Robber Proof Postal Cars for New Train Service
New postal cars built by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad for New York to St. Louis service are described as heavily armored and bullet resistant. The design features include two delivery doors, a single end door, strong ends with timber and iron braces, and three water tanks. The cars are air conditioned and well lit, offering safer transport of mail against robberies and accidents on the route.
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Lynsey
St. Louis
Garret Gima
Balsimory
Oslo
Post Office Sapartment
New York
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Jersey City
Thors
Porthays
New York Herald
Wonderful Pitch Lake Railroad Across Pitch Lake Trinidad
A New York World report describes a railroad built on Pitch Lake near La Brea in Trinidad. The structure spans about 25 feet and sits atop mineral pitch with crevices filled by water. The cone forms part asphalt and part earth and a surge of asphalt has flowed to the sea, creating barriers inland.
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Trinidad
Sta New Burden
la Brea
Gulf of Porth
New York World
Bombardment threats and sports notes mix in late 19th century paper
An English summary reflects a Spanish language polemic about subjugating Cuba and threats against New York, citing a New York World piece. It also notes Pontiae Michigan third grade girls football, training through Delsarte exercise, Miss Dunbar’s teaching, and rules against unfair play, with a Boston yacht design update referencing Soper and an upcoming challenger.
Chronoscope Demonstration Involving Governor Morton
The New York Herald reports Governor Morton tested a device called the chronoscope in a university psychology department led by Professor Charles B. Bliss. The apparatus measured reaction times to words shown on paper, with results suggesting rapid recognition of political names and concepts. The governor’s reactions varied, and professors defended the instrument as a neutral demonstration of timing in thought processes.
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Morton Ilan
Morton
University of the City of New York
Department of Psychology
Charles B. Bliss
Bliss
Ooman
Bilsa
McKinley
Reed
Harrison
Dilsa
New York Herald
Household Treasure Endorses Dr King's New Discovery
BD Puller of Cansjoharie New York says he always keeps Dr King's New Discovery at home and his family always found the best results. G A Dike of Catskill New York says it is the best cough remedy and has used it for eight years without failure. Try this tested remedy today. Drakes drug store offers a trial bottle, regular sizes 50c and 91.00.
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BD. W. Puller
Cansjoharie
N. Y
Dr. King
G. A. Dikeiman Drugetat
Catskill
Itus
Castorla Promoted for Child Illnesses in Damaged Text
Fragmentary OCR notes claim Castorla used during baby illnesses and teething. The text repeats Castorla as remedy for various ailments with inconsistent spellings Castorla Casturls Casturls. No clear event or attribution beyond medicinal reference.
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief and Cures
Advertisers claim Pyramid Pile Cure provides immediate comfort and complete cure for piles with a single application. Letters from users in Missouri and Ohio support fast, thorough results guiding customers to buy at one dollar per package, sold by Pyramid Drug Co of Albion, Michigan.
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America
Geo. C. Geick
Owens Mill
Richard Loan
Wadpple
Ohio
Pyramid Pile Cure
Pyramid Drug Co
Albion
Mich
Dr. Cady
Fife
Greene
Children Cry for Pitcher's Gastoria in Town Scandal
A prominent local man recalls his wife suffering from dyspepsia and liver issues, saying three bottles of Bason’s Celery King nearly cured her. The ad promotes blood health with this vegetable remedy and lists agents B Powell and Raven & Co with free samples.
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Bason
Nue
B. Powells
Pole Agent
Raven & Co
Coregco
Gota Ice
Ty Urge Eizee
King Otto of Bavaria Celebrates Birthday in Secluded Castle
Otto the insane king of Bavaria marks his forty sixth birthday with a religious service, while confined within Fatratenried Castle behind high walls. An Intést report notes solid physical health but severe mental decline. The king will remain in power by law and continues to receive visits from the prime minister.
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Otto
Bavaria
Fatratenried
Intést
Sittle Otte
Heart Disease Symptoms Reported in Historical Notice
A list of heart related symptoms is described including fainting spells weakness breathlessness and intermittent pulse. The note cites fluttering sensations choking feeling swollen ankles and feet as signs of a diseased heart.
Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment Ad Claim
The ad proclaims Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment to cure eczema tetter salt rheum scald head sores nipple chews bites piles burns and granulated lids. Sold by druggists at 25 cents per box.
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Chamberlain
Stady
Real estate sale in Calhoun County Mich by guardian
Guardianship sale of Alida Bell incompetent estate in Calhoun County Mich by Judge George Ingersoll. On December 9 1896 at 10 am at the courthouse door in Marshall Mich the guardian RELIANCE M Bell will sell three lands totaling about 23 acres plus additional tracts including undivided one third and half shares subject to widow’s dower. Property located in Reasenehy and section fourteen details given. Dated Oct 23 1895.
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Michigan
Calhoun
Sylvester Considine
Marshall
George Ingersoll
Michigans
Calhonn
Alida Bell
Eald County
I Marehat
Reasenehy
State of
Oliver 8. Bell
Ttate
Snd
Ghaina
Oliver
Bell
Eald Oliver
Sevsion
Ory
Thes Highway
Siz Hhains
Oliver 8
Aforcesid
Ehalna
Bow Reliance M, Bell
Allen Bell
Esid Counge
Marishall
George Ingercoll
George Wagner
Dames R. Wagner
He Marshall Statesman
Esten
octZi Nous
Abraham Clery
John Taylor
Muraball Statesman
Franklin W. Swan
Atlin H. Swan
Rowena A. Hamilton
Register of Deeds
Anne
Court House
Marechal
Calhoun County
Battle Creek
Caldwell
Balle Creek
Marshall, Mich
Heavert &. Winsor
Allormey
Livingston
Sarah FB. Lockwood
Edward Gorton
Ann Eliza Gorton
Marshal
Carrera Heights
Battle Creek City
Warner Hardware Company
Corporation
Charles E. Forsyth
Grenville Macard
Charles EB. Forsyth
Gremiffa Macard
County of
Park
Corless Heights
Cattle Creek
Archipad
David Walkinshaw
Albetanne
Thomes Faulkner
George Ingereqll
Siaraball
Anid County
Tueaday
Anid
Thomas Faulkner
Towit
Bealaving
Joseph Faulkner
Marahatt
George Ingersol
Barbara Burn
Readiog Aed
E. Palmer
Marhalt
Marshall State
Anu
Bern
Ephen Upton
Stephen Upton
Olive B. Upton
Jerome Dickerson
Olone
Monrosse Sale
Delult
A. D
Adbert Yost
Minnie Yort
Hia Win
Lee
Michipers
Charles T. Gorham
Morhull
Office
the Register of Deeds
Atate
Mortgagora
Heanear FE
Winson Atornes
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the Statesman
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