Harry Marwood’s Narrow Buffalo Stampede Escape
Harry Marwood escapes a stampede by Chiquita through a thinning line of Indians and buffaloes. After a crash from a precipice and heavy firing, a pursuing Cheyenne party drives him toward Cheyenne scouts and Lt. Lenox, who rescue him with Cray the hunter. They halt Indian pursuit and Cray’s meat is saved as Harry returns to the Valley ranch with Chiquita.
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Alain
Arry
Hee
Harry
Harry Marwood
Big Sandy
Cray
Cer
Pak
Carri
Phece
Testaia
Plai
Terry
Nemo
Fort Lyon
Arry Marwood
India
Yenus
New York
California
San Francisco Bay
Daniel Boone
Redwood
Wilerness
Humboldt
Madrona
Narrow Escape From Formosa Pirates on a Seafaring Voyage
A 15 year old sailor recounts survival after Formosan savages attack a ship in 1858. Captured on a smuggler voyage, he is forced to help smuggle gold to Formosa, escapes in a boat during a night pursuit, outsmarts canoes, and is later rescued by the Jeannette returning to the Chinese coast. He is rewarded and resumes life aboard the Jeannette as second mate.
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Ae Wirman
Peters
Agii
Jeannigne
China
Onte
Formosa
Nhen
Conment
Pal
Australia
Hong Kong
Guy Wentworth
Jack Peters
Pin
Joe Braddon
Braddon
Behin
Jeanette
Hou
Formiogs
South Cape
Formom
San Francisco
Mr Grizzly at Home A Good Natured Bear of Family Life
Joaquin Miller recounts California bears as a semi docile king of the region, sharing a Native American legend of the grizzly and a banker’s hunt tale. He praises the grizzly as a peaceful, family loving creature driven from the wild by modern times and traps.
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Joaquin Miller
California
Thic Halins
White Mountain
Fremont
Sacramento Valley
Interior
Gizaly
Continents
Boone
A York
Phere
Boone Ayer
Bru
Stampede Through Dust How Chiquita Fights For Survival
In a desperate chase, Harry clings to Chiquita as the buffalo stampede rages, riders and horses stagger through a dust cloud. They survive the crash with wounded beasts and eerie silence looming, while scouts pivot to a night march to reach safety before sundown. The unit plans a surprise assault on the pursuing Indians at first light.
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Chiqui
Harry
Ile Harry
Buying Presents in the Holiday Season
Poem celebrates the joy of gifting during winter. It notes th e thrill of choosing treasures for loved ones and the brightening effect on children’s cheeks. The verses express warmth, charity, and a hopeful view of tomorrow as the holidays lift spirits.
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Islington
Maas
Emile Pickhardt
How Many Sermons Are Remembered Canon Farrar December Forum
The speaker recalls hearing countless sermons and remembers some that left lifelong impressions. A boyhood sermon on a grass imagery verse burned into memory for its stark image of uselessness and futility, illustrating how a single sermon can influence a life long after the event.
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F. W. Farrar
Dusting Tips for Picture Frames and Carpets
Clean backs of pictures with a damp cloth and skewer under carpet edges to lift dust. Use a slightly damp sponge instead of a broom for thorough removal. Move items aside, brush walls, then lay rugs flat to air and refresh carpets for longer life and a brighter look.
Fritzy’s Favorite Foods Draw Laughing Court Case
A quirky court transcript reveals Aberdroth-Det Ergenspeil recalling a dog named Fritzy fond of pickle heavy meals. The tale mentions sauerkraut, schweitzerkase, and a quart of pickles as he bribes the dog with treats in a restaurant.
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Fritzy
Aberdroth
der Restauran
A Bit Particular Guest Conversation in Street Talk
A fragment shows Burbank introducing Mr Stanley to a stranger. The guest asks who Stanley is and mentions being a former quarterback and not eager to meet. The exchange reflects informal, rugged banter and a sports vibe.
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Puck
Burbank
Mr. Stanley
Rae Stanley
Exre P
More Than She Asked For Christmas Pack
A brief, fragmented line of quip and affection mentioning Mrs. SD Conet Sr and a playful Christmas pack. The readable text hints at a personal note or advert with intimate phrasing about spoons and being together during the season.
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SD Conet Sr
Novel head gear at Redfern's
New York fashion notes describe winter headwear for socialites with ice yachting flair on Hudson waters. Models feature a cape integrated cap, medie val helmet visor effects, and varied trims in cheviot, seal, grebe, camel hair, velvet and wolverine.
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Hudson
The Bombazind Dress in a Grand Gown Tale
A narrator recalls the famous bombazine gown worn by Grandma in a New England town. Jim Fisk’s era sales aside, the gown's pride toys with envy and memory as the family books its legacy. The piece ends with a boy promising to sing the dress’s lore when they depart the stage.
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Fisk
Jim Fisk
Grandma
Grandpa
Ned
Miss Kelsey
New England
Widow White
Packard
Sophronia Wade
Distant boyhood memories of books and busy papers
In December Forum Canon I. W. Farrar recalls a boyhood where books were scarce among schoolboys in Mona and libraries were rare. He notes how daily newspapers and sensational literature flooded the public sphere, shaping youth with mixed pity and curiosity for the era’s literary offerings and religious journals.
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Be- Wei
New Mother-In-Law Joke Sparks Reader Controversy
A fragmented humorous note mocks a mother in law figure, drawing reader attention to perceived cruelty and social taste. The piece shows cryptic phrasing and unclear references but centers on family dynamics and public reception of jokes about in laws.
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Aoe
Eiec
Longevity and Country Life in Massachusetts Death Ages
A December Forum notes Massachusetts registration data over 47 years show urban Suffolk County deaths averaging higher ages than rural Barnstable, with rural counties often yielding lower death ages but overall rural residents enjoying longer life expectancy. The piece argues country life breeds vigor and better chances of continued existence, citing leaders in business and professions as predominantly country-born.
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C. W. Eliot
Massachusetts
Suffolk County
Cone
Barnstable
Evan
Suffolk
Ely
Densit
Odd Medieval Beliefs on Stones That Cure Diseases
A quaint old treatise claims stones cure illnesses and affect mood and sanity. Topaz stops bleeding and lifts heart. diamond aids sleepwalkers, while sapphire brightens health. Opal aids eyes, crystals prevent nightmares, coral and carnelian stop bleeding. Cardan praises topaz for wisdom and fear, and urges swallowing the jewel to drive away devils.
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Cardan
Tapestries That Deceive in Window and Wall Decor
Upholsterer notes lace curtains rarely stand alone for windows. They are paired with soft light silk festooned to ease stark white. Wealthy buyers drive a boom in genuine tapestries for wall hangings, prompting skilled hand painted reproductions that look woven into the fabric.
The Same Everywhere Christmas Pack Dialogue
A fragment from a Christmas pack features two passengers debating regional cordiality. One claims western travel heightens hospitality. the other counters that Kansas City and Yonkers are alike. The first passenger identifies as a book agent.
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Kansas City
Yonkers
New York
They Seem to Enjoy It Themselves
In a brisk exchange from a St Paul Eye item Master Mary is teased about flirtatious behavior as she faces a playful accusation of coquetry. The scene notes a recurring trend of declarations of fidelity met with amusement and light talk.
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St. Paul
Mary
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Clarence Pullen
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Old Cray
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Capt Nevins
Tropics
MR. Grizzly
Mt. Shasta
Winda
Haery
Redfern’s
Eugene Field
Chicago Daily News
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