Revenge Across the Lake A Rescue and Rivalry Tale
The story recounts a lakefront peril when a canoe capsizes. Bob Walters, a decisive helper, defeats rival Swells, towed by Miss Princely, and earns gratitude after saving them from a dangerous gale. Swells plots vengeance but is thwarted as Walters proves the true courage and earns a worthy alliance with Princely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hob
Indy
Svolunteer
Marnyret
Larry
Agdin
Salle
Kate
Bob
Littl
Swelle
Mr. Walters
Wells
Mr. Swella
Miss Princely
Rob Walters
Rob
Jyak
Phelaig Swell
Swell
Hat Swella
Tal
Mets
Hia
Mixes Princely
Princely
Rich Mexican silver mines spark prospecting rush in west
Special Los Angeles letter notes discoveries in Musican states of Bonore and Chittuahoa driving a new wave of prospectors. It discusses Indian raids, Mexican government protection gaps, foreign capital, and potential annexation parallels with Texas and California, all amid tales of Eldorado wealth and lasting mining fever.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Bonore
Chittuahoa
Nevada
Arivons
el Dorado
United States
Mexico
Callifornia
New Spal
Rink
Texas
California
Spain
Ater
Severn
Riches of Sonora and Chihuahua Mines Told in 19th Century Tale
A sensational account traces the silver wealth of Sonora and Chihuahua. It cites giant mines like El Carmen and Catorce Ladrones, describes long histories of abundant production, and notes influence on Mexican wealth, with references to Spaniards, Apaches, and later American prospectors fueling frontier prosperity.
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Rieir
Sierra Negatas
Nevada
Cadifornia
Mexico
Sierra Madre
Sonora
Chihuahua
Bupora
California
Arazama
Aviabe
Spain
Worl
Batopilos
Chicago
Washington City
Busta Monte
el Carmen
San Luis Fotost
Catoree
United States
Erge
el Dorito
Arizom
Los Angeles
Somea
San Brrisco Bay
Gulf of California
Sain
Lady Goodlupe
J.M. Boanland
Raisin Vines in California Near Fresno Are Garden of Heady Vines
The Fresno area raisin fields are described as green with irrigation canals and shade trees. Vineyards show Muscat grapes, careful pruning, and labor by women with trays and sweat boxes. Packing houses emphasize cleanliness and neat dress, with earnings from $1 to $2 a day for workers.
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California
Syria
Holy Land
Sieren Nevalan
Parific Ocean
Talifornia
Wresno
Merced
San Joaquin
Fresno
Wilike
Fresno County
Tarton
Eisen
Butler
Forsythe
Detroit Free Press
Fight With Their Fists Show How Army Settles Etiquette Disputes
The article recounts how British officers in a cavalry regiment settled disputes without legal recourse, revealing class tensions and rough peacetime justice. A plebeian trooper rises to power through fair fighting, while the elite peerage network shows varied reactions to insult and vengeance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orienos
Turin
Coventry
Katy
Lash
Tam
Plank
Peerage
Bern
Colony of Wild Herons and Other Short Items
A Portland Oregonian letter notes a heronry near Tolbrook Station with hundreds of nests, urging protection from shooters as the birds help control pests and are not for food. It mentions Diamond discoveries on Natal’s volcanic shores and chilling reports of living burial among the Raskolniki in the Trats-Ural region. A brief joke compares labor costs between Wiklow and a new worker, reflecting local humor.
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Tolbrook
Parife
Lauvie
Thit
Comutey
Foole
Great Britain
Sauvie's Island
Portland
Oregonian
Natal
Sumibit
N.Y. Ledger
Girin
Raskolniki
Trats-Ural
Commission of Inquiry
Ambitious Girl and Long Forgotten Remedies
An old clippings style narrative describes a girl named Louie and family struggles with illness and reliance on Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The ad promotes health gains and urges readers to obtain pills from local dealers or direct mail. Also includes brief, tangential humorous vignettes from period newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie
Mabe
Yale
Phn
Williams
de W Jane’ Medicine Company
Schenertasky,n
Fragmented 19th century clippings on politics and life
A mosaic of prose and ad copy from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper page. It weaves political chatter about prohibition and legislators with personal notes, poems, medical ads for bitters, and social snippets. Names appear in stray fragments, alongside product pitches and domestic anecdotes.
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Loti
Maintein Salvons
County Fork
Hank
Skimley
Detroit
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Teddy
Calvins
Bob Walters
Newngland
Bey Seinsil
Afl
Ms Favertite
Deel
Jeydyas
Reeloetiun
Mitive
Paria
Chicago News
Europe
Rome
Marseilles
Wiewaller
Aten
Therm
Mer
Mabel
Detroit Journal
Chihuanta
Derest's Magazine
South Africa
Cripple Creek
England
America
Order of the Times
Leslie
Hoy
N. ¥. Journal
Wiklow
Wiksow
Ae Uf
Doston Tran
Stapehard -Iello
Minn
Journal
Buck
Rivers
Chicago Tribune
Athorn
Androw Fd
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Sally
Nellie Chaffie
Climwhopper
Grost
D. M. Cruise
Henry
Bec
Anita
Theo
Chicago Post
New Yorks
ST Louis
Seeley
Oats Xu
Towacco
Kline
Arch St
Uinla
Kansas
Washington
Hale
New Orleans
HAY
M. Abbott
Buffalo
Scoto
Seneca St. C
Croup
Wootnice, Wortham
Tex
Ayer
Sapolio
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