Northern Railroads Fight Homeseeker Excursions
Northern railroads resist homeseeker excursion limits while Santa Fe pushes year round trips to populate Kansas Oklahoma and the Southwest. Officials note profits come from territory growth not fares, and engines receive new numbers as numbering reforms continue. The Santa Fe plans ongoing weekly promotions to attract settlers despite northern rivals’ opposition.
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Durie
Chicago
Western Passenger Association
Santa Fe
Suuttiers
Betaz
Northern Territory
Minneots
Dakotas
Vorstern
Hompereter
Santa Fe Passenger Department
Kansas
Oklahoma
Renumbering engines tightens 650 locomotives schedule
The consolidation of the thir work demands rapid renumbering of 559 locomotives within 48 hours. Auster Mechanic Underwood leads the effort, receiving a full list of 650 engines and new numbers before painters begin work in the roundhouse.
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Underwood
Etemil Tometer
Cancer Cure Through Blood Cleansing Myth
A distressed excerpt outlines belief Cancer is inherited or from a distant ancestor and spread through blood. It promotes a panacea claiming the venoms are removed by a single medicine that supposedly reaches deep blood troubles and cures permanently. A reader notes a small initial blemish supporting the alarmist claim.
$50,000,000 for fuel in U S railroad operation
United States railroads spent about 80 million dollars on locomotive fuel last year, roughly 10 percent of total operating costs. The Southern Pacific and other lines had to import coal from distant regions, highlighting rising fuel expenses and shifts toward oil and other fuels over coal and wood.
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United States Railroad
New York Sun
United States
Ite SeDrRate Tinn
Southern Pacific
New Orland
Sun
Alabama
New Mexico
Colorado
North and South railroad surveyors operate from Emporia toward Bushong
Survey teams for the North and South railroad have surveyed north from Emporia toward Bushong, with stops near Americus and a halt after two miles in the hills. Richard Nevins heads the crew, ex-Railroad men quit their jobs, and county surveyor Alva J. Smith repossessed the instruments. Towns finance survey costs by withholding instruments or demanding payment, shaping potential routes based on funding.
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Emporia
North and South Railroad
Bushong
Americus
Richard Nevins
Sow
St Louis
North & South
Quittet Road
Alva J. Smith
Noething
Neviin
Papers Found At Depot Offer Clues To Owner
Special Officer Rayner of the Southern Pacific reports items found near the depot including stock certificates from mining firms, insurance receipts, lodge papers and tickets. The owner may reclaim by proving ownership to Officer Rayner. Santa Fe notes limited cars with modern safety devices and air brakes.
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Rayner
Southern Pacific
el Paso Herald
Omnes
Gar Ual
Brokers Vow Legal Action Over Central Passengers Line
Indianapolis Oct 2 Ticket brokers here say they will seek court action after the Central Passenger Association tariff plan is announced. Brokers claim the proposed rest plan harms their business and will challenge it legally.
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Indianapois
Ity
Observation cars cut for winter on Santa Fe routes
The Santa Fe announces from October 3 to the end of winter observation cars 7 and 6 between Kansas City and Colorado Springs will be discontinued. No observation sleeper will run from Kansas City on Thursday or from Colorado Springs on Friday. The weather makes the observation platform unworkable for winter.
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Kansas City
Colorado Springs
Santa Fe
Hansas City
Colorado Springe
Fire destroys two story section house and library in Dodge City
Dodge City Kan Oct 2 a two story frame section house burned to the ground after sparks from an outgoing train. occupant W Gskee saved belongings but a valuable library was entirely consumed. Loss will reach several thousand dollars. Santa Fe likely to replace with a new building.
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Dodge City
Kan
Wgskee
Santa Fe
Depot Burned Down At Argouis Station House Struck By Lightning
The Santa Pa Depot at Argouia was struck by lightning and burned to the ground Saturday night. Most contents were saved as crews say heat remained so intense that staying on top of a car was unsafe. The loss runs into the thousands. The Canyon's name changed as well with the Grand Canyon now referred to simply as the Canyon in railroad literature and Colorado dropped in favor of Arizona.
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Albuquerque
N. BM
California
Argouis
Santa Pa
Argouia
Canyon
Albuquerque Journal-Democrat
Santa Fe
Grand Canyon
Colorado 3
Arizona
Sega Franzine
Miker
John Ruseell
Edward Zart
Jayvis Jol Hansford
Poo CW Nenisteen
Cena Tank Room
Tore
John Salkeld van Artired
Temple
Weatt
Wayne Jones
Boller
Abner
Lake View
William Smith
Cash
Trent
Barth Brennen Edward Col
Morehouse
Ray
Charles Siesmund
Sreman
Southern Ratsan
Mitchell
Edward Brescott
Ince Willam
Burge Lewis
Membi
Murminery
Edward Aulty
Cans
Novacees Hooker
Wandytering Shaw
Charles Matthew
Tarvey Bush
Fat Beaman
Mae
Boginerr
G. H. Arnold
Thomas Hayes
Newton
Eer Mellinger
Erald W Vis
Topeka
Olivet
Charles Taylor
Freman
Mil
Ofa
Toowkea
le Fisher
I Crevier
Aarti
Ant
Motea
Doliremaker
Sreshan
The
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Claim in Historic Advertisement
An old advertisement touts Dr. John W. Bull as the renowned throat specialist and promotes Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup as a universal cure for throat and lung ailments. It claims widespread hospital support, no harmful drugs, and a free medical calendar offer, urging readers to obtain the product through druggists and doctors.
