Old Doctor Hallock’s Nervous Exhaustion Remedy
A dubious health notice touts a blood medicine to cure nervous exhaustion and sleeplessness. It claims to restore energy, relieve pains, and combat depression, urging readers to buy “Pilla” and promising better vitality, mood, and life prospects. The ad uses persuasive language and lists dramatic improvements.
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Westenese
Nist
Stimphare
Atl
Hallock
Pune
Kbs
Platate
Bardhow
Feutn Depreanian
Xpiri
Railroad Conductor and Trainman Demands at Santa Fe
Conductors and trainmen on the Santa Fe demand higher pay through a new pay schedule rather than a percent raise. Committees in Topeka have studied mileage, hours, baggage handling, and switching to justify higher rates while Santa Fe officials offer some commissions but resist broad increases. Officials foresee no trouble, and talks with General Manager Brey and General Superintendent Mudge continue toward an adjusted agreement.
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Order of Railway Conductors
Brotherhood of Railway Tratnmnen
Santa Fe
Nerrage
Truninen
Telush
Wicrensa
Railroads to Take Legal Steps To Prevent Pirating Cars
Railroads plan legal action to curb the loss of freight cars as thefts and blockades disrupt traffic. Amid mounting concerns, lines from Chicago to the Midwest faced frequent thefts and rustling, prompting carriers to pursue litigation and coordinated industry responses to restore cargo flows.
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Chicago
Cnemgo
Themesipett of
Rautormnent
Jeni
Tate
Crue
Eonar
Ohio
Uys
Growing Danger of Rail Safety Gear at National Convention
A report to the eleventh annual national convention cites railway accidents from stove fires and wrecks, noting progress in safety with Westinghouse brakes and automatic couplers. By June 30, 1916, most locomotives and passenger cars have train brakes, with freight cars increasingly equipped. the era of non-equipped cars nears end.
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Sailroad
Eesonstove
Westinghouse Drake
Freieht
California rate conference lures diverse railroad interests
Chicago and several railroads show up for a transcontinental meeting on California rate issues. Despite Santa Fe and Southern Pacific calls, enough roads may attend on the 11th to pursue any possible agreement. Carriers oppose being dictated on California business despite shared stakes.
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Chicago
Santa Fe
California
Uto
Union Pacific Faces Pay Demands From Enginemen
Omgha Neb: Geo L committees from the Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers and Locomotive Firemen of the Union Pacific system arrived to press for higher wages. Firemen cite new 1300 and 2700 class engines and higher minimums, from 225 per 100 miles to 275 and 235 respectively, with the scale not yet accepted. If unmet, a strike may follow.
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Omgha
Neb
Geo L
Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers
Union Pacifc
Tofay
Palatial YMCA Ad Promises New Facilities in Texarkana
A damaged ad fragment from a Texarkana section describes a Pallondon department of the Young Men’s Christian Association planning a new facility. It mentions a lecture hall theater rooms and medical and cultural spaces. The fragment lists a campus style complex with classrooms library and hospital-like amenities.
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Texarkana
Alane de Gouldes
Texas
Sunset Limited to Go On Despite Santa Fe Tie Up
El Paso December 12. General Manager Julius Bruttschnitt of the Southern Pacific denies a Santa Fe freight and passenger accord. He says the Sunset Limited will depart New Orleans as planned December 27, and no suspension or abandonment of the train is planned. The San Francisco entrance for the Santa Fe is unchanged and there is no foundation to reports of an agreement ending the Sunset Limited.
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el Paso
Dee
Sayl Julius Bruttschnitt
Gen
Eral Manne
Tate
Tient Wue
Santa Fe
San Francisco
Zere
Anift
New Orleans
Chiccaio Dispatch
Denver
Uner
Colorado & Southern
Cupfort
Cowan
Jme
New York New Haven Hartford Rail Way Elects New Vice President
William F Aster was elected vice president of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railway at a board meeting, to take effect January 1. He is 57, formerly in the engines corps of the United States army, and has held multiple superintendent and officer roles across major lines including Kansas City St Jos h and Council Bluffe, Burlington, Erie, and other systems.
