Landlord coerced to confess after lynching attempt in Oxford
In the late 1850s Oxford, Indiana resident George W. King, a hotel proprietor, was taken by disguised men who strung him up twice over the disappearance of Dr. Rowe. Believing King guilty, workers learned Rowe had fled and later returned to exonerate him. King won $25,000 settlements from the Horse Thief Detective company and died at 78.
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George W. King
Oxford
Lafayette
Ind
Dr. Rowe
King
Rowe
Rogers
Haggard
Wade
Horse Thief Detective Company
Benton
Warren
Tippecanoe
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Louisville
Northwest
Illinois
Thomas A. Hendricks
Indianapolis
Why bury the Dead Sea ask in Household Words
A father and son exchange a playful, inquisitive moment about burial of the Dead Sea in a line from Household Words. The exchange hints at curiosity and limits on questions with a gentle family tone.
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Papa
Tommy Treadway
Tommy
Mr. Treadway
Dead Sea
Eye described as beacon of genius and mental ability
A remark claims all men of genius possess eyes that are clear slow moving and bright, the eye signaling mental capacity regardless of the field or context.
Headless Officer Inspires Prussians At Worth Battle
A Franco Prussian War anecdote describes a headless cuirassier officer riding steady in the saddle to spur his regiment at Worth. The sight, though gruesome, shocked and then steadied the German troops as they repelled the French charges.
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Battle of
Worth
Cincinnati Enquirer
What are Volcanoes Explain Natural Formation
A Pearlsons Magazine explanation redefines volcanoes as holes in the earth’s crust that emit materials forming mountains, with eruptions possible at sides or bases. It notes no true burning, and the “smoke” is condensed steam while “flames” are reflections of molten material and lightning from friction.
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Pearson’s Magazine
Beau Brummell and His Boots Anecdote of 1815
In Captain Grownow's Reminiscences the dandy Beau Brummell wears a blue coat leather breeches and top boots with a stiff white cravat. A youthful beau asks where Brummell gets his blacking and Brummell replies that his polish is made with the finest champagne.
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Beau Brummell
Grownow
Beau Brummel
Brummel
Unexplainable Fact Says Death Restores Bodily Health
A leading physician asserts death can restore bodily health, citing cases where paralysis and long confinement end as patients cross the border. He admits the mechanism remains unexplained but notes the observed recovery of physical strength at death.
Kansan on deathbed seeks no statue supporters
A prominent Kansan requests on his deathbed that no posthumous statue be funded by popular subscription. He warns that, after his death, a movement to erect such a statue would betray his wish. He asks his real friends to oppose it.
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Kansan
Wichita Eagle
No Fun Theater Plans Cause Family Feud
Judy recalls a failed theater outing after a dispute over fiancé and cousin Tom. Mabel reportedly objected, but the denial suggests miscommunication and lingering tension within the family circle.
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Tom
Mabel
Judy
The Toboggan Slide Pamphlet Promotes Clear Lake Resort
The General Passenger Department of the Iowa Central issues a new pamphlet titled Clear Lake Iowa and the Oaks aimed at summer resort seekers. It highlights Clear Lake as a charming retreat with sections on sailing bathing the Oaks and how to get there. It includes half tone engravings and a view of the Oaks Hotel Bath House and Toboggan Slide. Readers may obtain copies from railway agents or Geo S Batty G P and T A Iowa Central Ry Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central
Clear Lake
Iowa
Batty
G. P
T. A
Iowa Central Ry
Marshalltown
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Ad Warns of Counterfeits
A historical notice urges buyers to avoid counterfeit DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve warning that fakes contain irritants that may injure skin and cause blood poisoning. It endorses the original product by L. M. Bosworth for piles injuries and skin diseases.
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DeWitt
L. M. Bosworth
Digestive aid advertised by Bosworth in London stores
An advertisement claims Japanese clerks in London stores are satisfied workers while India faces famine and America sees deaths from indigestion. Kodoi Dyspepsia Cure is pitched as digesting food and curing stomach troubles by L. M. Bosworth.
