Old Timber Town Tale of Jeremy Snow and Ben the Dog
In a southern mining town a rough but loyal man named Brandt tends ailing dog Ben after a smallpox scare. A vivid dream guides him to a distant mine find a nugget, then fame and fortune follow as he stakes the claim and ships away with Ben.
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Jeremy Snow
Jeremy Buow
Novox
Billy O'Dell
Dilly
Jeramy Snow
Drandt
Ben
Brandt
Bin
California
Thia
Therdog
Doge
Ban
Borate
Ben Ear
Miner and Dog Seek Lucky Find in Nevada County Cabin
In a Sierra Nevada cabin a young miner Abie Brandt shares a meal with his dog Ben after a night of cold, waiting for a promised treasure. The loyal hound finds a hidden note and gear, fueling hopes of a big strike as dawn breaks over the mountain.
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Sierra Nevada
Ban
Herry Brandt
Nevada County
Valentine
Barry
Bea
Ben
California
Brandt
Aleep
Bani
Young man pursues Cuba War Correspondent dream in 1900s
An Indiana youth named Willoughby Weep sought a Cuba war correspondent post after learning of the Maine disaster. He offered to travel with Cuban forces and fight with General Gomez for 15 dollars a week plus expenses. Cleveland Press editor Bob Paine hired him, deeming him among the best in the field.
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Vinesnnes
Ind
Maine
Cuba
Willoughby
Bob Paine
Cleveland Press
Gomez
Vincentes
Asy
Paine
Zaneaville
Ohio
Life in tune with God and practical skills for youth
A Portland Oregonian opinion piece argues life harmony with God is achieved by disciplined self adjustment. It urges all young men to acquire cooking basics like boiling rice, stewing fruit, frying bacon, and making coffee for emergencies and responsible domestic life.
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Beut
Avery
Portland Oregonian
Keeping His Place Warm and Other Humorous Bits
A cobbled tableau of anecdotes and advertisements. Sir Walter Scott recalls keeping his place warm at school causing laughter and a crowned dunce moment. Advertisements tout Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil and Dr Kolloge's Dysentry Cure for various pains, ailments, and summer complaints. Also mentions Mrs Madge of Virden praising Haggard's Yellow Oil and Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup. A South American Nervine testimonial from Teeswater suggests rebuilding health after malaria.
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Walter Boote
Suxioda
Scott
To A Belle In 1770 by Valentine Betta Hartswick
A playful 1770 era quill piece from the February Ladies Home Journal. The speaker urges Polty to reveal feelings toward a Belle, weaving Shaker and Quaker motifs with romantic longing and social propriety themes.
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Ateadie
King George
How Much Insurance Should Merchants Carry
The article argues merchants should carry insurance as a key asset after a fire. It notes typical rates around 72 percent of property value and urges buyers to seek multiple policies and regular policy reviews for accuracy. It warns against relying on a single company and stresses checking dates amounts and minor omissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bnemersa
Ne Good
Alway
Apprenticeship Advice for Boys in Trade Choice
Barton Cheyney writes in the February Ladies Home Journal that seventeen is preferred for trade entry though sixteen or eighteen may prevail. He urges early planing of apprenticeship to finish by twenty one and stresses natural aptitude, careful trade selection, and observation to avoid missteps in choosing a vocation.
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Averyone
Natote
Chemical Laboratory
Wea
Albion
Oltha
Sir William
Aniveras
Robert Ball Fo
Bati
Eixteen
Barton Cheyney
Ladies Home Journal
Diamond Dyes Promise Unfading Color Quality
A Winnipeg reader praises Diamond Dyes for producing brilliant unfading hues in rag and fabric work. The letter notes the dyes’ rich color for rags and materials and declares the dyes superior to others the writer has used. The piece also mentions a Deaf Institute fundraiser and notes a London art institute offer.
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Man
F. Boriton
Winnipeg
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Acton Free Press
Free Press Steam Printing Office
WL Street
Acton
Ont
Texomacy
Foel
Vance
P. Moore
Business Directory
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C.M
J. F. Uren
M.D. C
J. R. Forster
McLean's Block
Douglas Bt
P. D
Uelph
Bennett
Roraetown
Js Coghlan
D. DS
J” Bell
D.D
L.D
Dantisz
Bnookville
Hoxon
Tomonto
Prices
Searbellville
Ta Oadey
fMco
Clark
LEGAL
J. Mackinnon
BanninTsr
SoLtorron
Converancer
Ferchil
Matthews
B. McLeod
Banniaran
foLicrrog
Conyarancza
Main Street
Georgetown
Monabb
Joehone Glerk
Court County of
Halow
Agent Fire and Life Assurance
Real Fates
Agent Money
Toma
Eth
Perryman'a
Rotones
Enry Gribt
Ortawa
Canana
Dellattne
Censors Nowan
Boorbinder
Ndbaain Bt
Guelph
Ontario
oiGvex Willem’ Stores
Bullupnesiivand
Msversee Licenpes
Moore, Jestres
Hemstreet
Fama Paz
Wil
Neueanor
Ouab
Mataai Pad
Hox
Wohn Taylor
A Gu
Aoton Machine
Banty Gander
Proprietar
Luiber
W. Barber & Bros
Georgetown, Ont
WM. Barber & Bros
Aikenhead Produce CO
G. Parsons
Everton
Eden’ Mills
Everton Mills
Eden Mills
Henry Hartop
Sun Savings and Loan Go
Toronto, Ont
Sec
R. J. McNabb
Traders’ Bank’of Canada
Nevada City
San Francisco
Anag ‘Com
Golden Gate
Harry Brands
San Francisco Silveremitha
Cuelph
Chartered Bank
Canada
Yukon
A. F. H. Jones
J. M. Bond & CO
Harris
Fancy Coods
Glass
China
Cne
Bobby
You
P. Sayers
Ue Coe
Waters. Bros., ‘Wyndham. Street
Bashc
Fratios Mouldinga
Aliatyies
Aioe Fiatlos
Kon Hana
John Cameron
Coopeer Saking
Cooper & Akins, Main ST
Sohn, Williams
eTon
Hood
Manly
Thomas
J. D. Kolloge
Mra. J
Dr. Wood
Arkansas
New York
Lucinda Batcher
Teeswater
A. T. Brown
Low
Diam
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