Bradley’s scheme wins land and town move in western tale
Bradley arrives at the Shaw ranch in Milmum and befriends Colonel Shaw. He engineers a land swap and railroad route shift to move the town and its saloons south, winning Buckley’s support and land, then plans to finalize titles in the billiard room. The Colonel contemplates a new site and a fresh town fronted by the Palace saloon.
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Bonfire Plans Shape Odd Town Scene
In a bizarre exchange a colonel jokes about burning the town to celebrate, while Pradiey recalls his home and hopes the bonfire will mark a victory for gaining Nancy. The dialogue hints at wartime fervor and personal stakes as horses move past the town.
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Pradiey
Buppess
Nancy
Pradley
Bey
A Hero and Crew Lost Swamped in East Indian River
A boatload of Indies and officers crossed a river when a crewman and an officer went to an oar. One man urged there were not enough for two and let go to life. The plain facts hint at a possible romance behind the tragedy.
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Indy
The Scope of Indigestion Examined
Dr. Larson notes indigestion as the most prevalent disease with wide complications. A brilliant medical mind adds that there is but one disease indigestion represents, highlighting its vast impact on health.
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Larson
Cayenne Pepper as a Permanent Stimulant Alternative
A medical note promotes cayenne pepper as a pure energetic stimulant and questions whisky and brandy for lasting effects, citing Therapeutics and Metetics. The claim contrasts cayenne with spirits as a more persistent energizer.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Gains Trust and Fame
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a longtime cure for female ailments including inflammation ulcers and spinal weakness. It claims it helps with headaches dizziness and nervous debility and invites women to write Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.
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Lydia EB. Pinkham
Pinkham
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Mass
This Date in History Highlights Major Years
1543 Copernicus dies. 1820 William Chauvenet born. 1831 Livingston becomes secretary of state. 1850 Jang Porter dies. 1883 Brooklyn Bridge opens. 1890 Train completes world tour in 67 days 13 hours. 1898 Oregon sails 14500 miles in 73 days. 1902 Rochambeau statue dedicated. 1906 reunion of churches in Des Moines.
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Edward Livingston
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Warsaw
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Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Des Moines
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