Miners, Mills, and Mines Dominant in Western Silver Trade
The Robust mill at Ely begins operations and 3400 sacks of ore from Macon City mine at Ely shipped to Salt Lake. A new mining bill substitute limits locating claims for others and allows purchase of government land at 250 per acre, plus a 20 year mining land lease with farming provisions. Senator Stewart reports the substitute in the Mines and Mining committee. The Uncle Sam Mining Company files for incorporation with 2 million capital, Carson City headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
White Pine County
Macon City
Salt Lake Market
Clark
Mortana
Butte Miners’ Union
Uncle Sam Mining Company
Carson City
Carson News
Turrittin
Scheeline, Osburn and
Fletcher
Steamboat
Bank of Nevada
Reno Journal
Comstock Tunnel Company
Sutro Tunnel
Virginia Enterprise
Sutro
Stewart
Committee On Mines and Mining
Coronation, Fires, and Odd News From Across the World
The brief notices report Edward Wil’s coronation set for July 24, severe Australian drought sparking bush fires harming farms and stock, Pierre Loti paid a record war correspondence salary by Le Figaro, Hull opens the first municipal crematorium costing 12 000 dollars with cremation at five dollars. Roswell Bardsley, 91, longest-serving U.S. postmaster in North Lansing, has 72 years’ service without complaint. Marconi achieves wireless telegraphy between St. Catharines and the Lizard, 200 miles. Daniel Wigle and wife say they have been married 73 years on a Greensburg farm. A Syrian’s banishment follows a New Jersey judge’s assault case, sent to Hoboken and boarded onto an outbound ship.
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United States
Roswell Bardsley
North Lansing
N. Y
Marconi
St. Catharines
Lizard
Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as a one day cure for colds with a 26 cent price and warns against counterfeit DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve while praising the original for piles and skin healing. Brown Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Brown Bros
Rio de Janeiro wreck toll tops 131 as fog shrouds harbor
Reported loss includes 211 aboard with 131 dead, eight whites and 131 Asians among crew and passengers. Divers search 200 feet deep near Baker's Point while cargo valued at millions awaits appraisal. Captain Ward blamed for violating Pacific Mail rules during foggy entry into San Francisco Bay.
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Rio de Janeiro
San Francisco
Baker's Point
Fort Point
Wildman
Ward
United States
Chamberlains Cough Remedy touted to prevent pneumonia
The ad claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia from colds and la grippe. It pledges curing speed, safety, pleasant taste, and a money back guarantee after using two thirds. Brown Bros. Drug Store sells and guarantees the product. Also notes a charity performance of Ben Hur at armory hall on March 7 with Mr. King and Proston pictures, tickets 0 and 25 cents.
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Chamberlain
Brown Bros
Ben Hur
Lew Wallace
Armory Hall
Methodist Church
King
Proseton
Brown Bros. Drug Store
DeWitts Little Marly Risers Liver Pills Endorsed
Persons who cannot take ordinary pills find it a pleasure to take DeWitt's Little Marly Risers. They are the best little liver pills ever made. Krown Bros.
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DeWitt
Krown , Bros
Brown Bros
Coal miners call off strike. Utah mines resume work
Telegrams report the Utah coal miners strike ending and workers returning to the Winter Quarters mines at Scofield. Other items include John H. Mitchell’s re election as Oregon senator through a Republican Democratic alliance, a presidential proclamation for a special Senate session after Congress adjourns March 4, and assurances from foreign powers against resuming China hostilities during peace talks. The House Public Lands committee favors the irrigation bill similar to Newlands Hansbrough, with water controlled by the states, while Chairman Lacey files a minority report.
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Utah
Scofield
John H. Mitchell
Oregon
Senate
Congress
Peking
United States
China
House Committee On Public Lands
House
Lacey
Humorous Bits From Old Time Newspapers
A collage of light quips and jokes from early 20th century papers. Lines poke fun at parties bills teeth and social plans with puns about hash by fruit cake and elephants. Also includes mock dialogue on digestion and the Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
Liquid air proven practical in mechanics by tests
Two years after the Tripler Liquid Air company formed with a 10 million dollar capitalization, practical tests in Oswego show liquid air driving a 10 horsepower engine and powering a churn and separator. Experiments used exhaust oxygen to ignite coal, producing rapid heat. the process, once refined, promises general use of liquid air in industry.
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Tripler
Liquid Air Company of
New York
New York Sun
Standard Butter Company
Oswego
N. Y
G. A. Bobrick
St. Petersburg School of Technology
Liquid Air Company
Francis X. Govers
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy
Classic advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. Claims quick relief from crying, feverish discomfort, and digestive issues with a pleasant taste. Promotes as a trusted remedy from renowned physicians and nurses. Also mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills by Brown Bros.
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Mrs. Winslow
Six Million Dollars Spent to Improve West’s Finest Track
Union Pacific Railroad Company invested six million dollars to upgrade what was once the West’s finest track. The improved roadbed is now straight and level, ballasted with Sherman granite, enabling the highest speeds with safety. It promises solid comfort and security for patrons. For details contact F. B. Choate, General Agent, Salt Lake City.
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Union Pacific Railroad Company
Royal Highway
F. B. Choate
Salt Lake City
One Minute Cough Cure Promoted By Brown Bros
The ad promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a prompt remedy for grippe weakness and prostration. It claims the preparation is endorsed as an unfailing cure for threats and hung troubles and that early use prevents consumption. Brown Bros.
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Grippe
Brown Bros
Warning of Declining Health and a Cure Claim
The text warns that neglecting health warnings leads to danger as nourishment declines. It cites stomach and related diseases and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Pellets as remedies, including a testimonial from Jinbettie Askew of Garysburg, NC, and an offer for Dr. Pierce’s Medical Adviser with mail cost details.
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Garysburg
Northampton Co
N.C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mines and Mining
Edward Wil Will
Australia
Pierre Loti
Paris Figaro
Hull
England
Daniel Wigle
Greensburg
New Jersey
Hoboken
Hur
Brown
New York World
Lady Curzon
India
Detroit
Free Press
Polly
Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Tufford Knott
Chicago Tribune
Detroit Journal
Charles H. Grosvyenor
Tiffany
McKinsey
Pennsylvania
Continental Press Corcoran Building
Washington, D. C
Hatheed Lumber Yard
Feed and Sale Stable
Castle Gate
N. Owen
Diehl’s Book Store
Bridge Strect
Winnemucca
Iil
News
aAgent
Sun Prancisan
Meni
C. Diehl
Proprietur
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