Botan ic Blood Balm advertised for blood diseases
An old period ad promotes a tonic claimed to cure chronic skin eruptions sores and blood impurities. It describes relief for persistent sores rashes and scrofula, naming the product Botanic Blood Balm and promising permanent cure. It cites testimonials including a child cured and offers samples from Mitchell Street Atlanta Georgia with prepaid return.
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Humphrey
Congersville
Tenn
Lane Ring CO
Kineas Toone Oy Howey & Pane
Mitchell St
Atlanta
Fatal shootings and deaths flood aNewspaper notes from Aug 7
A man killed himself after wounding Win fam Borden near Curuiliio street in Colorado Springs, as police hunted for him after the attempted murder of his sweetheart. The victim was taken to St Francis hospital. hours later the man’s body was found nearby with a self inflicted head wound. Also reported are the deaths of Mrs Benjamin Grosscup in Ashland aged 78 and Colonel Azure Binich Marvin former president of Marvin Safe Co in Brooklyn aged 74. Minor genealogical notes connect to Northern Pacific railroad and Charlesta West Virginia.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Borden
McKenna
St Francis Hospicel
Benjamin Grosscup
Ashland
O. Aue
P. S&s. Grosecup
Chican
Fophur
Judes F. Benjamin
New York
Azure Binich Marvin
Marvin Safe Company
Brooklyn
California
Johnston
Kansas Avenue
Over Hub Clothing
Chicago Medical Institute
Topeka
Kansas
Morrow’s Kidneolds Gain Popularity In Topeka
Topeka residents praise Morrow’s Kidneolds kidney remedy for curing kidney trouble and related nervous sleeplessness. J. Holt of Topeka reports many locals claim success. a single trial convinces users of its curative powers. Sold for fifty cents a box at drug stores and Holiday’s drug store. manufactured by John Morrow & Co Springfield, Illinois.
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Morrow
Topeka
J. Ha. Holt
Topeke
Kanama
Iecan
A. Frig
Conte & Box
Holiday's
John Morrow & Co
Chemate
Epringfield
Clue
Kansas City to Prescott and Phoenix Fast Mail Train Report
The railroad report shows gross earnings of 875 287 77 dollars and net earnings of 420 000 dollars for the year, with bond interest and rentals totaling 407 086 14 dollars. A Kansas City to Prescott and Phoenix run for the year ending June 2 1888 is highlighted, noting investments and charges, and comments on market prospects and future plans for expansion in the western rail system.
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Coache
Prescott
Phoenix
Toeoos “Frou
Soran
J. Davis
Kanmai
Bola
Ian
Penta
Siouloa
India
Bela
Davie
Rome
Mori
Lola
Seeiae Aarp
Ubat
Kansas
Rounders Edge Santa Fe In Slugfest At Athletic Park
The Rounders defeated Santa Fe 47 to 25 in a lively afternoon game at Athletic Park. Both teams displayed spirited batting and erratic defense as fans cheered mascots and muttered about pivotal plays.
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Santa Fe
Hounders
Athletic Park
Uke
Ming
Wan
Livy
Majot
Obes
Anat
Deans Thal Sevared
Ripias Ersten Cence
Alt Blaser
Tamtager
Rhinders
Amos Better
Sach
Otter
Santa Fe Ton
Ash
Heary
Gut
Wahl
Uner
Edeter
Sante Fes
Strick Gut
Navarre
Rounders at Bat as Safety Plays In
Rounders produce multiple innings with safety plays and base hits. Tasker, Baughman, Navarre, and Shannon drive runs, Gardner, Wandell, Waddell, and Cole contribute hits. numerous outs on balls and passes define a chaotic scoring contest. railroad project note interrupts game narrative.
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Stela
Brearenall
Tasker
Baughman
Ash
Belie Wahl Wahh Sullivan
Randell
Butler
Wandell
Gardner
Raushirian
Ash Wafety
Henry
Cole
Bremierall
Rendall
Thess
Shannon
Navarre
Sullivan
Bagghman
Agh
Barkines
Sherman
Waddell
Cols Girdek
Brentendll Frat
Randall Etrack
Wahl
Taskar
Haughman
Sutter
Deegan
Batman
Larking
Sint
Ash Strick Vent
Randall
Wah
Shanae Sare
Larkins
Brentenall
Vallé
Dergan
Mitman
Highth Toring
Randal
Shannon Sherman
Sullivan Waddell
Ae Ee
Bis Kantage Pean
Tolvenes 1
Hognders
Lane
Will Sherman
Emporia Rail Yard Notes and Crew Updates
Conductor Argabright along with the weed burner works on the Lar with crews from Emporia. Fireman Jon Lancaster and other rail workers are listed with assignments and status at Arkansas City and Topeka hospital. Brakeman Axtel returns from three months away, while Conductor J J Fender moves to the fast mail run between Jetmore and Kansas City.
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Argabright
Jon Lancaster
Ners McKnight
J. 2F
Smith
Bye
Arkansas City
Emporia
Blodgett
Moody
Ellewarth Bryson
Ernest Evette
Stsff
Axtel
Sweet
Topeka
Bender Newton
J. J. Fender
Here
Kansas City
Bender
Plan for Philippine campaign outlined by Root and Corbin
Washington officials say a conference with President McKinley at Lake Champlain will set terms for resuming operations in the Philippines. Secretary Root and Adjutant General Corbin expect to back a 36,000 to 40,000 troop force, with regulars and volunteers to Manila by mid October for operations after the rainy season ends.
