The New Land of Gold in Idaho Northward Expansion
The Spokane-Palouse line to Lewiston opens further routes up Lapwai Creek and the Clearwater River into Nez Perce country. New gold finds in Buffalo Hump country near Florence Elk City Grangeville and Salmon River promise vast quartz ledges, with farming regions from Lewiston to Camas Prairie offering rich markets and transport improvements for farmers and ranchers.
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Idaho
Northern Pacific
Spokane-Palouse
Lewiston
Lapwai Creek
Clearwater River
Old
Nez Perce Reservation
Buffalo Hump
Florence
Elk City
Grangeville
Salmon River
Klondike
Lewistown
Hump
Cold Springs
Camas
California
Preparing for the Crop Movement and Currency Demand
Treasury reports plan to print 10 million gold certificates to meet possible fall currency demand as crop movement nears. Army supplies now sufficient for emergencies after prior shortages in clothing and equipment.
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Treasury Department
Washington
E. W. Allen
Agricultural Department
Wisconsin
California
Utah
Allen
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Treasury
Quartermaster’s Department
Buffalo Hump folder offered with regional map
The notice invites readers to request a Buffalo Hump folder by sending cents to Chas. S. Fee in St Paul or to any Northern Pacific Railway agent. The folder describes the region and includes a large up-to-date color map.
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Chas. S. Fee
St Paul
Minn
Northern Pacific Railway
Buffalo Hump
Christian Endeavors pick Clover Leaf for Detroit trip
The Christian Endeavors of Missouri choose the Clover Leaf railroad as the official route to their July convention in Detroit. A scenic trip by rail and lake is planned with return via Chicago. Inquiries and itineraries available at the Clover Leaf ticket office 505 Olive street St Louis.
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Christian Endeavors of
Missouri
Clover Leaf Railroad
Detroit
Chicago
Clover Leaf
Olive Street
St. Louis
Big Cut in Prices on Couches at Lodge and Staley
Lodge and Staley advertises large price reductions on a range of couches as part of a clearance sale. The notices highlight discounted upholstery and living room sets with emphasis on value and selection for shoppers.
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Lodge & Staley
Altgeld Attacks Goebel in Heated Kentucky Forecast
Ex Governor Altgeld in a Chicago interview vows Goebel will be crushed to atoms. He claims Kentucky Democrats will not tolerate methods that ignore the people’s will. He notes Goebel’s nomination was by strong support and predicts a political rebuke at the polls. He also doubts Bryan can or will support Goebel and suggests Bryan may oppose him.
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Chicago
Altgeld
Goebel
Kentucky
Bryan
Burned American Steamer Saturnus Sailors Declared Missing
Manila August 7 The steamer Saturnus of the Compagnia Maritima sailing under the American flag has been burned and her crew is missing. Details are scarce. The captain previously captured a Maritima ship at San Fernando by mooring Saturnus beside it and hauling the other vessel away in the night.
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Manila
Saturnus
Compagnia Maritima
Maritima Company
San Fernando
Died of Lockjaw. Fred J. of Kansas City passes
Fred J. dies in Kansas City Missouri on August 7 from lockjaw complications.
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Kansas City
Fred J
Simpsoh, Cashier, Dies After Rusty Nail Injury
Simpsoh, cashier of the Standard Implement and Vehicle company, died today from blood poisoning after stepping on a rusty nail in the company warehouse two weeks earlier. The nail punctured his shoe, infection worsened, leading to his death.
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Simpsoh
Standard Implement & Vehicle Company
Mother’s letter touts life saved by remedy
A Liberty Rhode Island mother recounts using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to treat her eight children daughters dysentery in its worst form. The bottle proved effective and she urges other mothers to use it. Sold by Servant Harker Drug Co J L Kartzman and Otis W Smith at specified addresses.
