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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1901
Page
4
A historical notice advertises Emert's Extract of Tar and Wild Cherry as a safe remedy for coughs throat issues and consumption. It claims relief with bottles priced at 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar sold by J C Farley and warrants each bottle.
A long feature traces Col William Muldrow, born 1797 in Kentucky, his Missouri push to found Marion City on the Mississippi, and the West’s first rail route dreams. It covers his lands, investors, bogus plans, flooded sites, and the rise and fall of his ambitious, romantic venture as Twain’s fiction drew on his legend.
A Chicago Chronicle report outlines widespread fraud by a North Carolina firm selling fake Indian relics. Dealers claimed extensive collections and offered cheap stock. samples passed as genuine until later investigations by Frazee and western collectors proved the items fake. Government experts confirmed the bogus origin amid questions of how stone tools could be made without iron.
The article argues Croesus was not the richest in history, noting Roman emperors and rulers like Tiberius allegedly amassed vast fortunes. It contrasts ancient wealth with modern millionaires who surpass them, citing examples and spending patterns while hinting at the fragility of fame and power. The fragment ends with a stray reference to a Pennsylvania bill of rights.
Local notice advertises Armour's Gold Band Hams and Bacon at Zeigler's Grocery with a new line of hose for all ages, plus money to loan at cattle loan rates. It also promotes a spotted Buckeye township stallion, John H. Long offering insured breeding for five dollars and farm contact details.
Laut Zimmerman of Hays reports a bay mare and colt lost from his farm near Hamilton township. A sorrel with white face and white bindings, and a roan with no white on the tail are missing near Munjor and from a farm near Hays. Reward offered for information or recovery. Lime Bukop, Ellis P. O.
Mrs Gregg of Dundee Kun relates her daughter suffered from croup since three months old. Beggs Cherry cough syrup is claimed to have cured her child. The product is presented as guaranteed by J C Farley.
A fragmented ad-like notice quotes Jon A. Linder editor and J Warley promoting a remedy for "sesly diseases" that promises restoration of natural growth and color. The garbled text advertises Boicus certainty and penalties for failures, with names tied to Homestead Advocate in a distressed historical tone.
Mrs. Alice Reed of Butler Missouri testifies that Fortley’s Blood Purifier cured her dyspepsia costiveness and other diseases from impure blood. The ad promotes the medicine as a splendid remedy and urges readers to try it.
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