Gold and Mining Boom Reported in Idaho Wells Fargo Receipts Claim Rich Lode
The report notes vast gold findings in Idaho from the Salmoner mines with estimates between thirty eight and forty million dollars in gold including placer diggings near Elk City Florence Oro Fino and Miaillersburg. It mentions new quartz ledges in the Buffalo Hump range and Northern Pacific rail extensions as prospectors push claims along the Clearwater.
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Idaho
Wells Fargo Express Company
Elk City
Florence
Oro Fino
Miaillersburg
Bancroft
Nothern Pacific
Lewiston
Spokane
Buffalo Hump Range
Clearwater
Northern Pacific
Fee
St. Paul
Minn
Northern Pacific Railway
Money Loans Money to Loan for Estate Security
Notice offers loans of 1000 dollars and upward secured by real estate. Farm loans not at six percent interest with moderate expenses and partial payments allowed. Joan B. Bothwell, attorney, Sedalia National Bank Building.
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Joan B. Bothwell
Sedalia National Bank
Sedalia Steam Laundry Promises Good Work
Satisfaction guaranteed by Gro W Loncan proprietor for steam laundry services in Sedalia with telephone contact 154 for inquiries and orders.
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Sedalia
Tel
Gro
W. Loncan
Senator Platts Defense of McKinleys Philippine Policy
New York July 20 Senator Platt issued a statement defending the Philippines war as directed by President McKinley. He notes multiple informants, strong U S presence, and local governments forming under American protection while insurgent forces remain active in northern and central Luzon. He argues the president cannot withdraw troops and has built a robust two year army ready to pacify the islands.
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New York
Platt
Philippines
McKinley
Otis
Navy Department
Denby
China
Worcester
Manila
Laguna Province
Pampanga
United States
Aguinaldo
Minila
Luzon Island
Spain
Philippine Islands
Revolutionary Party Established in Cadba Cuba
The Matanzas proclamation reveals a regular revolutionary party with Havana headquarters aiming to stir Cubans nationwide. It has agents in major cities and a Mexico junta. authorities know of it but fear arresting leaders who would likely become martyrs.
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Cadba
Havana
Matanzas
Mexico
Manila Floods Sweep Across City and Nation
Torrential rains in Manila over two days push streets to rely on boats. July rainfall totals reach 35 inches with 12 inches in the last 31 hours. Insurgents on the Rio Grande bank attacked the gun boat Laguna de Bay, killing one soldier and wounding two before the Gatling gun drove them off.
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Manila
Rio Grande
Laguna de Bay
Woman the Only Survivor of Elk Expedition Loss
The Elk expedition to Kotzebue sound suffered twelve deaths along the trail between the Selawyek and Koyukuk rivers. Scurvy then starvation and cold claimed the crew. Mrs. W. H. Bens of Bay City Michigan was the sole survivor reported via the Roanoke from St. Michaels.
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Seattle
Wash
Kotzebue Sound
St. Michaels
Roanoke
Selawyek
Koyukuk
W. H. Bens
Bay City
Mich
County Belt railway of St. Louis chartered
The secretary of state chartered the County Belt railway of St. Louis with capital of 1,000,000. Incorporators are prominent St. Louisans. The 30 mile line will encircle the city and connect all incoming lines.
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St. Louis
Jefferson City
Secretary of State
County Belt Railway of
St. Louisans
Birds of the Cross Legend Across Nations
The account recounts legends linking birds to the crucifixion. A magpie and a gray bird allegedly taunted and comforted Jesus as blood fell, birthing the robin and cursing the magpie. Folk beliefs in France Spain Russia Denmark praise swallows storks and sparrows for aiding or witnessing the Passion.
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Jesus
France
Spain
Longinius
Philadelphia Inquirer
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Aims Cure For Piles
The pitch claims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures piles and that the relief lasts, marketed by Servant Harker Drug Co. The advertisement emphasizes a permanent solution over temporary relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Servant Harker Drug Co
Paris Automobiles Impress With Quick Travel
The private letter from Paris describes a five in the party breakfast at Fontainebleau, a 48 mile return trip in three hours, and a moonlit Seine ride. The writer admits detesting automobiles yet praises their speed and notes public automobile coupes and victorias run at the same tariff as carriages.
