Northern road survey fuels speculation on western extension
The Chicago Tribune reports a survey by James J. Hill’s line between Valencia and the Burlington line near the latter, with rumors of a possible Denver extension. Supporters and critics weigh the plan amid rail interests, while Hill’s motives remain unclear and his backing differs from other rail investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pooth
Wien
Coe Peloune
Delag
Railwa Sen
Railway
Chicago Tribune
Iaul Pioneer Press
Imugh
Valentine
Burlingtop Road
James J. Hill
Surmier
Denver
Mr. Hill
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed for Children
F J Moran of Petersburg, a well known banker, recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children. He says it cures bad coughs and whooping cough, given with perfect satisfaction and praised by druggists for containing no opium or harmful drug. Led by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. J’. Moran
Benker
Petersburg
Pneumonia Cure Claim Through Cat Skin Remedy
A clipping from Mitchell Nebraska recounts a cure for pneumonia using warm cat skins applied to the chest. It cites Rev N I Gardner's recovery after high fever and hemorrhage, crediting the remedy and good care. Mrs J H Camp promotes this anecdote and mentions trials with cats for the benefit of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
J. H. Camp
Butte
Neb
Mitchell
Butte Gazatti
N. I Gardner
Lhe House
J. W. Fairbanks
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Patent Remedy
An old and trusted cure advertised for teething and diarrhea. Marketed as soothing nervous pain and gums, claimed to be effective for wind colic and diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle.
Public Transit Fuss and a Baby in a Commuter Tale
A chaotic streetcar scene unfolds as a father protects a crying infant during a crowded ride. Onlookers judge the parent while a bystander volunteers to comfort the child. The moment exposes social pressures and public manners in a busy urban setting.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Endorsed by Local Firms
One hundred dollars reward offered for a cure of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot achieve. Local druggists West & Pr uax Walding Kinran Marvin testify to F J Cheney & Co. of Toledo as honest and able to meet obligations. Internal remedy stages to blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. price 75 cents a bottle. Hall's Family Pills also advertised.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J Coeney
West &Pruax
O. Walding
Kinran & Marvin
Misleading cheers in Madrid during Manila battle
An American traveler in Spain recalls a Madrid audience applauding a famed matador as he quotes a provocative boast about Spanish triumph over the United States during the Dewey battle at Manila. The scene contrasts with the ongoing naval engagement and national pride.
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Spain
Dewey
Manila
Madrid
Mull's Pioneer Kidney Cure Ad Makes Unequalled Guarantee
An advertisement offers Mull's Pioneer Kidney Cure with a money back guarantee and cashable dollar drafts if it fails to cure. It asks if kidneys are diseased and promotes the product as a fair offer. Sold for two dollars and one dollar by J. A. Ferris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mull
Pioneer
Pioneer Kidney Cure
J. A. Ferris
English hosts dine with four footed dependents
An Lanine Ananquet and Heses were the only guests at a country dinner hosted by English visitors from London. The menu consisted of chopped apples and carrots and slices of white bread mixed with a few handfuls of sugar for the animals.
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Heses
London
Mull's Lightning Pain Killer for sale by J O Ferris
An old advertisement claims Mull's Lightning Pain Killer relieves pain instantly for internal and external use. It states no opiates ammonia or capsicum and no danger to children or invalids. Sold by J O Ferris labeled 25a.
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Mull
J. O. Ferris
Tobacco use linked to eye disease and color blindness
Numerous observations show tobacco as a potent cause of eye disease. Blindness from optic nerve degeneration is traced to tobacco, and alcohol is also cited as a major cause of color blindness, explaining why men are more affected than women.
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Tebacco
Mull's Lightning Specific advertised for summer illness
An old advertisement notes Mull's Lightning Specific sold by J. H. Ferris for home use and by traveling salesmen in grips. It targets summer complaints such as diarrhoea and cholera.
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J. H. Ferris
Notable figures in brief obituaries and society notes
A roundup of short notices honors and personal details. Martha Davis survivor of the LG siblings of John Brown lives in Michigan. Senator Pettus of Alabama sports a red bandanna. Dublin librarian James Macyer dies noted as a refined scholar. C P Suntington’s will reveals a $50000 San Francisco mortgage interest. Senator Hanna favors a pink carnation echoing Brice. Major Serpa Pinto African explorer dies born 1846. Czar’s physicians awarded honors to Dr Hirsch and Professor Popoff. Dr S Hoepfner dies in Denver inventor of a new ore treatment. General Michael J Bulger Confederate veteran dies at 100. Whist of the Paris Figaro founder Jules Valfrey dead. Claude Anson to wed Lady Clodagh Beresford and ranches in Texas. Kruger in Paris praised by sewing girls. his wedding gift to Queen Wilhelmina a thimble with seamstresses at work.
