Letter from Florence Brown details quake relief work in Berkeley
Florence Brown writes from Berkeley, April 20 1906, describing San Francisco devastation after the earthquake. She notes fires, closed college, aid pours in, girls sewing and cooking for the destitute, hospitals opened at Harmon and Hearst gyms, tents on athletic fields, and water shortages. She details personal efforts and fears of visiting the city while noting her house survived.
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Florence Brown
Mabel Kasiska
Berkely
Cal
Berkley
Mabel
San Francisco
College
Oakland
Berkeley
Harmon
Hearst
Market Street
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offers $100 Reward For Cure
The advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh claiming it cures constitutional disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 for any case not cured and urge sending testimonials to F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills and local Timothy hay oats and wheat at Kane's.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Timothy Hay
Kane's
Mystic Shrine Convention Special Train Fares
Los Angeles May 7 to 10 1906 Short Line sells rail tickets to San Francisco and return via Ogden and Southern Pacific 35.40. Other round trip options include 42.50 46.70 36.90 56.60 with varying routes to Los Angeles via Ogden Salt Lake San Pedro or Portland Huntington. Sale dates April 6 to May 6 1906 transit limit July 26 1906 final return list July 1906. D S & S LOWRIE Agent.
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Los Angeles
Calif
San Francisco
Ogden
Southern Pacific
Portland
Huntington
Salt Lake
San Pedro
D. S&s
Prostate and Kidney Health Warns Older Men
Article notes danger of kidney and bladder disorders in men over 60 with enlarged prostate. Promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy, citing a testimonial from Rodney Burnett of Rock Port Missouri who reports relief after two bottles at age 91.
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Foley
Rodney Burnett
Rock Port
Fooley
A. L. Cook
Ice cream delivery offered citywide by Petersen and Holmes
A 1 quart ice cream service is advertised for delivery to any part of the city by Petersen and Holmes.
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Petersen & Holmes
Aftershock and Relief Amid San Francisco Disaster Continue
Reports from San Francisco on April 24 describe a brief easing of homeless suffering after rain and a clear night. An earthquake at 7 40 p m caused alarms as a man jumped from a window. a demented man died en route to hospital. Officials update the death toll at 1077 with 50 unknown victims, many buried in Lombard and Bay Streets and at Washington and Portsmouth squares. Quarantine is in force for contagions, emergency hospitals are overwhelmed, and Oakland faces strain as hundreds are said to be insane. Cremations and military action against marauders reported in Golden Gate Park.
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San Francisco
Golden Gate Avenue
Buchanan Street
Washington
Count de Ta Rocca
Oakland
Golden Gate Park
Jones Re interred in Annapolis with Roosevelt and dignitaries
In Annapolis on April 24 a ceremony re entombed Commodore John Paul Jones with President Roosevelt and the French ambassador present. The event marks the final act in honoring the father of the American navy whose remains were returned from a French tomb to the United States.
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Annapolis
Roosevelt
John Paul Jones
France
Governor Gooding Receives Idaho Aid Request From Oakland
Boise Idaho April 24 Gov ernor Gooding in receipt of the following Oakland Calif April 22 Governor Gooding Boise Idaho Idaho people and yourself have placed us under great obligations Many thanks Better hold funds subject to the order of Mayor Lehmitg or the proper committee Our present needs are for provisions clothing disinfectants surgical dressing There is no epidemic here and no great distress thanks to the people of the patéem Signed GEO PARDEE Governor
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Idaho
Lehmitg
The
Patéem
Refugees Pass Through Ogden After San Francisco Exodus
Ogden expects ten thousand to fifteen thousand San Francisco refugees to pass through city limits by exodus end. A noon special train brought 340 refugees who were fed by local relief. Other coast trains are crowded with displaced people as Southern Pacific carries refugees free, depriving paid traffic of fares.
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Ogden
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Oakland
Pocatello Cabinet Works Promotes Screens and Doors
Mortised and tenon screens with patent reversible hinges offered by Pocatello Cabinet Works. Order now to secure screens and screen doors for home repairs and upgrades.
