Miners describe Idaho outrages and bull pen abuse
An Idaho mining region survivor recounts brutal conditions in Wardner and Shoshone county. He details confinement in the bull pen by soldiers and scabs, starvation, mockery, and extrajudicial threats, contrasting official assurances with harsh reality and his eventual flight to Utah.
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Eric
Coer d'Alene
Winnetmucea
Erie
Randsberg
California
Idaho
Shoshone County
Steunenberg
Conroy
Bunker Hill
Johnson
Merriam
Leadville
Colo
Wardner
Mines and mining notices of several western claims
A collection of brief reports notes discoveries and developments in Western mines and districts. Carbon river Washington reveals a $1 per pan claim. Burro mine Jail canyon Panamint mountains Inyo county California shows a five foot gold vein valued $80 to $120 per ton. J and Carter strike in Antelope valley with a fifteen foot ledge and ore assay about $20. Union Hill mine Grass Valley California reports a three and a half foot vein with free gold. Midas mine Deep Creek Utah reports virgin ground with a large exposed ledge assaying $38 to $107 per ton. Cripple Creek Colorado smelter charges force several mines to close due to aluminum content.
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Carbon River
Washington
Burro
Jail Canyon
Panamint Mountains
Inyo County
Cal
Thos. Phoebe
Bridgeport Chronicle
J. &. Carter
Antelope Valley
Tidings Telegraph
Grass Valley
Union Hill
Midas
Deep Creek
Country
Utah
Cripple Creek
Colo
Stock and Range Notes and Agricultural Issues
March activity includes 107000 acres leased by Union Pacific land department across Wyoming Colorado Utah and western Nebraska. Kansas plans 1,000000 bushels of corn for famine relief led by Governor Stanley. Mexican cattle imports fall this March and quarter 1900. Wyoming wolf bounty rises to 20 per animal with over 10000 wolves killed in 14 months. Fort Laramie wood reservation 30000 acres opened for settlement with six months preference for settlers. Cattle values rise about 40 percent from 1896 lows. International wheat production limits discussed for Paris conference July 9 16. Colville Indian Reservation land opened to settlement at 150 dollars per acre. Wool prices pressured by large supply and London market trends. outlook for a large upcoming clip remains uncertain.
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Union Pacific Land Department
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Nebraska
Kansas
India
Stanley
Fort Laramie Wood
Interior Department
Stockman
Paris
Albert Dean
Bureau of Animal Industry
Colville
Shepherd's Bulletin
London
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative from a Quinine
A claim urges a one day cure for colds using a laxative from quinine tablets. The advertisement notes money back if it fails and carries E W Groves signature on each box with Luc.
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E. W. Grove
Luc
The Turn of Life and Mrs Pinkham Advise Free
The piece promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted aid for women experiencing menopause. It cites many grateful users and notes Mrs Pinkham offers free advice from Lynn Massachusetts, inviting readers to write for guidance.
Velvet corset belt fashion note for bodice renovation
Nothing else in fashion is quite so effective for renovating an old bodice with a wide velvet corslet belt and a cravat that may be velvet or lace. Fasten the belt at one side with buttons or a knot and fringed ends as you prefer.
What Is Shiloh Grand old remedy for coughs and consumption
A dated advertisement touts Shiloh as a world renowned remedy for coughs colds and consumption with a money back guarantee. It also promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a preventive against pneumonia and notes availability at Eagle Drug Store and Brown Brothers druggists.
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Shiloh
Eagle Drug Store
Brown Brothers
Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure Sold Locally
Advert says croup endangers many young mothers and claims Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure relieves worst cases at once. Available at Eagle Drug Store with prices 25 cents, 60 cents, and one dollar.
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Shiloh
Eagle Drug Store
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims quick relief from crying, teething pain, and diarrhea, with benefits to digestion, gums, and energy. Product priced at twenty five cents a bottle and sold by druggists worldwide.
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Mrs. Winslow
Invitation Committees Named for Nevada Towns
Lovelock A F Campbell and W Kennedy join committee duties alongside B Maris. Winnemucca adds Archer and Thea Shane. Paradise includes AM Latta and L Ward. Wadsworth lists CF Springer and RF Feiler. Unionville appoints TJ Hadley and J Organ. Mill City adds Peter Organ and WWootcock.
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Lovelock
A. F. Campbell
W. Kennedy
B. Maris
Winnemucca
Archer
Thea Shane
Paradise
A. M. Latta
L. Ward
Wadsworth
C. F. Springer
R. Feiler
Unionville
T. J. Hadley
J. Organ
Mill City
Peter Organ
W. Wootcock
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Miner
McKinley
Siberian
Cour d'Alene
Ydin E. Pinkham
Cliff House Club
Winnemucca, Nevada
GEO. S. Nixon
The
Bush
Lode No
Lovelock School Hall
A. P. Scott D.owens
F. X. Banks
J. H. Thies
A. R. Edmondson
D. Owens
W. Miller
Diehl’s Book Store
Bridge Street
Olver
San Francisco
C. Diehl
Cyrus Noble
J. & F. Martell
Cornae
Gordelia Wine CO
Laverga
Roprw R
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