Electricity versus Steam in New York Elevating Locomotives
A July report from New York outlines early electric locomotive trials by Daft and Edison systems, comparing electricity to steam power for city rail. It details Daft’s one ton motor and the elevated railway tests, noting capital interest and the potential cost savings from electric propulsion versus steam, with debates among Wall Street financiers on feasibility and cost.
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New ‘York
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Sagre
Europe
United States
New York
Wall Street
Groster
Holizon
Jokmeon
Pheddent
Eaison Electric Railway Company
Jay
Russell Sage
Jobwron
Tore
Lee Deft
Patt
Leo
Qioontekirta
Jomey Oly
Dytog Bero
Atrop
Daft
Ben Franklin
Sso
Tome
Pasa
Watts
Pultan and
Stevenson
Thabor Dutt
Euimon Electric
Armieronds touted as first medicine claims cure all
A questionable patent medicine advertisement touts Armioronds as the first and only remedy capable of curing numerous ailments. It promises rapid relief, urges readers to request a sample by mail, and lists a New York address as the supplier. The claim targets broad health concerns and emphasizes quick, guaranteed results.
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Athlgphorgs CO
Wall ST
Wcw
York
Administratrix's Sale of Real Estate in Van Wert County
Public auction July 1885 at 1 o clock for the estate of Israel I. Clark. Sale includes parcel described as Lot 11 in Illand's Cocoa South, Van Wert, with a 72 acre road frontage and additional parcel of 85 feet by 180 feet, both appraised at 100 and 3200 dollars. Terms: mortgage payments. Administratrix Mates Clark.
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Gunana
Anid
van Wart
Mhagali
Said
Wien
Illand
Van
Arcarva
Clark
Israel
Sale of bonds in Van Wert Ohio for village building
Proposals invited by the village clerk of Van Wert County Ohio for the sale of 24 bonds at one hundred dollars each bearing annual interest from January 12 1885 payable semi annually. Bonds payable June 12 1907 with accrued interest. Read aloud during auction July 23 1886 at noon. Authority from village ordinance. Henry Robinson clerk.
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Vee Wert
Ohio
Amil Tueaday
Hye
Jane
Townall
HousaBill Na
Mit
Psd
Ito
Henry Robinson
Dr Thomas Electric Oil and bitters advertised cure claims
An old newspaper fragment touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil for coughs sore throat and cold symptoms, praises herbal tonics like Phoenix Bitters and Moffatts, and urges preventive laxatives. It includes testimonials, domestic home remedy notes, and a scattered list of products and medical claims.
Village Clerk Seeks Bids for Public Hall Construction
The village invites bids for construction of a public hall named Fawn Hall. Specifications filed in the village clerk’s office, with a bid bond of 1000 dollars. Bids due within five days after publication. July 28, 184.
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Clark
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Village
Vic
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Walt
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Vw Wert
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