Wolf Island Boys Ride Catamount Adventure Tale
An 1857 Sioux attack spurs five boys Archibald Jones Jr Archy, Ben Catamount Bill Charley Lem Barton and Bush Shackleford to fortify Wolf Island. They plan traps raids and a cave refuge then clash with hostile Indians before Mr Marble returns to guide them home and contrast fact with fiction.
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To Feed the Corn or Not Feed It in the Great Belt
The article argues that high corn prices push farmers to market surplus rather than feed, but recent market data show feeding cattle and hogs yields better returns. It predicts continued high prices due to shrinking hog supply and notes long shipments from remote regions may still be profitable, with rail rates affecting costs.
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Burlington Hawke
Home conversation as a remedy for family life
A 19th century exhortation argues households should cultivate loving gentle speech. Parents must avoid harsh tones and foster Christlike nurture, with conversations at meals guiding refinement and health. The piece praises cheerful table talk and condemns idle gossip, citing Dr Guysett remedies for health anecdotes.
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S. S. Times
Genteel Beggars in Paris and Their Tactics
A Paris nuisance is the numerous genteel beggars, mostly foreigners, with German language claims and varied grandiose backstories. They pose as artists or language teachers, show doctored letters and cards, and rely on elaborate schemes to gain pity and entry.
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Parting words of faith and farewell from Alexander R. Thompson
Poetic exhortation on God’s presence after departure, urging trust in Christ’s promise to be with believers to the end. The speaker reflects on peace and courage through life’s journey, closing with a benediction and blessing for future meetings in heaven.
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Alexander R. Thompson
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Choice Extracts On Adversity Faith And Prayer
A collection of aphorisms and religious reflections on adversity honesty sobriety prayer and moral improvement. Notable lines urge walking with God through inner depths, prayer as a powerful instrument, and steadfast effort toward righteousness in daily life.
Wealthy Philadelphia Philanthropist Tests Self Help
A Columbus Ga item recounts a Philadelphia millionaire’s scheme to fund a struggling youth. The tale frames the man’s challenge to stop vice for a year and save money to launch a business, illustrating caution about philanthropic pressure and self reliance.
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Wall Street News
Public health claim by Baptist preacher on kidney cure
A Baptist pastor Rev. B F Hawpacey recounts chronic illness misdiagnosed as lung disease. He credits Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure with restoring his strength and health, urging the remedy as a public benefaction. The piece promotes medical testimony and endorses the product for systemic kidney and liver issues.
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Forgery and Fashion Tales From 19th Century Paper
The Philadelphia Progress quotes a remark about a mistaken embrace near the Continental Hotel. A reader notes a brief scene where a spinster is mistaken for a relative, prompting amused, mildly scandalous commentary on social propriety and embarrassment.
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Philadelphia
Cragin & Co Advertises Piano Sheets and Remedies
The note proclaims Cragin & Co at 1188 4th Avenue offering first class piano sheet music gratis with vocal and instrumental music. It also markets Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar Allay for consumption and Pike's toothache drops claimed to cure in one minute.
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Cragin & Co
Hale
Pike
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J. &. Shepard & CO
Cincinnati
Western pleasure tour ends in Wisconsin fire and burn relief
A party traveling from New York to the Western states suffered a camp tent blaze in Wisconsin almost causing severe loss. One member sustained burns on hands and wrists, soothed instantly by Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil. The bottle’s soothing effect was praised as a remarkable household remedy.
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Wisconsin
Dr. Thomas
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