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London
India
America
Land of Plenty
L. M. Bosworth
Woman Too Busy Looking In Mirror To Hold It Up
A witty remark notes that a woman cannot reflect nature because she is preoccupied with self-admiration, framing vanity as a barrier to objective perception.
Campaign money and diet message mix in ad copy
An ad asserts millions will be spent in politics and equates fundraising with sustaining the body. It then promotes Kodol Digestive Cure claiming it helps digest foods and cures stomach troubles, attributed to L. M. Bosworth.
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L. M. Bosworth
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Ad Cautions Against Counterfeiters
An old advertisement warns against counterfeiters who wrap inferior salves as De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. It touts the product as a cure for piles and all skin diseases and urges shoppers to take only DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
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de Witt
Witt
DeWitt
L. M. Bosworth
The Liberator Rescues Crowd On a Failing Floor
A vivid anecdote recalls Daniel OConnell halting a dangerous crowd scene when a meeting room sagged. He redirected attendees outside, counted exits, and led the last group to safety as the floor collapsed. The calm leader kept order preventing a deadly rush.
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Daniel O'Connell
Daniel O’connell
Sty
Ireland
O’connell
Ken O’connell
Potatoes as Food Value Varies with Cooking Method
Potatoes vary in value by cooking method with roasted potatoes described as best for eating. Peasants eat them with milk, which supplies elements the tubers lack, a practice deemed correct in principle.
Dream motif echoes in Hogan Dugan exchange
Fragmentary dialogue presents a folkloric exchange about dreams and waking. Dugan asserts belief, Hogan asks if dreams come true, and a speaker claims to have dreamt of being awake and waking into reality.
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Hogan
Mike
Dugan
Indebted to Father’s Wealth, Youth Chooses Self Help
A young man rejects industry to avoid his father’s fortune, condemning himself to perpetual dependence and immaturity. United Presbyterian notes the cautionary stance on ambition and personal responsibility.
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United Presbyterian
Homeseekers Route Promoted by Iowa Central
The Iowa Central line is advertised as the most direct for homeseekers. Tickets go on sale first and third Tuesdays to western, southern, southwestern, and northwestern points at one fare plus two dollars for a round trip, including Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Inquiries directed to Geo. H. Barry G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central Oe
Wests
Southwest
Northwest
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Barry
Marshalltown
Iowa
Don’t waste time finding fault life is short
A concise aphorism urging focus on action as life remains brief. The line emphasizes urgency and personal responsibility. No additional context or entities are presented.
Iowa Firemans Tournament at Cedar Rapids 1900
Iowa Central Railway offers one fare round trip tickets for the Firemans Tournament in Cedar Rapids August 7 to 10. Tickets on sale August 6 and 7, return limited to August 11. For details contact ticket agents or Geo. G. Batty G P&TA Marshalltown Iowa. 15-8
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
Batty
Marshalltown
Erie group seeks memorial for Captain Gridley Olympia commander
Citizens in Erie Pennsylvania have launched a movement to erect a monument honoring Captain Gridley, who commanded the Olympia during the Manila Bay battle, to preserve his memory and recognize his naval service.
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Erie
Gridley
Olympia
Manila
Iowa Central Excursions 1900 Reduced Rail Fares
The Iowa Central Railway announces greatly reduced round trip fares for several associations and events. Destinations include Chicago Illinois New York Boston Wheeling Mendota Humboldt and Mars Town Iowa with specific dates and certificate plans. Tickets on sale with varying limits and rates as details are provided by Geo Batty of Mars Town Iowa.
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Iowa Central Railway
Kidney Disorder Warning and Cure Claim
The ad asserts general malaise and backache signal kidney disorder and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as restoring strength by healing the kidneys. It is attributed to Tilden & Loughran. The piece also mocks Easter hats as resembling last year’s nest with a bouquet.
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Foley
Tilden & Loughran
A Pretty Souvenir.
Appeal to Geo. S. Batty at Iowa Central Ry Marshalltown Iowa for a souvenir of Clear Lake Iowa The summer resort offers special low rates with board and lodging at Lake Lore Hotel in July and August Iowa Central ticket agents can give full particulars. The lawyer who attends to his own business is a sort of legal tender.
