Insane Strain of Handling Large Sums Cited
Captain Fitzgibbon famed for managing immense treasury sums loses reason under the pressure, per Philadelphia Public Ledger. He warned that no man can grasp the constant temptation to theft and the fight to stay honest, ending with his confinement in a government insane asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Fitzgibbon
Treasury
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Flo
United States Express Company
Fitzgibbon
Profitable whaling and odd items from Dundee
A Dundee whaler Diana has paid 100 percent interim dividend and 26 percent final for the year amid high whaling profits as 1903 approaches. Dundee leads as the only UK port sending whalers, with five vessels now fitted out after a loss last year. The text also describes a patriotic pincushion made from American flags and light anecdotes about physicians and babies, ending with a note on a portrait of Admiral Semmes in Montgomery and a remark that fair weather friends are often enemies in disguise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Gazette
Davis Straits
Diana of Dundee
Dundee
Arctic
Catarrh of the Stomach Prompts Cure Claim
A testimonial from J. R. Rhea of Copper Texas describes catarrh of the stomach caused by indigestion. He credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with relief after doctors and medicines failed, sold by Myers Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Rhea
Copper
Texas
Myers Pharmacy
Boy Named for a Cat and Aunt Esther’s Choice
A Boston suburban clergyman recalls christening a baby after a house cat named Thomas Henry. Aunt Esther, a wealthy, social figure who rode in Congress and kept a feline entourage, chose the name when the child was baptized, reflecting her late cat’s memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacy
Boston
Esther
Washington
House of Congress
Thomas Henry
Aunt Esther
DASCHUND WONDERS AND IRISH WIT RECALL
A dachshund's long body surprises Mr. Gozzleby as he watches the dog hurdle curb and street with ease. A columnist argues women lack a general sense of justice, citing selective empathy and Civil War era sentiments. An Irish joke on a lawyer’s beauty and a traveling journey ends with sharp quick wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gozzleby
Boston Pilot
A Sermon by the Wayside
A brief domestic sermon from Brother Dickey ends with a humorous remark about losing his license, illustrating parish wit. The piece notes a member seeking marriage guidance and the preacher’s lighthearted blessing in a single, compact anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickey
Atlanta Constitution
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Claims Piles Cure
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for bleeding, itching, and protruding piles. It cites a testimonial from A. Tisdale of Summerton, S. C., claiming two boxes cured his condition eighteen months ago with no recurrence. Myers Pharmacy sells the salve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
A. Tisdale
Summerton
8. C
Myers Pharmacy
Various Patent Remedies Advertised For Digestive Ailments
A potion of ads touts Ballard’s Snow Liniment for sciatica relief and Dr Myers’ druggists promote Lydia’s Little Early Risers for constipation. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and Kodol Dyspepsia Care claim digestion aid and liver support. White’s Cream Vermifuge pitched as a worm cure for children. Bright’s Disease specific touted with a San Francisco sale of 112500 for a prescription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Kumpe
Deighton
Ala
White
L. H. Myers
Excursion Rates and Summer Tours Across the West
Travel bargains headlined with National Educational Association events and Grand Army of the Republic programs. Destinations include Boston, San Francisco, Lamar Colorado, Coronado Beach, and Denver. Dates span May through August 1903 with various return limits and stopovers. Mayors and committees promote the Trinidad Fourth of July celebration estimated to draw 12 000 to 15 000 visitors, featuring races, parades, contests, and band performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
National Educational Association
San Francisco
Calif
National Encacopment Grand Army of the Republic
Lamar
Colo
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Palmer Lake
Pueblo
Denver
Overland Racing Association
Ucolo
Coronado Beach
San Diego
Caif
Pullman
Grand Canyon
The
Canyon
Tent City
Hotel del Coronado
Los Angeles
Cal
Pueblo-Salt Lake City
Ogden
Trinidad
Notice of final proof in U S land office Lamar Colorado
The U S Land Office at Lamar Colorado announces that Harriet E Onna Kost has filed to make final proof for her claim in section 7 township 235 range 83 west with witnesses E M Steward L Cox Brepoes Scott and ash O Donnell all of Lamar Colorado. Also Emr Schrock widow of Henry T Schrock filed to make final timber culture proof for section 26 township 235 range 48 west with witnesses James Guy John Guy Charles Taylor and D C Marker all of Lamar Colorado.