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Boston Herald
Paris
Fontainebleau
Seine
Nickel fans use coin slots to cool offices and homes
An inventor introduces an electric fan based on the nickel slot machine idea. Users insert coins to power a refreshing breeze. after a predetermined amount of current, another coin is needed. The device aims to overcome high upfront costs and seasonal demand by letting people pay only for the air they use.
Not Perfectly Expressed Dinner Exchange
A brief dialogue excerpt shows Von Blumer and Clinker in a domestic exchange about dinner. Von Blumer laments scarce supplies while Clinker insists on no excuses, recalling past dinners at the host’s home. The piece captures a casual, old fashioned conversational tone.
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von Blumer
Dewey's Butterfly Collection Displays Vast Insect Treasures
Admiral Dewey possesses a premier butterfly collection built from years of voyages. The display includes thousands of specimens and is insured for $6000, a fraction of its estimated overall value.
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Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Beggar Boy Says He Never Had a Birthday
A London police court heard the boy was too poor to celebrate birthdays. When asked his age at his last birthday he replied he never had one due to poverty.
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London
When Coal Oil Was New in Owensboro
An Owensboro resident recalls a swan-led boat delivering coal oil lamps about 35 years ago. Lamps cost $5 and were saved for special occasions while oil proved scarce and dangerous. Locals later bought oil at Cloverport for $1 a gallon and warned of flammability. Some families abandoned coal oil in favor of candles due to safety fears.
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Standard Oil Trust
Owensboro
Ohio River
Pittsburg
Masonville
Cannel Coal Oil Company
Cloverport
Daviess County
Peacocks Tigers and Leopard Lore Amazes Col Tytler
A London Spectator piece recounts native belief in peacocks being fascinated by leopards and the surprising episode where a leopard-inspired myth led to a bow and arrow fowler in leopard disguise. Col Tytler witnessed a peacock frozen as a leopard advanced, then the bird avoided danger and a disguised hunter revealed the ruse.
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Col. Tytler
Nehin
Sahib
London Spectator
Queen Victoria Entertains Grandchildren in Nursery
Queen Victoria surprised visiting granddaughters by entering the nursery unannounced. The girls, unsure how to greet royalty, recalled Daniel before King Darius and cried, Oh queen live forever. The queen laughed, sat with them on her knee, and told funny questions.
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Victoria
Daniel
Darius
Great Salt Lake Route Promises Scenic Transcontinental Travel
Westward travelers urged to use Rio Grande Western Railway Great Salt Lake Route for direct Salt Lake City passage. Highlights include three mountain routes, major stops at Denver Denver area Salt Lake City and Ogden, with through Pullman cars and California discount fares for N E A in July. Illustrations available from E Copland in Chicago or F A Wadleigh in Salt Lake City.
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Rio Grande Western Railway
Great Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
Temple City
Salt Lake
Utah Valley
California
N E. A
Rio Grand Western Ry
Denver
Colorado Springs
Mainton
Leadville
Genwood Springs
Ogden
Renee
San Francisco
Portland
E. Copland
Owings Building
Chicago
F. A. Wadleigh
Salt Lakeity
Seed coupon offer from American Seed Co promo
Readers can obtain a sample package of choice seeds and $1 worth of coupons by sending their name and address with a two cent stamp to American Seed Co. at 335 Broadway New York. The promotion promises full details and a chance to secure jewelry via seed coupon distribution.
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American Seed Co
Broadway
N. Y
We and Our Tour Economie story issued for travelers
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Passenger Department releases We and Our Tour Economie a charming and instructional story for summer tourists. Free copies available on request to F M Byron in Chicago G W A B P Humphrey in Kansas City or A J Smith in Cleveland.
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Tour Economie
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry
M Byron
Chicago
P Humphrey
Kansas City
J Smith
Cleveland
Sale Bills Prices Hit by SENTINEL Press
The SENTINEL offers ready to print sale bills on short notice at below market prices and provides corresponding rates for all other kinds of printing.
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Sentinel
Ladies' Shoes Polished at Fourth and Ohio
Shoes polished for ladies available at Fourth and Ohio. items may be left and called for if desired.
