Doan's Kidney Pills Ad From Rowley & Rian's Drug Store
An elderly user recounts relief from back pain via Doan's Kidney Pills after reading an ad at Rowley and Rian's Drug Store corner of Sixth Street and Hanes Avenue Buffalo NY. The testimonial notes the product's fast effect and claims the pills dissolved persistent back discomfort. The ad presents the pills as a trusted kidney remedy from Poster-Milburn Co.
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Thomas Fist
Wien
Dean
Rowley & Rian
Sixth Street
Hanes
Toit
Ty -Poster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Dyerite
Doan
Editors Organize to Probe Fairness in Ad Rates
Kansas City editorials discuss a probable Kansas Missouri press association panel to examine price manipulation, trust effects, and advertising fairness. Leaders Mr Greer and Mr Painter advocate investigations, potential regional meetings, and a national publishers convention to protect independent papers amid rising printing costs and supply concerns.
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Kansas
Saene
Missouri
Kansan
Gerace
Teatre de Clee
Kerene Plies
Karsas Eortal Deertion
Biuedom
Hove
Ordee
Sescotartien
Association of Business Tien
Greer
Con- Yepttor
Varions
Minuviiris Neenols
Caeranltan
St. Louis
Kaneee
Jointists settle. fines and fees pared in Kansas case
A compromise ends four jointist cases in Kansas with Frank Thorpe pleading guilty and paying 400 dollars. Prohibitionists receive 250 dollars for attorney fees. Charges shift from alliance clause to fine only, four joints targeted, resulting in four fines totaling about 190 dollars per jointist.
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Whifield
Frank Thorpe
Fyur Coun
Major Hood’s Watch Burglary at Emporia Analyzed
Burglars plunder the homes of Sayer Calvin Hood, president of Emporia National Bank, and Dr. D. W. Hainer in Emporia. A Civil War watch given to Major Hood by Pioneer Brigade officers was stolen, with a £160 reward offered for capture and conviction of the thief.
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Emporia
Dee
Sayer Calvin Hood
Emporia National Bank
D. W. Hainer
Hainers
Hood
Treadwell
C. Hood
Pioneer Brieads Department of the Cumberland
Stone Tirer
Fight for Reese Begins in U S Court of Appeals
Proceedings move to the United States Court of Appeals in St. Louis to review the imprisonment of John P. Reese, mine workers leader. An appeal for a writ of habeas corpus is filed, with legal backing from Booz of Pittsburg and firms Tossington & Stith and Over myer & Mulvene of Topeka. The miners claim an unlimited fund to press the case, and pledge to pursue it to the end, offering bonds if needed.
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Stor
Wee. T
United States Court of Appeals
St. Louis
John P. Reese
Jul
Wlliams
F. Booz
Pittsburg
Tossington & Stith
Overmyer & Mulvene
Topeka
James Boston
Whani
Mine Workers Union
Weed named Russian thistle feared by local farmers
Mr Boyle notes widespread appearance of the weed in his vicinity. Farmers warn of a hard job controlling its rapid spread once established, as described by the Russell Reformer.
Hunter Kills Big Wildcat Near River Bridges
A hunter named Cocker shot a large wildcat in brush along the river between the old and new bridges on Modes. The animal weighed a little over twelve pounds, oozed thick fur, and was described as safe from capture. Ridge Peters plans to stuff and mount the pelt for display.
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Cocker
Ridge Peters
Kinsiey Mercury
Secret pact alleged to curb Pacific coast rail traffic
Chicago sources report representatives of the Hia Grande Denver Rio Granite Burlington and Rock Island in Salt Lake City conference over a secret agreement among Southern Pacific Santa Fe and others to divide San Francisco and west coast business. The plan allegedly grants Santa Fe fast access while restricting rival lines and delivering mutual concessions across routes and markets.
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Chicago
Hia Grande
Denver & Rio Granite
Burlington
The
Rock
San Francisco
Santa Fe
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fy
Pustonker Traiic
Brat Company
Vole
Southern Pacific
Santa Fa Company
Chi¢aroenig
Hock Istamb
Raymond and Wiuteamb
Gint Company
Serviofore
Rayment Willeam
Chloe
Poitt
Califortia
Iron Mountain
Pacffc
New Orleans
Wgreement
Ko Farite
Union Pacite
Calliorcchi
Employees Benefit From Missouri Pacific Hospital System
In a move to ease travel for workers, Missouri Pacific opens emergency hospitals at western points and centralizes care at Kansas City, with plans to feed all branch stations to the main hospital in St Louis. The company cites cost savings and better treatment, noting the main hospital serves 113 employees' needs with 170 beds, free care, and extensive drug use.
