Cape Cod Canal Feasibility and Builder's Drive
A historical account traces the Cape Cod Canal project from late 19th century roots to its charter by Massachusetts in 1899. It highlights proponents led by Mo Flanagan, financing attempts, engineering plans, route surveys, and projected costs of construction and annual operation, noting public debate and legislative efforts to nullify the charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape c
Strathcone
Fey
Sandwich
Buzzard's Tay
Warnstable
Flanagan
Levi Hussy
Hussy
Ile
Massachusetts
Mo Flanagan
Baltimore Trust Company
Inoyle
London
John Bul Invar
Ameri
Cape Cod
Flanagao
Ant
Tage
Belmont
Wis
Willian Uarclay Parsons
Ell. Corthell
Smd
Stas
Harbor Mors
Fly
Duriena
Comaty
Vrensurera
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold with Foley’s Honey and Tar
Alderman Nnebaum of Batesville Indiana recounts suffering three rheaths last year from a summer cold with hay fever symptoms. A doctor’s prescription failed to help and several medicines fell short until Foley’s Honey and Tar provided quick relief. His wife later had similar success using the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nnebaum
Batesville
Indiana
Bates
Barber & Son
Reckless Drivers of Automobiles Face Prosecution
A public notice laments reckless driving by a lady and a gentleman on Tennessee Street at night. The piece urges enforcement of ordinances and hints that a fine may be issued in police court, noting violations occur daily and targets are not exempt due to gender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soaersei
Erolit
DeWitch Carrie
Tennesse Street
The Limit of Life and a Near Collision on the Park
A motorist's speeding near a horse drawn buggy caused alarm as an automobile came within three feet of a crash. A $10 reward for information identifying the driver is offered. The city marshal warns that the ordinance will be strictly enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyuve
Eamuene Meaiemy Peuen
H. Carmean
Fragmentary 19th century notice hints at services and events
The readable text mentions sermons and services held on a Sunday with references to Pucci clettel services and a wide entree. It also includes garbled lines about bead serving, beans, brewing, and a person named Leon amid frenzied scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elie
Wdie
Eyen
Eles
Pucci
Leon
Electric Bitters touted as tonic for longevity after 50
A fragment notes Electric Bitters as Nature's best helper after 50, a scientific tonic medicine that revitalizes every organ. It is guaranteed by C. P Barber & Son, druggists, priced at 50 cents. The fragment also mentions flattery of married men as a curious aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P Barber & Son
Women and Kidney Trouble Promoted Remedy Swamp-Root
An article touts kidney and bladder maladies affecting both women and men, claiming Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer’s cures symptoms. It offers free samples and pamphlets, instructs writing to Binghamton New York, and warns readers to remember the product name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Dr. Kilmer
Freak Sculptuary to Order in a Boston Garden Scene
A sculptor describes bizarre commissions including a Western millionaire and his wife bust with spectacles and a colored portrait bust, plus a grandfather statue in a Boston garden where water jets from a plug hat into a basin with goldfish. The account laments odd tastes and prankish public art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Old Presbyterian Divine
The Masher in 1861
The piece discusses social behavior and gaze etiquette in 1861, contrasting prurient interest with refined attention. It argues a quick, respectful glance can flatter without intrusion, while sustained staring is crude and unacceptable.
Passed Examination Helped by Foley's Kidney Cure
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports using Foley's Kidney Cure after trying other remedies and diabetes treatments. He states two bottles brought improvement and five cured him, allowing a life insurance examination. Also notes include a cynical quote about love and a widow seeking advice on a new partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Donahue
New Britain, Conn
Foley
C. P. Barber & Son
Bluff businessman touts Bucklen’s Arnze Salve as top healer
C G Hays of Bluff claims Bucklen’s Arnze Salve is the quickest and surest remedy for sores burns wounds and even cases of giles. He says he has used it and knows its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Hays
Bluff, Mo
Bucklen
Catarrh Cure Promises Federal Reward For Proof
The advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh and constitutional disease. It asserts a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and urges readers to send testimonials while listing Woodward & Co as sole agents. The text mixes medical claims with marketing language and includes outdated formatting.
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Adlenca
Hall
Staesa F. J. Cheney & CO
Drugeiata, Tse
Halle Family
Pilsig Jon
Another Good Man Gone Wrong Kidney Cure Ad
A warning about delaying Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney trouble. It claims quick use prevents Bright's disease and promises renewed health. A Morgantown Indiana reader reports relief after taking Foley's Kidney Cure. The ad also offers moral quips about money, art, and widow figures.
Beware Kidney Trouble Warns of Delay Dangers
A warning on kidney disease notes how delays worsen health and finances, listing backache headaches nervousness and urinary issues. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a proven remedy and cites a Lawrence Kansas user testimonial and a Buffalo sales address.
Eminent physician to visit Lawrence for free treatment
The eminent physician Dr Pottert of the Boston Bleeteo Medical Institute will visit Eldridge Hotel Lawrence Tuesday August 20 1907 for a one day only free consultation examination and medicines. Care offered for deafness catarrh eye and ear throat stomach liver kidneys and other listed diseases with no charge for medicine. Married ladies must be accompanied by husbands.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Mul
Eldridge
Pottert
Boston
Eldridge Hotel
Lawrence, Kanase
Real Estate Transfers in Lawrence and Vicinity
Warranty deeds record transfers in Kansas towns. Theokla Fischer sells Lot 14 and 136 in block 42 West Lawrence to Q C Miller for 125. Joseph Zillnes deeds parcels in Leavenworth County to Peter Neiss Sr for 1600. T D Lewis transfers Lot 128 Add No 2 North Lawrence to Frank Craigmiller for 3500. C B Hosford sells Lot 3 Hosford's Add Lawrence to Nellie Barnham for 400. Heffner interests in Douglas County convey 4 acres near a cemetery and extensive land in sections 11 and 14 with multiple boundary descriptions totaling several thousand dollars. Substitutes discouraged. We can always think of a lot of reasons why other people ought to be satisfied with what they have.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theokla Fischer
Lawrence
Q. C. Miller
West
Joseph Zillnes
Leavenworth Co
Peter Neiss
Eudora
T. D. Lewis
Frank Craigmiler
North Lawrence
C. B. Hosford
Nellie Barnham
Hosford
Daniel Heffner
Joseph ‘Heffner
Douglas Co
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Cape Cod Canal
W A. Nye
Vania
Igi
Perry
WM. Barclay Parsons
John Ho Cchonald
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
California
Aidland
Midland
C. If
Speers
Pass. Avent
Denver, Colorado
Neek
Capitol
Engine RD Oil. Company
Ain
Hara
Ine of
Cardui
Lim
Mekate
Herplelte Co
Woodward & Co
Ailpa
Bright
A. KR
Morgantown
Ind
O. P. Barber & Son
Bricht
Duan
John
Marshall
Connevar St
Kan
Sot Dogn
Dick Bros Deug
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean
Chichester
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