Winter smallpox rises in Butte following trend
Telegrams note a rise in smallpox cases in Butte Montana as winter begins. Also reported are the death of George W. Wilson Commissioner of the Internal Revenue in Washington yesterday and a cabinet meeting focusing on Chinese affairs and the President's message to Congress.
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Butte, Mont
George W. Wilson
Internal Revenue
Washington
Congress
Great Northern Railway
Blackfoot
Idaho
Pineapple Duck Captivates Virginia Enterprise Store
A Virginia Enterprise report describes a rare pineapple duck exhibit by McGlynn & Hester. The bird combines pineapple shaped body and tail with butterball head wings, with two unusually flavored eggs. The specimen, called the Queen of the Pacific, draws public attention in the south window display with free entry for viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Enterprise
McGlynn & Hester
Ordnance Tests and Local Elections Mentioned in Briefs
The piece notes a spring test by the Ordnance Bureau to advance U S artillery, a San Bernardino Superior Judge election yielding a tie of 2864 votes, and a reminder of civic duty. It also includes a patent cough remedy ad and a lodge notice for Winnemucca Lodge No W A M announcing an officer election on December 1 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordnance Bureau of the War Department
United States Artillery Branch
San Bernardino County
Cal
Alameda Encinal
R&a
Winnemucca
Fraudulent fallacies and patent medicine pitch at Gilbert's
A scrambled ad item warns of counterfeits promoting DeWitt's Witch Nagel Salve and other tonics sold by Brown Bros. It urges leave orders for Thanksgiving turkey purchases at Gilbert's and promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a universal remedy while cautioning against coughs developing into pneumonia or consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothera
I. Frown Bros
DeWitt
Brown Bros
Death Follows Bite of a Skunk in Arizona Ranchman
Silas Carson, a prominent Arizona cattle rancher, died at Sisters' Hospital in El Paso Texas from hydrophobia after a skunk bite three months earlier. He was camping near Wilcox, Arizona, when bitten and later developed full symptoms despite treatment. Another bite from the same skunk was treated in hospital.
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Silas Carson
Arizona
Sisters’ Hospital
el Paso
Tex
Carson
Wilcox
A. T
New Mexico
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertises teething relief
An aged ad promotion claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup soothes teething children and cures related ailments with a price of twenty five cents per bottle. It touts a physician founder and broad world sales. Also mentions dentistry in Lafayette hotel and local goods offers. Henry Williams of Booneville cites relief after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with claims of better digestion and sleep.
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Mrs. Winslow
Henry Williams
Booneville
Ind
Brown Bros
Thanksgiving Poultry Orders At Gilbert’s Face Delays
Local notices urge timely poultry orders for Thanksgiving at Gilbert’s to avoid delays. Consumers express worry over digestion remedies while dyspepsia cures promise relief from gas and indigestion. Browns and DeWitt’s salve advertised for burns and skin issues with cautions about counterfeits.
The Pace That Tells. Dr. Pierre's Pellets cure sick headache
An advertorial note touts Dr. Pierre’s Pellets as a cure for headaches. The page promotes the product with bold claims and period advertising language.
Ovaritis Symptoms and Pineham’s Vegetable Compound Mention
The letter explains dull throbbing pain and tenderness in the lower side indicating ovarian inflammation. It cites swelling and early stages of ovary congestion and advertises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a cure based on Mrs. Anna Aston’s testimonial from Troy, Missouri.
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Toms
Lydia E. Pinkham
Anna Aston
Troy
Union Pacific funds upgrade of western track for speed and safety
Six million dollars spent by the Union Pacific Railroad Company on improving what was once the finest track in the West results in a straighter level roadbed, dust less ballast, and higher speeds with safety. The advertisement urges travelers to East destinations via this royal highway and directs inquiries to F B Choate, Salt Lake City. DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills are endorsed as easy to take and non gripe by brown Bros.
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Union Pacific Railroad Company
F. B. Choate
Salt Lake City
Merino Bucks for Sale in Bulk Noted as High Quality
Lot of one hundred twenty unused high grade Merino bucks offered as a bargain. Readily available for buyers seeking ready stock and immediate use.
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Hoboken
N. J
McKinley
Gilberts
Gilbert's
Tam
Lafayette Hotel
DR. H. &. McDonald
C. B. Brown & CO
Gilbert’s
Pierce
Goldea
Dresoe Pherce
Welson
Vailkin College
Daviau
Mrs
Axwit Astox
G. W. Summerfield
E. Reinhart & CO
Winnemucca, Nevada
Faradise
Nevada
Old Hoppin Range
Quin River
H. Warren
TRE City
Withopte
Renglau
Dave Melt
Rose
Sala
Schlitz Brewing CO
S. Lager Beer Depot
Ans
John Diehl
Winnemucca, Ney
Diehl’s Book
Bridge Sieset
Nate
C. Diehl
Silver State Mills
Sally
Recanzone
Paradise
Nevta
Fead and Sale Stable
Bay End
Castle Gate
N. Owen
Aksar IN
Bridge Street
Waemrernecu, New
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