The Fighting Tenderfoot
Garrett O Hara a young lawyer travels to Concho and is ambushed mistaken for Judge Warner by Shep Sanderaton. Barbara Steelman warns him of the cattle war. Quantrell changes sides amid clashes and a tentative peace follows after Garrett works to end the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett O'Hara
Concho
Shep Sanderaton
Judge Warner
Barbara Steelman
Garrett
Steve Worrall
Ingram
Steelman
Barbara
Bob Quantrell
Smith Beresford
Sandergon
Fitch
Quantrell
Sanderson
Hughes
The Fatal Exit of Quantrall and Regretful Leaders
Steelman laments letting Quantrell go while O'Hara and Smith Beresford mourn the decision. Quantrell’s killer instinct and boyish eagerness to join drove the divide as leaders question if they erred in employing him. They fear future eruptions from a man who would not be restrained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steelman
O'Hara
Quantrell
Ingram
Smith-Beresford
O’hara
Hughes Ranch
Harvey
Deever
Roche
Bob Quantrell
Dave
Dave Ingram
Crhild
Barbara
Circle S O
Garrett O'Hara
Ingram Defeats Quantrell and Seeks Quiet Peace
Ingram confronts Bob Quantrell after quelling a threat at the Hughes ranch. He orders the outlaw from the country, uses a quirt to discipline him, and signals a pause in hostilities while he pursues peace with Wes Steelman. Barbara Steelman seeks Garrett O’Hara before reuniting with Ingram.
Quantrell Leaves After Rift With Steelman Riders
In a tense parley, Bob Quantrell rejects Steelman and O'Hara after they refuse to back his feud actions. Quantrell tears up a bonus check, vows he will ride on the river alone, and rides off, declaring he is through with his former companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingram
Hughes
O’hara
Quantrell
O'Hara
Mr. O'Hara
Texas
Steelman
Bob
Lyulph
Shep Sanderson
Jove
Smith-Beresford
Horsebeck
First Known Reference to the Wandering Jew Legend
An English chronicler Roger of Wendover in 1228 recounts a tale of Cartaphilus the doorkeeper at Pilate's palace. The Armenian bishop reports meeting him in Armenia and later baptism by Ananias, with the wanderer doomed to forever wait for Christ. The aging man ages until a century passes, then regains youth.
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Roger of
Cartaphilus
Jesus
Christ
Armenia
Comfort in the Desert Heatproof Railroad Coaches
Describes heatproof railroad coaches for southwestern travel. Special window glass reduces sun heat and some light, balanced by open country visibility. Woodwork treated to resist heat to improve comfort on long desert journeys.
Woman's hunger strike sparks record challenge from Scotland
The article notes Madame Hanaux's 28 day hunger strike in a French prison, but Scotland claims no record, citing 18th century Ross-shire fasting case Pennant described in his Tour of Scotland. Kath arine McLeod, thirty five, fell ill with fever causing partial blindness and refused food for over a year, resisted by parents forcing mouth opening but choking constriction stopped further attempts.
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Madame Hanaux
Scotland
Pennant
Ross-shire
Katharine McLeod
Tribute to Music’s Luxury Touches Memory and Joy
A short reflective note on music being a luxury that awakens memory and stirs sorrow and joy. It invites loving music for what it makes us forget and what it makes us recall.
Hopeful feet of the younger generation discussed
Mothers discuss growing shoe sizes as two boys show increasing feet. The younger’s mother notes a size nine pair, while the older’s mother comments on his expected large feet. The exchange reflects amazement and amusement at rapid growth among boys.
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Joe
Eminent Physician Prescribed This Tonic for Blood
Dr. R. V. Pierce practiced medicine in Pennsylvania, moved to Buffalo, N Y, and produced Golden Medical Discovery. The tonic aids digestion, acts as a general tonic, enriches the blood, clears pimples, and keeps the complexion bright. Available in fluid and tablet forms. Ask your druggist for it.
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R. V. Pierce
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
N.Y
Golden Medical Discovery
Notable Movie Line Sparks Merchant Attention
A fragment from Chicago Daily News hints at a quip about a film actress and a fall from an airplane. The ominous tone suggests a heated rumor about a husband and public reaction to a cinematic promo.
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Mercy
Chicago Daily News
Cure ads and quip in Cincinnati Enquirer humor page
An old Cincinnati Enquirer joke asks about the seven year itch and answers with scratching as the cure. An advertisement promotes Grupe’s Caliobismol for acid stomach gas and heartburn at 75 cents to $1.25 postpaid and Grupe’s inhalant for bronchitis asthma sinus trouble catarrh at $1 postpaid from M W Grupe Co Oak Park Illinois.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
M. W. Grupe Co
Marion St
Oak Park
Ill
Rockefeller's Golf Career Noted By Collier's Weekly
Collier's Weekly notes John D. Rockefeller has played golf for 30 years and once owned three private courses, though never a pair of knickers.
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John D. Rockefeller
Collier’s Weekly
Husband's Stand on Support Sparks Question in Court
A historical court remark questions a wife's dependence on her husband. The speaker asserts the wife would starve without his job prospects, hinting at economic tension and marital duty in a social context.
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Mose
Ready to wear budget in 1929 spending totals
Collier's Weekly notes American women spent 1.2 billion dollars on dresses and 0.6 billion on coats and suits in 1929. The item highlights consumer fashion expenditure during the period.
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Women of
Americ
Collier’s Weekly
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Tom
Hughes Place
River Ranch
Circle
S O
Wes Steelman
Dad
Jefferson County
Ananias
Paul
Joseph
Dee Beer
Parker
Hiscor Chem
E.n
Floreston
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Dr. Pierce
Doan
Doans
Ww. N. Y
Kansas City
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