Perilous Chimney Rescue Atop a High Shaft
An apprentice painter, bold with danger, recounts a near fatal ascent to fix a lightning conductor on a tall chimney. A rope snapped, leaving him and James Colly stranded in a perilous cradle. After weeks in shock Colly recovered, but the narrator never again kept a steady head. Dolly spiraled into madness during the escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Staming
James Colly
Colly
Dolly
Jem
Canada
Thad
Arbor Days Observed Across Twenty Eight States
Twenty eight states observe Arbor Day with dates issued by governors or state officials. Observances span April through May, with variations including last Fridays, first Fridays, specific dates like April 22, and appointments by governors or superintendents.
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Colorado
Connecticut
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
New York
Oregon
Pennsylvania
New York Ledger
Colors in Wild Flowers by Mississippi Valley botanists
Botanists in the Mississippi valley report 894 wild flower species known in the region between the Missouri and Des Moines rivers. Of 884 colored species, 148 white, 102 yellow, 27 red or cardinal, 73 purple, and 39 blue varied shades. The survey notes coloration breadth among these flowers.
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Mississippi Valley
Missouri River
Des Moines River
St. Louis Republic
Mahogany in Great Demand Across New York Markets
Mahogany imports to New York surge as old stock fetches high prices and barrooms demand more new wood than ever. Architects scavenge dismantled buildings for stair rails and mantels while large logs head to bar slabs rather than veneer, reflecting a shift in use since mahogany’s discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Sun
England Produces Paper Barrels At Historic Two Waters Mill
The Philadelphia Ledger notes England now makes paper barrels with brisk demand. The Bosmoor Heirs factory at Two Waters mill holds historic value, being among England’s early paper mills begun in Queen Elizabeth’s era.
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England
Bosmoor Heirs
Isnown
Two Waters
Philadelphia Ledger
Bloodhounds Track Florida Train Robbers In Historic Case
Report reaches of bloodhounds on the trail of Florida train robbers as sensational claims surface about Dr Miles New Heart Cure. Testimonials from Mrs Elmira at Elkwort and Mrs Mary Barer of Ovid credit cures after decades of illness. Dincluding druggist Linburger of San Jose says the remedy helped his wife and Levi Logan of Buchanan cites dramatic improvements after two bottles. Morris & Mullen sell and guarantee the heart cure with a free booklet of testimonials.
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Elmira “Atch
Elkwort
Ind
Mary Barer
Ovid. Mich
C. Linburger
San Jose
Miles
Levi Logan
Buchanan
Mica
Morris & Mullen
Castoria Slogan Recalled in Classic Advertising Line
An old promotional jingle notes Castoria as a remedy used across generations. The verse traces maternal care from infancy to motherhood, highlighting the product’s supposedly trusted role in caring for children.
Pan Tina advertised as cough and lung cure
An old advertisement promotes Pan Tina claiming it cures coughs and colds strengthens weak lungs relieves asthma protects against La Grippe robs croup of its terrors and cures when all else fails available in 25 and 50 cent bottles free samples at F W and Re D Kable's drug store
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la Grippe
F. W. & Re D. Kable
Don’t Quarrel With Groaning From Rheumatism and Neuralgia
An advert warns readers not to scorn sufferers of rheumatism or neuralgia and touts Red Flag Oil as a cure costing 25 cents at Bow and R. D Kable’s drug store. It also lists products from Siegfried & Co including A. G. Brand Frances peas mushrooms sardines macaroni Clever Leaf Salmon and The Ideal cook book priced at 50 cents.
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BOW
R. D Kable
A. G
Siegfried & Co
Poorer Goods and Higher Prices
Michigan congressman cites committee member with private interests in St Clair to argue for McKinley tariff. He accuses New York merchants of pushing duties to aid Republicans via large contributions. denials follow amid claims of degraded goods and deceptive pricing. Erie Railway promotes Chicago and Minneapolis trips for Democratic National Convention with low round-trip rates, valid June to July. Also notices: goods at cost, paint and wallpaper store ads, boarding house meals, blue cream balm testimonial, and various local services and ads.
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Witting
Michigan
Committee of Ways and Miews
House of Representatives
St. Clair
Washington
New York
Rene Donde
Burns
Aml Llewene
Erie Railway
Minneapolis
Minn
Ciniga
Chicago
Erie
F. H. GarFleep
Jamestown
N.Y
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Sir Charles Smith
Dakota
Smith
Charles
Ager
Ayer
Ayers
Ali
Ruthes
St Depot Brrrers
Beni
A. P. Ordws ¥ & Co
Boston
Mass
Platt
Grant
Merns & Maclen
Florida
Castoria
Biss
Fine Erie
F. HH. Garvieno
Avent
Damestown
Divi
Orang Eolor
Noyes Drug Store
Emlenton” Ledger
Rogers
The
Proxerr Harpware Co., Ltd
Adelphia Kitchen
Water Street
Suspension Bridge
N.K. Wendelboe’s
Nelson Greenland
M. A. Jackson
Portemouth
N. B
Bridgeport
BN. J
Ely
Liepsner A. M
Olivet Baptist Shurch
Philadelphia
Warren Look Battery
Children Cry For
Pitcher’s Castoria
Samuel Pitcher
G. CG. Oscoop
Lowel, Mass
J. F. Aincrelos Conway
A. A. Ancner
Ut Sc
Oxford St
Brooklyn
Children’s Department
Oll
Hosbra
Ano Dispensary
Athena
Surra
the Centaur Company
TI Murray Street
New York City
D. Shear’s
Warren, Pa
Fiamburg
Nainsook
Beatlee
Sarah
Shear
Warren
N.K. Wendelboe
N. K Wendelboe’s
Liberty Street
N. K. Wendelboe
Wendelhoe
Amora
Bissell
Cgowanda
Wiard
R. Edmonds & Son
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