Pike's Peak ascent history and railway saga recounted
In a letter to the Jackson Argus, Y A Wright recounts Pike's Peak exploration from early attempts to reach the summit to the 1890 completion of the Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway. He details trail development, hardships, engineering feats, and the Abt system cog railway that finally delivers visitors to the peak, while interweaving local lore and reflections on progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike’s Peak
Manitou and
Altou
Scott's Emulsion as a Flesh Giver Ad
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as nourishment for convalescents and the sick, claiming it feeds nerves and strengthens the body. It promises two ounces free and lists Scott & Bowne as New York chemists with a $1.00 price at all druggists.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Five Year Loans on Farm and City Property Ad
Five Year Loans on farm and city property at 6 to 6 1 2 percent interest. Loans can be repaid at any time. Write to Frank Curry Jackson Go. Kidneys activity promoted by Jake Smith's Sure Kidney Cure at 50 cents. Harris Drug Co. quote. It's a sick woman who stays in bed to avoid gossip from New York Press.
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Frank Adair
Noble Forest Adair
Y. A. Wright
C. T. Smith
Davis
Dr. King
Harris Drug Co
Frank Curry
Jackson
Jake Smith
New York Press
South Georgia
Ware County
Satilla
Waycross
Life and Recovery Through Electric Bitters
Alfred Bee of Welfare Texas describes severe biliousness a lame back and exhaustion. After using Electric Bitters he reports better sleep restored appetite and renewed strength. The tonic is advertised as giving vigorous health and new life to weak sickly run down people. Available for 50 cents at Harris Drug Co.
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Mrs. Cranfill
Troy
W.L. Carmichael & Co
Alfred Bee
Welfare
Tex
Harris Drug Co
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California
Y, A. Wright
Jackson Argus
Pike
Gen. Pike
Capt. Pike
Geo. F. Rexton
Fountain Qui Bouille
Butts County
Kish Manitou
Summit Park
Manitou
What Is
Castoria
Crib
Yee
W. N. Wagner
Florist
McDonough Street
D. J. Crawley
Waycross, Ga
Chas, A. Butner
Jackson, Ga
Crum
J. Wm. McCord
Indian Spring Street
Night Phone
Georgia
J. 5. Johnson & Company
Walstein W. McCord
Ticisse
N. J. Harmon
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