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New York
Tec
New Haven
Chicas
Burlington & Quincy
Burlington
Wa~ Wash
Chinton & Alton
Erie
Rail and road notes from Denver Times dispatches
Reports on improvised rail improvements from Fort Salih to Kumane amid weather delays. Observes proposed central Pennsylvania Railway upgrades, new equipment orders, and anticipated shop construction. Mentions an attempted wreck near Magnolia and ongoing inspections plus sustained railroad earnings through late November.
Novem ber 1895 traffic and personnel notes in McCook
November receipts reach 56 251 dollars and 48 cents with a 10.32 percent rise. Several employees are listed as returning from assignments in Arkazeas City and Emporia. A fireman job on the Sizong City line is noted, along with engine fitting work and incomplete heating installments. Bells at crossings and signal procedures are described, with telegraphed updates on hospital stays and local travel arrangements.
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Tucker
Rocke
McCook
Owens
Panhusie
Finningott
Emporia
Doter
Tuck
Arkazeas City
Morse
Haberts
Shere
Sizong
Engin al
Uke
Hong
T. J. Bowen
WN Breen
Foe
Newton Ife
Bur- Ungion
Northwestern
Ster Cueral
Pete Hanes
Tospoke
Santa Fe
Altai
Belin Demin
Frat Dso
Railroad Notes Describe Kirtill Recovery and Signal Upgrades
A Topeka hospital note says contractor Kirt expects to resume work early next year after stomach trouble. The Santa Fe plans upgrades between Denver and Pueblo, adding a book signal system and protective gunner posts at small towns, with bells and warning text adjustments observed on the track.
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Wospital
Topeka
Aril
Dra
Newton Kanyilty
Filmer of
Varios
der Howtes
Sant Peo Oy
Chafoe Yhat
Polar Lee Rompane
Arkansas City
Dyer
Santa Te
Det Ver
Pueblo
Ein Grande Yusetion
New Castle
Puebla
Ferdy
Burgan
Tina Tyalas
Santa Fe Locals Report Rail and Factory News
Santa Fe locals report Lee Altmis handling duties and service roles amid mixed work orders. Lloyd, Cokin, and Hank Bair return from Altaierage as boiler shop tasks advance. engines Ne Ao and Ne Bare arrive for service.
Burglar Gang Targeted West Side Raids, Chicago Police Say
Police yesterday raided fences at 446 West Van Buren and near 16 2nd Street, arresting several women. They believe a coordinated gang operates across Omaha, Minneapolis, St Louis, Chicago and other Western cities. One worker identified as Mrs O Frian or Mrs Forarty implicated. proceeds allegedly move between cities, with Chicago as hub or transit point.
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Chicago
West van Buren Street
Omaha
Minneapolis
St Louis
Worken
Fast Ment
Mra O'Frien
Mra
Forarty
Guigurs
Erea Mension
Omata
St. Lou
Omiahs
Chris George Hurts In Brick Plant Accident
A boy named Chris George, about 11 years old, was found unconscious with a fractured skull near railroad tracks at a brick plant west of town. He worked carrying water for workers and lived a mile south of the brick yard. Hospitalized at Stormont, disappearance of foul play is not suspected. The incident remains a mystery with no nearby clues.
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Chris George
Georgy
Stormont Hospital
Prompt doctor offers cure for chronic diseases in Topeka
A Topeka physician Dr Wood at 118 West Sixth Street claims speedy and permanent cures for chronic diseases once deemed incurable. He advertises extensive experience, modern methods, and free consultation, urging those disappointed by other doctors to seek his treatment and prepare for visits.
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Wood
Sixth Street
Topeka
Kan
Dr. Wood
Topeke
Kansas Avenue
Jackson Street
Jim
Toeka
Kansas
Society Stirs Over Negligee Shirt At Dance Club
A prominent dancing club expelled a member after he wore a negligee shirt to a recent dance. The incident triggered indignation among younger society circles and led to board actions, with the president and directors announcing the member’s dismissal. The episode sparked heated reactions and threats of further action by those opposing such attire.
