Smart Wall Street Boys
A New York Sun report details how young messengers and a telegrapher at the stock exchange fed orders to bucket shops, using slips of paper and even a ball to relay tips before public news. The scheme extended to the consolidated stock and petroleum exchange via a sign language to trigger broker action.
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Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Bucket Shop
Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange
Exchange
New York Sun
Health ads promise quick relief with August Flower and Kodol Cure
A collage of early 20th century ads urges health via Green’s August Flower for dyspepsia and related ailments, Lane's tea for complexion, and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for digestive rest. Brown Bros. and Brown Brog. are listed as sellers, with sample bottles and pricing noted.
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Brown
Dark complexions and health cures advertised in 1800s notices
An old newspaper fragment markets Lane's tea to cure constipation improve skin and appetite and claim a new you. It urges trial via Brown Sil all lived colors and DeWitt's Little Early Risers promise bowel regulation and longevity. Other ads tout Crepe de Paris and corded dimity fabrics from B C Robins & Co with vivid sales pitch.
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Lane
Brown
Paris
New York
Batts B.C. Robins & Co
E. C. Dewitt CO
Colenet
SNUFFLES THE GUARANTEED CATARRH CURE Sold for One Dollar
An old practitioner claims a new treatment for CATARRH that supposedly cures by addressing the disease rather than masking it. The ad touts SNUFFLES as the only guaranteed cure, relieves hay fever and cold in the head, and warns neglect may lead to consumption. Available prepaid in the United States or Canada with special advice from the discoverer.
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United States
Canada
Edwin B. Giles & CO
Market Street
Philadelphia
Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs Ad
A brief advertisement notes that most deaths from consumption occur after an initial cough and promotes Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs as a guaranteed cure and relief. It offers 25c and 50c sizes with a free trial and lists Brown Bros as the seller.
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Brown Bros
How it Is Done Promotes Boasche’s German Syrup Use
In our climate rapid temperature changes bring common colds to many families. A bottle of Boaschee’s German Syrup at home can prevent serious sickness and high medical bills with three or four doses. It claims to cure consumption hemorrhages pneumonia severe coughs croup and throat and lung diseases. Sample bottle free from Brown Bros. Druggists. Regular size 75 cents. Get Green’s Prize Almanac.
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Brown Brog
Boschee
Brown Bros
Green's Prize
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promoted for Teething
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal teething remedy for children. It claims relief from teething pain, diarrhea, stomach issues, wind, and gum inflammation, praising its pleasant taste and a prescription from esteemed female physicians. Price is twenty five cents per bottle and is sold by druggists worldwide.
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Mrs. Winslow
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Cure for Coughs
An advertisement notes Norris Silver of North Stratford New Hampshire praising One Minute Cough Cure as a safe and sure remedy after ineffectual relief from doctors. It claims the product has cured thousands and is available from Brown ros.
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Norris Silver
North Stratford
N. H
Brown Ros
An Engineer’s Fast Run Promoted Remedy Kemp’s Balsam
An engineer recounts using Kemp’s Balsam to fight colds quickly. He stores a bottle in his cab and notes it outpaces a cold once started. The ad claims 26c and 60c prices and mentions Brown as seller.
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Brownros
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted For Piles Cure
An old advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a safe cure for piles, claiming surgical operations unnecessary and warning against counterfeits. It promotes Brown Bros as the seller and mentions other products like Orduroy pants and safe sales inquiries at a post office.
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DeWitt
Brown Bros
Final accounting hearing set in Nevada estate case in 1901
Notice announces hearing of the final account and petition for distribution in the estate of Isabella Sloan with James F. Sloan as administrator. The court in Humboldt County schedules the June 17, 1901, 10 a.m. settlement date and requires all interested parties to appear and show cause. The notice is dated May 25, 1901.
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Fifth Judicial District Court
State of
Nevada
Humboldt
Bella
Sloan
James F. Sloan
Isabella Sloan
J. T. Dunn
Notice to Creditors for Mary Woolcock estate
Notice to creditors in Humboldt county as administrator of the estate of Mary Woolcock deceased, required to file with proper vouchers attached. Dated June 6 1901. Administrator of the Estate of Mary Woolcock deceased. Jetwa.
Notice of Executor Appointment in Nevada Court
The Fifth Judicial District Court of Nevada Humboldt County appoints John Kane as executor of John Hill’s last will. Creditors must file claims with vouchers within three months of the first publication, dated May 25, 1901.
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Fifth Judicial District Court
State of
Nevada
Humboldt County
John Hill
Joh Kane
Batate
Notice to Creditors in Nevada Estate
District Court of Nevada Humboldt County administers the estate of Moses J Bushee deceased. All creditors must file claims with vouchers to the Clerk within three months of first publication. Dated Winnemucca Nevada May 26 1901. J A Cochran Administrator of the Estate of Moses B Bushee deceased.
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Fifth Judicial District Court
State of
Nevada
Humboldt County
W. J. Woolcock
Peter Woolcock
W. J. .Woolcock
Jenna
Moses J, Bushee
Said County
Kald Estate
Winnemucca
Nev
Sale of Bonds by Winnemucca Water and Light Company
The Winnemucca Water and Light Company offers first mortgage bonds at par value of 100 dollars each, paying 6 percent interest in gold coin semiannually, due May 21, 1916. Bids due June 21, 1901 at San Francisco and Winnemucca offices. Deposit 10 percent with bids. Bond proceeds fund electric lighting system in Winnemucca. Bonds secured on company property. Inquiries to Joseph Rougon in San Francisco or Geo. Ning in Winnemucca.
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Winnemucca Water Ne Br Company
United States
Francisco
Cal
First National Bank of
Winnem
Winnemucca War Light Company
Winnemucca
Vada
Winnemucca Water and Light Company
San Francisco
Joseph Rougon
Nevada
Geo
Ning
Board of
Directo Leopold Michael
Edward Reinhart
Delinquent Tax Sale Notice from Humboldt County Treasurer
Notice of public auction of delinquent parcels in Winnemucca Humboldt County on July 15 1901 at the courthouse door to pay taxes penalties and costs with items including John Hichart-Laot block 11 Morning Star hotel Goloopdla and Humboldt Mil & Mining Co quartz mill at Spring Valley plus boarding house and improvements. An additional notice for payment by July 16 1901 warns of ten percent advertising costs and a six month redemption period with three percent interest from the date of sale.
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Winnemucca, Humboldt Co
Neva
John Hichart
Morning Star
Goloopdla
Tal
Humboldt Mil & Mining
Spring Valley
V'Elock M
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Lodge Directory
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G. M. Robe
B. Brown
R&s
Stud Communications
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Silver Tate
Pam
Cour
W.G. Dwyer
M. W. GF. Muller
Rougon
DR. Jordan
Cotier
Lea
Aenea
C. A. Snow & Co
US Patent Office
Loon Washirrton
Willow Creek Ranch
Jackson Creek
Peter Organ
Mill City
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B.C. Dake
Merchants’ Exchange
William Wallace
Anderaignid
Nelsey
Virgin Creek Range
Denlo
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Joe King
Nelsey Mine
Nev. P. C
Dealo
Oregon
Mary Woalcock
Bull
Mary Woolcock
Jetwa
J. A. Cochran
Monea B. Bushee
Winnemucca Water and Company
First National Bank of Winnemucca
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