Flood in Brazos valley swallows Dewey village
A Brazilian flood disaster spreads from Calvert to the Brazos valley as the Missouri Kansas Texas Railway bridge at Dewey station washes away. The rising river isolates communities, with 13 drowned near Brookshire and many feared lost. Houston appeals for aid as relief trains head toward the stricken area.
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Dallas
Tex
Calvert
Brazos Valley
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Dewey Station
Brazos River
Sealey
Dewey
la Grange
Brookshire
Houston
Brashear
Waller County
Robertson County
Gov. Sayers
Austin
Galveston
San Antonio
Memphis
Ytenn
Memphis Paper Company
Gayoso and
Front Streets
Great Salt Lake Route Promoted for Transcontinental Travel
The Rio Grande Western Railway advertises its Great Salt Lake Route as the sole transcontinental line through Salt Lake City offering three mountain routes and scenic valleys. Reduced California rates via the route apply in July with stopovers at Denver, Colorado Springs, Manitou, Leadville, Glenwood Springs, and Salt Lake City. Through trains include double daily service and Pullman sleeping cars between Denver and San Francisco and Portland.
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Great Salt Lake
Sal Lake City
Temple City
Salt Lake
Urs Valley
California
N. E A
Rio Grand Western Ry
Denver
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Leadville
Genwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Pullman
San Francisco
Portland
E. Copland
Owings Building
Chicago
Wonderland '99 Promises New Northern Pacific Route Splendor
The Northern Pacific's Wonderland '99 highlights Mt. Shasta scenery in Southern Oregon and Northern California. It claims a superior route beyond California travel, urging readers to mail six cents to Chas S. Fee, St. Paul, Minnesota, for a copy and to contact P. H. Noel in St. Louis for rates and information.
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Mt. Shasta
Oregon
California
Southern California
Chas S. Fee
St. Paul
Minn
Purist car offers fast Kansas City to Portland rail service
Leaves Kansas City on Thursdays at 6 40 PM and reaches Portland in 72 hours. The cars promise maximum comfort at minimum cost and are designed for ladies and children traveling alone. Passengers heading to San Francisco or Los Angeles stay in this car with only a engine change at midday. Berths available for long trips. Ticket offices at 1000 Main, 038 Union Ave, and Union Station. Telephone 1109 for further details.
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Kansas City
Union Pacific Railroad
Portland
San Francisco
Ls Angeles
Main Street
Union Avenue
Union Station
The Trip Economics and a Chicago Couple's Journey
Will B. Hunter of the Chicago Times-Herald recounts a Chicago couple’s yearlong travel ambitions and their experiences, as shared in the Reet book. The piece notes how they navigated plans and expenses and offers the book for sale via F. M. ap, general western agent of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway Co. at Chicago. Watermelons on ice at Candy Palace as you like them. Tel. 213.
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Chicago
Will B. Hunter
Times-Herald
F. Map
Ake Shore and
Michigan Southernailway Co
Send No Money for Diamond and Seed Offer
Readers can obtain a Sterling Silver Bracelet or diamond ring by sending name and address with 2¢ stamp to American Seed Co. 335 Broadway New York. They will receive a seed sample package $1 in coupons and full details. Openings for branch manager position advertised by A T Morais Cincinnati Ohio. Mention this paper. Ice cream soda Fleischmann's Pharmacy.
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American Seed Co
Broadway
N. Y
Ndapo
Indapo
Hindoo Remedy CO
Chicago
A. T. Fleischmann Drug Company
Fourth and
Ohio Streets
Sedalia
War Likely in Transvaal as Pressure Mounts
London reports a warlike stance despite a woman's congress push for universal arbitration. The St James Gazette declares expectation of war and notes the Bloemfontein conference report removes government excuses to delay. Outcome hinges on Hofmeyr's mission and the next few days.
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Transvaal
London
Women’s Congress
St. James Gazette
Bloemfontein
Hofmeyers
Dewey Home Fund Sees Major July Contributions
Washington July 5 contributors to the Dewey home fund report donations totaling 401 dollars this period, bringing the grand total to 12,522 dollars. Additional notes mention contributions to device number 19,474.