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Frank Bureh
Webb McNall
Ward McAllister
Sut Burch
FO. Burkett
Burkett
Tepostoities
Heshy
Ciub
Yung
Murch
Shawnee Farmers Institute Held at Indian Creek School
The Northern Shawnee County Farmers Institute meets December 14 and 15 at Indian Creek School. The Yellowite program lists talks on garden farming hogs meat, pig feeding, poultry yard, potato culture, district school libraries, and a closing paper on spell life in the country with lectures by Prof HM Cottrell and Miss Lauretia Kempt.
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Shawnee County
Indian Creek
F. P. Ruts
Kansas
H. W. Cheney
Amos Goodman
G. We Privat
J. K. Walker
Melvin T. Kelsey
Fought with Jackson Gen Joubert led Louisiana unit in Civil War
Dec 12 report from St Louis notes Captain J T Anderson, Western agent, received a letter from Colonel Lamar Portaine, an ex Confederate of Lyons Mississippi, claiming General Joubert a Louisiana native from a prominent family. Fontaine says Joubert commanded a Louisiana regiment under Stonewall Jackson, learned war, later went to Egypt and then South Africa to organize Boer frontier police. PMID: endorsements of Boer commander Joubert.
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Joubert
Louisiana
Bt. Louis
Saya
J. T. Anderson
Georgia
Ealtroad
Lamar Portaine
Lyons
Misa
Fontaine
Stonewall Jackets
Appomattox
G Joubert
Egypt
South Africa
Frontier Police
Kidney trouble cure advertised in topeka paper
An advertorial claims kidney and bladder weakness can be treated with Dr Kilner’s Swampe-Root tonic. It urges readers to send name and address to Kilner Co. and test the remedy by drinking a sample. Contains medical jargon, testimonials, and pricing of bottles.
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Titers
Bilmer Ar
Pepimr
Kilner & Co
Topeka State Journal
Pour Artean
Swhimp-Noot
Bingbrontan
Poetic Fragments and Public Notices From an Old Paper
A fragmented OCR page runs poems about Santa Fe and western life, a headline about a bank charter, and listings of local officials and directors. The text includes verses on railroads, commerce, and frontier imagery, plus advertisements for remedies and community notices.
A Sure Cure for Croup Twenty Five Years’ Constant Use
The article proclaims a long established remedy for croup with continuous use. It asserts early signs of croup are detectable and that a daily dose can prevent or blunt attacks in children without fail. Mothers are urged to rely on this preparation as the sole effective preventive.
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Blanton
Thackerville
Texas
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Academy of Dermatology
West Eighth St. Topeka, Ear
Colorado Flyer
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Kansas Points
Portland
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F. A. Lewis
C Pulton
Capitol Building and Loan Association
Railroad News
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Bruttschnitt
Mr. Black
MR. Frey
P. Merrill
New Haven &Hartford
Fort Salih Oy Kumane
Teakties
Yanik Central
Tittaberg
Shiplon
Baliorm
Rock Island
Cline Tock Island
Denver Times
Ballroad Prosperity
Erom Emporia
Lee Altmis
Is Wits
Ieee
Ldoyd
Cokin
Hank Bair
Altaierage
Amd Hors Jurakh
Wiviston
Tanx
Sips
Wert
Benton
Solisbetery
la Junta
Chris George Hurt
Wichita
Sherry Wayne
Prank Deneen
M_ Callahan
Jim Seanlin
Clearwater Bank
Kirk
Themen
Sixth St
Topeka, Kan
Frank Borch
Commiscee Party
Topeka Whist
Seembie
Ea Avastin
Ottmun Ant Mason
Sunt
Apliton Koontz
Lowry
Bere
Ana Epragiy
South Uit
Pelard i Werre
Pities
Evi
Cay
Anet Bishie Parkes
Robbina
Rae
Bieiler
Geo
Barkley
McPherson
Bualosa
Harkley
Stax
Lindsborg
Grand Island
Net
Cavnn Pacific
Myers
Murphy
Gentryville
Institute
Jackson
Wang
Mokem
Termes
Edison Electric Illuminating CO
Realir
Jercy Hlack
Crana Wats
Bante
Wigtrs
C. A Mayor
Kiowa
Ror Bis Pass
Holliday
Manas Avenue
Oketo State Bank
Maden H. Brubaker
J- Eychar
C. Ex Waite
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