Deserted memory of the Southwest and the railway era
The fragment recounts vast desert scenery around the Colorado region near Prescott in Arizona Territory, describing dunes and chalky plains, distant water, and a lone shanty with inscriptions. It reflects on stages and trains of the overland mail era and a curious, resourceful outlook amid changing transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney Island
Palmas
Colorado
Prescott
Arizona Territory
Shouthern Overland Mail
Origin of the name Arizona in Papago language
The article attributes Arizona's name to Papago words meaning small creek, citing Judge J. D. Walker of Florence who lived with the Papago, spoke their language, and prepared a government vocabulary. It notes Spanish settlers heard the natives sing Arizona and adopted the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Beltef
Streum
Sonora
J. D. Walker
Florence
Guatemala's Barrios led reforms and republic push
An account notes Gen Barrios of Guatemala, once a mule driver, rising to dictatorship, then constitutional president. It describes the republic's 3,000 square miles and 1.5 million people, press freedom, Jesuit expulsion, roads telegraph lines, Guatemala City on a plateau, police strength, low crime, and a single Protestant mission amid Catholic dominance. The government views Protestantism as supportive of republican values.
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Central America
Republic of Guatemala
Ias
United States
Guatemala
Barrios
Gill
Bank of
Republic
Hill
Massachusetts saloon law sparks repeal talk
A Massachusetts law requiring visible liquor in saloons faces strong opposition. Critics say it exposes drinkers and mocks those who claim they never drink. A repeal movement gains momentum as supporters, including Butler, hint at repeal while liquor dealers aided his election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Brown
Jones
Butler
Citizen lands the Hon E H Wiley President of the Council
Ex United States Attorney Pomroy passed through town yesterday en route to Prescot. Tombstone reports another setback as a local woman is identified as the principal figure in a troubling matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.H. Wiley
United States
Pomroy
Prescot
Tombstone
Samaritans Nervine Cure Claims Full Nervous Disease Relief
An OCR fragment advertises Samarian Nervine as a universal remedy for epileptic fits convulsions St Vitus Dance vertigo hysterics mania paralysis rheumatic and other nervous diseases. It claims to eradicate disease by neutralizing poisons and eradicating the cause, promising permanent recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vitus
Ottrrir
Samaritan Nervine claims cure for nervous disorders and alcoholism
An advertisement touts Samaritan Nervine as a universal remedy for female weakness, bladder issues, insomnia, alcohol and opium abuse, and numerous nervous disorders. Testimonials from multiple readers claim cures for fits, deafness, scrofula, and lifelong ailments, praising restored vigor and sobriety through the preparation.
Rejuvenator ad promises cure for youthful ailments
An advertisement touts a product called REJUVIENATOR claiming to restore vitality, nerves, and male sexual health. It lists benefits for memory, vigor, and urinary health, with a money back trial bottle offered by Dr. C D Salfield of San Francisco and confidential handling.
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O.T. Tobe
C.D. Salfield
Big Big
Prostatorhhea
Rt. Lebig
Prostatorines
Eithrin
Tenny Addrées
Licnie
Ihe
Liebig & CO
Geary Street
Spinney
Spinney &Co
Kearny Street
San Brensacos S
The Great English Rendy and Mintie Patent Tonic Ad
A late 19th century style advertisement promotes Vital Restorative tonics and kidney remedies. It claims to cure nervous debility fatigue and sexual ills with private discreet service. Prices listed include five dollar examinations and bottle options up to ten dollars plus mail order.
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Fice
Garewoon
Sixth Cavalry
Fiomexert
Trntemol
Teritoriel Ewign
Efurta
Acetary
Jewesini
Richmond
Pers Koes
Samaritan
Nerviene
Uren
Magus
Pleteusa
Ft. Collins
Cole
Ota
Rats
Hintteville
Mae. Wu
Hexsos
Aurora
Meare
Sparm
D. A. Ene, Beever
Asthra
Ss. KR. Hanson
New Albany
Ind
Rae van Jews
Bamahttan Nervine
Hexntkhoer
Vergilla
Warren
Tenn
Eich
Peoria, HI
Fite
J. W.tonmsotox
Cisiborn
Mise
War Tin
Mechanicstown
Samaritan Nervine
West Potsdam
BS. Y
Oblena Marshall
Granby
Newton Co
Dacon Strew
St. Joseph, Mo
Imnton
Guio
Tae
Yenre
Isaac JewEn
Corington Ky
Rendy
Mintio
A. E. Mintie
Sann Francisco
Mintie
Liebig
Geury
Dr. Spinney
Noi
J.T. Hord
ORIXG
Luilbixg
Phenix
Arizona Watche
Wantkrantep
W. F. McNulty
General Merchendise
Fiteer
Ches Anthor
Wisdom & CO
Tribune
Chicazo
Salicyliwa
Fia
Sater Lica
Roenmatlem
Emiert
Physicians of America
Wehhaine & Co. Premi
Broadway
Cir
Locoile
Theer
Ino
California Lumber
E. Curuer
Maricopa Sts. North
Adam
E. Irvin
Peta
Washington
Wwe
E.irvine& CO
Brown’s
Phoenis
Armona
Stewart
Siisila and
Wales Express
Phoenix
Gillette
WJ Road
Via Vourture
Wickelope
Skull Valle
Phaenix
Maricopa
Prd
Dor Williams
Aujetor Stiners
Np & Oath
Sunuieg West
Wenty
Eb.” Brand
E.gin Butter Company
Elgin Creameries
Soeceionk & Anl
D.M. Ferry & CO
Detroit
United Stat
Montgomery
Bexvous
Marshall
Mish
Man
Avery
Evey Houm
Ste
Ni Aera
Mai
Beast
Parker's
Fis & Co
Tana
Ing. Mente
Alyon&healy
Ate
Monroe
Chicago
Ss Orath
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