Galveston Harbor Boom Describes Deep Water Fortification
J M Mehan reports from Galveston on U S efforts to secure a deep water harbor with jetties and rock walls. Government investments funded the north jetty of 25907 feet and the south jetty of 35628 feet as the longest in the world to expand the Gulf port.
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Galveston
Texas
Galveston Island
New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
United States
Congress
Galveston Harbor
Gulf Coast
Towa
Gulf
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Kansas City
St Louis
Trans- Missippi
Iowa
Middle West
Coney Island
Waco
Rev J D DeTar Credits Dr Kay's Lung Balm
A Spring Hill Iowa pastor Rev J D DeTar long troubled by winter coughs found relief after using Dr Kay's Lung Balm. Five 25c boxes cured him with no stomach side effects. The advertisement claims wide efficacy for coughs colds grippe bronchitis pneumonia and more and offers free advice samples and book from Dr B J Kay Saratoga NY.
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J.d.detar
Church Spring Hill
Iowa
Dr. Kay
B.J. Kay
Saratoga
N. Y
A W Lobr Offers 5 Percent Optional Payment Loans
A W Lobr of Orange City advertises five percent optional payment loans at the lowest rate yet seen in Sioux County. Potential borrowers are urged to call for details and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Lobr
Orange City
Sioux County
Trustworthy Persons Wanted for Office Work in State
Job ad seeks trustworthy individuals in state and nearby counties for home based office work. Salary 2900 a year with definite expenses. Requires monthly references and a self addressed stamped envelope to Herbert E. Hess, Pres Dept M, Chicago.
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Herbert E. Hess
Dept. M. Chicago
The Real Danger From Heart Disease Warning Ad
An advertisement warns that heart disease mainly weakens body organs over time, not just causing sudden death. It promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure and Restorative Nervice with patient testimonial and claims of success, inviting readers to write for advice and booklet from Dr Miles Medical Co.
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Miles
Bertua Kurt
20Th St
Milwaukee
Wis
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Dilkhart
Ind
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Fast Healing
The advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures a range of injuries and skin conditions including burns cuts sores ulcers boils felons and eruptions. It guarantees relief and healing and lists M. Brinks as a seller. Also notes 2NAG PROOF rubber boots for sale by Von Den Brink & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Brinks
von den Brink & Co
Pleasant Maple Syrup Syrup Popsin Remedy Ad
Pleasant as maple syrup remedy ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Popsin for constipation and stomach troubles. Promotes tasty, non unpleasant dose and claims cures in 10c 50c and 1.00 sizes from M Brink.
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Dr. Caldwell
M. Brink
Advertised Letters at Boyden Post Office
List of letters awaiting pickup at the Boyden Post Office includes L. Klew card Miss G. Van Steinway. Callers should mention advertised letters. Office hours are 8:00 to 8:00. John C. Prior postmaster.
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Boyden Poust
L. Klew
G. van Steinway
John C. Prior
Iowa Religious Census Aimed at 10000 Visitors May 25 1900
State wide canvass led by the ministerial association urges 10000 Iowa visitors to go door to door on May 25 1900. Philadelphias 4606 volunteers reached 258166 families on February 22 1900. Cedar Rapids reports 1053 new members after school reports. Des Moines Davenport Dubuque Clinton Marshalltown cited as canvass cities. B F Mitchel Eldora Iowa urges participation.
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Ministerial Association
Iowa
Philadelphia
Des Moines
Burlington
Davanport
Dubuque
Clinton Marshalltown
B. F. Mitchel
Eldora
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Capital City Commercial College
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