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Pocatello Cabinet
Notice to Contractors for Scowcroft Sons Warehouse Bid
Plans and specifications for the John Scowcroft and Sons Company new warehouse are available at their office. Mr Latimer oversees. Bids may be prepared for excavation rock foundation and brick work. Contract let within a week. Pocatello April 21 1906.
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John Scowcroft & Sons Company
Latimer
Pocatello
Bal lard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement urges readers to buy Bal lard's Snow Liniment today to prevent pain from rheumatism burns cuts sprains and contracted muscles. U S Graham of Prairie Grove Ark thanks the product for curing his rheumatism after other remedies failed. Sold by Mrs A L Cook and Red Cross Pharmacy.
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Ballard
U. S. Graham
Prairie Grove
Ark
A. L. Cook
Red Cross Pharmacy
Death toll rises in San Francisco quake districts
Coroner William Walsh estimates at least 1000 dead with 350 bodies buried. Southern Market Street and Chinatown districts, including many cheap lodging houses, suffered extensive collapse and likely more lives lost as search continues.
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San Francisco
William Walsh
Market Street
Chinatown
Earthquake Leaves Minor Damage at San Francisco Mint
San Francisco on April 28 reports the United States branch mint has abundant gold and silver coin in vaults. The quake and fire halted coinage near year’s end, but a visit shows only trivial damage with one or two rooms burned in the building.
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San Francisco
United States
Walls dynamited to reduce danger after San Francisco blaze
In San Francisco on April 25 it was feared heavy rains would weaken walls in the burned district. Officials at the building committee headquarters said the downpour did not harm the structures, and walls are being dynamited to lessen risk as time passes.
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San Francisco
Building Committee
Food stations aid hungry in San Francisco during crisis
San Francisco reports abundant food with fifty two stations open for daily rations while a separate note on Jefferson Square park describes 5000 camped homeless in dire condition. Only five percent have tents and rain worsens misery as 400 National Guard soldiers seek shelter for residents.
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San Francisco
Committee On Feeding
Jefferson Square Park
Fifth
Sixth California National Guards
Notice of dissolution of Ban nock Engineering Co partnership
KE S Anderson E P Bigelow and J P Congdon announce dissolution of the Ban nock Engineering Company partnership and cessation of operations as of April 20 1906.
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KE. S. Anderson
E. P. Bigelow
J. P. Congdon
Bannock Engineering Company
Governor Pardee Extends Legal Holidays Policy
Governor Pardee states he will continue to proclaim legal holidays day by day while California's financial condition remains unsettled. The announcement affects Oakland and other jurisdictions as officials monitor budget strains.
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Oakland
Pardee
Grand Donation from Adolphus Busch to Red Cross
Adolphus Busch and family, who fled San Francisco after the earthquake, telegraphed a donation of one hundred thousand dollars to the Red Cross society on April 24 in St. Louis.
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St. Louis
Wireless telegraph stock for sale
Wireless telegraph stock for sale offered by J. F. Anderson at Pierce & Grays real estate office 309 West Center Street Pocatello Idaho. Call or write for details.
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J. F. Anderson
Pierce & Gray's
West Center Street
Pocatello
Idaho
Rain Worsens Suffering in San Francisco After Fire
A heavy rainstorm drenched San Francisco from midnight to 3 a.m. pouring on ruined districts and worsening conditions for tens of thousands living in camps. Many lacked waterproof shelter, bedding soaked, and ground unsettled, increasing risk of pneumonia among women, men, and elderly residents.
Ice Cream Parlor Peter Sen and Holmes
A brief notice indicates Peter Sen and Holmes operate an ice cream shop offering sherbet and ices with a focus on assorted frozen desserts for customers.
Chamberlains Salve for Various Skin Ailments
The salve targets sore nipples burns frost bites chapped hands itching piles chronic sores and skin diseases such as tetter ring worm eczema and scabies. It has achieved unparalleled success in treatment. Price 25 cents per box available from all druggists.
Bulk Olives and Pickles Offerings at Kane's
Kane's showcases bulk olives mince meat and a variety of pickles including sweet sour and dill offerings. The display highlights pantry staples with emphasis on bulk purchase options and condiment selections.