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Dewey Home Fund
Washington
Dewey Home
Vesternov
Eagle Eye Salve Offered By Local Dealers
The advertisement notes Eagle Eye Salve for vision health with claims of clear sight and relief from styes and granulated lids. Sold by all dealers at 25 cents. Also offers Good baths at 15 cents. Alamo barbershop.
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Utherland
Morrow’s remedies praised in St Louis testimonials
Citizens share favorable experiences with Morrow’s Kidne oids for kidney disorders and Morrow’s Liver lax for torpid liver and constipation. James Shannon of 1810 South Tenth Street endorses the Liver lax, noting its superior relief. Products are small red granules sold at twenty five cents per box, available at local drug stores or by mail from John Morrow & Co. Springfield Ohio.
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St Louis
Morrow
James Shannon
South Tenth St
Mertz & Hale
Price
John Morrow & Co., Chemists
Springfield
Ohio
East End Improvements Sealed Private Sewer Work
W J Letts begins private sewer construction from his Mith and Engineer residence to connect with the city sewer at Center street. The project ties into the public system, improving drainage for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Letts
Mith
Engineer
Center Street
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised By Newark Druggist
Mr Charles Holzhauser a Newark druggist says Chamberlains cough remedy gives superior satisfaction. He calls it safe and reliable for coughs colds or hoarseness. Sold by Servant Harker Drug Co Otis W Smith and City Drug Store with listed addresses.
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Chamberlain’s
Charles Holzhauer
Newark
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Ohio Street
Otis W Smith
Fifth
Engineer Streets
City Drug Store
West Main Street
Ladies' Shoes Polished at Fourth and Ohio
Shoes may be left and called for if desired. Ladies' footwear cleaned and polished for pickup at the Fourth and Ohio location.
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Charles Williams
Corner Fourth
Ohio
Fourth
Beare the Signature of on ea 39 A
The fragmentary text notes a signature related item with page reference ea 39 A. Further readable context is limited, leaving the precise person, event, or action unclear.
Nez Perces Lands Opened to Settlement and Mining
The Nez Perces country, 100 miles southeast of Eastern Washington, lies between the Clear Water and Salmon rivers. Gold discoveries in Buffalo Hamp range and the push of Northern Pacific development promise rapid access for capital and machinery, with maps available from Chas. S. Fee or NP Railway agents. Ice cream soda 5c.
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Nez Perces
Washington
Clearwater
Salmon Rivers
Salmon
Northern Pacific
Lewiston
Spokane
Buffalo Hamp
Chas. S. Fee
St. Paul
Minn
Northern Pacific Railway
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Painte Capital
Missouri Trust CO
QO. A. Crandall
Ieee
P. Hoffman
West Main
Texas
Tenn
Colo
Nebraska
Sistant
James Ryatt
Gayoso
Blumenthal
Ryan
James E. Cleary
Colorado
Col
Denver & Rio Grande
Colorado Midland
Shoshone
Busk
Ainsworth
Neb
Rward
Shasta
P. H. Noel
Commercial
St. Louis
Osage St
Frank Williams
Osage Street
ST. Janes Hotel
Market St
Thos
P. Miller
Suy
P. H. Sangree
E. Third St
Henry Lamm
Sangree & Lamm
Ofice
Sedalia, MO
Lonarch
Baird Bros. 3 Co
Cleveland, O
Fifth Street
John Stark & Son
Cistoe
East Main Street
Menefees Mule Barn
A. B. Fristoe
Lon Wells Asst
O. K
A. T. Morais
Cincinnati
Ice Cream Soda Sc
Fleischmann’s Pharmacy
Alamo
East End
Beare
R. T. Felix Gouraud
Ferd
T. Hopkins
Jones Street
New York
United States
Canada
Europe
JRADE
Nervita
Nervita Medical CO
Clinton & Jackson Sts
Chicaco
Ilbl
Clive Wens
Aif
Chiceré
T. Fleischmann
Drusgist
Chichester
Druzgista
Cbie Heatert Etieel Oe
Wadison Square
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