Hot Springs Health Resort Praised by Veterans Visitor
W M Ys00 commander of the Pennsylvania Soldiers Home writes from Hot Springs South Dakota praising the health benefits of the springs He recounts his recovery after a weak start and recommends the resort for invalids and visitors seeking healing and recreation He notes the Evans Hotel and the scenic mountain setting along with easy Burlington Route access to Hot Springs South Dakota.
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South Dakota
W. M
S. D
La 4
Roretta Brie
Hot Springs
S. C
Evans Hotel
Ake
W. Mayson
Burlington
Value of Odd Coins and Surprising 1895 Rail Fare Sale
A vintage guide lists coin values for old dimes and cents, noting dealer bid ranges from a few cents to dollars. It also advertises The Lowest Rates Ever Made to the South via Louisville and Nashville on March 4, April 1 and 30, 1895 with round trips within several southern states and Florida one way.
Purified Syrup of Figs Promotes Health and Comfort
Advertises Byrup of Figs as a pure laxative aiding the kidneys liver and bowels. Claims 10 million satisfied users and medical approval. Sold by druggists in 60c and 1 bottles, manufactured by California Fig Syrup Company with no substitutes.
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California
Wife of Ribot Links American Roots to French Premier
Buffalo correspondence recalls Mme Ribot born in Chicago to Isaac W. Burch and ties to Albany and Detroit notables. It notes Alexandre Ribot as France’s premier and central to forming a cabinet, praising his broadmindedness and noting his American wife’s influence on Franco American ties.
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Buffalo
M. Faure
France
Alexandre Ribot
Ribot
Gambetta
Chamber of Deputies
Premier T Ribot
Mme. Ribot
Chicago
Isaac W. Burch
Albany City Bank
Watts Sherman
Duncan, Sherman & Co
New York City
Charles A. Garfield
Francis L. Tows
Ar Railroad
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
New York
Isaac Sherman
Albany
Bradley-Martin
Hureh
Miss Turner
Jérastus Corning
John V. L. Pruyn
Premier Ribot
United States
Sss
Mime Ribot
Demon- Feat Severn
Mo Ribot
Demon
Keats
Rens
Paria
Christendom
Austria
Varia
J Vo L. Pruyn
Rosalind
Mme Ribot
James 32
Curtiss
Richmond Avenue
Miss Burch
Little Falls
William T. Shurch
John A. Hkurch
Lake Shore Railroad
John T Randall
Liteh Falls
Mme Kibet
Corning
America
Greating
Grace Sheldon
Coroner's Jury Sworn in Connellsville Odd Scene
In Connellsville Pennsylvania a coroner's jury was summoned to investigate the death of Mrs Josephine Halliday. During the ceremony the coroner swore in the jurors and the alleged corpse rose, prompting the panel to be dismissed from the room.
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Connellsville
Josephine Halliday
Big headed women seen as less beautiful in old view
The Boston Herald argues that women with large skulls appear disproportionate and unattractive. It mocks the idea that small heads signal beauty, defending a traditional standard and invoking Venus de Milo as a reference point.
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Willards
Somersets
London dinner lauds Wagner from noted literary figure
A London dinner hosted by a renowned literary man and correspondent drew high praise for Richard Wagner. Alma Tadema joined in as the author endorsed Wagner as a superior composer to Schiller and Beethoven, predicting Wagner’s future ranking above them. The exchange shaded into mutual agreement on Wagner’s musicianly greatness.
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London
Wagner
Beethoven
Schiller
Alma Tadema
Hall's Catarrh Cure Featured as Cure All
Advert reads Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional treatment for catarrh claiming to cure in all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It states a $100 reward for a failure to cure and urges readers to send for testimonials from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Pills sold 25 cents.
Huntington and the Pacific Rail Network Influence
The text describes Huntington and allied interests shaping Pacific state transport by purchasing rivals to keep freight and passenger rates high from fifteen years ago. It notes California moving to build a state mailway operated at cost by the state, a project unlikely to be bought by Huntington.
