A Tale of a Western Express Robbery and Trail
In 1908 a United States deputy marshal recalls tracking three bandits who robbed a western express near the Utah line. He follows their trail across Telluride and Silverton mining camps, collecting whisky bottle clues, and finally capturing the men at a mountain cabin after a poker game with $8,000 to $10,000 on the table.
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I. Be
United States
Secret Service
Western Express Companies
Dickson
Denver J
Utah Line
Colorado
Express Company
Telluride
Ouray
Silverton
Sneo
Amorong
Ted
Kentucky
Cay Company
Sleeping Car Company
Denver
Montrose
Louray
Lquor
W. G. Chapman
Great Britain
Bach’s Spinets Highlight Stuttgart Royal Music Event
In the Royal Museum hall at Stuttgart a concert featured only seventeenth and eighteenth century spinets clavicembolas and pianos. The king and queen of Württemberg attended. Highlights included Bach’s personal instrument and a piano once used by Queen Louise of Prussia for learning.
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Royal Museum
Stuttgart
Wurtemberg
Johann Sebastian Bach
Louise of
Prussia
Pittsburg Man Called Loaded Perfect Fiend
A Harper's writer catalogs a Pittsburger famed for vast statistics and data. The piece mocks the city figure as a reservoir of tomes on industry and commodities, claiming he must be provoked to reveal more than casual facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's
Pittsburger
United States
Elmalsyands
Allen's Foot-Ease The Original Foot Powder Ad
A vintage advertisement extols Allen's Foot-Ease powder as clean wholesome healing antiseptic foot relief. It claims twelve to fourteen year awareness and over 30 000 testimonials while warning against imitations and urging buyers to ask for the original product.
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Allen
Msil
Allen S. Olmsted
Leroy
N. Y
Surprise Over Love Match With A Duke Romance
A dialogue hints at a betrothal between a daughter and a duke described as a love match. The father’s reaction suggests surprise and impending social change as private affection collides with aristocratic alliance.
Castoria safety ad and price note listing
An old advertisement emphasizes mothers examine every CASTORIA bottle, claiming it is a safe remedy for infants and children and bears the signature. It also notes the product has been in use for over 30 years and includes a quotation about someone being passionate about music and his pricing.
Marine Eye Remedy Co. Eye Book Endorsed by Physicians
Chicago based Marine Eye Remedy Co promotes an illustrated Eye Book and their eye treatment. The product is marketed as relieving red weak weary and watery eyes and soothing eye pain. Doctors are cited as experienced physicians backing the remedy with the claim it does not smart. Available at druggists.
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Marine Eye Remedy
Marine
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Hamlin's Wizard Oil Record of Public Confidence
The Florida Times-Union highlights Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a trusted remedy for action and pains over fifty years. It emphasizes merit as the enduring reason for its popularity and standing in the market.
Unrelated Classified Ads and Slogans from Early 20th Century
A collage of product pitches and notices including Pettis Eye Salve for eye ailments 25c with druggists then the Howard Bros Buffalo ad. Notices of buying cow hides wool and cream with prices, Miller Holmes St Paul and Samels Bros Minneapolis ads. Light humor about dressmakers and a line about a solitaire engagement ring.
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Petti
Howard Bros
Buffalo, N. Y
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Florida Times-Union
Josh
N. W. Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis, Minn
Winslow
Colin
Prion Miller & Holmes
Samels Bros
Dodds
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Dr.d.jayne
Parker's
Saxton
L Ibby’s
Libby
Vienna
Abby
McNem
Correspondence
National Editorial Association
Ottawa
Canada
Chas, Pilling
Clifford Elk
Grand Forks
N. Cat
J. M. Maclachlan
Watertown
S. Dakota
E.T. Holmes
Jackson Street
St. Paul
Mies
Chase
Gover
Mira
Saskatchewan
America
James Robinson
Wawota
Thompson
Minneapolis
Allen’s
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