Feud Rules Sleepy Hollow as Night Riders Roam Ray County
In Ray County Missouri the Sleepy Hollow feud intensifies as masked riders attack at night. Henry Berry, a local veteran fighter, describes ongoing threats and a vow to resist, while townsfolk form a quiet vigilante group amid fear of further ambushes and a looming confrontation with Night Riders. Clyde Hatfield was shot amid plans for witnesses to reveal secrets of the gang.
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Tattaville
Jane
Sleepy Hollow
Ray County
Kentucky
Night Riders
Clyde Hatfield
Hatfield
Ines
Hiness Saunders
Richmond
Taitaville
Snd
Saunders
Thomas Benton Hatfield
James Hatfield
Plain Man
Thomas Denton
Taiteville
Winchester
Thomas Hatfeld
Taltaville
Cowgill
Tasteville
Henry Berry
Berry
Piain Clyde
Clyde Fred
Clyde
Hetle
Peace Organization
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims $1000 Reward
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for a catarrh case that remains uncured. It includes testimonials, contact details for a Toledo firm and claims the remedy acts directly on blood and mucous membranes. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
BF. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Kisnan & Mangis
Draggiate
Mob Drives Bishop From Ulysses Nebraska
In Ulysses a mob of 200 to 250 people forced Rt. Rev Bishop Bonacum of the Lincoln diocese and priests from the village as they came to take formal possession of a church previously led by Father Morphy. Sympathizers urged violence, but Father Murphy urged restraint. The group fled toward David City after being threatened.
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Ulyaees
Jane
Bonacum
Lincoln
O'Brien
Kilne
Brainard
Pricata
Ulysses
Father Morphy
Father Murphy
Father O'Brien
Bishop Bonacom
Father Kilne
David City
Blahop
Ulyseen
Tle
When Missouri Raised Hemp Before the War
Before the war the fiber hemp was the principal crop of river counties, driving fortunes for planters. As sailing vessels faded and abolition reshaped markets, the hemp era waned, redefining regional agriculture and wealth.
Slavery the Industry Declined in Glasgow Hemp Trade
A historical note from Glasgow Missouri recalls hemp and tobacco as Missouri River river counties profits before the Civil War. Hemp exports peaked in 1859 with vast fibre, rope works, and warehouses in Glasgow, many now gone. Fortunes from hemp farming and rope making are remembered by locals.
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Glasgow
Missouri River
St Joseph
St Louis
Mila Sour
Gilasgow
Ela Ro Barson
Kimberl
William
Georgie A. Barton
Barton Brothers
Kensas Cley
Mr. Barton
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Claims for Women Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female complaints including headaches pelvic pain and irregular menses. It asserts the remedy strengthens normal function and may avert surgery though warns it cannot cure tumors and should be taken early for best effect. The ad invites letters for private consultation and offers a medical guide after payment.
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Pierce
Bostorld
Why Take Alcohol Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Ad
An advertisement claims that thinning blood weak nerves and poor digestion indicate a need for a tonic. It promotes Ayer s Sarsaparilla as the only alcohol free sarsaparilla and invites readers to consult their doctor.
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Ayer
Lowell
Mass
Hemp fiber industry decline tied to slavery end and machine era
A historical tale recalls hemp fiber’s rise and fall in the U S with J Harrison of Glasgow receiving honors for water rotoglo process. The narrative links hemp demand to shipbuilding and cotton wrappings, then cites jute, wire bindings, and sugarless farming shifts after slavery abolition as key factors reducing hemp processing and labor.
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Jobo Harrlaop
George B. Harrison
New England National Bank of
Kansas City
Magsachusetts Mechanical Association
Missouri River
Navy
St. Louis
Ita Ables
Making Eyes at a Mexican Sen orita
A dated travelogue-style piece describes flirtatious social customs in Topic City with breezy gowns and mantillas. It explains how bold looks lead to polite conversations, home visits, serenades, and late night music to woo a favored senorita.
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Topic City
Peat as Coal Substitute Could Transform U S Supply
Washington Lotter reports experts from the United States Geological Survey see vast undeveloped peat resources across the nation valued at about 38 billion dollars. They project peat could supply heat and power locally, with by products like coke oil phenol and acetic acid adding value, potentially extending coal life and aiding industry.
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OK Booner
United States Geological Survey
Dakotas
Minnesota
Wiccanesa
Michigan
Iowa
Imools
Indiana
Ohio
New York
New Jersey
Carolinas
Georgia
Flora
United States
Charles A. Davin
Robers A. Fernald
Europe
Returna
Sweden
Davie
Mules Drowned Crossing Big Dry Wood River
Alva Ripley of Harrison township lost a team of fine mules valued at $400 while fording Big Dry Wood near his farm. The river was high after recent rains. The mules swam, became entangled in harness, and drowned downstream. Ripley escaped unharmed. wagon and harness recovered shortly after.
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Alva Ripley
Harrison Township
Mr. Ripley
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Chariie
Clyde Hastield
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