Millionaire Freight Rates from 1864 Tariff Surface
A Houston TX freight tariff from April 20, 1864, across five Texas railroads sets fixed per mile charges for hundreds of items from alcohol to pianos. The piece compares 1864 rates with modern tariffs, noting drastic differences and illustrating the evolution of shipping costs and tariff practice. A related 1870 timetable from the Texas and New Orleans Railroad accompanies the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lallande
Southern Pacific System
Houston
Tex
Houston and
Texas Central
Texas and
Lallande
New Orleans
New Iberia
Southern Pacific
New Tberia
Texas and New Orleans Railroad
Way
San Jacinto
After Typhoid and Malaria
A 70 year old man from Chicago credits Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey with his recovery after Typhoid and Malaria Fever and says it helped his weak lungs and rheumatism. He plans to continue using it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
C. J. Swanson
Michigan
Chicago
Ill
Duffy Malt Whiskey Promoted as Medicine and Strong Tonic
An old advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a healthful tonic especially for typhoid malaria and lung ailments. It claims stamina boosting powers during convalescence and as a life-sustaining food, noting it was taxed as a medicine in the Spanish American war and sold in sealed bottles for $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy’s
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
N. Y
Summer essential remedy for every family
One medicine to provide during summer for colic cholera and diarrhoea relief. Chamberlain's remedy costs a quarter and is sold by all dealers, presented as a must have item for households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Presbyterians of Canada General Assembly Opens in Ottawa
The thirty seventh General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada meets tomorrow at Knox Church Ottawa with retiring Moderator Rev Dr Joan Forrest presiding. Ministers and commissioners are arriving to complete the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Canada
St. John
Atlantic
Pacific
Movement For Union
Queen's University
Grant
Gordon
Presbyterians of Canada
Ottawa
Ont
The
Presbyterian Church In Canada
Knox Church
Tomorow
Joan Forrest
New Life Pills Promise Quick Health Boost Claims
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as curing constipation indigestion and improving appetite. It claims they regulate stomach liver and bowels and boost overall energy. Available for 25 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Early morning car schedule to Natatorium announced
Beginning Tuesday June 6 the early car will run from the car barn at 4 30 a m to I Mt Station at 4 52 a m to DeSiard street at 5 00 a m M B Hill superintendent
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Natatorium
I. Mt
DeSiard Street
B. Hill
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Wound Heal
A brief old time ad claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve prevents blood poisoning and gangrene from wounds. It markets itself as a fast healer for burns boils sores eruptions eczema chapped skin and piles, priced at 25 cents at all druggists.
Buttermilk For Sale And Health Cure Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes buttermilk for sale at 10 cents per gallon from Ouachita Valley Bottling Works and extols Electric Bitters as a health remedy for women, claiming benefits to stomach, liver, kidneys, complexion and nerves with a 50 cent price.
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Ouachita Valley
Edna Katharine Shull Weds Lt Greenville Bertie Vernon
Miss Edna Katharine Shull daughter of Mr and Mrs John Shull of Minneapolis married Lieutenant Greenville Bertie Vernon at St George s Church Hanover Square London The couple plan to reside in Ceylon The notice ends with an advertisement praising Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestion and stating they are sold by dealers
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London
Edna Katherine Shull
John Shull
Minneapolis
St. George's Church
Hanover Square
Greenville Bertie Vernon
Ceylon
Chamberlain
Tennessee Sunday School Convention Opens in Chattanooga
Chattanooga Tenn June 6 with Sunday school workers from across the state attending a three day session of the Tennessee Sunday School Association. Nationally prominent experts are slated to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennessee Sunday School Association
Summer School Confer with Pupils before June 7
Notice invites pupils to meet for summer make up work at Parish High School or by phone Cumberland 374. Contact C. V. Reser. Registration and arrangements advised by March 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Parish High School
C. V. Reser
Also Mentioned on This Page
Duffy’s Pure
R. P. Mackay
Toronto
Foreign Mission Committee
White Sulphur Springs
J. E. Whatley
Monroe
Masur Bros
Tennessee Sunday Schools
Lieber’s
Falstaff
West Monroe’s
Bell Telephone Service
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company
National, Columbia, Tribune, Rambler
Yale Snell Hartford
Cornell Bicycles
R. B. Ireland
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