Railroads Buy Over 112 Million Cross Ties in 1908
Washington June 14 1908 railroads in the United States purchased more than 112 million cross ties at a cost over 56 million dollars an average of 50 cents per tie The 1908 total was about 40 million fewer ties than 1907 reflecting a general business downturn Most ties were for renewals with only 7.4 million for new track The Oak and Southern Yellow Pine woods dominated purchases composing nearly three quarters of the total Creosote and zinc chloride treatments extended tie life while reducing the need for durable untreated oak
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Washington
United States
Bureau of the Census
United Statess Forest Service
Census Bureau
Douglas
Europe
Advertising Men Meet in Seattle ExpositionWeek
The Pacific Coast Advertising Men's Association holds its annual convention in Seattle with about 400 delegates and visitors. Over three days attendees will hear speakers from Chicago Portland Butte Spokane Sacramento San Francisco Checo and New York publisher S S McClure.
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Seattle
Wash
Pacific Coast Advertising Men's Association
East
Col
William C. Hunter
Chicago
Tom Richardson
Portland
Robert Hayden
Butte
Alexander Green
Spokane
H. G. Longhurst
Sacramento
Rufus P. Jennings
San Francisco
F. J. O’brien
Checo
Cal
S. S. McClure
New York
North Carolina Officials Visit Morehead City
Governor Kitchin and State Superintendent Eggleston lead a delegation to Morehead City to discuss education and state priorities with local officials. The visit highlights ongoing efforts in public schools and state governance.
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Morehead City
N. C
Kitchin
Eggleston
Nota
North Carolina Teachers Convene with Governor Kitchin to Speak
State teachers gathered for the North Carolina Teachers association convention. The opening session featured Governor Kitchin as the keynote speaker. Upcoming program includes papers, addresses, and discussions on educational problems with speakers from Davidson College, the State Normal and Industrial College for Women, UNC, and Salisbury.
Williams' Kidney Pills advertised to cure kidney and bladder issues
An advertisement promotes Williams' Kidney Pills from Williams Manufacturing Co Cleveland Ohio for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims to ease pains in loins side back groin and bladder and a pale face under the eyes and frequent urination with a price of 50 cents through New South Drug Store.
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Williams
Williams’ M’f'g. Co
Cleveland
New South Drug Store
Vollmer Auto and Engine Co Repair Ad
To the Public we are prepared to do first class repair work of all kinds. If you have anything the matter with your automobile or gas engine give us a hurry call. Satisfaction guaranteed in all our work. Yours to please. Vollmer Auto and Engine Co 212 South Grand Street opposite Monroe Hotel 20-m.
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Vollmer Auto and Engine CO
South Grand Street
Monroe Hotel
Kidney water praised by physicians for Rob inson Springs
A 1909 letter from J M Batchelor and Mo B Elliott, M D endorses Robinson Mineral Springs water for nephritic patients. Signed replies from prominent physicians promise referral and recommend the diuretic waters. Sold at local pharmacies Allen's Pharmacy and New South Drug Store.
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R. L. Bradley
Consolidated Land and Investment Association
Jackson
Miss
Robinson Springs
America
J. M. Batchelor
M. D
New Orleans
Robinson Mineral Springs
MO. B. Elliott
Allen’s Pharmacy
New South Drug Store
Capudine advertised as remedy for various headaches
Hicks' Capudine is promoted as a liquid remedy for sick and nervous headaches travelers headaches stomach and female troubles. Advertised to work immediately and sold by druggists with ad number 10.
Missouri as aid and travel notices with the guards
Missouri aid to Louisiana National Guards in Alexandria July 12 to 20 1909 offers open rate one fare and one third for round trip with final return July 22 1909. Tickets sold at one fare for July 18 19 20 with final return July 22 1909. Foley’s Honey and Tar druggist refund guarantee claims cough remedy and pneumonia prevention.
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Louisiana National Guards
Alexandria
Excursions Offered With Multiple Launches for Groups
Two large launches and one small one will host excursions for diverse groups. A 75 person capacity large excursion barge is available with licensed captains managing trips. Contact North Louisiana Shingle Company or F. C. Breese at Cumberland, phone 645, 11-tf.
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North Louisiana Shingle Company
F. C. Breese
Cumberland
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Editor in Sentinel
E W Tardy editor of the Sentinel Gainsboro Tennessee declares Chamberlains Cough Remedy best on the market. He notes it gives instant relief for his baby during winter and urges its recommendation. Sold at Allen’s Pharmacy and the New South Drug Store with prompt delivery offered. CAPUDINE touted for headache relief with Hicks Capuchine advertised as a nerve and head brace before business.
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Chamberlain
E. W. Tardy
The
Sentinel
Gainsboro
Tennessee
Allen's Pharmacy
New South Drug Store
Capudine
Hicks’ Capuchine
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Ite
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Foley
L. E. Morris
Dexter, Ky
North Carolina
Evangeline
Shreveport Syrup & Molasses Co., Ltd
Shreveport
Nia
Merchants Tailor Association
Siande Knowine
R— Peergvenee Eee
Stein-Bloch
Manhattan
Hannan
Knox
Iron Mountain
Missouri
D. H. Key
W. A. Walker
Progressive Grocer
Seine
Twine
Columbia
Ouachita-Monroe Gun& Bicycle Co
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