Colorado Springs to Camp Hobson travel diary in August 1898
A narrative of a Republican party party train trip from Colorado Springs to Denver and Boulder to Caribou for Camp Hobson. The account details hotels sights streetcars capitol park and a dramatic Boulder Creek journey through mountains and passes with vivid imagery of Denver and Estes landmarks. The voyage ends near Camp Hobson at 9500 feet, promising continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado ‘Springs
Palmer
Lake
Denver
Capitol
Maine
Edison
Colorado Springs
Boulder
Marrow Pass
Boulder Creek
Jonnie “McNeil
Nederlands
Morpheus
Eldora
Caribou
Sherman House
Camp Hobson
Taxpayer Narrates Eternal Gate Tale from the Afterlife
St Peter admits a weary Taxpayer to the eternal gate, as the traveler from the land of the free complains of endless taxes. The vivid satire describes burdensome levies from property to stamps, with Taxpayer lamenting a century of fiscal strain and back pains endured for a million years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Land of the
Taxpayer
St Peter
Mr Taxpayer
O. K
Chicago
Kankake
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Universal Cure
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces builds constitution and offers 100 dollars for any failed case. Includes endorsement of Hall's Family Pills and a Toledo company address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
FJ Cheney & Co
Toledo
Surprised Bull Snake Eats Nest Egg Then Dies
A bull snake living south of Florid swallowed a china nest egg after terrorizing a box nest. The sluggish snake degorged the shell and died, leaving a wary tale of greed and a farm memory about china eggs. Also noted are numerous real estate transfers in Marshall County and a brief obituary for Prince Bismarck, who died at 83 after shaping Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Shepherd
Florid
J.M.E
Prinse Bismarck
Germany
Europe
Friedrichsrae
Bismarck
Gladstone
Sachsenwald
Stag
Frau von Patocky
Faersé von Bismarck
William
Family doctor path and Hood's Sarsaparilla claim
A playful exchange features a boy declaring he will become a family doctor and promote Hood's Sarsaparilla. An advertising quip warns that stopping ads during a dull season signals no more business bids, while noting the Big 4 Races from August 23 to 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle John
Tommy
Hood
Quack remedies promoted for catarrh and cold relief
An advertisement touts Catarrich mod cold and Bly's Cream Balm as cures with trials and sizes offered by Ey. Bros. at 66 Warren St New York. Reverend John Reit Jr of Great Falls Montana and Reverend Francis W. Poole of Helena Montana endorse the products and claim positive results when used as directed. Also advertised is wedding and anniversary stationery printing services with engraving orders available through Consulé Th Republican office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catarrich
Bly
Ey. Bros
Warren St
N. Y
Oltys
John Reit Jr
Great Falls
Mont
Hly
Prancis W. Poole
Central “Pres
Helena
Ely
Druggiaia
ELY Brothers
New York
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Eleaanor M. Tipfell
Smi Powelton
Avénce
Philadelphia
Swift Specific. Co
Atlanta
Priges
Lrading
Zenith
Galtby
F. S. Becker
Henry, Ill
Lam
Vadertaner
Henry
ILL
Bes. ‘Bayne
Henry,ilu
Oden Dentistry
Horry
She Henry
Gronar
Pir
ENR
Illinois
Tony E Och
Streator Zouaves
Free Bridge
Sats Hilifons
THOS
H. Vogelsang
Henry Yaeger
County of Marshall
Joseph Noll
DeVore
Henthorne
Lacon
James Fay
Phillip Smith
Ligon
Dora M. Ong
Wm Kosh
Varna
B J—Fahey
Star Union Brewing Co
J W McClanahan
Harriet Hensley
Cotton
Louis Stelzer
Regina Kaprar
Onry
Kathering Daniel
James Newman
Hoyt
H-Duggan
John W Loster
Santa Fe
Toluca
SA Cabon
Frank Vogelsang
Eury
Charles Motter
Darene Spalding
Banj Foster
Putnam Co
Riverside Cemetery Association
J W Leech
H H Leech
Frank W Kingsley
Grand Elbert L Kingeley
Granville
Geo
Haerend
Nor
Elf
Robert A Cowen
Artenussa Boyle
Thompson & Bon
Investment Bankers
Lacon, Ill
Pharmaceutica
Ohichester
Bine
Fiona
Osad Ce
Culche Enter Chemical Co
Ladas Pde
North Treat
J. Cott
J.C. Moodey
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