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Fourth
Ohio
New Burlington Night Train Extends Kansas City Service
Burlington Route adds a fast overnight train from Kansas City and St. Joseph to Nebraska and Colorado starting June 4. Departure Kansas City 9:45 p m St. Joseph 12 midnight, arriving Denver 6 20 p m. California weekly excursions depart Thursdays with tourist sleepers to the northwest via Billings Route. For details contact J C Bramhall or W Wakeley and Howard Elliott in Kansas City St Louis and St Joseph.
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Burlington
Kansas Ci
St. Joseph
Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas City
Denver
California
Billings
J. C. Bramhall
Main Street
W. Wakeley
St.Louis
Howard Elliott
Kansas City to Portland Tourist Car Service Ad
Weekly Thursday evening 6 40 departure from Kansas City to Portland in 72 hours with no car changes. Advertises speed comfort and low cost, ideal for ladies and children traveling alone. San Francisco Los Angeles passengers ride straight through with a mid journey car transfer only. Porters accompany each car. Ticket offices listed with addresses and a phone number.
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Kansas City
Union Pacific
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Main Street
Union Avenue
Union Station
Summer Tours Via the Sioux City Route to Resort Areas
Sioux City route offers discounted return tickets through October 31 with stopover rights for all travelers to the Greater American Exposition. Descriptive circulars available from A L Fisher Tray Pass Agent at 23 Main Street Kansas City.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Great Lakes
Omaha
L Fisher
Main Street
Kansas City
The Trip Economical Explained by a Chicago Couple
Will B. Hunter of the Chicago Times-Herald recounts how a Chicago couple, facing money worries, managed an economical trip and what they saw. The tale is collected in a small book offered by F. Byron, general western agent of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Co, Chicago.
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Chicago
Will B. Hunter
Chicago ‘‘Times-Herald
F. Byron
General Western
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Co
Rock Island Route Sells Denver Tickets for Meeting
The Great Rock Island Route offers round trip tickets to Denver for Cumberland Presbyterian annual meeting at 19 dollars from points east of the Missouri River. Tickets on sale May 15 and 16. return valid until June 15. Colorado Express departs Kansas City 10:56 a.m. and Colorado Flyer at 6:30 p.m. arriving Denver 11:00 and Colorado Springs 10:45 the next morning. For information contact A. H. Moffet G S W P A Kansas City U S G Hough.
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Denver
Great Rock Island
Cumberland Presbyterian Annual Meeting
Missouri River
Kansas City
Colorado
The Verdict of the Jury Praises Paul Marquis
A brief notice notes Paul Marquis offered the best meal in town for the least money on the first ballot. Also promotional copy proclaims a dental service by Geof Shepard, a Hoffman Build dentist, claiming immediate painless nerve removal.
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Paul Marquis
Wanted Reliable Manager for Local Branch Office
Advertisement seeks a reliable man to manage a new branch in the area. Respond with paper reference and note the opening in Cincinnati Ohio. Includes offer of illustrated catalogue for 4 cents postage and mentions Fleischmann's Pharmacy and ice cream soda at five cents.
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O. K
A. T. Morgis
Cincinnati
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Perat
Remington Standard Typewriter
Croff Seamans & Bened
Locust Street
St Louis
W.H. Riggs
Texas
Pacific
Shreveport
New Orleans
EL Paso
L. S. Trorne
Rice
Dallas
E. P. Turner
Gen. Pas. and
Ticket Agi Texas
G. P
Mrs
A.S. Bennett
S. Kentucky
Edward A. Strong
Hoffman Building
Sedalia, Mo
Ott’s Soda Fountain
Whinley
Robin
Automobile Mg
Clinker
Detroit Free Press
Indapo
Hindoo Remedy CO
Otis W. Smith
Nervita
Nervita Medical CO
Clinton & Jackson Sts
Chicago, Ill
A. T. Fleischmann Drug Company
Fourth and Ohio Streets
Ton Bidg
Chicesco
Perfecto CO
Aug. T. Fleischmann
Chichester
Bears
Astoria
Cras van Antwerp
Ice Cream Soda Sc
Fleischmann’s Pharmacy
South Kentucky Street
The
Rock Island
Geof Shepard
Fleischmann’s
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