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Missouri
General Hospital
Kansas City
Supecon
Witi
Ile Tse
Towis
Riute
Ettach
Met
Missouri Pacific
St Louis
Tosearch
Will Not Marry Her. Belleville area gossip ends in tragedy
A man named Preetire or Pred Noel planned to wed Emma Ferrentach but vanished after the wedding day. He failed to meet at the depot as trains arrived and later supposedly injured himself in a reaction to the failed match. A year later Vogel reappeared seeking the promised marriage, with consequences including self harm and fear of domestic duties.
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Belleville
Emma Ferrentach
Preetire
Yencel
Ile
Ferrendach
Troma
Vogel
Timon
Santa Fe Shops Face Widespread Opposition to Piece Work
Railroad workers at Santa Fe shops oppose the new piece work system. About fifty men quit or plan to leave as wages are cut by one third to one fifth. Superintendents and a master mechanic advocate against the change, warning of an exodus of skilled labor if implemented too soon.
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Santa Fe
Tt Fa
Ros
John Player
Gee
Hancock
Ben Jotinesn
Mrp
Waller
Machine
Hindsmith
Promizione
Santa Me
Topeka
Boom Town Rivalry Drives Rail Line Towns Growth
The Edin and Tonkawa rail line links Cropper Garber and Billings as booming border towns near North Enla Oklahoma. Growth has drawn new homeseekers with land papers, shops, and railway access. An excursion to Billings was planned, with a special train chartered to promote the town’s soil, people, and facilities.
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Rivaus
Cropper
Garbur
Bilijnes
Edin
Tonkawa
Nock Stint
Oklahoma’ Territory
Boorm
Garber
Billings
North Enla
Billines
Train Excursion Brings Dozens to Billings
A train from North Enid bound for Hillings carried a committee of Hillings citizens and about 200 homeseekers who toured Billings. A ten piece band played along as the town celebrated with a holiday atmosphere. No stops were made at Cropper or Garber. The excursion reportedly added about 50 new residents and promised more.
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Enid
Hillings
Tain
Billings
Cropper
Gar Ber
Opening of Burlington Freight Depot in Kansas City
Kansas City December 4 The Burlington routes inaugurate a massive new freight station at Twelfth and Berry, with a 60 by 120 foot station, stone foundation, and extensive terminal facilities. Delegations from city institutions attended a three hour reception featuring lavish refreshments and cigars while officials described the project as permanent and essential.
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Burlington
Kaness City
Kansas City
Burlington Poute Gemand— Ea
Kansas
Twelfth
Aviock
Uve Kbs Bess
Umane
Calers
L Harmon
Southwestern Agen
Oyrmpart
Hat
Bishon
Nicimjaen
F. J. Hollingshead
Solleiting
Aekander
Grog
Burington
Gardner Named General Manager of Santa Fe System
Gardner, a former Santa Fe dispatcher from Emporia, has been named general manager of the Santa Fe. He stepped into the head of the operating department of the Chicago and Northwestern on December 1, and his career shows perseverance and rapid advancement. The long familiar figure is well known in railroad circles across the region.
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Santa Fe
Chicago and Northwestern
WA. Gardner
Gardner
Santa 4
Emporia
Mudge
The
Budiey Wis
Fairroad
Seaton
Wabash inaugurates salaried watch inspection system
Decatur IL December 4 1919 40 watch inspectors were removed from the Wabash railroad books December 1 a new plan assigns four salaried inspectors per division point at Decatur Moberly Peru and Ashley funded by the company under Hoy Bineman Decatur chief of the watch inspection department Inspectors will also repair watches for a reasonable fee paid to the company and repairs are optional for the men
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Wabash
Decatur
Pices
Salarivd Nepertors
Decatur Moberly
Peru
Ashley
Hoy Bineman
Watch Inspection Department
Willa
Millers Prepare to Fight for Interstate Commission Power
In Washington on December 4 August Gallagher and Frank Barty for the National Millers Association travel to press for a bill making Interstate Commerce Commission decisions binding on railroads. The push aims to extend the commission’s authority and compel railroad adherence, with hearings to reveal alleged market manipulation by grain buyers and rail lines affecting competition.
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Millers
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Tne Gallagher
Prank Barty
National Millers’ Association
Congress
Intersulie Commercn Commission
Senate
Senator Custom
Illinois
Che Millers Efiim
Railways Show Shifting Power As Construction Boosts Mileage
Railway Age notes major lines boosting influence in the year with Pennsylvania at 8300 miles, Canadian Pacific at 7700, and Chicago Milwaukee 7500, while Southern, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, and Missouri Pacific approach 5500 miles. Rock Island reports 1900s earnings gains, with total income $2,267,470 and net $1,004,560 up $61,951. Missing crews prompt transfers to La Junta. Newton reports and moving staff amid holidays.
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Rock Island
Frelett
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