High Waters on Coon Creek Tales From Missouri Old-Timers
An elderly storyteller recalls several spring floods on Coon Creek near Missouri towns. He and others crossed deep swollen waters in wagons and boats, narrowly escaping danger as walls of water, ice, and debris rose over riverbanks. The reminiscences span decades, describing past floods, brave crossings, and the awe of early Missouri river life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yiu McBryarla
Jim McBryar
Fstélline
Northyen
Missouri
Cooneruek
Lon Chapman
Molryar
Coun Creek
Tim Moval
Josh
Isa
Avasa
Otter
Tosti
Hosebrol J Agency
Nebraska Steel
Penal
Dinkeau
Wuldrau
Walla
Turman Army
Army Corps
Riad Philanthropias Military Institutier
Hower
Koy
Limpetan
Yaliea
Meriden
Saul
Patiang
Joe Shearer
John Bird
Forrest City
Tan Cents
Ahvir Guns
Ghot Wd
Jucter
Bat
Shearer
Tris
United States
Wis
Washington Post
Iria
Vermont
Edis
Etic
Varmont
Troya
Pines
New York
Imil
Hamburg
Mulberry Street
Kir
Stony Cove
Amon the Catakills
Hart
Note
Grace
Constantina
Daley
Wil
Fugio
Wall Street
Liszt Remembered As One Of The World’s Great Pianists
The article honors Franz Liszt, detailing his genius and influence as a pianist and composer. It notes his popularity in America, his humble personality, and his wide-reaching respect from royalty and fellow musicians alike. Born October 27, 1811 in Raiding Hungary, his life followed a pattern of triumphs with Paris and London triumphs before his later years in Weimar, Perth, and Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skolel
Ord Lief Priveignt
Franz Liszt
Higarly Pinno Forle
Hia Uistereen
Niver Ben
Fae Amieths
Tudved
Europe
Gewandhgus Orchastea
Leipsic
Te Philarmanic Society
Dars
Tetley
Liszt
Anus
Torward
Shem
Tle
Grand Duke of
Weimar
Pio Nono
Kings Pool
Raiding
Hungary
Vienna
Paris
Perth
Rome
Chopin
London
Franz Liset
Fragmented 19th Century Rumor Batch in City Gazette
Nonsense items parade a chaotic jumble of alleged treasuries, opium smuggling losses, headlines about Lords and heiresses, quotes about jurors, science dreams of steamship feats, and a parade of oddity notices. Names, places, dates and numbers blur into a wild miscellany of sensational clippings and social gossip.
Quirky Snippets and Trade Notes From Haven News
A garbled letter column mocks readers requests while a correspondent asks about learning the flute. A report from Loando details English Dutch French and Portuguese trade dominance, with notes on local flora, soil, and coastal wealth. Medical advice discusses wound dressings and scab healing from a 19th century phrenological journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bustie
Loando
Alines
Brit
Phrenological Journal
Doctors In Bed and the Sick Doctor
A historical note warns that when physicians fall ill they neglect early warning signs, overwork themselves, and fail to prepare for the worst. Relatives and fellow doctors face the struggle of treating a prostrate, anxious patient who questions therapy while staff and spouses seek private talks behind the door.
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Nile
Gren
Benu
Whst Tebyth
Physican
Gad
Autographs and Elusive Fame Across Two Worlds
A collage of anecdotal items notes Queen Victoria’s fondness for press fame, autographs in a widely circulated album, and a long-ago exchange between Sarah Bickford and Justin Libby. It also mentions Dr. J. S. H. Fogg’s prized Declaration autographs, Eli Kropp’s nomadic camp life, a girl boarding a train with a money message, and other brisk tidbits from era papers.
