Tom Smith Tames Abilene 1869 No Gun Town Marshal
Tom Smith, appointed marshal of Abilene, Kans, in 1869, disarmed the town in one bold move, declaring no pistol-toting allowed. He approached Hank Hawkins first, then demanded all guns from cowboys and townsfolk, taking them to the mayor’s office. The crowd surrendered weapons, and Abilene’s peace was secured without a single shot.
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Tom Smith
Abilene
Texas
Kun
Mississippi
St. Louis
Kit Carson
Colo
Green River
Wyo
Union Pacific
Hank Hawkins
Hawkins
Smith
Duspelago
Sage Tea Darkens Hair to Restore Youthful Look
An old time remedy claims Sage Tea with Sulphur darkens gray hair naturally and evenly. Applied with a sponge to small strands, the hair regains natural color after one or two uses, appearing thicker and more lustrous for a younger appearance.
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Wyeth
Lassen Peak and Early National Park History
The article notes Mount Lassen as a rare active US volcano in California, detailing 1915 eruptions and 1916 federal creation of Lassen Volcanic National Park plus surrounding lava fields. It also includes a Michigan court order notice and reports a war on roadside billboards, led by Standard Oil and other firms, to beautify highways by removing advertising signs.
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Shasta County
California
Lassen
Sierra Nevadas
Cascades
United States
Congress
Gogebic
Chancery
Bessemer
Michigan
Minneapolis
Hennepin County
Minnesota
Jones & Patek
America
Standard Oil Co
Standard Oil
Arthur Brisbane
Hearst
Ely's Cream Balm Relieves Cold and Catarrh Fast
A nostalgic ad proclaims instant relief from clogged noses due to cold or catarrh. It promises clear air passages, halted mucous discharge, and night breathing ease by applying a small amount of antiseptic cream in the nostrils. The fragrance soothes inflamed membranes and restores free breathing.
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ST Serer
Ely
Red Pepper Rub for Quick Cold Relief
An old remedy promises fast chest relief from colds, congestion, and aches. Rowles Red Pepper Rub heats deeply, easing tightness and soreness within minutes when applied to the chest, back, or neck.
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Rowles
Dealer Promises Prompt Service for Quaker Furnaces
A local dealer advertises pipeless Quaker furnaces with all work guaranteed and prompt service. The notice emphasizes reliable installation and maintenance, appealing to homeowners seeking efficient heating solutions.
Billboard advertising as business and public taste
A Detroit Motor News style note argues roadside advertising is more than public opinion. It claims wasteful advertising, cites enduring value in good taste, and positions roadside ads as a serious business concern.
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Detroit Motor News
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W. G. Gregory
Optometrist
Brogan Building
Mich
Ernest Schaefer
Phon
Bessemer, Michigan
T. T. Maxey
Lassen Volcanic National Park
A. D
State of
Circuit Court
Thirty-second Judicial Circuit
Minnie L. Thompson
John G. Thompson
Wakefield Advocate
George
Driscoll
John Luxmore, Jr
Luther E. Sherman
Plaintiff
Business Address
Ironwood, Mich
Ponte
Psthapaien
Willys-Knight
Home & Tourist Service Garage
Wakefield
Nels Walstrom
Levi S.rice
Ofice
Block, Bessemer, Mich
City of
Tato
Cas
Leforge
J. Hrbacek
Chicago & North Western System
North Western
North Western System
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