Condensed Telegrams Reach Across Many Topics
Reports from Missouri to California cover a murder manhunt in Johnson county, a final Colombia versus Constitution yacht race start, a looming steel strike crisis and US Steel hiring, a Great Northern wreck near Kalispell with suspected 17 deaths, boxing results in San Francisco, and a Selby Smelting reward controversy. Also notes official denials affecting the Schley inquiry, San Francisco street clashes with police, a historic yacht wager, and stock exchange assurances. Advertising tag for DeWitt's Little Early Risers ends.
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Pittsburg
Shaffer
United States Steel Corporation
Great Northern
Kalispell
Montana
Kid Carter
George Gardner
San Francisco
Carter
Ralston
Selby Smelting Works
Hackett
Admiral Howison
Yonkers
Admiral Schley
Schley
W. F. Mustin
Pittsbug Stock Exchange
Walter J. Kingsley
Humorous Lines and a Dried Stream of Advertisements
A collection of light quips and jokes from various papers including jokes about temperance drinks and marriage, plus a dated advertising pitch for gloves from E. Reinhart & Co. Inc. The notes reference Philadelphia Press and Red Bluff News with quirky exchanges among fictional characters and a mock alibi.
Southern Pacific Changes Rumors and a New Assistant Traffic Head
The San Francisco Bulletin notes changes in the Southern Pacific traffic department after Harriman line consolidation. C. H. Markham is named assistant freight traffic manager for the Pacific system with Oregon duties, reporting to Sproule. Rumors persist that S. M. Felton may become president, despite denials from those who worked under him and recollections of his decisive management style.
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San Francisco Bulletin
Southern Pacific
Harriman Lines
C. H. Markham
Pacific System
Linea
Oregon
Markham
Sproule
8. M. Felton
Mr. Felton
Felton
Airship Promise Prompts Public Enthusiasm
An inventor claims to have perfected an air ship and aims to launch soon. The piece compares the invention to Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters, praising its potential to replace other transport methods and its noted health benefits. It urges readers to try the medicine for digestion and general well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
Teething baby finds relief with cholera remedy claim
A Deming Indiana parent recalls teething and stomach sickness in June and July for an eleven month old. He attributes quick recovery to Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The ad touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a permanent stomach rest and digestion aid by Brown Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Holliday
Deming Ind
Chamberlain
Brown Bros
The Change of Life and a Woman's Health
Advert says the change of life brings hot flushes and faint spells. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is promoted as rebuilding weakened nerves and helping women endure the change. Testimonial from Mrs Jexnim Nomi of Germantown Pennsylvania claims cure from the compound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jexnim Nomi
Keyser St
Germantown
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
A long standing advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims immediate relief from teething pain, diarrhoea, stomach and bowel regulation, wind colic, and gum inflammation. The product is described as pleasant tasting and the prescription of an old US physician nurse. Price is twenty five cents per bottle. Sold by druggists worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs.Winslow
Mrs. Winslow
Lane's tea and De Witt's salve advertised for skin cures
An 1890s style ad promotes Lane's tea claiming blood purification and faded complexion issues including pimples. It also hawks De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for eruptions burns and sores and piles with a warning to avoid counterfeits and to buy the original from Brown Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
DeWitt's
Brown Bros
Sherman's Headache Cure Promises Instant Relief
An advertisement touts one dose of Sherman’s Headache Cure as instantaneous and harmless, suitable for emergencies. The product cures neuralgia and is sold by Brown Bros at 26¢ and 10¢ per box.
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Sherman
Brown Broa
Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed By Sumeptville Resident
I, Thomas Sumpterville Alabama, say I suffered dyspepsia and after taking several bottles of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure I can digest anything. The preparation contains all natural digestive fluids and restores weak stomachs to their natural condition. Brown Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Sumpterville
Ala
Brown Bros
A Cup of Lane's Tea at Night advertised remedy
An herbal tonic claims to move the bowels the next day and cure habitual constipation headache and indigestion. It promises greater benefit and lower cost than any medicine, with a druggist refund if unsatisfied. Price 25 cents and 50 cents per package, Brown Bros. sells.
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Lane
Brown Bros
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Iowa City
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Cardus
Thedfond
Ts Dig Thersjord
Mary Henderson
Johnson County
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Ark
Tess
Jess
Philadelphia Press
Red Bluff
Watkyne
Freshleigh
Miss Simplex
Wikyns
Somerville Journal
Willie
Philadelphia Inquirer
Standard Oil Company
Hansen's
E. Reinhart & CO. Inc
ABC
Gonemian “Khag of Art
W A. Henry
Violin
Pian
Wrynemucea, Nevada
C.D. van Duzer
J.T. Wheel
Wheeler & van Duzer Attorneys-At-Law
Diehl Building
Bert L. Hood
Courthouse
Winnemucca, Nevada
E. D. Giroux
Wiiwawocoa
Nevada
San Fran
Ana Buttaing
W. 1. Samuels
T. C. Hanson
Weber Building
Eagle Drug
Lfred Chartz
Carson City, Nevada
W. H. Holt
Humboley Couney
Post Office Agress
Paradise Valley
Nev
Charles M’connell
John O'Kane
Lovelock
Diehl’s Book Store
Bridge Street
Winnemucca
Totas
San Tran Roo
Datites
C. Diehl Sr
G. W. Summerfield
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