Scenic Line of the World Tours by the Denver Rio Grande
The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad promotes Rocky Mountain tours across Colorado Utah and New Mexico with two distinct routes and through Pullman palace and sleeping cars linking Denver to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland and beyond amid direct lines to Cripple Creek, Utah and Ogden Gateway. S. K. Hooer, G P T A, Denver, Colorado, provides illustrated descriptive pamphlets.
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Rocky Mountains
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Cripple Creek
Pullman Palace
Denver
San Francisco
Los Angels
Portland
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Green's August Flower praised by travelers and doctors
Prof Houton notes in ten years travel that Green's August Flower is the most used remedy for dyspepsia liver stomach and constipation. He says it helps tourists salesmen and office workers with headaches and irregular habits and claims it does not injure the system. Sample bottle offered free at A S McGowan Otis W Smith and sold by dealers abroad.
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Prof. Houton
A. S. McGowan
Otis W. Smith
Grain-O Promises Digestive Relief for Coffee Drinkers
Grain-O offers a coffee substitute claiming to soothe the stomach aid digestion and strengthen the nerves. Advertised flavors emphasize nourishment with packages priced at 15c and 25c.
West India Kid J W Washington Shifts Outlaw Image
J W Washington known as the West India Kid moves from the Alamo to the Metro polian barber shop. His former prop ositions still stand as Rand remains good.
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J. W. Washington
West India Kid
Alamo
Metropolian
Peace Conference and Henderson Speakership Developments
The Hague meeting of the peace conference drafting committee saw near agreement on articles 7 through 12 with American objections to article 10. An arbitration court faces final talks on article 13 as nations push for a permanent system. In Washington a midnight war conference yielded no public details. In Chicago the Chicago Record reports David B. Henderson near 102 pledged votes to become Speaker as rivals Sherman and Payne withdraw.
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Chicago Record
Henderson
The
Hague
M. de Staal
Julian Pauncefote
Count Nigra
Washington
Meiklejohn
Adjt
Gen. Corbin
Col. Henderson
Edith and Tom Betrothal Suspected by Keen Observation
A Detroit Free Press item notes Edith and Tom are always together and Edith blocks Tom’s spending on her. Though not engaged or spoken of, a confidant believes she intends to marry him based on close association and her discouragement of expenditures.
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Edith
Tom
Bam
Detroit Free Press
Physician density varies widely among German cities
The article notes physicians per population differ greatly from Chemnitz about 6 per 10,000 to Dresden at 12 and Munich at 14 per 10,000, illustrating uneven medical access across German cities.
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Chemnitz
Dresden
Nunich
Cornerstone laid for Confederate monument in Travis square
In San Antonio Texas June 5 the cornerstone of a Confederate dead monument was laid in Travis square. Ceremonies were led by the grand lodge of masons and the grand commandery Knights Templars with E O C Old Post G A R and Albert Sidney Johnston camp Confederate veterans in attendance. Judge John H Reagan the lone surviving Confederate cabinet member gave the address on the Confederacy.
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San Antonio
Tex
Travis Square
Grand Lodge of Masons
Grand Commandery
Knights Templars
E. 0. C. Old Post
Albert Sidney Johnston
John H. Reagan
Berlin Press Doubts Value of New Spanish Colonies
Berlin commentary on the acquisition of the Caroline Ladrone and Pelew islands from Spain belittles the concession. The Freis sinnige Zeitung derides them as worthless colonies and questions which of the three Geraknyhups is worth paying for.
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Berlin
Caroline
Ladrone
Pelew
Freissinnige Zeitung
Transmississippi Congress Session Noted Saturday
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Wichita and aid figures with an item on a Saturday session of the Transmississippi congress. Details are incomplete but indicate a regional meeting proceeding.
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Wichita
Aid
Transmississippi Congress
Convention endorses government action in Philippines and expansion
Delegates pass resolutions praising the American army and navy for their work and signaling support for expansion. The convention is filled with political debate and observers expect more activity at next year’s gathering.
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Philippines
Oceanic Named World Largest Steamship in Service
The White Star liner Oceanic is hailed as the greatest steamship, described as mammoth and equal to three city blocks in length. At 705 feet over all longer than the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse by 55 feet, the vessel is portrayed as the world's biggest ship.
Size and scale of the Oceanic as described in the article
The Oceanic would extend three city blocks in length and be a nine story building long. Its rudder weighs 53 tons and its two propellers are 22 feet in diameter. Each blade of a propeller is valued at 3000 dollars. Two cable cars could pass each other in the two large smokestacks.
First-born Christening Sparks Seaport Church Laughter
In a seaport town church a proud father, uneasy on deck, struggled to cradle his first-born during baptism. The infant wriggled and the ceremony paused as the crowd tittered. A nearby shipmate quipped Upend it Jack, upend it its head's below hatches, drawing knowing smiles.
