Big Four Route Excursions Sell Across Many States
Home seekers’ excursions via the Big Four Route list travel to many states and territories with a single fare of two dollars. Schedules show selling dates August 15 and September 5 19 and October 3 and 17 1899. Agents W. DP. Deppe and Warren J. Lynch in Cincinnati provide full rates routes tickets limits and stopover privileges.
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Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
British Columbia
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Iowa
Indiana Territory
Idaho
Kansas
Wentucky
Louisiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Manitoba
New Mexico
Nebraska
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oregon
Oklahoma
South Carolina
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Washington
DP. Deppe
T. Agt
Warren J. Lynch
Gen. Pasa
Cincinnati
Kitzbuhel label referenced in New York Tribune quip
The New York Tribune quotes a bottle label from Kitzbuhel that purports to describe kummel as a fine aromatic liquor made from cumin. The phrasing is oddly crafted, with archaic spellings and humorous emphasis on genuineness and hygienic qualities.
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Kitzbuhel
N. Y. Tribune
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement Teaser in Town Topics
Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for the feet. It relieves tight shoes and soothes corns bunions swelling and sweat. Sold by druggists and shoe stores 25 cents. Sample sent free address Allen W Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Frisco Line pamphlet promotes Oklahoma to home seekers
The Frisco Line Passenger Department released an illustrated pamphlet detailing Oklahoma's resources and advantages for home-seekers. Free copies can be requested by mailing to Bryan Snyder, G. P. A., St. Louis, Me.
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Frisco Line
Bryan Snyder
St. Louis
Its Effect on Trade Doc: Dreyfus Verdict Shrinks Fried Frogs Orders
A brief Chicago Tribune observation notes business impact after the Dreyfus verdict. Restaurateurs report fewer fried frogs' legs orders as trade shifts. The gag reflects wartime style market humor and sentiment.
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Chicago Tribune
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Claim
The ad promotes taking Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. It claims druggists refund money if it fails. The copy notes that college graduates and thermometers are marked by degrees, and advertises Hall's Catarrh Care as an internal remedy priced at 75 cents.
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Chicago Daily News
Cincinnati
Tam
I. Jenkins
Middleboro
United States Navy Losses Reported in Manila Bay Action
Dispatches from Manila detail the Urdaneta gunboat captured after being riddled and burned in the Orani river. One officer and nine crewmen missing. others prisoners or killed. Additional notes describe Negros readiness to submit to US authority and plans to raise the American flag in Sulu, with Bates reporting garrisons and local chiefs seeking terms under US sovereignty.
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Manila
United States
Orani River
Manila Bay
Petrel
Orani
Washington
Otis
War Department
Negros
Hughes
Hailo
Lopez
Bryne
Castellano
Panay
Sulu
Zamboanga
Bates
Jolo
Siassi
Bungam
Tawai Tawi
Aguinaldo
Luzon
Spain
Germany
Great Britain
Urdaneta
Bay of
Navy
Navy Department
Oregon
Department
Welborn C. Wood
Wood
Naval Academy
Gilmore
Yorktown
Philippines
Imperial government rebuttal on South African letters
London dispatch reports a late communication denying inducement by British agents and asserting South Africa anticipated the imperial stance on inquiries and non interference. Pretoria notes mobilization fears push for adjournment and a British note threatening unfriendly acts as trenches and defenses rise near the capital.
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Transvaal
South Africa
London
Reitz
Mr. Chamberlain
South African Republic
Joint Commission of Inquiry
Volksraad
Pretoria
Great Britain
Man Known for Jokes on Himself
A brief note from the Atchison Globe comments on a man famed for enjoying jokes at his own expense, highlighting a characteristic sense of humor and self-deprecating wit.
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Atchison Globe
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Hood
Austria
Hall
Ayer
Buckingham
efuiR&s
Geo. W. Bowes
Baird, Maas
Danny
Rere UU Rae
Mierligg Nemedy Company
Chicago
Montreal
New York
W. L. Douglas
L. Douglas
Brockton
Gen. Otis
Oris
Wii
Foreign Office
Sir Alfred Milner
Grove
Lane
Ram’s
Porren Drug and Chem
Boston
Mass
Josephs
ML D
Nuti Rreetaliey
Schuh Druc CO
Cairo
Ill
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