Aged Walton Disputes Anglers With Grasshopper Bait
A long rustic vignette centers on an elderly fisherman at Martin's Hotel who insists on using grasshoppers for bass and mockingly challenges others. The scene shifts to a dangerous well explosion near Sawyer City killing several and injuring many, followed by odd natural curiosities including a man and chicken snake pairing and a Welsh farmer anecdote on colt education.
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Martin’s Hotel
Saugerties
Esopus
Bass
Sile Jones
Sile
Silas
Walton
Monkey
Jane Schoonovers
Sawyer City
Braddford
Roberts
Lue Company
Charles Rust
Rust
Rusty
Charles Krouse
James Thrashier
William Bunton
Fred Slattery
Nevin Hastings
Edward Wilson
United Pipe Line
David Lewis
Utica
Meida
Hamilton College
Lei
David
Parable of the Prodigal Miner Ends in Legal Battle
A Denver Tribune retells the prodigal son tale with mining town flair. The younger son squanders wealth then digs in a prospect shaft. the elder son stirs unrest as labor strikes erupt. Legal action follows to reclaim the ranch and assets, with the old map paying telegraphic greetings.
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Denver Tribun
Bandits Stop Passenger Train near Independence and Kansas City
Twelve masked robbers halted Chicago and Alton Train No 48 four miles east of Independence and four miles from Kansas City. They robbed passengers of cash and valuables, beat a messenger, and fired pistols to intimidate. The raid lasted under fifteen minutes as the gang vanished into nearby woods. Conductor Hazelbaker was unharmed. Estimates place losses between five thousand and twenty thousand dollars.
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Chicago and Alton
Independence
Kansas City
Hazelbaker
Reverend Hall Counters Swearing During Sermon
The English Reverend Arthur Hall paused his sermon after a listener swore, stating he dislikes such interruptions and would wake the offender if needed. He expressed pride in offering comfort, but insists on maintaining order in his service.
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Arthur Hall
Teyman
Hop Bitters Promises Health For The Mechanic
The advertisement states that good work requires sound health and long confinement harms a mechanic. It urges taking Hop Bitters to rejuvenate the system, strengthen nerves, sharpen sight, and improve overall constitution for better performance.
Henry's Carbolic Salve Advertises Skin Remedy
An old newspaper sales pitch touts Henry's Carbolic Salve as the best treatment for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions including freckles and pimples, sold for 25 cents while others are counterfeits.
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Henry
Love Rewarded After War Ends in California
A nameless town tale tells of a beautiful girl who refused suitors while awaiting a Union officer. He returns from California a bronzed millionaire with a wife and twins, proving her lifelong fidelity and patience amid social ridicule.
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California
Wisconsin
Hop Bitters Restore Strength, Local Quote From Silver Creek
A local reader reports healing from prolonged weakness after using Hop Bitters, stating they feel much improved and nearly as strong as before after trying the remedy. The letter expresses gratitude and notes consistent progress since starting the product.
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Silver Creek
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Geis Bete
Uredford
Peon
Marlton N. J
Philadelphia Times
Leadville
Senry
Green
Dr. Morr
Linpsey
Chas . FP. Shutt
Probate
Washington St
Athe VS
Phaeton
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & St. Louis Railway
Accom
Cincinnati
Ncne Sackeber
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Wilmington
Pes
Sannanse
Sarerasns
Betitescea
Pittsburgh
Ihecbeuvestin
Bigot Arois
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Hop P.m
Senerearen
Morrow
Sabina
Washington
Columbus
Baltimore
Washington City
tDaily
Sleave Morrow
Cibcuuai A
Jexpress
Leavy E
Dresden
Tarara Toasty Curaernt
Casa Caal
A.m. Jr
Seoul
New Lexington
Rid
Cn i
Junction City
Birt Aone & Coban Sseescixseas
Asda Ccrontaceccesaceae
Circleville
Coubhsite Sdeabiscea Whony
Ossesi Scandases
Xenia
Springfield
Dayton
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Chicago
Union Depot
Louisville
Indiananapolis
Northwest
St Louis
W. L. Obrien
W. Caldwell
Ohio
D. C. Farquhar
Zanesville, Ohio
Athens
Warren House
Hes
Bet
BF Lrave Is
Walnut Street
Stinson & Co
Portland, Maine
True & Co
Augusta
Maine
Outfit
Hove
H. Hillett & Co
Portland
W. Towsley
Atkinson
Tyson
Guysville, Athens County, Ont
N2s
Reed Stable
L. I. Wilson
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