Census of Large Cities Shows Chicago Tops Growth
Census figures for the twelve leading U S cities show Chicago with the highest percentage gain and a trajectory toward becoming the nation’s greatest manufacturing center. New York Philadelphia St Louis Baltimore Cleveland Buffalo San Francisco Cincinnati and others follow with varying growth, tied to manufacturing strength and annexation choices.
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Chicago
Tribune
United States
Boston
St. Louis
Baltimore
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Pacific
Cleveland
Buffalo
Pittsburg
New York
Rich ore pockets and pockets of wealth in western mines
A reprinted note surveys historic ore finds across Oregon and California, citing a 25 foot wide vein with a streak of ore and chunks as large as a head yielding one third gold. It cites $2.5 million from a space the size of a cottage, $1.5 million from a Moose mine pocket, and $250,000 in Calaveras, among other high value paystreaks and claims.
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Oregon
Moose Mine
Alma
Colo
Placer
Tuolumne
California
Murphys
Calaveras County
Cal
Jamieson
Iowa
Broadway
New York
Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold Tablets
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a quick cold remedy. The copy promises a cure in one day with the slogan no cure no pay and lists the price as two cents.
One Minute Cough Cure Aimed at Throat and Lung Troubles
An advertisement asserts One Minute Cough Cure swiftly relieves grippe weakness and prostration, cures throat and lung troubles, and its curly uke helps prevent consumption. Brown Bros markets the remedy as a rapid cure.
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Grippe
Brown Bros
Views of the Wreck Sell Eight Views Near Mill City
J D Richards offers seven different views of the wreck near Mill City priced at fifty cents each. Photographer credits fobian1.
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Mill City
J.D. Richards
Senate passes riv er and harbor bill in Congress
Senate approved the river and harbor measure amid a day of telegrams. No action on navy nominations as Sampson and Schley remain unconfirmed due to past opposition to enlisted promotion. A separate Atlanta assault left Mrs. Buchanan bound. a man fled after burning the room, with a posse hunting the assailant. In Diamondville Wyoming, search continues for missing miners with the seventh level fully combed and risks of gas explosions during stoppage attempts.
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Senate
British War Office
Botha
Sampson
Schley
Congress
What a Woman Can Do by Bob Burdette
A humorous critique of traditional female roles contrasts domestic labor and public life. It highlights women’s stamina, multitasking, and resilience in tasks from childcare to shopping, ending with a light benediction on marriage and companionship.
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Land of Miracle
Jen
Bob Burdette
Carrie Nation Cocktail Delights Truckee Crowd
The Carrie Nation cocktail appears in Truckee, praised by thrill seekers chasing novelty. Reportedly without Natchet ingredients, the drink allegedly evokes wild sensations including visions of axes and barber poles, with one man claiming a two day hangover and others imagining Kansas amidst the rainbow hues.
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Carrie Nation
Truckee
Kansas
Truckes ! Republican
Counterfeit Persuaders and San Francisco Salvage Salve Ad
Information bureau advertises experienced buyers handling orders at San Francisco prices with special attention. Also promotes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles sores and skin diseases from Brown Bros.
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San Francisco
Fixaminer
DeWitt
Brown Bros
Coast Guardman Confesses Neglect At Rio de Janeiro Wreck
A San Francisco dispatch reports Miingsen of the Fort Point Life Saving Station confessed he heard the Rio de Janeiro distress signals but did not act. Captain Hodgson suspended Ellingsen and vows a thorough inquiry. Ellingsen fled, feared dead, as blame and anger roiled the station.
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San Francisco
Miingsen
Coast Guardsman
Fort Point
Rio de Janeiro
Rio
Hodgson
Ellingsen
Life a Century Ago A Look at Technologies Then
A Memphis Commercial Appeal reflection contrasts 19th century life with modern advances. It notes lack of steamboat rides, rapid New York travel, electric lights and cars, telegrams, telephones, typing, cameras, phonographs, phonetic words, dictionaries, machinery, and mass printing. It highlights how people depended on wooden plows and did not use sewing machines, matches on clothing, or anesthesia.
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Washington
New York
McCormick
Memphis
DeWitt Little Barly Risers Fame Cited in Trib Use
The tribune notes widespread familiarity with DeWitt's Little Barly Risers and claims users find the pills famous, effective, and easy to take without gripe, attributed to Brown.
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DeWitt
Brown Bros
Dangers of Cold and La Grippe Warn Pneumonia Risk
Advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a sure cure for colds and la grippe reducing pneumonia risk. Promotes DeWitt's Liver Pills and Witch Hazel Salve by Brown Bros Drugists, warning against counterfeit products. Mentions safe, pleasant tastes and suitability for those who cannot take ordinary pills.
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Chamberlain
Brown Bros
Tumor Cured and Medicine Claims Stand Test of Value
An unsigned ad extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for womanly diseases and chronic conditions left untreated by local physicians. It claims rapid improvement after three bottles and narrates a tumor shrinking miracle, followed by a note on Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets treating biliousness.
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Dr. Pierce
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Claims Quick Digestion Aid
Advertisement notes that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure can digest all foods and has never failed to cure the worst indigestion. It is described as the only blend of natural digestants and promises instant relief, with Brown Bros. selling it.
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Brown Bros
Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming immediate relief from sleepless crying. It promises cures for diarrhoea stomach woes wind colic and gum inflammation and notes a 25 cent price with world wide availability. It also promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy by Brown Bros with a money back guarantee after two thirds used.
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Mrs. Winslow
Union Pacific spends six million on West track upgrade
Six million dollars invested by the Union Pacific Railroad Company improves a former top West track. A new straight level roadbed, dust ballast, and Sherman granite promise higher speeds and greater safety for patrons. For further details contact B Choate, Salt Lake City.
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Union Pacific Railroad Company
B. Choate
Salt Lake City
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People’s Purchasing Agney and Information Bureau
Trib
Brown, Bros
Charles Jr. Grosvenor
Tiffany
McKinley
Pennsylvania
Pesses
Continental Press Corcoran Building
Washington, D. C
Castle Gate
N. Owen
Unner Winnemucca
Diehl’s Book Store
Bridge Street
Winnemucca
Magertner and Medicals
C. Diehl
Iles and Sale
G. W. Summerfield
J.H. Hoyt
E. Reinhart & Co
Sebo
W. M. Piggott
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