Cough remedy ad urges early treatment with Ballard’s Horehound Syrup
The copy warns that a throat cough can lead to pneumonia bronchitis or consumption and promotes Ballard’s Horehound Syrup as an affordable cure. Sold by Mia A L Cook and Red Cross Pharmacy.
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Ballard
Mia. A. L. Cook
Red Cross Pharmacy
Relief in San Francisco district after quake with shelter and rates
Major McIver reports only two deaths in relief district No. 5 near Golden Gate Park. all residents are sheltered with ample clothes and provisions. transport to the ferry is arranged. express rates capped. stranded girls to be sent home free by Santa Fe railroad. wholesale leaders set prices on butter eggs cheese for spot cash with penalties for violators.
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San Francisco
Major McIver
Golden Gate Park
Santa Me
Produce Exchange
Death toll from ruins rises in San Francisco disaster
Coroner reports his deputies have buried three hundred fifty bodies from the ruins. The total death toll may remain unknown as police and naval militia continue entombment efforts at the Potrero area.
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San Francisco
Naval Militi
Potrere
Chotee Cut Roses and Carnations at Mia Robbie's
Yardwide local ad notes flowers for sale at Mia Robbie's on 635 West Lander. Chotee offers roses and carnations in fresh arrangements.
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Mia
Robbie
Seeds for Bulk and Garden at Kane's Seeds
Timothy bay, cate and wheat at Kane's Seeds in Mulk. For seeds in bulk such as blue grass alfalfa rye stock peas and all kinds of garden seeds go to Ruebelmann's 121 South Becond avenue 8 62 m.o.
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Ruebelmann's
South Becond Avenue
M.o
San Francisco Begins Rebuilding After Fire
San Francisco starts rebuilding in its first stages after five days of effort to shelter feed and care the homeless. Citizens of the metropolis organize to restore order and provide shelter and sustenance to thousands displaced by the catastrophe.
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San Francisco
California
Northwestern Mutual Fire Pays All Claims Acknowledged
Fletcher R Burrus reports from the Northwestern Mutual Fire association of Beattle that despite minimal San Francisco coverage the company will pay every claim without weakening its financial strength.
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Northwestern Mutual
Fletcher R. Burrus
Northwestern Mutual Fire Association
Beattl
San Francisco
Social Tonight at the YM Cc A Rooms
Members urged to attend a social gathering at the YM Cc A rooms with music and refreshments provided for members only. Event encourages broad member participation and notes tonight as the time.
Mass Meeting in Blackfoot Sets Up Executive Board
In Blackfoot Idaho on April 21 a mass meeting at the courthouse and a commercial club session elected a nine member executive board from leading townsmen. Members include Mayor Daniel Raymond county assessor George F Gagan U S Land Office Register D R Jones bank cashiers C A Dobell and FP Parkinson and others. A committee on constitution and by laws was named and the next meeting is set for Monday evening April 20.
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Blackfoot
Idaho
Court House
C. V Fisher
Standrod Iank
Byrd Trego
Idaho Republican
Daniel Raymond
Geo. F. Gagan
Aurster
L. R. Thomas
Register U. S
C. A. Dobell
Fc, Parkinson
Wheat Futures in Chicago Announce May Price
Chicago market report shows No. 2 Red wheat trading at 89 1/2 cents for near term and May contracts at 79 1/2 cents per bushel.
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Chicago
Davenport on exhibition at our old stand
Gate City Furniture Co presents Davenport on exhibition at the old stand highlighting timeless woodwork and classic designs for home interiors.
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Davenport
Gate City Purniture Co
Foley’s Honey and Tar Remedy Opposed by Imitators
Foley & Co of Chicago promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy and warns that many imitations like Poley’s claim the same merit. The ad urges asking for Foley’s and refusing substitutes, noting mild laxative effect, no opiates, and safety for children. signed by Mrs. A L Cook.
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Foley
Foley & Co
Chicago
Poley
A, L
Cook
Colorado Midland Sells Salt Lake to City of Mexico Round Trip
The Colorado Midland offers round trip tickets from Salt Lake City to the City of Mexico and return for 69.80. Tickets valid sixty days with stopovers. Travel via three routes with daylight observation cars. Free illustrated Mexico books. Contact L. H. Harding in Salt Lake for details.