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Chamberlain
Geof Burdick
Liberty, RI
Servant- Harker Drug Co
Ohio St
J L Kartzman
West Main St
Otis W Smith
Fifth and Engineer Sts
Commercial Hotel Receives Renovation and Fresh Paint
The Commercial hotel undergoes a renovation with a new coat of paint and wall paper. Mr Taylor aims to elevate the establishment to first class status and attract a refined patronage.
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Taylor
Kodol Dyspepsia Cures Endorsed by James M Thomas MD
An advertisement asserts Kodol Dyspepsia Cures cures dyspepsia due to its digestive ingredients. James M Thomas MD calls it a master remedy for disorders from imperfect digestion in the American Journal of Health in New York. Servant-Harker Drug Co.
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James M Thomas, MD
American Journal of Health
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Daughter nearly drowns after tub accident
The 18 month old daughter of Caper Esser of 533 East Fourth fell into a tub Saturday afternoon and was rescued by her mother Mrs Esser who witnessed the incident.
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Lhe
Caper Esser
East Fourth
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Popular Across Communities
The soothing healing properties and pleasant taste of Chamberlains Cough Remedy have made it a great favorite with people everywhere. For sale by Servant Harker Drug Co. 503 Ohio Street J D Kautzman 104 West Main Street and Otis W Streets.
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Chamberlain
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Ohio Sr
J D
Roadwork Advances to Fischer’s Lake This Day
Jack Cole started macadamizing the road to Fischers lake and had earlier worked on a railroad contract at Eldorado. The responsible party for bearing the road project expenses remains unknown.
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Jack Cole
Fischer’s Lake
Eldorado
Fischers
Beauty Is Blood Deep, Cascarets Promise Clear Skin
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a beauty aid promising clean blood and skin. It claims the product stirs the liver and purges impurities to banish pimples boils and blotches with 10 25 or 50 cent options.
Will Davis and John Patrick Take Sam Davis to Nevada Asylum
Will Davis and John Patrick transported Sam Davis, a young man from near Sweet Springs, to the asylum at Nevada on Saturday night. Davis is described as the son of wealthy parents.
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Will Davis
John Patrick
Sam Davis
Sweet Springs
Nevada
Davis
Grain-O Coffee Substitute Ad
An old advertisement promotes Grain-O as a healthful grain based drink that imitates coffee. It claims it is not medicine, invigorating and appetizing, made from pure grains with a rich brown color, costing about four times as much as coffee, suitable for children and nourishing. Sold by grocers for 15 and 25 cents.
Local Laundry Promises Ivory-Like Finish at Longan’s Sedalia
The Sedalia plant, Longan’s Steam Laundry, markets an Ivory-like finish for fabrics and garments. Operators urge customers to try the premium laundering service, highlighting improved texture and whiteness.
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Longan’ Sedalia Steam Laundry
An Irish Courtroom Echoes With Asses
A Cornhill Magazine tale recounts Chief Baron O Grady stopping a speaker to hear over a braying ass outside the assize town court. Later another ass brayed during summing up, prompting Mr Bushe to ask the judge to speak louder due to the echo in the court.
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Cornhill Magazine
O'Grady
Engagement Ring Clash Ends Coldly
A young woman flings an engagement ring at a man and mocks his affections. He retorts with sarcasm, calls the ring paste, and exits in chilly silence as temperatures seem to drop.
His Parting Shot by Tufford Knott
A vagabond in fatigue hat begs for help and is denied a coin by a stern woman at a door. Inside, he remarks through a keyhole that she is anti expansionist, revealing a pointed social jab in a terse, old time skit.
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Tufford Knott
No Consequence in Debate with a Defaulter Client
A humorous exchange shows Mr De Broker admitting he is short a few hundreds while seeking legal defense. The Great Lawyer reassures, then orders the dishonest defendant shown the door. The dialogue mirrors cadenced period humor from Tit-Bits.