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Geo. S. Batty
Iowa Central
Marshalltown
Iowa
Clear Lake
Lake Lore Hotel
Iowa Central Ticket
Iowa Central Railway Offers Lake Shore Hotel Tickets
The coolest place in the country during July and August is Clear Lake Iowa. The Iowa Central Railway sells round trip tickets including two seven and fourteen days board at the Lake Shore Hotel at very low rates. For full information ask Iowa Central agents or address Geo. S. Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Clear Lake
Iowa Central Railway
Lake Shore
Iowa Central
Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
Youne Prorpie Convention Ex Curson Tickets Notice
Youne Prorpie Convention in Waterloo Iowa runs Aug 23 to 28 1900. Chicago Great Western Ry sells excursion tickets Aug 20 to 26 on certificate plan good to return by Aug 28 at one third fare. Inquiries to Great Western Agents or F H Lord G P T A 113 Adams St Chicago.
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Youne Prorpie
Iowa Evangelical Association
Waterloo
Chicago Great Western Ry
Great Western
F. H. Lord
Adams St
Chicago
G A R Encampment Excursion Plan From Chicago Route
The G A R 847th National Encampment in Chicago runs Aug 27 to Sept 1 1900 with the Chicago Great Western Railway offering round trip excursion tickets at a single fare. Tickets go on sale Aug 25 26 29 and are valid to Sept 1 with a 50 percent extension option to Sept 30 upon payment. Information available from Great Western agents or F Lord at 118 Adams St Chicago.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Chicago
Ill
Nationa
Chicago Great Western
Lake Michigan
McKinley
Great Western
F. Lord
Adams St
You Need a Daily Paper for Presidential Year
Des Moines Daily News offers postpaid subscriptions to any address at $1 a year 75 cents for six months and 50 cents for three months. It promises all news condensed for the busy reader daily markets by telegraph and literary matter for the family.
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Des Moines Daily News
Telegraph
the News
Des Moines
Iowa
Illinois Central Low Rate Excursions for Western States
Illinois Central announces low rate excursions from Cairo and Paducah to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and Glenwood Springs Colorado Ogden and Salt Lake City Utah Hot Springs Spearfish Deadwood Rapid City and Custer South Dakota Sheridan and Casper Wyoming on select July 9 17 August 1 7 21. Tickets from north of Cairo and Paducah are one fare plus 2 for round trip with continuous travel to Colorado or Utah points. Stopovers allowed on Colorado tickets within final return limit and on Utah tickets within thirty days on going trip. Continuous passage returning to South Dakota and Wyoming points allows stopovers west of the Missouri River within fifteen days going and returning. Final return date October 31 1900.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Puebelo
Clenwood Springs
Colo
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Utah
Hot Springs
Spearfish
Deadwood
Rapid City
Custer
Sheridan
Casper
Wyo
Illinois Central
Cairo
Ill
Paducah
Colorado
South Dakota
Wyoming
Missouri River
Homeseeker
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Lynders
Compton
Ames
Homeseekers
Iowa Firemans
New York City
Society of American Florist
Boston
Mass
National Fraternal Congress
Wheeling
W. Va
Detroit
Mich
Mendato
Advent Christian Church
Humboldt
O.G T
Grand Lodge
Batty, Mars 1
Town
Lowa
Spring & Son
M. Jay Adams
Town Central
R’y Co
Eer Saeeeer
K. C. Mai
Oorie Sxprens Veuessceel
Peoria Mail
P. Barry
Chicago & North Western
Railway
Packsvense Vm
Overland Limited
Pacific Express
Carroll Express
Fast Mail
Dakota Express
Boone
G. W. Rogers
Little Bros
Minnesota
Bosweth
H WesTerMan
T. Met
Westerman & Mlai
Bower & Longsdorf
Main Street
Amzs
Homeseeker’s
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Tara
Lyle Cedar Rapids
Onawa
Sioux Falls
Fort Dodge
Ohio River
Yazoo Valley
Mississippi
E. P. Skene
I. C. Ray
Cedar Falls
Lyle and
Illinois Central Railroad
Sears
Ts . Til
R. R
Dusugus
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