The Trail of Lewis and Clark Explored Again
A new two volume work by Olin D Wheeler traces the Lewis and Clark expedition 1804 1806 over the full route from St Louis to Astoria and back. Wheeler personally retraced the journey by rail boat and on foot collecting notes and photographs to present a complete mapped account enriched by brief extracts from the explorers journals.
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Northwest
Lewis and Clark
Ister
Fort Mandan
St Louls
Missouri River
Columbia
North Dakota
Bramarck
Oregon
Astoria
G. P. Putnam's Sona
New York
Olin D. Wheeler
Northern Pacific Railway
Wheeler
Ana Child
Bitterroot Mountains
Snake River
Kooskooske
Clearwater River
Gass
Trail of Lewis and Clark book review amid 1905 expos
A critic lauds Wheeler's The Trail of Lewis and Clark for its rich compilation from Lewis and Clark journals with exact excerpts and photographs. The volume covers the Louisiana Purchase, expedition prep, and biographies, noting its timely relevance to the 1905 St Louis Exposition and Portland centennial. It praises accessible prose, urging libraries to acquire it for scholars and general readers alike.
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Brackenridge
Bradbury
Maximilian
Catlin
Henry
Chittenden
Lewis and Clark
Louisiana Purchase
Lewis
St. Louis
Portland
Oregon
Wheeler
Doan's Kidney Pills Back Pain Testimonial Ad
An Estherville resident endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for years of backache and kidney trouble. He reports gradual relief after using the product from Williams Anderson's drug store, noting no recurrence to date. His eighteen year old son also benefited from the treatment. Price 50 cents per box. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Ollow
Estherville
F. A. Lathrop
North 7Th Street
James
Doen
Foater-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Armstrong Council Refuses Further Payment for Street Lights
At a recent Armstrong city council meeting the Journal reports a resolution declaring no contract with Armstrong Light & Heating. The council says service is of no value and price is too high, vowing to discontinue until a satisfactory contract is signed. Also notes sale of old papers.
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Oley Council of
Armstrong
Inasmagh
Armstrong Light & Heating Company
Armstroog Light & Heating Company
To Do or Not To Do In The Library Grounds
The library board debates fencing or preserving the grassy square around the library building. People from the north end cross the gravel-less plot, hindering plans for a velvety sod and flower beds. The board weighs allowing crossings versus fencing to enforce designated walks.
Cure for Piles Prompts Quick Relief from Atlanta Man
A Mr G F Carter of Atlanta Georgia says he suffered a bad case of piles and consulted a physician who advised DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. He bought a box and was entirely cured, praising its instant relief. The salve is advertised as excellent for curing eczema sores burns and wounds and is sold by Williams & Anderson and Quammon & Wolden in Wallingford.
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G. F. Carter
Atlanta
DeWitt
Williams & Anderson
Quammon & Wolden
Wallingford
Ellises Celebrate 20th Wedding Anniversary
The Journal reports the twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ellis of Armstrong. A week ago Tuesday evening they received a china dish set and numerous fine pieces. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Goodgin, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Goodge, Mr. J. Kessler, and Misses Annie and Violet Goodge.
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Frank Ellis
Armstrong
John Goodgin
Fred Goodge
J. Kessler
Annie
Violet Goodge
Spring tonic cleanses and purifies to absorb poisons
Helllater's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as a spring tonic that cleanses and purifies the system and absorbs poisons. The ad claims it will make you well and keep you well all summer. Sold for 35 cents in tablets or pills by Williams & Anderson.
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Helllater
Williams & Anderson
One Round Trip Fare to Cleveland and New England Points
Advertises round trip fare of 25 cents via Nickel Plate Road for travel to Cleveland and return with sale by May 16 17 and 14 and return by June 10. Details express trains to St Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York Boston and New England points in sleeping cars dining service and varied meal prices. Chicago depot locations listed plus contact for World’s Fair travel information and Rock Island low rates for season and longer tickets.
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Cleveland
Nickel Plate Road
St Wayne
Erie
Buffalo
New York
Boston
New England
Chicago
la Salle
van Buren Streets
Nickle Plate Road
Chicago City
Adame Street
Auditorium Annex
Worlkd
St. Louis
Rock Island
Joan G. Farmer
P. Ry
Cedar Rapida
Iowa
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil Promises Health
Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil touted as lifesaving for all ages. It claims to restore appetite, increase flesh, and brighten life when duties are heavy. The ad urges trying a free sample and notes price and availability at druggists and chemists in York.
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Scott
Utter Ai Chemists
York
Binding Twine Prices and Bread Yeast Promos
Farmers learn for 1902 to 1904 binding twine quotations from International Harvester Co with varieties Sisal Standard Manila and Pure Manila shown. Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea claims health benefits and is sold by Williams and Anderson. Northwest Yeast Company offers free cookbook How to Make Bread and promotes Yeast Foam at five cents a package.
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Ici
International Harvester Co
Iowa
Northwest Yeast Company of
Chicago
Beat
Northwestern Yeast Company of
Cal endars for 1805 promoted by The Vindicator and Republican
The Vindicator and Republican promotes 1805 calendars by a traveling calendar man. He will visit and call on customers who settle accounts with the paper. The note urges readers to drop payments to the paper.
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Vindicator
Republcan
Republican State Convention Des Moines May 18 1004
Rock Inland System announces a special fare for the Iowa convention with a ticket price of one fare plus fifty cents, or one and one third fares if that yields a lower total from all Iowa points. Tickets on sale May 16 to 18, returnable through May 19.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Rock Inland
Decrease in Earnings at St Louis Line in 1908
The Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad reported lower receipts and profits in 1908 than 1902, with receipts of 855,607.13 and expenses of 419,822.81, leaving a net profit of 140,571.40. Profits per mile were 821.01. C. A. Kallasted buys the Umphrey & Son store at Armstrong, taking possession and bringing experience and local goodwill to the venture.
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Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad
A. Kallasted
Umphrey & Son
Armstrong
C. A. Kallasted
Naucolan & Howard Fiothinelty
G. W. Umphrey & Son
Kallanted
International Conventions Ticket Sale Announcement
Tickets go on sale May 10 11 and 12 via Nickel Plate Road for the convention in Buffalo. One fare plus 25 cents for the round trip good returning May 23. For full particulars call nearest agent or write John Calabano general agent 113 Adams Street Room 208 Chicago Illinois.
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M.C
al Buffalo
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Worthwestern Yeast 60
Ayer
M. Amith
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FLO
Drugpista
Aver OG L . Maa
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
St. L
Northern Pacific
Chas. S. Fee
St. Paul
Minn
Yellowstone Park
N. P. Ros
North Coast Limited
Yellowstone
Yakima
Leach
Doolittle
East Side
Rock Island System
MO. G. Farmer
D.P.A
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Howard Blythe
Estherville, Iowa
the Vindicator
Republican
Oklahoma
California
Santa FE
Pacific Coast
E. L. Palmer
Pass Agt
A. T
F. Ry
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