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de Broker
James
Party lawmaker quits over committee exclusion
A legislator declares he will not run again citing slights by party leaders. He says he was not assigned to key committees that examined corruption and that their travel and hotel expenses were covered, fueling his disgust with the process.
Father Says He Goes to Circus for Pleasure
A Detroit Journal quirk notes George Washington asking why his father attends the circus. The father replies that he does not lie about enjoying the outing, hinting heredity as a factor. The anecdote is treated skeptically yet entertainingly.
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George Washington
Detroit Journal
Dreaming of South Africa Diamonds and an Engagement Ring
Mr Peck recounts a ridiculous dream of finding diamonds in South Africa with heaps of stones. Mrs Peck quips about the size of a diamond in her engagement ring.
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Mr. Peck
Jing
South Africa
Mrs. Peck
Honest politician praised for unifying factions
In a discussion about a local political figure, supporters claim he is the only one who can unite party factions during elections, though critics note another candidate is often nominated instead. The excerpt captures a debate on leadership and party unity.
Shades of Meaning in News Language
A short critical note from the Indianapolis Journal comparing phrasing choices in reporting, arguing that reporters should say a man is paralyzed rather than used vague terms like stricken with paralysis.
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Indianapolis Journal
Absorbed Costs in Legal Dispute Outpace Wasted Claims
A litigant laments wasted property as the lawyer explains costs have been absorbed, not wasted, in the dispute. The exchange highlights which party gained most from the legal proceedings.
Thick Enough Beauty and the Gazelle Scene
A humorous fable style snippet with a gazelle praising beauty as skin deep and a boastful hippo replying that pachyderms are not easily fooled. The exchange implies commentary on appearances and motives of curious onlookers.
Laugh at dull things, says the poet in verse
A brief verse contrasts laughter with mockery, noting that humor at a friend’s dull remarks backfires and suggests laughter may seem cruel rather than shared.
Wonderland 99 showcases Shasta route beauty and promise
Round About Shasta is highlighted as a chapter in the Northern Pacific Wonderland 99 prospectus. The Shasta region offers unparalleled scenery from Mt. Shasta through Southern Oregon and Northern California. Send six cents to Chas S. Fee in St. Paul for a copy, or contact P. H. Noel in St. Louis for rates and information.
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Shasta
Mt. Shasta
Oregon
California
Chas S. Fee
St. Paul
Minn
Scenic Line of the World tour trains to Colorado routes
The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad promotes Rocky Mountain tours in Colorado Utah and New Mexico with two distinct routes and through Pullman palace and tourist sleeping cars between Denver and San Francisco and between Denver and Portland. It advertises direct Cripple Creek access and last line to Utah Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington via Ogden Gateway. Correspondence to S K Hooer G P T A Denver Colorado for illustrated descriptive pamphlets.
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Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Rocky Mountains
Cripple Creek
Pullman Palace
Denver
San Francisco
Los Anges
Portland
Idaho
Ad Copy Submission Deadline for Sentinel Ads
Advertisers must submit changes to the SENTINEL office before nine o'clock of the day the ad is to appear. Early submission ensures inclusion in the next edition.
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Sentinel
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W. P. Havey
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John J. Yeater
L W. Durley
D. H. Crear
Adam Ittel
W. E. Bard
Edward Hurley
J. M. Offield
W. Pey
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Venta
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W.D. Wood
St. Louis, Mo
J.G. Russell
Uckins’ Hotel
the Agricultural Department
Illinois
Chas, Stedfford
Ittsburg Safe « Deposit Co
Pittsburg
Candy Cathartic
Sterling Remedy Company
Chiesto
Montreal
Beauty
Osage St
Frank Williams
Osage Street
ST. Janes Hotel
P. Miller
Guy
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E. Third St
P. H. Sangree
Henry Law
Sangree & Lamm
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Sedalia, MO
Mowarch
Baird Bros. 3 Co
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Charles Williams
Corner Fourth
P. H. Noel
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