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U. S. Lawp
Lamar
Edward KR. Yager
Colorado
D. W. Robinson
W. W. Robinson
I. L. Maxwell
Lamar, Colo
C. H. Frybarger
Carlton
Colo
Jyzoons
A. Williams
Register
Lane
ICE
Harriett E. Onna Kost
Ki Bhan
U.S. Lanwp
Aes Coro
Emr Schrock
Henry T. Schrock
James Guy
John Guy
Charles Taylor
D. C. Marker
Jons A. Williams
Laxp
Coro
Une
Suly
William B. Ingram
Hercel Horn
Wallace Horn
Charles Thomas
Frank Thomas
Notice for Public Action of Final Proof in Colorado
Notice records Frank B. Morgan filing for final proof on land in Las Animas County Colorado. Hearing before the County Court Clerk on July 23, 1903. Morgan seeks residence and cultivation proof with witnesses H A Bever Anthony Nerey C C Wilson Z T Gholston from Lamar and Las Animas Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanxp
Lamar
Coto
Las Animas
Colorado
Frank B. Morgan
H. A. Bever
Anthony Nerey
Colo
C.C. Wilson Z. T. Gholston
Joan A. Williams
Contest Notice of Homestead Claim Abandonment
William M. Keating contests homestead entry 4710 held by William F. Stout for parts of sections 2 and 1 in township 23, range 46 W. He claims abandonment and failure to cultivate for over two years not due to military service. Hearing set for 10:00 a.m. July 13, 1903 at U.S. Land Office Lamar Colorado. publication ordered due to attempted personal service failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Keating
Ainst Homestead
William F. Stout
United States
United States Land Office
Lamar
Colorado
Joan A. Williams
Register
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Mr. Meekton
Henrietta
Denison
Auburn
N. P
Mamma
Little Ostend
Land of
Alabama
Cotton State
Raphael Semmes
State Historical Department
Montgomery
Daschund
Cosmopolitan
North
China
Sciatica
W. L Biley
Cuba
N.Y
Ballard
Lt. Myers
M. A. Jolley
Noble
O. T
H. Myers
the Foundation
of Health
All Drugiste
Bright
Joux J. Fitton Company
Montgomery St
Denver Republican
G. J. Garvin
Lamar Marble
E. M. Steward
Rover the Great
Thedford
Eresee
Chattanooga Medicine Company
A. J. Green
Illewara, la
Daily
Waser Bornp
la Janta
Mexico
California
la Junta
Pueblo Colorado Springs
California Express
Chicago
NOTCE
Lanp Ofrics
Lamar, Corp
Petees
Ida F. Polhemus
J. W. Morse
Samuel Lawrence
J. B. Morse
G. E. Case
State Board of Laxp
Mattie Butler
Holly
State Board of Land Commissioners
Prowers County
Towi
Sec 36
Township
Range
Magk G. Woop Burr
Register State Board Land Com
Orricg
Tae State Board
W.P
L. A. James
Lama Colp
Spoher
Tony
Sec
Mark G. Woodruff
Ema
James E. Church
State of
Prowers
State of Colorado
Charles W. Luck
Cono
Frisco System
Kansas City
Saint Louis
Memphis
Southeastern Limited
Springfield
Birmingham
Atlanta
Jacksonville
G. W. Martin
17Th ST
Denver, Colo
D. Kauble
Nevada
E. 0. Dewitt & CO
Chicagg
J. H. Myers
C. D. Baldwin
Bent Counties
C. D
Boyd
Oura Furestgnes
North Side
H. Bon Durant
Prop
Thorne & Merrill
Black Lamar
Cotorado
Granby Hillyer
Lamar, Cororado
Goodale
J. K. Doughty
Bent Bik
East Main St
John
Horn
Attorney-at-Land Office
Great Plains Sanitarium
Fewkes
Hasty, M. D
Oma
Amar
W.f.noyes
M.D
House of Mercy Hospital
Pittsfield
South Fourth St
S. Wison Daw Tist
Irwin
J.H. Hardy
Osteopath
N. E. Corner Union Hotel
A. T. Still School
Kirkville, Mo
Lamar House
J. W. Mace
Rep
J-O
Opera House
M.L. Conwell
East Main Street
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