A Slave to Duty Winters Sentenced in $820000 Theft
Jack Winters, the man who netted $820000 in gold bullion from the Selby Smelting Works, was sentenced to fifteen years at Folsom. He asked for San Quentin, but was denied. The article also notes plans for the Sierra Nevada Tunnel project by E. H. Harriman, detailing a five mile bore, a 1500 foot rise, and potential time savings between San Francisco and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Snyder
Chicago
Jack Winters
Selby
Folsom
San Quentin
Sierra Nevada
United States
Sierra Nevada Mountains
California
E. H. Harriman
San Francisco Chronicle
Hood
Sierras
Builit
Nevada
Utah
San Francisco
Tonopah Mining Venture Guests From Philadelphia Arrive
J L Butler and wife traveling on the Monday train are joined by J F Anderson president D Higsbee vice president J H Anderson secretary and John H Jekins among the owners all from Philadelphia. Their Nevada venture aims to attract legitimate mine buyers and developers and expose stock jobbers. The Hawthorne Bulletin notes the party's arrival signals a promising outlook for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Butler
Tonopah
Hawthorne Bulletin
J. F. Anderson
D. Higsbee
J. H. Anderson
John H. Jekins
Philadelphia
Nevada
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Promises Cure and Reward
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh with a $100 reward for any failing case. It claims internal, constitutional treatment, citing blood and mucous surface action and suggests sending for testimonials. Also promotes Hall’s Family Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Snuffles the Guaranteed Catarrh Cure advertised
An old practitioner offers Snuffles as a proven treatment for catarrh. The ad claims powders acids pastes and inhalers fail, while Snuffles relieves and cures by removing the cause and healing inflammation. It promises quick relief from hay fever and cold in the head and ships prepaid for one dollar from Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Edwin B. Giles & CO
Market Street
Philadelphia
Minister's Good Work Remedy Testimony
A Kansas preacher testifies that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured a neighbor after other doctors failed. He praises the product and notes it is sold by Brown Bros., Druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Rev. A. A
Emporia
Kan
Sirest
Brown Bros
Sherman Headache Cure and Other Patent Remedies
An advertisement discusses Sherman Headache Cure promising instant relief for headaches and neuralgia with 25¢ and 10¢ boxes sold by Brown Bros and others. It mentions DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for constipation, Kemp’s Balsam for coughs, and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming complete digestion aid, with buyers in Brown Bros and T. Thomas listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Brown Bros
O. O. Buck
Bierne, Ark
DeWitt
T. Thomas
Sumpterville
Ala
Saye
Strength for Two Mothers Through Favorite Prescription
How expectant mothers need strength for two and how Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription supports maternal power and fetal health. It is alcohol free and contains no narcotics. A Manitoba case credits a healthy baby to faithful use five months before birth. Free Common Sense Medical Adviser offered with stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Robert Harden
Brandon
Manitoba
Remarkable Recovery After Croup Aid
Mrs 8. H. Allport of Johnstown Pennsylvania reports her little girl nearly strangled by croup. Doctors warned she might not survive, yet One Minute Cough Cure from Brown Bros. provided immediate relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. H. Allport
Johnstown
Brown Bros
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Promises Instant Teething Relief
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething babies, claiming quick relief from sleepless nights and a range of ailments. It cites a physician founder, price of twenty five cents, and wide druggist availability. warns against counterfeits of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Winslow
DeWitt
DeWitt's
Sown Bros
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Acto
Winters
Folsom Prison
ABC
Gohemian
Montun
Main
W. Henry
Pian
Winnemucca, Nevada
C.D. van Duzer
J.T. Wheele
Wheeler & van Duzer
Attorneys-At-Law
Dieh
Bert L. Hood
Courthouse
Giroux
Wisnemucca, Nevada
French Hospit
Stanton’s
Lem. Tod. Mm
W. L- Samuels
Bridg and
D. T. C. Hanson
Weber Building
Eagle Drug Store
Houers
Alfred Chartz
Carson City, Nevada
W. #. HOLT
Humboldt County
Alress
Paradise Valley
Nev
Charles M’connell
John O’kane
Lovelock
Diehl’s Book Store
Bridge Street
Winnemucca
Saleen
City Bakery
Diehl Sr
Stoux
G. W. Summerfield
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