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Washington
Philippines
Root
Corble
Lake Champlain
McKinley
Stool
War Department
Manila
New York
McKinky
Corbin
Reet
Lawton
Otis
Benown
Eleventh Cavalry
Fourth Cavalry
Élght
Fort Riley
Kan
General Os
Raisiig
San Francisco
Luan
Plan to mobilize Philippines force receives White House push
The secretary aims to expand the Philippine army with ample clothing and food, signaling a rigorous campaign. Bureau chiefs are urged to prepare thoroughly, ensuring no supply shortages as the administration moves to crush the insurrection.
Kenosha Mother Stops Fast Mail to Save Dying Daughter
A Kenosha mother, Nathan Alten, halted the fast mail at Evanston by standing on the platform with a red golf flag, pleading to reach her dying child. Despite officials denying a stop due to costs, the next train four hours later carried the family toward home as the father watched his wife narrowly avoid being struck by the engine.
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Kenosha
Chicago
Nathan Alten
Evanston
Menard
Greed Lang
Lawson
Evansesea
Allens
Thorugh
Solieins
Allen
Milwaukee
Forty Horses Disfigured In Chicago Livery Stables
Forty horses owned by W O Marshall of 4142 Emerald Avenue were shaved of their tails during a midnight break in. Police arrested watchman Miller and hustler Rose after Rose bought 32 pounds of horse hair. The act destroyed $1600 in horse value, 38 horses were government bound for Philippines use, two owned by Marshall valued at $1200 each. Miller confessed to removing the tails and selling the hair, claiming financial need. The pair await a magistrate’s hearing.
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Chicago
W. O. Marshall
Emerald Avenue
United States
Philippines
Mr Marshall
John Miller
Marshall
Frank Ross
McMasters
Hoat Street
Captainn Lavin
Chiney
Miller
Rose
Anaes
Sirippine Suimais
Rose Hose
Atestons
Welock
Arst
Boone
Justice Reld
National League notes from Cincinnati and Milwaukee games
In Cincinnati a tense opener featured timely hits behind solid pitching, with Heda and teammates delivering late runs as the Reds defeated St Louis. Milwaukee and Minneapolis split innings with Check and Spier leading the offense, while Detroit and Buffalo exchanges produced a high scoring day. In Abington action Coffeyville routed Parsons 9 to 0 on Parsons’ home turf, Hurley supplying a key homer for the visitors.
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Cincinnati
Plata
Caer Boas
Philips
Cunningham
Dumer
Cincis
Zim Ae
SanSiat
Breitenstein
Coffeyville
Parsons
Coffesville
Tteher
Des' Goodell
Comey Depp
Taubiess
Keist
Cofpee Had &T
Hurley
Acare
Coftay
Were a Boomerang Boomerang Resolutions Debated by Spring Hill G
Early resolutions denouncing Pension Commissioner H Clay Evans circulated by Grand Army of the Republic post in Kansas. A committee drafted protests and sent them to department headquarters without posts voting. Call to remove Evans described as a bold, accusatory plea in the discourse.
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Spring Hill G
Ryans
J. Wax
G. A. Ue
Department
Grand Army
Kansas
H.clay Evans
Curtis Pust
Poeta
H. Clay Evans
Resolutions From General Curtin Post 104 G A R
Members of General Curtin Post No 104 G A R rejected committee actions and resolved to conform to the language of the pledge to country and pensions. They pledged to support the Constitution and send copies of the resolutions to department headquarters, chaired by Henry with H Bingham and HWou ers as officers.
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United States
RS Henry
H. Bingham
Hwouers
Champion Corn Story From Central Iowa Crop War News
An odd dispatch reports on the Steere crop and a farmer’s cornfield incident. The tale blends crop data, imagined figures, and a military style casualty list from Washington Augt. including civilian workers and navy personnel.
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Doncah
Ole
Akeurew
Elie
Aekel
Pessere
Euro
Washington
Brooke
Mavare
Eeerpott
Bi Jamen A. Mays
Eta
Zyotlow
Clvnian
Havana
Duncan Marr
States Navy
Can Furiah
Con Lighot J. Sty
Prove All Things and Kidney Pill Ploy Exposed
A fragmented ad-like récit mocks a London Bridge wager offering sovereigns for shillings, then pivots to a dubious claim about Dean’s Kidney Pills. It cites W. C. Hay III describing kidney pain in 1608 and touts a miracle cure from Rowley & Co, promising relief and cure with Dean’s Kidney Pills, with price and mailing offer.
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London Bridge
Dean
W. C. Hay
Rowley & Sue
Grug Oters
Sixth St
Kinsae Ave
Ehort
Pers Dean
Fourn
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Railroad News
Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix
K. C
Beeler
Railroad
Mexico
Eastern Syndicate
Sister Republic
Aue
Chas, Miller
Pennsylvania
Tuxtern Railroad
Cullean
Bis
Durango
Sinaloa
Canedo
Stinaloa
Na Honal Coarse
the New Broom
Philippine Army
National League
St Paul
Uta Spies
Inna Kansas City
Tapa Paul
Kinane Warner
Bt. Paul
Douek
Splas
Strickiett
Minneapolis
Spier
Fifield
Dixon
Seize Buffalo
Innines
Ysulo
Olsvtizet
RHE Grand Ropias
Ategppias
Tidianapolis Dlitooro
Balto
McAdiey
Iesdon Newton
Wen Last Fc
Peslanapolle
Minion
Schmel Amis
Reneee
Coore Ee
Chamaberlainiain
Atchison
Hicago
Danoyeh Setae
Chivage
Garvin
Wen
Boston
Soulay
Kohl
Bere
Drugatote
Champion Corn Story
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