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Joan W. Bull
John W. Bull
Bers
Cowan Stacr
Bull
Bert
Bocas
Bere Leen
United Site
Anada
Coun
Grand Canyon as Arizona's famed wonder
The article notes Arizona owns the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River and emphasizes its identity as a key tourist treasure. It mentions tourism promotion and contrasts the canyon with Arizona's broader treasure territory, underscoring state pride and recognition.
Local notices on workers and incidents at the East Seventh area
A report details meetings at East Seventh Street and notes on workers including Auben Byris formerly Dinckamith kelue, and Joseph McGivern’s enlistment as a helper. It mentions injuries to Furl Fisk and Goodrich, railroad crew movements, classes at the Railroad M. C. A., and staff changes in the passenger service office.
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East Seventh
Bo Beltia
Auben Byris
Derma
Barnes
Sos
Joseph
Heaktog
Jonsie
Frease
Sethston
Tae
Santa Fea
Davin
Reysinger
Pasaiiece
Lebo
Toa
Dan Marterman
Joseph McGivern
James McGivern
Benson
Ennday
Furl Fisk
Fenna
Alog
Gough
Gough, Met With Standing the Trouble. At the Railroad ¥. Mf. C. A
Pen Mankhin
George H. Noyes
Lowman Hill
HL. M. Goodrich
Iliwek
Goodrich
Renan
Samuel Zimmerman
H.W. Doneldson
Umer
Zimmerman
Eneral Passegenr
Eee Eas
Tor
Toreukn
Sett
Ghother
Tnn
Jameee Bullen
Basrarah
San Francisco
John Mullen
Santa Sv
Sixth Street
Cee
San Prantingo
Tor Tha Carter Hix Caup Company
The Return Of The Dainty Oyster Rivalries
Conducted by Lida Ames Wills in Marquette building Chicago, the article discusses oyster quality and seasonality. It notes varieties suited for artificial beds, concerns over freshness, and the Greeks' historical view of oysters in social dining, with commentary on transport, storage, and health implications.
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Lida Ames Wills
Marquette Building
Chicagd
Banning Company
Chicago
Society of Gentlemen
Oyster cooking guide and recipe guide notes
The excerpt discusses common errors in oyster preparation such as overcooking and serving with ice, and warns against misusing wine. It provides detailed methods for oyster stew and various presentations like baked oysters in shells, grilled oysters, oyster chartreuse, and escaloped oysters, including step by step instructions and ingredient notes.
Fragmentary historical note on a coffee tasting scene
A garbled excerpt describes a tasting event with the Genuine coffee and a person named in confusion. The text mentions Crueute Krome Ww and a later surprise reaction, but details are unclear and many words are damaged beyond reconstruction.
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Coffermock Pajuy
Truss and Crutch Sale Ad Promises Wide Range and Fit
An advertisement offers a variety of trusses including single and double elastic, hard rubber, and spring models with a money back guarantee of a proper fit. Crutches in all sizes are also advertised.
Vintage Home Cookery Notes and Test Kitchen Tips
A fragmented 20th century homemaker guide offers baked cake tips and dessert ideas. It covers oven timing for loaf and berry desserts, a cream custard method, fruit tapioca, and a tomato ketchup recipe, with scattered notes on ingredients and preparation quirks. Mentions of Berry Shortcake and fruit puddings appear amid inconsistent text fragments and editor notes.
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Wila
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Scott
Hundresta
Memptta
Sywak
Angine
Frisco
Memphis
Zula
Atlanta
Querr Railroad Building
Leganty Or
Central Passenger Association
Unee
A.C. Meyer
Canyon of
Aiton
Chicago & Aiton Road
Aaffirs
Stock Exchange
Dodge Crry
Felix Jones
Roundhouse
St Martin
Hemriston
John Barlow
la Junta
Porter
Harvey House
Jock O'Day
Denver
Ohio
John Murphy
Junkins
Mr. Junkins
al Justali
Dave Deliinger
Tucktin
Frank Strausman
Harry Hubbard
William Wolf
Hubbard
Eeene
C Echoes
Suik
Fairbanks
N.K. Fairbank Company
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Newburg
Maitre D'Hotel
Swift & Holliday Drug Co
Dersler
Apte
Central
Pune
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