STORY OF A HORSE From Lebanon School reflects on education and pride
A long reminiscence titled Story of a Horse follows a child narrator from Lebanon School Moat who recalls a colt’s mischief and growth. The piece blends humor with education about proper conduct and the role of teachers and preachers in shaping character. It also includes a tribute to Jefferson Davis and debates over his burial site, with letters from Mrs Davis and state claims.
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Lebanon School
Moat
Coltie
Hiva
Lebanon
Achilles
Gaorgis
Alabama
Kentuely
Virginia
Richmond
Confederate States
Mississippi
Confederacy
Waxnra Jeprensey Davis
New York Hotel
Lsborer
Wisconsin
National Treasury
Pennsylvania
United States
Medway
Masa
Foster
Gordon
Duge
Atlantic
Virgin Islands
Indy
New York State
Gia
Sim Jones
Mr. Watson
Richwood
Ohio
Linia
John Vollstein
Mary
Jobn
Dublin
What Constitutes Wealth
Wealth is not money but character and health. True riches lie in a sound mind, strong nerves, good disposition, and education plus inherited traits, not land or gold. A kind, hopeful nature outweighs material estate, while selfish, despondent people burden themselves and others.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Adverts Big Reward Policy
A classic 19th century style advert claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh, with a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. It urges readers to request testimonials and lists Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as makers. The notice also recounts Teano DeGarmo, once a New York millionaire, who died leaving little fortune after speculative real estate ventures.
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The
Intelligencer
Hall
FE. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Drugeiats
Teano DeGarmo
New York
Kilgore's Beaver Farm A Georgian's Unlikely Business Plan
In Georgia near Bascon, Dick Kilgore raises beavers as a new, potentially profitable venture. Mud Cat Williams details beaver biology, feeding routines, and dam building, noting beaver skins may fetch about $10 in New York as sealskin scarcity rises. Kilgore guards the creeks, expects roughly 200 to 700 beavers next year, and envisions beaver farming as a viable regional industry.
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Bascon
Dick Kilgore
Williams
Georgia
Atteatus
England
Behring Sea
New York
Briar Creek
Kilgore
Boaver Dam Hollow
Caid
Williama
Hoga
London
Nigora
S. Loria
Gobe- Democrat
Florida, A Quiet Life for Those with Small Means
D Rovers of Rome and Farm shares twelve years in West Florida. The author counsels cautious planning for orange growing, noting high initial costs, long payback, and patient care for trees. He contends Florida’s health is acceptable and cites climate, winds, and sea breezes as favorable while warning against fever and night exposure. Entomology details include bedbugs and mosquitos, with home remedies and practical precautions.
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West
Florida
T Hays
Abydiante
Gaften
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Sway
Bose
Irons
Buga
Rome
Farm
Bombardment of the skies for rainfall tested in Kansas
Sometime within days Western Kansas will host a controversial meteorological experiment led by Gen. Dyrenforth and the Department of Agriculture. Balloons, kites, wooden mortars, and thousands of pounds of explosives will be deployed to seed clouds and provoke rain, with observers assessing hygrometry and atmospheric moisture from a balloon ascent. The plan aims to show artificial rainfall potential despite skepticism and high costs.
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Wasarretoy
Kansas
Waelo Sam
Dyrenforth
Department of Agriculture
Congreza
Tesches
Ruid
Na Lish
Aingta
Alliance rally features Weaver and politicians in Atlanta
A vast crowd gathered at the Piedmont exhibition grounds as the Thirds Party alliance rally spotlighted General Weaver and Colonel Livingston. Mayor Hamphill welcomed visitors, with Weaver praising the alliance as a people’s movement and urging farmers to make politics their business amid farm distress and calls for silver coinage.
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Aglants
Atlante
Great Alliance
Piedmont Exhibition Grounds
Hamphill
Atlanta
Colonel Livingston
Georgia Alliance
General Weaver
Iowa
Weaver
Alliance
Republican Party
Democratic Party
People's Party
America
Jefferson
Hia Hearere
Kanene
Iawa
Polk
Jerry Simpson
Oddities and Verse Snippets Spark Reader Curiosity
A collection of aphorisms, humorous misprints, weather lore, oddities, and brief anecdotes from a bygone era. Highlights include a Wisconsin Church snoring incident, a ledger of curiosities, a Challenger depth note, and a curious promo for Syrup of Figs. Names and places vary across regions, with many dated references and small vignettes.
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D. S. Maxwell & Son
Chiguola Place
Beilers
Anderson
Sullivan Hardware CO
Tyson & Jones
Wade
North Durvling
Sylvester Bleckley Company
Cotl
Oxford &T
Brooklyn
Npataria
Éxres
Tae Centaur Courasy
Murray Street
N.Y
W. Taylor & OO
Thaghers
Ardlaw
Strataeae
State Teachers’ Association
Loverra
Tebanon School
sFuits
Davis
Mia
Jefletaon Davis
Teachers’ Association
Lenora Hubbard
Maggis Evans
Toronto
Jefferson Davia
Louisiana
Abe
Georgis
Balin
Dr. Pierce
Ian
Johony
Johnny
Muir
yil-_gge
Shantung
John Anzer
China
San Francisco Chronicle
Bhantung
Confucius
Mexico
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