Coulson Ghosts and Outlaws Tie Billings History to Former Town
A writer recalls Coulson, Montana as a deserted frontier town rich with ghost stories. He recounts Butte erill burying ground with twenty four graves, California Jack’s shootout, and Liver-Eating Johnson famed for liver theft after a Sioux scalp clash. Coulson predates Billings as a frontier outfitting point and boomed until the railroad moved west.
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Billings Sual
Billings
Montana
Coulson
Butterill
California
Jack
California Jack
California Jo
Butte Hill
Chicago
New Town
Old Town
Johnson
The French Happy Table and its Sacred Wine Rules
M Bioud extols French cheerfulness rooted in good digestion and simple, well served meals. He notes wine is meant to be savored without water and that hospitality and moderation shape France’s daily joy from Champs Elysees to Bellville.
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M. Bioud
France
Champs Elysees
Bellville
He Prefers Pinafore Opera Merit Cited by Sherman
The Hon William Tecumseh Sherman calls Pinafore one of the best operas of these times praising its musical merit. He contrasts it with Marching Through Georgia which he deems overplayed by the public.
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William Tecumseh Sherman
Georgia
N. Y. Sun
Iceberg Sighted As Ocean Steamer Sparks Banter
The ocean steamer encounters a massive iceberg speeding ahead. Passengers crowd the bulwarks to admire the sight while a witty exchange between an English and American traveler features a playful remark about flies on the iceberg.
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Waall
Boston Courier
The Editor's Late Night Narrow Escape on Frankfort Street
The old editor recounts a near mugging between 2 and 3 am on Frankfort street. Three roughs demanded money. he offered coins and scattered half dollars to appease them, preventing violence and awaiting further adventures after midnight.
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Tonce
New York
Sin Man
Frankfort Street
Fig Syrup Company Ad Mocking Claims
A fragment parodies a syrup advertisement claiming gentle cleansing of kidneys liver and bowels. It notes no cure all effect and includes a humorous exchange about telegrams and a wife replying she already took the telegram from her husband’s pocket.
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Fig Syrup Company
The Michigan Central Reproduces Graham’s Niagara Falls View
The Niagara Falls route publishes a fine reproduction of Graham's water color of Niagara Falls. A limited number will be available to the public at 5 cents each, with at most two copies sent to any one actress. Send a money order to O. W. Rueales, Genl Pass and Ticket Agent, Chicago, IL. The straight skirts now fashionable measure four and a half yards around.
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Michigan Central
Niagara Falls
Graham
O. W. Rue
Chicago
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
J. O. Gibson
Meridian
Miss
Hatterson
Macon
Hot Springs
Fen
Morris
Blood Balm cures blood poison claims in old ads
Advertisements from Atlanta and Meridian tout Blood Balm Company products for blood poison and syphilis. Personal testimonials describe cures after physicians failed, with notes on preparation using elm bark in milk.
Dr. Sage’s Catarrh Remedy and Patent Quack Cures Promoted
An array of advertised patent medicines and remedies is described, touting cures for liver biliousness indigestion and skin diseases. Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy is claimed to cure numerous ailments for 50 cents with guarantees. Also promoted are Shallenberger malaria antidote Perry Davis Pain Killer black gloves and potato poultices for ophthalmia, with Cheney Co. catarrh cure advertised.
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Dr. Sage
Shallenberger
Ade Dress
A.T. Shallenberger
Rochester
J. F. Smith & CO
St. Louis
Salve Recipe and Promises of Mysterious Cures
An advertisement-like fragment touts a universal salve mixed from wax and sweeter oil with glycerine, claiming miraculous healing. It asserts miracles possible in the last decade, credits BF. do linson & Co. of Richmond U.S. for details, and mentions a method to halt coughing and sneezing by pressing nerve areas near the nose.
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Brmen
BF. Do Linson & Co
Hichmond,a
Mectine
Oregon Paradise of Parmera and Mourning Dress Material
Oregon, the Paradise of Parmera, Mild climate and fertile crops described. A note to address the Orevcon Inmigration Board in Portland. Quoted reflections on silence and wit attributed to La Brauere and Mme Campan, Henrietta cloth used for first mourning dress.
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Orevcon Inmigration Board
Portland
Oregon
Henrietta
Castoria Advertising Slogan Recalled Across Eras
The recalled jingle traces Castoria use from infancy through adulthood including claimed use by a Miss and motherhood. The advertising line emphasizes a consistent product tied to care and fashion as a parasol should match a dress.
Prominent Patent Remedies Promoted By Local Ads
An old style advertisement samplings praises Dr Bus Cough Syrup Pansill’s Punch and Scott’s Emulsion for colds sore eyes and child health. Claims of plaster treatment for erysipelas and notes from physicians endorse these tonics and tonics for debility with daily use.
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Nagara Fallain
Perry Davis
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ernte
The
Nore
Paradise of
Parmera
Mme Campan
Raby
Castoria
Jacobs
Wymark
Remen
Cain
Charles A. Vogeler CO
Baltimore
Carters
Carter Nedicine CO
Grten
Ely
Catarra
Ayfever
USA
Uiadlager
Dets
ELY Brothers
Warren St
Jas. W. Brown
W. 1. Hall
Main St
Dallas
Texas
American National Bank
Australia
H. Thomes
Atex T. Loxo & Co
Lakeside Bidy
Chicazco, DL
Fatio
Waltier
Gritz
Br. W. A. “Ulbert
Salisbury
Scott
Western Newspaper Union
Kansas City, Mo
Detroit, Mich
Lincoln, Neb
St. Low's
Des Moines, la
Omaha, Neb., Denver, Col, Winfield, Kas
Bancroft
Teras
U.S
Benin
Hsory Co
Sun
Cal
Brats Chemical Oe
Ciscinnad
Ohio
GM Ingraham
M.D
Amisterdam
N.Y
DR. Dyche & CO
Chichester
Pennyroyal
PuLis
Red Roma
Dhiar
Pisasmond
I Red
Bowen
Pibiber
Jake Noother
Sod
Tampa
Fin Fetier
Uhtchester Chemical Coy
Madison
SoHitor
wOne Worth
Tex
United States Patent Office
State Pak
Hort Wort
Palms Business College
Lawrence Commercal Cuccege
Dallas Telegraph College
Elm Street
L. ©. Robinson
Jd. G Falls & CO
J.D. Brown
Sedalia
Excelsior Engraving Co
Clark Bt
Mabit
J. L. Stephens
Lebanon
Dallas Weekly News
Ratty Davis Penn
J. N. Harris & Co., Limited
OWEN
Galvanto
Oia Suipaniad Cass
Owen Electric Belt & Appliance Co
North Broadway
ST Louis
R. Israel
Dr.Owen
Owen el Fotrtc Ret & Appliance Co
Fargos
Loomis & Nyman
Tiffin
Boston
Isaac Thompson
Thompson
John L. Thompson
Ani
Seavens
J. Si. Dye
Buffalo, N.Y
Piu
Book of Particulirs
Freer
B. M. Woolley
Kitehall Street
Cai Race
Oy Cook Remedy Co
Omaha, Neb
KE. B. Brewster
Helly
Mich
W. N. U. Dallas
Bryant & Stratton
College
oMaltese
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