Little Breeches and Angels In A Prairie Snow
A narrative recalls a winter disappearance of a boy named Gabe and the narrator’s search with torches, God and angels guiding the rescue. The tale contrasts faith with loss while reflecting on moral priorities and a modern throne of comforts. Nearby notes mention new log residences costing up to 3000 dollars and train service from El Paso to Cloudcroft starting May 31 with weekly return trips.
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el Paso
Cloudcroft
Alamogordo
Forty Thousand Souls Perished in Martinique Disaster
A massive volcanic eruption of Mount Pelee devastates St Pierre and surrounding towns in Martinique. Up to 40 000 may be dead with survivors suffering burns and injuries. Relief efforts are launched by the United States with funds approved and ships prepared to aid the stricken island.
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French West Indies
St. Pierre
Martinique
Windward Islands
Morne Rouge
St. Thomas
Santa Lucia
San Juan
Porto Rico
Boraima
Quebec Line
Grappler
Cable Company
Cloudcroft to Open Season With Improvements and Attractions
Cloudcroft will be formally opened for the season on June first. A. F. Greig of the El Paso-Rock Island route says improvements include a converted saloon into a cinema and amusement hall, bowling alleys, and ping pong rooms. A New York actor will visit weekly to train visitors, and new story buildings and two large hotels are under construction to boost the resort.
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Cloudcroft
Greig
el Paso
Rock Island
Herald
New York City
El Paso Rock Island Stock Yards Nearing Completion
El Paso Rock Island stock yards already feed cattle though final completion will take two weeks. Current pens hold 107 cars with future additions adding 53 more for 160 car capacity. Water works, double trackage, four loading chutes, a grain house, and river terminal track upgrades accompany rapid four week construction.
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el Paso Rock Island
el Paso
el Paso Rock Island River Terminal
Campbell Street
Lawrence the Depot Flirt and the Middle West Analysis
A traveling salesman from Saint Louis, Lawrence, dazzles a hotel car passenger with tales of sales, culture and romance. He tries to charm a stylish reader, buffers ego with photos, and learns a social trap awaits him. A later magazine piece mocks his vanity as a case of cerebral atrophy and nerves.
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Saint Louey
Union Station
Lawrence
Florida
Herodsburg
Vandalia
Raspberry Trust
Frohman
Sedalia
Ethel Gilblitz
Intereoiut
Middle West
Alamogordo Steam Laundry Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation for the Alamogordo Steam Laundry have been filed with the Secretary of the Territory. Capital stock is $5,000. Incorporators and stockholders include Al M. Rouseeau Thos M Spinks John Olson M H Fisher Carl Rubin Milton Phillips and J C Wesley. The plant is expected to be in operation by mid June and will be up to date in every respect.
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Alamogordo
Territory
al. M. Rouseeau
Thos. M. Spinks
John Olson
M. H. Fisher
Carl Rubin
Milton Phillips
J.C. Wesley
Letter List of Uncalled Names for Week Ending May 17 1902
Official notice from Washington DC lists letters remaining uncalled at this office for the week ending May 17 1902. Names include Adametz Adolph Anderson Curdy Arruijo Guadalupe Beachangs Minnie Cony HG Coy Steve Cratchick Philip Davie H C Downa J T 2 Fishes C Toin Garcia Jose Max W Guns Jas A Jamison Matt Marrijo Lorgina Morteza Juan Morris J E Noble J Prentier Royal Mrs Quinn W F Taylor Will Todd J T Ulloa Talla Villarreal F Wilson J M Uray Larrie. If not claimed within two weeks they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office Washington DC. F. M. Ruompera P. M.
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Adametz
Adolph Anderson
Curdy Arruijo
Guadalupe Beachangs
Minnie Cony
Alex Coy
HG Comegys
Cratchick
Steve Cowan
Philip Davie
H C Downa
J T 2 Fishes
C Toin Garcia
Jose Guns
Max W Jamison
Jas A Kennedy
Matt Marrijo
Lorgina Morteza
Juan Morris
J E Noble
J Prentier
Royal Mrs Quinn
W F Taylor
Will Todd
J T Ulloa
Talla Villarreal
F Wilson
J M Uray
Larrie
Washington
D. C
F. M. Ruompera
P. M
Dedman Hosts Evening of Music and Games on New York Avenue
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Dedman entertained a company of friends at their New York Avenue home Monday evening with singing dancing and duplicate whist. The event provided a pleasant social gathering and enjoyable time for all attendees.
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E. J. Dedman
New York Avenue
Kentucky Colonel Packs Whisky in a Trunk
A New York Tribune excerpt recalls a Paducah colonel who packed two tumblers of whisky in his trunk wrapped with trousers and a frock coat. He boasted the demijohn would survive China and back, insisting the whisky must be protected despite wrinkled clothes.
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Kentucky
Paducah
China
New York Tribune
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Terbacker
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Rom Vesuvius
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St. Pierce
Quebec
New York
West Indies
Souchet
United States
Martinque
Senate
House
Potomac
Cincinnati
San Domingo
Dixie
New York Navy Yard
Mercy
St. Louis
Him
Dan Daly
Julia Marlow
Lew Wallace
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