California Irrigation Afloat and Wheeled Pumps Boost Valley Orchards
In the Sacramento river region large fertile lands face drought as winter rains fail. A boat equipped with a pumping plant would move water along the riverbanks to irrigate sands. In Capay valley a gasoline engine on a wheeled pump lifts 42,000 gallons per hour to 40 feet, irrigating 20 acres every 12 hours at about $1.52 daily, excluding labor.
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Sacramento
San Francisco
Capay Valley
Cache Creek
Orange Judd
President McKinley Honored With Magazine Feature
A Ladies' Home Journal issue titled The President's Number will honor President McKinley with a cover showing him on horseback and a new flag atop. It includes Victor Herbert's The Presidents March and a direct photograph of the Declaration of Independence parchment. Friends provide twenty new anecdotes about his life.
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McKinley
Ladies’ Home Journal
Victor Herbert
State Department
The Virginius Massacre and a British Ultimatum
A November 1878 narrative notes the Virginius massacre by Spaniards and a British captain Sir Lambton Lorraine demanding mercy. The Niobe arriving from Jamaica prompts an ultimatum preventing further killings. Also previews Percival Pollard’s The Kiss that Killed in Tales From Town Topics. Mrs H Rockwell’s appendicitis improves per Dr Steele.
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Niobe
Jamaica
Sir Lambton Lorraine
Lambton
Ayer's Hair Vigor Promises Hair Growth Support
An advertisement extols Ayer's Hair Vigor as the best preparation to promote hair growth by nourishing the scalp and removing dandruff. It claims roots must exist for regrowth and notes the product helps retain natural color or restore gray or faded hair.
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Ayer
Lehi City Ordinance Prohibits Alcohol Sales
An ordinance prohibits sale or disposal of intoxicating liquors within Lehi City. Penalties include fines up to 100 dollars or up to 100 days in jail. The ordinance repeals prior chapters and takes effect June 8, 1898. Signed by Mayor John Willie and City Recorder Joseph Peterson. Ends with an advertisement for Chamberlain's remedy and local supplier HB Merrihew.
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Lehi City
John
Willie
Joseph Peterson
Edward Southwick
Saratoga Salvation A Remedy From Warm Springs
Saratoga Salvation advertises natural warm mineral water from the Ural Lake as a cure for internal and external diseases. It claims to improve circulation, drive out germs, and strengthen nerves. Sold in Lehi by Bening Co-op and Wo Merrihew at a price of cents per bottle, prepared by Prof Siebert at Saratown Springs Lehi.
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Saratoga
Ural Lake
Saratoga Springs
Lehi
Bening Co-op
Wo. Merrihew
Prof. &. Siebert
Saratown Springa
Tourist Sleeping Cars to Denver and Omaha Lines
The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad in connection with the Rio Grande Western offers Tourist or Family Sleeping Cars to Denver with lower berths at $2.07. On Wednesdays Thursdays and Fridays three distinct lines run to Omaha Kansas City Chicago Boston and New York with no change for Utah passengers at reduced berth rates. Cars are run by Pullman Company and include full conveniences. For rates contact any RGW ticket agent or agents Nevins Cushlig in Salt Lake City.
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Denver & Rio Grande
Pullman Company
B.F. Nevins
HH. H
Prospectus of the Home for 1808 and its Bright Departments
The Home prospectus promises continued popular tales and high standard fashion and fancy work. Kate Sanborn will carry on Off Hand Talks and all departments will expand and brighten. A promotional offer includes a choice of literature or crocheting and knitting guides with a free stamping outfit from Tue Howe Pus. Co. Boston.
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Kate Sanborn
Wade
Norice
Lord Lisle
Charlotte M. Braeme
Tue Howe Pus. Co
Milk St
Boston
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Cures Piles
The ad touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as relief for piles. It credits HH B Merri w, a druggist, as seller and emphasizes the product’s curative claim despite the political news referenced.
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DeWitt
B. Merri
Also Mentioned on This Page
California Irrigation
Percival Pollard
Tales From Town Topics
New York
Chmberlain
Shiteless
HB Merrihew
Dragpeel
Chicago
the McCall Companya
West 14Th Street
Fifth Avenue
R.E. Steele
M.D
Leki City
Utah
Larson Building
Frank D.nobbs
U. 5. Land Office
U. S. Land Office
Salt Lake City
Merrihew
Pentist
Harwood
Notary Public
Deeda
James Harwood
Matrit Soreet
Dr. Christensen
First National Bank Building
Provo
L. M. Kennon
Odell, Ga
H. B. Merrihew
NISC
Burlington
Jeaven
Denver Zoom
Omaha
Pointe East
Colorado
Denver
Kansas City
St. Louis
F.mcmillan General
F. Nessen
Trav.Pase. & Fret Ag
West Temple
Tate
Howe
B. Merrihew
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