21 Sep 1883
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1883
Page
1
A fragment describes an old fashioned patent medicine tale about iron tonics and bitters touted to strengthen the body and enrich blood. It mentions Dr Brown's Iron Bitters and other cure claims, urging patients to trust the tonic for vitality and digestive help.
The long, uncertain text traces ambitious plans for a Curpin vineyard on a steep hill, detailing 30,000 Concord and Clinton grape vines, a 2000 barrel cellar, and a potential annual output of hundreds of thousands of dollars. It also recounts immigrant and local opinions, the practical proving grounds of prewar methods, and a reflection on the broader prospect of grape growing as a lucrative Western enterprise.
Reports from Helena and Portland recount the completion ceremony of the Northern Pacific line with Villard, Geant, and Secretary Teller in attendance. A 8000 to 6000 crowd cheered as the last spike was driven, while journalists noted the vast granite viaduct and a 300-strong crew finishing roadbed work.
A neighborhood tale from Smyro Teno recounts a sheep shaved by a neighbor Mr T D, then clothed with a shirt and collar. The scene caused curiosity as a dog chased the sheep into the road, startling riders Mia HM Nicholaow and an infant, while the sheep later reappeared in Joe Derryhorry’s field amid a chaotic stampede. Mr Does later hunted for the shirted sheep.
A fragmentary tale describes a family dispute involving Gus Desmith and the Yerger clan after a supper visit. Johnny Yerger causes a stir by asking Gus if he brought a gimblet, prompting a rebuke. The scene captures social tension and a command to go to bed as the adults react.
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