced a full recovery and urges druggists to carry Kidney-Wort in liquid or dry form. A Carbolisalve sales pitch promises relief from eruptions and skin irritation at W cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M Devereaux
Ionia
Mich
Lynn
Mass
Entire and Absolute Success Claims By Major Whitner
An 1884 testimonial from Maj. John C. Whitner of Atlanta praising a remedy used on a large plantation with universal success. The notice claims the product kills seven worms quickly, cures headaches and rheumatism, and is suitable for both man and animal. Correspondence from J A and ALS Wheeler requests six dozen more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Whitner
Atlanta
United States
Cook Co
Tex
Morley Bros
Austin
Texas
J. A
Als. Wheeler
Diamond Dyes Offer Simple and Perfect Color
An advertisement proclaims Diamond Dyes as the simplest and finest coloring method, cheaper than alternatives. Druggists carry them, with a 2c sample card available by mail from Wells Richardson & Co., Burlington, Vermont.
Miracle Cure Testimonials Mislead Readers
Thousands rushed to graves relying on glowing testimonials for miracle cures from puffed doctors or patent medicines. Readers trust in promises that the same miracle will happen to them, while the medicine speeds their end. The piece warns against credulity and dangerous remedies.
Hop Bitters Cures Highlighted in Testimonials
An advertisement asserts that testimonials do not publish cures, claiming Hop Bitters itself produces cures for various diseases. The notice offers to provide references or referrals to neighbors showing its success, claiming universal applicability worldwide.
A Losing Joke Costs Doctor a Patient
A Pittsburg physician joked to a lady patient to try Hop Bitters for her illness. She used the Bitters and recovered, leaving her laughing at the joke while the doctor regrets losing a good patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Hop Bitters Promises Cure for Yearly Medical Costs
An 1880s advertisement argues that doctor visits cost $3.00 each and total over $1,000 yearly for ongoing care, claiming a single bottle of Hop Bitters taken timely could prevent sickness and save the expense.
Is It Possible Mr Godfrey Is Up and Cured
A doctor reports Mr Godfrey was given up as dying from kidney and liver trouble. He claims Hop Bitters cured him in ten days with no other treatment, challenging the doctors' prognosis and suggesting a simple remedy restored his health.
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The
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Congress
Lanahan
New England
Laredo
Galveston News
Blanco Star Vindicator
Jefferson Wide-Awake
Col
C. C. Gallawey
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Jimplecote
Galveston
Meridian Times
Walter Burgiss
Corsicana
Rowell
Wilderman
Fort Worth
Wise County
the Department of Agriculture
Antoine Dujal
Marseilles
Valois
Francis
D’ Alencon
Henry I
Death's Door
Cole
Brapheip Recurator Co
BROWN
Bes
Prickly Ash Bitters CO
T. Louis and Baensas City
Providence
Ishler
J. O. Steinheiser
Lancaster Co
Circleville
Mishler Herb Bitters CO
Commerce
Philadelphia
Parker
Marietta
Dr. J. Bradfield
Rev
H. B. Johnson
Georata
Troup County
Josiah Bradfield
Wo. P. Drassey, M. D
Brapheio Bravia For Co
Henderson
WrancoTre St
Kansas City
Chicago
Annals of Medicine
Wyandotte St
Kansas City,Mo
Loomis & Nyman
Tiffin, Ohio
Belde
Taylor
Hame
Walter A. Taylor
Atlanta, Ga
B. Collins
LaPorte
Mustang Liniment
Lydia E. Pinkham
Tarling
ROYAL
Holman & French
Sterling
John Sterling Royal Kennedy Co
Trahern
Dowatne & C+teres
City
U. S. Grant
W. Jennings Demorest
E. 14Th St
Joseph Itmail
R. U. Aware
Lorillard
Smith & OO
Agrets
Fuubbers
Wirth ‘Stamp ‘Works
FUN Asssistor Publishing Hous
Jonathan
Bockman St
Tree
de J. Stervens
Lebanon
W.N.A
Dallas
Jgower
Rae
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