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Jack
Local Soda Ad and Pharmacy Offerings
An old ad notes ice cream soda for five cents at Fleischmann's Pharmacy and directs leaving orders at 412 South Kentucky Street to arrange delivery or pickup. A slogan proclaims The Cigar has no equal.
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Fleischmann
South Kentucky Street
Great Rock Island Route Denver Return Fare Ad
The Great Rock Island Route offers a $19 round trip to Denver for Cumberland Presbyterian annual meeting attendees with sales May 15th and 16th and return validity until June 15th. The Fast Colorado Express departs Kansas City at 10 56 p m and the Colorado River special at 6 30 p m arriving Denver 11 00 next morning and Colorado Springs 10 45. 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
National Educational Association Meets in Los Angeles
The National Educational Association in Chicago announces its 14th annual meeting in Los Angeles from July 11 to 14. The Great Rock Island Route offers a handsome booklet with views, train routes, rates, and schedules, available by request to John Sebastian, G P A, Chicago.
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National Educational Association
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific _ Railway
Los Angeles
California
Great Rock
Agents Wanted for The Life and Achievements of Admiral Dewey
Advertisement for Murat Halstead biography of Admiral Dewey promotes a 500 page 8 by 10 inch edition with nearly 100 halftone illustrations and a color map. Price is 1.50 with a large commission and free outfit. Dominion Company Caxton Building Chicago invites quick responses amid strong demand.
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Admiral Dewey
Murat Halstead
The
Dominion Company
Caxton Building
Chicago
Grain-O Grain Beverage Endorsed For All Ages
A shopper testimonial touts Grain-O made from pure grains as a coffee substitute. The letter-writer notes better health after a week and says children can drink it safely, claiming it nourishes and strengthens. Available at grocers for 15 and 25 cents.
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised as miracle for painful feet
Panoramic sales copy touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder curing swollen smarting and nervous feet and easing tight new shoes. It claims instant relief from sweating callouses hot tired aching feet and bunions. Available from druggists and shoe stores or by mail for 25 cents plus stamps.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmstead
le Roy
Eagle Eye Salve Promoted for Eye Ailments
The ad notes Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve for weak eyes styes sore eyes and granulated lids sold by dealers at 25 cents. It appeals to readers highlighting clear vision and sharp sight for users and lists the product as available widely.
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Sutherland
Kennedy Takes Active Control Of Offield & Sons Shoe Store
Announcement states J W Kennedy now oversees management of the shoe business after over twenty years in the trade. It notes impaired health of J M Offield will keep him away from work indefinitely and invites patronage for Kennedy to handle customer needs.
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J. W. Kennedy
Kennedy
J. M. Offield
Mr. Kennedy
J. M. Offield & Sons
DeWitt
Seed coupons offer jewelry samples by mail
Readable fragment urges sending name and address with a 2c stamp to American Seed Co. at 335 Broadway New York for a sample seeds package, $1 worth coupons, and full particulars. The ad promises Sterling Silver Bracelet, good watch, or solid gold ring with a genuine diamond setting through distributing flower seed coupons.
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American Seed Co
Broadway
N. Y
Eagle Eye Salve Promises Quick Relief for Eye Ailments
A Victorian advertisement touts Sutherlands Eagle Eye Salve as a cure for dim vision sore eyes styes and granulated lids sold in tubes by reputable druggists with a guarantee.
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Sutherlands Eagle Eagle
No Dust Strawberries Fresh Daily From Candy Palace
Candy Palace advertises strawberries fresh daily straight from their refrigerator with no dust.
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Candy Palace
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Ralston Breakfast Food
Ralston Barley Food
Ralston Health Flour
Ralston Pan
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P. Brandt Grocer Company
Ralston Club
Landmann Bros
Fourth and
Unio Streets
Sedalie, Mo
ST. James Hotel
Market St
Thos. P. Miller
J.G. Russell
Huckins’ Hotel
McGinley Bros., Grocers
E. Third St
Charles Williams
Corner Fourth
Ohio
Fifth Street
John Stark & Son
E. Hurley & CO
Hurley’s
East Third Street
Nervita
Nervita Medical CO
Clinton & Jackson Sts
Ill
Sedalia
P. of. Sangree
McKnry Lamm
Sangree & Lamm
Ohio Street
Sedalia, MO
White House
Forest Park Theater
Myers Drug Store
Hoyts
Lemonades
Ott’s
Adapo
Hindus Remedy CO
Lil
A. T. Fleischmann Drug Company
Ohio Streets
Premy
Atx
Bicem
Aug. T Fleischmann
Caligraph
United Typewriter & Supplies Company
M. T. Slane
West Third Street
Rock Island
E. T. B. Cigar
Texas
Pacific
Shreveport
New Orleans
EL Paso
L. S. Thorne
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