Rifles of Many Nations Modernize Firepower Across Europe
A survey of evolving military rifles shows Europe and the United States adopting breech loaders and lighter, more accurate firearms. The article outlines key models including the Martini Henry, Chassepot, Werndi, and Springfield, compares calibres, weights, ranges, and rates of fire, and notes Italy’s Freddi and the Lebel as notable innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland—Beaumont
Italy
France
Chassepot
Prussia
Russia
Egypt
Spain
Remington
United States Army and Militia
Springfield
United States Navy
Sweden
Demark
Repeating
New Small Caliber Rounds Poised to Replace Large Bore Guns
The article notes a shift toward a 2caliber standard with slow burning smokeless powder and a specialized bullet. It argues small bullets with heavy charges can match large bore lethality, enabling lighter arms, faster troop movement, and more ammo carried. It also mentions France testing a 13 inch revolving breech rifle cannon with a 114 kilogram powder charge and a 348 kilogram projectile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Italy
Freddi
A Woman's Discovery and Other Editorial Notes
A Shelby advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as curing seven year illness after one bottle. Also mentions nasal catarrh and Ely s Cream Balm with claims of high success. A papal encyclical on Bavarian concordat enforcement is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Luthur Lutz
Ely
Absolute Cure Abietine Ointment Ad Claims Skin Remedies
An advertisement touts Original Abietine Ointment in two ounce tins as an absolute cure for old sores burns wounds chapped hands and skin eruptions and says it will positively cure all piles. It notes W B Mason sells it at 25 cents per box or 30 cents by mail and references Dr J H McLean's Cordial and Blood Purifier to eradicate disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Mason
J. H. McLean
California Cat Cure and General Health Remedies Ad
A cluttered advertisement mentions a unique California gum tree in Butte County and promotes California Cat-r-cure with $1 per bottle or 3 for $2.50. It endorses Dr. J. H. McLean remedies including Chills and Fever Cure, Strengthening Cordial, Blood Purifier, Little Liver and Kidney Pills, all with prices and mail options. Also notes a Hague newspaper urging alliance and Dublin Telegraph on press intimidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte County
California
Santa Abie
W. Bb. Mason
Electric Bitters praised by druggists for liver and blood cures
W D Salt of Bippus Indiana testifies Electric Bitters relieve rheumatism after ten years. Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio calls it the best selling medicine of twenty years. Thousands back the claim that Electric Bitters cure liver and kidney ailments. Only fifty cents at J F Fezer’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Salt
Bippus
Ind
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Ohio
J. F. Fezer
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised by Travelers
A St. Louis travel salesman for the Graham Paper Co. notes relief from Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for colds and chest soreness. A Sweet Home, Missouri merchant testifies it never fails to give quick relief and is kept in the house at all times. Sold by J. F. Fezer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Goodrich
St. Leuis
Graham Paper Co
Chamberlain
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Europe
New York Morning Journal
Crecy
Scott
Sadowa
Schleswig-Holstein
Martini
Great Britain
Turkey
Austria
Bavaria
England
Kreptokin
Skobeleff
J.H. McLean
Hague
Holland
Germany
Dublin Telegraph
Rhee
Santa Alia
Alifornia
Abietine Medical Company
Oroville
Cal
Santa Arie
Greeley, Colo
J.J
J. KX Thompson
East Greeley
Santa Arif
Son Joyce
Maple Street
Greeley
Colo
A.S. White
Dederich
A. S. Wars
Brenton
Ark
Swirt Epecific Co
Atlanta
Taylor
H. C. Watson & CO
Gale, Lee & Wilson
W. A. Nichols
Castoria
Mins
O.m.ferry& CO
D.m.ferry
D. M. Ferry &Co
Detroit
Mich
Montgomery Ward & CO
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Occidental Lodge No. 0
J. KE. Gaentoce
W.M J. A. Wooppury
Seo Y
WK. T. Meow
Ansorr
J. A. Wooppury
Hovedls
R. A. M. Meetatinn
Drax Monanas
J. A. Woovnury
See’y
Garden City
Order of the Eastern Star
R. H, Wyman
Greeley Lodge No
Knights of Pythian
Frank Macoas
J.C. Kaxoen
Forest City
A, C
U, W
A. P. Airrensovnes
Grant
M. J. Hoonary
Fuller
U.S. Grant Woman's Relief Corps No. 15
Sanau A
Pondre Valley
C. A. Busyert
W. A
Hearox
Finn
J. A
Tayvor
E, J, Canoua
C.H. Forp, Sec’y
Greeley Guarda, Co. U
1St
F. P. Frost, Sec’y
B.D. Hagren
Poudre Valley Hook and Ladder Co
R. Foreman
J. Pte Hayi
Greeley Steamer Co. No
S. G.fucher, Sec’y
fCaup
Foreman
Greeley Public Library
Ely’s
Druggista
Circularsfree
HL. Bros
Greenwich St
New York
Bankers
City and Farm Loans
Curtis Sr
Denver, Coro
West
Deaver
Winslow
United States
Greenlee & C9
Denver, Colorado
E. Srooks
H. A. Ancner
M.D
Oxford Sé
Brooklyn
N. Y
Tus Centave Company
Fulton Street, N. Y
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