Holiday Trade Brightens as Cotton Dullness Persists
The Seath reports intensified holiday trade amid rising demand for iron and its products while cotton trade remains dull. Bank failures surface in Philadelphia and broader wholesale markets show mixed signals with exports of wheat and other commodities fluctuating. several New England mills resume activity and contracts for domestic supplies increase amid a cautious economic landscape.
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Dan & Cine Weekly
Neimerkas
Potois
Chhtacu
Choun
Engiani
England
Mall River
Potton
Greta
Boston
Bamsemer
Pittsbore
Ome
Tunis
Ulko
Chiente
Canada
New Fork
St. Louis
Kateas City
New Orleans
Nashville
Savannah
Mermphis
Milwmakes
St Paul
Omaha
Pacific Coast
Washington
Oregon
Totel
Hradalrod
Wearn
United Lave
Hormal
Absolute Power for Railroad Commission Proposed
The annual report from the state railroad commissioners urges granting the board almost unlimited power to fix maximum freight rates. It calls for legislation to appoint commissioners, diversify freight by Kansas railroads, and classify railroads by class. The proposal seeks strict restrictions to prevent arbitrary rate decisions and ensure enforceable actions.
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State Board of Railroad Commissiimere
Severner
Ft Commissioners
Alsea
Retaliatory Tariff Debate Reaches Buenos Aires Chamber
A Buenos Aires dispatch reports the chamber of deputies adopted a measure authorizing the government to raise import duties from any country as a retaliatory tariff. The proposed law mirrors U S retaliatory duties but would allow increases up to 50 percent on ordinary goods. agricultural machinery and tools were unchanged.
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New York
Herald
Buenos Ayres
Chamber of Deputies
Prevent Polumonia Cure Prospects in 19th Century Ad
A dubious remedy claim promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preventive for pneumonia amid cold season fears. The ad cites Dr. Oulagal, Ind. Ter, and Travelers' Insurance involvement, with notes on pricing and druggist availability. A separate district report mentions a Mastin case where an insurer allegedly refused payout, seeking judgment for lost weekly income over four months.
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TL E_ Barman
Meriden
Tetas
A Clover Trick Promises Quick Self Cure
A vivid old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for Lame Back, weak nerves, malaria, and stomach issues. It claims to restore vigor, improve liver and blood health, relieve constipation, sleeplessness, and melancholy using a purely vegetable, mild laxative formula. Available at Switt & Hol Thkay stores nearby.
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Switt & Hol- Thkay Ariy
Grain-O Like Coffee Drink From Pure Grains Ad
An early 20th century ad touts Grain-O as a beverage with a rich mocha like flavor. It promotes it as safe for children and compares it to coffee, claiming ease on stomachs. Sold by grocers with a price of 15 cents per package at The Creamerie’s new location.
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Java
Mexican reforms lure U S colonization push at Punuca river
Denver reports T C Henry promotes a Kansas City Kansas partnership to settle a tract along the Punuca river near Tampico Mexico. The plan envisions a townsite at river head, with rail links and investment from American backers as Mexico’s business climate is praised for swift law enforcement and capital-friendly policy.
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Denver
T. C. Henry
Mexico
Kansas City
Kansas
Punuca
Cne
Senace Rt
Tampico
Connesthom
Henry
Min
Washington
Secord
United States
Bankern
Jonz
Gunlabyara
France
England
Robinson
Mexican Central Railroad
Merepenthy
Fobitinon Cated
Awakening Mexico Prosperity Through Stable Currency
A historical column argues Mexico’s rapid growth stems from a stable silver currency. It highlights diverse industries, rubber, coffee, sugar, and tropical products attracting foreign investment. The piece notes silver’s value versus gold, rail expansion, and foreign capital aiding domestic manufacturing and exports.
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Mexico
Bold Wall
Fts
New Heiis
Mexican Central
Ishleb
Toston
Boston
México
Europe
Burlington's New Observation Vestibuled Trains
The Burlington introduces wide observation vestibuled passenger trains for all classes from the Missouri River to St Louis and Denver. Each car features a wire observation vestibuled vestibule, gas lighting, standard and compartment sleepers. The service mirrors the new RU 16 Chicago and showcases Burlington leadership in Missouri.
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Burlington
To &T
Youle
Missouri River
Denver
St. Joonis
Pintech
Chicago
Mixsouri
St Louis
Howard Elliott
St. Joseph
L. W. Wakkeley
St Lewis
Holiday Excursion Rate by Union Pacific Tickets
Union Pacific to sell tickets for a 200 mile round trip at one fare. Valid for travel on December 24 25 and 31 1897, and January 1 1883 with final return by January 4. City Ticket Agent Lewis and Depot Agent Fulton note address move to 725 Bank Ave Cremerie-Scott Scott.
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Union Pacific
FA Lewis
O Fulton
Export of American horses to Europe for cavalry use urged
Speratary Wi Sot of the agricultural department promotes exporting U S horses to European markets urging breeds suitable for cavalry. Reports on horse style demand and prices will be compiled for publication. C J Stobbs travels to Europe to study cavalry horse markets and data for breeders. The notice includes a local advert for King's New Discovery cough remedy.
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Washington
Speratary
Agricultural Department
United States
Tondon
C. J. Stobbs
Cirss
Europe
Department
Holiday Excursion Rates via Missouri BP
Holiday excursion rates announced by Missouri BP for nearby stations within twenty miles. Tickets go on sale December 1st and 7th, with January 4th sale also listed, offering one fare round trip and a minimum fifty cent rate. Also includes patient testimonial about Beggs German Salve and its claimed cure.
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Ratwern
Werth
Tuonary
Kimby Ford
Eldora Hardin Co
Jaws
Holiday Excursion Rates From Union Pacific
Union Pacific offers round trips within 200 miles for a single fare. Tickets sold December 14 25 and 34 1807 and January 1 1868 with final return by January 4 1868. FA LEWIS City Ticket Agent Depot Agent.
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Union Pacific
Lewis
Hall
Common Case of Piles Promises Quick Cure
A short notice touts Pyramid Pile Cure for all forms of piles and related symptoms. It claims rapid relief, avoids surgery, and notes availability from druggists at 25 cents and 1 per package. It urges readers to send for free books on causes and cures, listing Marshall Mich as contact.
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Weine
Drugeiais
At & Cents
Pyramid Company
Marshall, Mich
Albion, Mich
Don’t Be So Economical In Plumbing
Advice urges insisting on honest work and fair pricing to ensure long term value. The note warns against cutting corners and emphasizes quality over cheap gains, suggesting diligence in selecting tradespeople.
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New Place
Rentas Evenus Scérr & Scott
ANT the Armor Plant Works
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Tal
Arsiadr
Miles
Mils
Taft
SY. W. B. Score
M.D
Bours
Norris
Miles Medical Ob
Elshart
Tad
Mra Stark
Pleasant Ridge
G. W. Stensfield
Kanaas Avenue
Ban, Ave
Cremerie
Scott & Scott
Serstary Wilson
Eya
Repine
Tiskilwa
Dhier Mayer
Dr. King
Fang
Swift & Holliday
Missouri
Prescot & GO
the Savings: Loan
Assa
Kansas Avenue
Abe Mast
Sime
Wen
Macfarran
Simely
Aud
Borbba
Atiyas
Win
Duvlavom
Ryliett
G. Wulsrd
J. W. Going
Trens
Jer
Mi Owe
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West Sixth St
Mearest
Raall Freepanw Chemical CO
Spruch
DOW Pmc Ee
Topeka
John Dudley
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