Loring's Remedy Advertises Cold Cure
Fragmentary OCR shows an ad for Loring's Remedy claimed to relieve colds. It references Catarthat Colds and urges readers to seek the remedy, but details and lines are incomplete.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1898
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR shows an ad for Loring's Remedy claimed to relieve colds. It references Catarthat Colds and urges readers to seek the remedy, but details and lines are incomplete.
A 19th century promotion claims 1,063 cures or benefits from Loring's Germ Killer for Inhalation. It touts relief for deafness, coughs, bronchitis, asthma, and lung disease, with testimonials from distant towns. A complete treatment bundle includes inhaler, antiseptic gauze, and dyspepsia tablets, costing cents to dollars and offered by mail with free consultation.
Fragmentary street and city lines show Loring & Co addresses for Chicago New York Boston locations including 2580 Wabash Ave and 42 W.2as St with Hamilton Place in Boston area provided as partial listings.
Robert Gosler and a co-executor transfer major New York City and Albany real estate valued at $90,902,000.Piers 2, 4 and 20 on East River are included. The will’s executors are Gosler, the widow, and De Witt, with Robert Guelet. The property passed to the widow and executors.
Western railroads push for a one cent per mile rate for transporting state troops to rendezvous within each state, with two cent rate for post-muster transport. Several lines, including the Rock Island and Alton, report strong movements toward the lower rate, predicting revenue from troop mobilization. Reports also note slow Union depot work, Santa Fe personnel updates, and construction materials for the Pecos Valley line underway.
From Newton updates include Pendleton of the war department heading to Hutchinson to enlist. Storekeeper Kinsey and assistant John Gersuch prep the interior of the store. Palmer of Topeka sells goods, and a new air compressor is tested reaching 100 pounds in five minutes. Boliermaker Tom Glemens returns from Texas due to his wife’s illness. WE Decker is reassigned to the switch engine at Hutchinson. Blacksmith Layman visits Nickerson and Reno County towns. Jim at Florence refits the eating house in proof condition. Brakeman Winnie sprains his ankle and Ditlow of Ule west end takes his tool out.
Santa Fe officers including a captain will patrol the Argentine Yards following announcements from the Santa Fe Railroad about ongoing security and monitoring plans April 20 and beyond.
Claiming quick action and safety Ely's Dream Balm is promoted as a non irritating topical cure for nasal catarrh. It absorbs through the nasal membrane, opens passages and relieves pain while restoring taste and smell with direct application into the nose.
Last month the company withdrew from the Railroad Police association and will employ its own watchmen. Six patrolmen and a captain will guard the company's yards in Kansas City Missouri and in Argentine. They will be uniformed and on night duty with the captain and two men patrolling during the day.
Chicago defeats Louisville as 9,000 fans watch in opening game. Cleveland relies on McKean and Childs to edge St Louis. Boston beats Washington on errors and strong batting. Cincinnati shuts out Pittsburgh with late scoring. Milwaukee, St Paul, Detroit and Minneapolis also post results.
The Ellinwood leader and Advocate note party consolidations in Wabaunsee County with Hessin for governor and Pipp for Congress. Rumors claim Godard could become attorney general with Dawes as assistant. Hutchinson reports cramped rooms for the Republican state convention. Populists in Hutchinson discuss Seventh district convention May 17. Local figures like J E B Peairs and George E Cole tour the Seventh district while others forecast Long’s renomination and defeat. A. E. Ellis’s choice Columbus Borin votes postmaster at Oberlin. rival notes on Billy Edwards and Civil War age. Major Hood campaign buttons rise as Hessin support grows. W W Guthrie backs Coburn for governor.
In Topeka malaria runs high, quinine climbs with war prices, and open street cars appear on all lines. Local activity includes Bolmar weighing state senate plans, McAllister building a 7000 dollar home, and talk of a Talkless Barber Shop. Endorsements, street renewal, and court notices fill a busy patch of Topeka life.
Pensions for Kansans awarded on April 20 to residents including John Hume of Lawrence and William Smith of Leavenworth with amounts from 3 to 610 dollars. Increases approved for several others such as Joel Staneart of Ottawa and Timothy Shives of the National Military Home Leavenworth, with new totals listed.
Reports from Mobile and New Orleans on April 30 describe the Tenth and Twenty-second regiments departing for Tampa. The Twenty-second led by Col Wickett, with a marching band, amid rain and cheers from citizens and soldiers, while other units including First regiment from New Orleans prepared for Florida deployment. Trainings and trains moved crews, with continued orders for several infantry and cavalry units to follow to Tampa, though most remain short of war strength.
In New York after Buffalo Bill's show, several hundred men prepared Madison Square Garden for an electrical exhibition running from May 2 to June 1. Features include a submarine mine wax figures of electricity birth and science progress church interior concerts lectures and a wide display of electrical machinery and capabilities.
Ian Maclaren's Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush ends at McVicker's theater with three final week performances lauded by Scottish audiences. Lachlan Campbell and Kate Carnegie receive praise for strong character portrayal and artistry. Train schedule features Hook Island Flyer and Union Pacific options between Topeka and Kansas City with various departure times.
News slogan touts a new cure for catarrh bronchitis asthma and hay fever claiming a first free test. Drug stores report crowded dry diet and wide interest as Topeka halls praise the breakthrough.
Fragmentary notes reference carriages engaged at a livery offset near Dearborn station in Chicago with service rates tied to an ordinance. The text mentions the Santa Fe and a general inquiry about a person or entity named Black Gen. Paw Age with unclear context.
Great Western Steam Dye and Cleaning Works at 117 East Seventh Street advertises cleaning and repairing services for gentlemen’s garments. Proprietor GF Rodigee invites inquiries and promises best work in the city with prompt service.
Atchison April 22 John Lane a furrier man is ordered to buy all available mules for U S use. He will pay 380 a head and plans to ship a carload south within days. Also offered are remedies and train times for the Rock Inland Flyer with arrivals and departures between Topeka and Kansas City. Beggs hair tonic advertised with Nevada Mo testimonial.
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