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City of Mexico
Colorado Midland
Salt Lake
Old Mexico
Mexico
Ice Delivery and Coal Shipment Announced
Ice daily supply of pure clear ice introduced by Tum with another shipment of Rock Springs coal arriving. Message signed by Phane Hs K and John F. Ford.
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Rock Springs
Phane Hs-K
John F. Ford
Eagle Hall to Host Series of Social Dances
The Eagle Hall will open with a series of social dances starting Tuesday evening April 24. The venue has been fitted with five maple flower decorations and organizers promise the finest dances possible.
Herbine Promises Liver Relief Cure Claim
F C Waite of Westville Pa reports recovery from a month of chills and fever after using two bottles of Herbine. The advertisement touts Herbine as a regulator for liver disorders and associated symptoms like dyspepsia and constipation. Available from Mrs. A L Cook and Red Cross Pharmacy.
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F.C. Waite
Westville
Pla
A. L. Cook
Red Cross Pharmacy
Bucklen’s Amica Salve Heals Wounds and Sores
A Kentucky man reports relief from piles after using Bucklen’s Amica Salve, claiming a permanent cure within a box. The product is advertised as healing wounds burns and sores quickly, with availability at A. L. Cook’s drug store.
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Bucklen
Napier
Bugies
Atra
A. L. Cook
Blackfoot Nursery Offers Shade and Fruit Trees
The Blackfoot Nursery presents a selection of shade and fruit trees for buyers seeking tree varieties suitable for yards and gardens.
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Blackfoot
Chili and Delicious Health Spring Tonic Booth
A Union lunch booth at First and Center Streets offers chili and a health tonic described as spring style. Local vendors promote quick meals and beverages for midday visitors.
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Union
First & Center Sts
Kane's stock adds bulk olives and pickles assortment
New display notes bulks olives mince meat and sweet and sour dill pickles at Kane's, emphasizing variety for household use and cooking.
Hickey Promoted to Superintendent of Cerro de Pasco Railway
George L Hickey, formerly with Cerro de Pasco R R Peru, is appointed superintendent succeeding H S Kerr on the Cerro de Pasco line effective April 1 1906. The decision gives Hickey full charge of all departments with authority per Peru railway regulations. Kerr returns to other duties including locating a new extension toward the headwaters of the Amazon.
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H. S. Kerr
Amazon River
Hickey
Pr. Wright
Geo. L. Hickey
Cerro de Pasco
Peru
A. W. McUne
Kerr
Amazon
Frisco Fire Losses to be Paid
Fletcher R Burrus reported from Mr Wm Feiler secretary of the German National Fire Insurance Co Chicago that the insurer has made prompt arrangements to adjust and pay all San Francisco losses and that the company’s assets remain intact. Burrus, a general insurance agent, notes the firm’s willingness to settle claims in the disaster city.
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Fletcher R. Burrus
Wm. Feiler
German National Fire Insurance Co
Chicago
San Francisco
Life
Seavers Building
Hyomei Catarrh Remedy Gains Wide Support
The Hyomei remedy and its outfit are praised for curing chronic and childhood catarrh. Mrs. A. L. Cook reports strong sales in Pocatello and confirms a money back guarantee. J. S. Nugent of the American Union Insurance Co testimonials its success for his daughter. An outfit costs one dollar with extra bottles at 25 cents.
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Medicine
Pocatello
A. L. Cook
American Union Insurance Co
New York City
California Prune Wafers Claim Cure for Constipation
An advertising blurb argues that constipation and biliousness stem from artificial life, claiming California Prune Wafers cure obstinate constipation, biliousness, and indigestion. It promotes 100 wafers for 25 cents as a guaranteed remedy.
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California
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Frisco
Caliporeia
City Council
J. Rosenberg
J. H. Bradycee
Blyth & Fargo Co
J. C, McNichols
Dietrich
Offarel
Leavenworth
Smaker
Jones
Boise, Ida
Gooding
Ffrr. Gooding
Boise
Geo, Pardee
Hurned
Chamberlain
Kane
Timothy Bay
Cate
Asylum City
L. H. Harding
West Second South
Devil's Island
Pocatello Railroad
Peruvian Railroad
Hyomei
the Robbie Drug Co
Pocatello, Idaho
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