Trade notes and rail ticket offers from late 19th century paper
W. S. Wagner urges advance payment for all future work for nonaccounts due to many unpaid ads and small jobs. A railroad promote offers round trip homeseeker tickets to Oklahoma and Indian Territory on specific autumn dates with 21 day validity and 15 day stopovers. An exchange compares 1902 prosperity to 1897 costs, noting higher meat prices and broader wealth gaps.
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Araus
A. H. Shaver
Western & Atlantic Railroad
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arkansas
Texas
John L. Edmondson
Atlanta
Come on Across Delinquent Subscriptions Urge Payment
A local appeal urges readers to settle hundreds of small overdue subscription balances to help the Argus stay afloat. The note stresses paying now supports ongoing reporting and keeps the paper in operation.
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Argus
The English Succession and the Sailor Prince
An overview of Prince George of Wales future king material, detailing his early life as the church and navy’s enfant terrible, his rise as heir after Prince Albert Victor’s death, and his character, rank, and marriage to Princess Victoria Mary. It notes his order of succession, titles, and the duchy of Cornwall revenues, plus the ceremonial steps at royal accession.
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Prince Albert
Prince of Wales
George
George Frederick Ernest Albert
Great Britain
Edward VII
Alexandra
Prince Albert Victor
England
Royal Navy
Royal Cadet
Tar
Prince George
Canada
North American
North Atlantic
Ireland
Duke of York
Earl of Inverness
Killarney
Princess Victoria
Mary
Duke of Clarence
Prince Edward Albert
Albert
Henry William Frederick Albert
Victoria Alexandra
Duke of Cornwall and
York
Duchy of
Cornwall
Privy Council
House of Lords
New Denver Northwest Line Promises Vast Rich Territory
The Denver Northwestern and Pacific railway plan aims to open a 500 mile virgin stretch from Denver to Salt Lake City. It partners financier David H. Moffat with Senator W. A. Clark to create a through route to the Pacific, boosting regional mining farming and cattle industries. The scheme positions a transcontinental route amid existing lines, with implications for Denver’s rail connections and western commerce.
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Denver, Northwestern and Pacific Railway
Denver
Salt Lake City
David H. Moffat
First National Bank of
W. A. Clark
San Pedro
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Pacific Coast
Moffat
Rock Island
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Denver and Rio Grande
Pennsylvania
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Delaware
New Jersey
United States
Cheyenne
Wyo
Park City
Utah
Silver Plume
Rio Grande
Senator Clark
Union Pacific
Oregon
Fortune's Smilen Exchanges Witty Rejoinders
Comedian and tragedian trade quips in a brief dialogue on fortune and fate during a stage exchange. The banter contrasts hope and hardship as the two performers reflect on luck and laughter.
Roosevelt’s Wild Ride From Adirondacks to Buffalo
The piece recalls Theodore Roosevelt’s urgent ascent from Mount Marcy after learning of President McKinley’s relapse. Roosevelt rode through a dark, washed road to reach Tahawus club’s lower lodge near midnight and pressed on toward Buffalo, a journey described as one of his wildest. The episode mirrors his rugged, Daniel Boone image and contrasts with his Rocky Mountain exploits.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Adirondacks
McKinley
Buffalo
Mount Marcy
Roosevelt
Tabawus Club
Daniel Boone
Tahawas Club
Rocky Mountains
Cascarets and Kidney Cure Ad Blitz Warns Against Imitations
Advertisement notes Cascarets daily sales and Argus promotion. Warns against fake Cascarets and highlights genuine tablets stamped C.O. and blue metal box. Promotes Smith's Sure Kidney Cure at Harris Drug Co with 50 cent price. Claims laxative chocolates cure constipation and liver issues and are plant based.
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Argus
Smith
Harris Drug Co
Best Pills on Earth Save Life Says Durham Woman
Out of Death's Jaws. P Muse of Durham North Carolina credits Dr King's New Life Pills with saving her life after years of severe stomach and liver trouble. She calls them best pills on earth and notes they cost 25c at Harris Drug Co. drug store.
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P. Muse
Durham, N. C
Dr. King
Harris Drug Co
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American Steel and Wire CO
Chicago
New York
I Francisco
W. S. Wagner
Florist
George, Prince OF Wales
Victoria Mary, Princess OF Wales
Clark
Provo
Grand Junction
Colo
Wyoming
William A. Clark
Ian
Cascarets
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