Impressive and Massive Tombs in Great Cemeteries
The article surveys costly mausoleums and tombs in major cemeteries, describing the Yerkes Greenwood plot, Depew’s Peekskill mausoleum, Dunlop’s Woodlawn tomb, Morosini’s Byzantine Greek cross mausoleum, and other monumental tombs. It notes prices from 11,000 to 190,000 dollars and details architectural features.
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Greenwood
Woodlawn
New York Herald
Charles T. Yorker
Chicago
Ocean Hill
Henry Ward Beecher
Chauncey M. Depew
Peekskill
Dr. Depew
Depew
Hillside Cemetery
Clark W. Dunlop
Giovanni P. Morosini
Morosini
Foster
D. O. Mills
William C. Whitney
America
A Hot Circulation War and Obscure Tomb News
An Oklahoma newspaper veteran recalls newsroom battles over public printing and rival papers. The piece runs through editor antics and a hoard of grand mausoleums in New York area cemeteries, detailing banker Jacob Schiff and others, with military tales and a farcical picket misfire about a lightning bug.
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Oklahoma
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
the Noose
Register of the Land Office
Noose
New York
Charles T Yerkes
William H. Webb
Webb
Hudson
Mr. Webb
Hast
Ena
Salem Fields Cemetery
Greenwood
L. I
Jacob Schiff
Sehit
Others Square
Park Commissioners
Schiff
Mausolem
Loeb
West Point
Warrenton
Blue Ridge
Papa's Safety and a Boy's Curious Prayer
A Louisville Commercial anecdote tells of a minister’s son who prays for his father’s safety after the father travels. The boy wonders aloud what safety means, prompting his mother to explain. The quip ends with a wary remark about honesty and control over money.
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Papa
Louisville
Barter and Exchange Through Ancient Coin Use
The piece surveys ancient coinage from the Greeks to Rome, noting copper first coins, and silver and gold values. It cites England’s revenue from government banks, India’s silver holdings, and a 420 grain trade dollar. It weaves critique of money worship and political sentiment through historical references.
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Moses
England
India
Isaiah
Veterans Corner Verse Scene From Civil War Aid Letter
A long Civil War era vignette opens in Veterans Corner with Lincolnite rhetoric urging courage and duty. The narrative centers on faith, sacrifice, and a grocery donation recorded as a wartime aid order dated January 1 1864 for provisions valued at $25 to assist a distressed bearer.
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Jehovah
Grant
Sherman
Washington
Groceryman
Abraham Linco
Lincoln Story At Summitville Commencement
At Summitville commencement Benjamin F. Phemister, a Van Buren teacher, told a Lincoln tale showing the era of 1864 and a plea for shelter and food from a widow as soldiers fought at Gettysburg. The address also touched on Gen Sheridan, Gen Craig Hill, and a famed 1852–53 cadet class.
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Summitville
Benjamin F. Phemister
van Buren
Lincoln
New England
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Elijah
Israel
Gettysburg
Casey
Sheridan
Gen
Craighill
Serpent Hildden malaria remedy claims popular use
The item describes a mysterious remedy attributed to Hostetter's Stem, praised for healing malaria and a list of ailments including rheumatism dyspepsia liver complaints constipation lacrippe and nervousness. It notes usefulness in convalescence and old age and hints at a specific date related to its venom.
Auctioneer Echoes in Quiet Parlor Exchange
A fragment recalls a brisk auction scene with a lively auctioneer and a sly, unnamed girl who taunts and praises in a tense domestic moment. The lines suggest a social ritual centered on bidding and performance within a small group.
Brunswick editor leads fire unit and seeks legislative seat
The Brunswick Maryland Herald editor serves as chief marshal of the Brunswick fire department and leads a band while pursuing a legislative candidacy. The text mentions Rugby Haven and a reference to Queen Victoria with rings from courtship.
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Brunswick, Md
Herald
Brunswick Fire Department
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Cap
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Sheridan Wan
Abraham Lincoln
Dictmce
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Victoria
Hood
John Carle & Sons
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Kye
Ivan
Tsao
Driggists
ELY Brothers
Warren St
Ai M. Daw
Dan Columbus
United States
Manor Woman
Bway
Wilson Bros
Coon
Catmogat Trum Wee Uaosax
Faisian Fue Co
Braceet Bis
Rochester
Hedeo
Parke
AIR Balxnam
H. H Gquren & Sons
Atlanta
Quinn
Nos!l. .B. Rddy & CO
Whitehall
Lerner
Cook Remedy CO
Bet Lida
Masonic Temp
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