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Pacific Slope
Huntington Tiis
Pacific States
Sulte
California
Huntington
Western trunk lines offer reduced rates for meeting attendees
The National Rdv ecaotional Association meeting in Denver Colorado next July will feature a two dollar round trip surcharge over the standard fare on western trunk lines with special aide trips at reduced rates from Denver to major Colorado points. Through cars will run Chicago to Denver, with details from Geo Hentford, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chicago.
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National
Rdvecaotional Association
Denver
Calos
Western Trunk Lines
Colorado
California
Oregon
Washington
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway
Chicago
Geo . Hentford
England Leads World in Tea Drinking, Says Statistician
An English statistician reports England now tops tea consuming nations. The island nation uses almost as much tea as Europe, North and South America, Africa, and Australia combined. Last year imports reached 214,241,044 pounds, about 600,000 pounds daily. Trade with China declined while trade with India and Ceylon rose.
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England
Europe
North
South America
Africa
Australia
India
Ceylon
Home-Seekers Excursion Tickets Offered by Chicago Great Western
The Chicago Great Western Railway sells excursion tickets to western and southwestern points on February 12 March 5 and April 2 1895 at one regular first class fare plus $2 round trip. Tickets are valid for twenty days from sale date with details available at ticket offices or from B H Lord GP and TA Chicago IL. The gold production of the mines of Solorado is about $4900 a day.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Kentucky
Tennesse
Alabama
Mississippi
Georgia
Florida
P Atmore
Geerpee LI Cross
Chicago
Chicago Great Western Railway
B.h.lord
Gp&ta
Fragmented early 20th century ads and notes from Siberia to Chicago
A collage of medical remedies, travel promos, fashion notes, and restoration funds. Mentions Ya kutsk Siberia drilling frozen ground, Piso's Cure for Consumption, camphor ice, teething syrups, London women fashion traces, and a Parthenon restoration estimate. Also advertises travel tickets to Southern states in April with multiple agency locations.
Curzon’s Remarkable Action in Engagement News
The report claims George Curzon, eldest son of Lord Scarsdale, has told Miss Lester’s father no marriage settlement is expected on their union. The tale highlights his modesty and maturity amid the Washington belle’s high-profile status and financial backing.
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George Curzon
Lord Scarsdale
Lester
Washington
Curzon
Headlines Warn Against Pain Powder Craze Across Land
The New York Tribune reports rising use of headache powders among men and women alike, noting many powders contain morphine or cocaine. The piece urges laxatives and liver tonics, praising Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a safe remedy that quickly cures headaches. It includes a testimonial from Vardason of Oller Lake, Minnesota.
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The
New York Tribune Ava
Pierce
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Sedalia
Jenne Miran
Tioga
Minnie Burch
Ihisa
Tibet
Rirot
Iowa
Royal Baking
Royal Baking Pov
Wagner, Srehilter
Corks
Tenobersa
Solorado
Yakutsk
Siberia
Wanson
Piso
Scott St. Covington, Ky
Hnegeman
Iiles, &c. Co. Clair Co
New Haven
Parthenon
Athens
Grevck
Hecht
Randolph Churchill
South
Coo& & Torrr
Louisiana
North Caroolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
River Junction
Nerreat
TR RR
Clark Struat
Northern
Ko Oizov
Mr. Curzon
Vatican
By Vardason
Oller Lake
Lapeer
Mick
Doctor Pierce
Vargason Eso
van Dyke
Cheffon
Medici
Lavies
Colpon
Wvbt
Wreast
Colchester
Colchester Rubber CO
Cordovan
Frong Hadnamelleo Cali
Cetetlie
Vemener
W.L. Douglas
Alifornia
Itas
Calternma
Nicholson
Monadnock
Chicago House Wrecking CO
Halsted ST
Union Stock Yards
Myron W Haynes
Thescalper
Patrice OF
Arrell
Wadshripton, Dd
Tate Dosteu
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