Riverboat Legends and the Fastest Trips of Old Times
The piece recounts historic river races and fast passages on the Mississippi era from New Orleans to St Louis. It highlights notable vessels like the Natchez and Robert E Lee, speeds achieved, and the rivalry that drew national attention in the 1870s. It notes captains Leathers and Cannon and key times including three days 21 hours 58 minutes for the Natchez and three days 18 hours L1 minutes for the Robert E Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Enterprise
New Orleans
Louistate
Washington
Paragon
Brown
Randolph
Louisville
St. Louis
Louisiana
Keokuk
Robert E. Lee
Natchez
T. P. Leathers
John W. Cannon
Frankfort
Lee
Europe
Vicksburg
Helena
Memphis
Cairo
Pain Killer Sloan's Liniment Ad
Pain is a visitor to every horat and usually it comes quite unexpectedly. But you are prepared for every emergency if you keep a small bottle of Sloan's Liniment handy. It drives the pain away without rubbing. Marvin H. Soister of Berkeley, California reports relief after applying Sloan's Liniment for a stiff neck after wet feet from the Parema Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin HI. Soister
Berkeley
Cal
Sloan
Druggists
Chassis Rescue Revives Quincy Auto Industry
In Quincy the E M Miller Co. historic vehicle maker, facing closure as the auto boom shifts demand, is revived by Sir Chassis. A Taylorsville undertaker funds a motor hearse bodied on Miller chassis, triggering renewed orders for cabs, omnibuses, and hearses. Skilled workers return, the factory hums, and prosperity returns to the city’s motor trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
E. M. Miller Co
America
B. E. Bulpipp
Taylorville
Miller Co
Fesund
Miller, Co
Dad” Hoover
Mountains
Sam Jurgens
Quincy Undertakers
Wiskirchen
Freiburg
Iauto
St. Louis
Othe
Baron Astor as Ambassador Joke Provokes Transatlantic Banter
Cleveland Plain Dealer questions the idea of England sending Baron Astor as ambassador, noting the humorous potential and the reaction such a move would spark among both sides of the ocean. The piece highlights the playful tone and speculative edge of the unnamed cartoonish suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Baron Astor
Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tana
Wiilding
Vincy Hardwood Flooring CO
Gere
Tinberg Milling
Bridg
Philadelphia
Saines
Highway
US Laundry Company
Hampshire Iles Velasco
Rudy Keifer
Sir Chassis
Quincy’s Industries
Automobile
Trapp’s Wall Paper Store
South Eighth Street
Tarry
Harry
H. O. Channon
Mgr
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
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