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Martha Davis
LG Brothers
John Brown
Michigan
Senator Pettus
Alabama
Senate
Thurman
James Macyer
Honorable Society of the King’s Inns
Dublin
C. P. Suntington
San Francisco
Hanna
Brice
Alexandre Alberto da Rocha Serpa Pinto
Russia
Hirsch
Alexander Newski
Popoff
Vichokenoff
S. Hoepfner
Canada
Denver
Europe
Michael J. Bulger
Dacheville
Ala
Montgomery
South
Paris Figaro
M. Jules Valfrey
de Broglie
Claude Anson
Clodagh Beresford
Marquis of Waterford
Texas
Mr. Anson
Earl of Lichfield
The Trotting Circuit Breeding and Racing Notes
The article lists pacers and trotters with owners births and times across Ohio Michigan Ontario and Pa. Gordon Prince trained in Lima Wiltwood 2 25 14 aims for next year. Gratt driven by a new driver sets Paola record 2 19 4. Nicholas B seen 2 14 14 from J T Deardoff. Sister Nettie bred to Allori and Bora Rosie entered in futures.
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Gordon Prince
Lima
O. Wiltwood
George Schoenberger
Warren
Jonesville
Mich
Johnny C
Gratt
Grattan
Marysville
Sidney Pointer
W. J. Anderson
Kemptville
Ont
W. H. Moffat
Mitchell Walter
Bethlehem
Nettie
Allori
Allerton
Dr. Walter
Bora Rosie
Boreal
Cuyler 100
Items of Interest from Around the World
Great Britain loses about 180 people daily to emigration. Ceylon fights rats to avert plague. Colombo reports 60 000 rodent deaths in the last year. Bagasse from sugar cane turns to paper. Paducah, Kentucky houses a blind mechanic who works as well as sighted tradesmen. France faces a huge bill for mending state tapestries, with 90 works to restore at an estimated cost near 150000.
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Great Britain
Ceylon
Colombo
Paducah
Old Black Joe Crowd Stopped Broadway Blockade Sparks NY Civic Comment
A New York crowd stopped traffic when a singer, black as coal, sang Old Black Joe on Broadway near Cortlandt Street. Spectators sought the source of the music, trucks lined the street, and a newsboy’s cry about a black singer sparked laughter as he moved toward Church Street. The incident ended with pedestrians dispersing and wagons resuming movement.
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New York
Alis
Broadway
Cortlandt Street
Joe
Corthindt Street
Suwannee River
Church Street
New York Mail and Express
The Playhouse Stars in L Aiglon and Other Stage News
Evelyn Millard may play the title role in L Aiglon in London. Grace George to star next season in Alice of Old Vincennes. Betsy Ross to be staged in Philadelphia in April. Erle Hope tours in The Councilor's Wife. Theresa Vaughn reported wrecked and unlikely to recover. Mme Paderewski to act as pianist’s secretary. Margaret Bronson to debut in vaudeville. Camille D Arville sings in the varieties after retirement. Mrs I H Sothern to appear in Camille in matinees with Sothern company. Pinero notes a short cast and a simple four to five person play. College delegates cheer Mark Twain in New York theater. he declines to speak.
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Evelyn Millard
Margaret Bronson
Bronson Howard
Camille D'Arville
I. H. Sothern
Virginia Harned
Camille
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Gross Northern Road
Anothin
Aitehell
Monia
George W. Waitt
South Gardiner
A&py
Bishop Wall
Thal Oyey Pitts
Naing
Mnid
Louisville Times
van Deusen
Kilbourn
Wis
Boston
New York Press
Kruger
Paris
Wilhelmina
Ted
Ver
Glass OF Fashion
New York Sun
the Playhouse
Heekin's
Waterloo
Will
C. Burnside
Savoy
M. H. Gosche
Mitchell National Bank
U.S
W. G. Davison
N. L. Davison
E. J. Quigley
W.M. Smith
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