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Queen Victoria
Mrs. Wettin
Jerre Fants Genelle
Sarah DB
Bickford
Vorter
Fer Cousto
Jutis A. Libby
Palin
Sarah
Boston Heneed
Orange
Boston
Mass
Boston Journal
Pendenas
Eli Kropp
Philadelphia
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Ayers
G. Morton
Bomerville
Ayer
M. H. Got
Lestiville
Col
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Vigor
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Mockleoparg Co
Avery Dale
A. Dydman
Waterloo
Li Ely Restor
Axer
Ayer & Co
Lowell
Consi
Tata Bear
Respectfuliz
Montgomery Ward & CO
Ubeat and
Anew
Wenn Wuunesy
U.S
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Moukhats
C. S. Mitent
Snow & C5
St .Apposite
Washington
Ourrisk
Dearbore St
Chicago
Menton
Uek
Eotrcute
Arridan
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Eperedin
Hans
Geo. P. Rowell & Co
Spruse St
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Uae
Indu Atrial Proeroos
Newadealers
Seadta-Atonves
Chicghester
Rompiein
Howe
Frank
N.Y
Vteb
Wallingford
House of Lords
Man
Lonidon
Atlante
Orleans
Blles
William Brown
We Griffiths
Tal Mao
Willy
Finebury Dispatch
O'Brien
Providence
O'Bivien
Wartt Tinek
John P. Robinson
Shilok
Shilor
SieerLess
Shiloh
Catarrk Remedy
Sages
Ustrrith Remedy
Uptown
Detroit Telegraph Corps
Golden Medical Discovery
Arthur Shurtiff
Parkes
Dakota
Wyco
Layne
Gil
Byeklcn
Armen
Siuvic
Patlecu
George C. Haman
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Texas
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United
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Wells
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Jersey City
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Castorie
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Ube Bote
Doliente
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Jones
Testifi
Tuan
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Ohio
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Haman
Nod
Womn
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Main Street
Buffalo
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Pierce
Tow
Mederota
Northwash
Wanpenchin
Paul
Pin
Hota
Menktoun
Prince of Wales
Kerhonkson
Wasdatin Ward
Wolf Trap
Jennie Lansing
Key Hankson
Buffiuio
Simeon Duck
Victoris
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Jacobs
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Java
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Dowy To Bul Bonorah Diviatou, Uodar Rapids
Tir Palle Division
Tony Kim
Atapy
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Stout Hawg
Potter Dien Nypthawtinn
Kgs
Southern Hotel
Cedar Rapids
William Todd, A. M
M.D
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1St Avenue
Kenwood
Pryer
COE College
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Anti Railroad
Srepaen Pheles
Temes CO
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Toun
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Ort
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Buxcoveroy
Capan Rarms & Sonvedna Taawway
Addreau
C. R. Cook
LA Sage Srpecy
M.S. Gants
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McShane
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Renls
E.B. Mower
Dove, Jr
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Lnw
Board of Directors
Cdar
Alte
Caf Mule
Ca Xh
Castoria
Oxford St
Brooklys
Fulton Strook
Pelande Cos
Cas
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Muy Basivers
Faneon & Co
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Cumtean Co
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AIG
Sigworth & McOandless
Postatice Dry Store
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Langeeanie
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Hannerr & Co
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Lip Roy
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SU Lette E
Pel Ale
the Cosmopolitan
UIC
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Fyauigie
Schlicht & Field CO
Rochester
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Cornell College
Protgesorg Fd
Kitrondé
Citaloguy
Ots
Wddrens
Wrme Xing
Vernon
State University OF
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Aioli JL
Pickard
Iowa
Wisconsin
Nebraska, Railway
Ad Watrrioo
Cuda Pass
Ge SN
Albert Lew Hawta
Reinbeck
B. C. Ren
Cladbrook
C.& MN
Marshalltown
Central Lows Ky
Melbourne
Des Moins
Poe
Willeard
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Gion Psiorgor
Decorah Divisitow
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Iowa Falls
Spleit Lake
Aly Watertown Fast
Prseonger
Lip Bm
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Iy Bloopers
Chiea
Manpalia
Tad St. Pal
Weert
Liberty
Tawa
Fis
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Gouchea
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Wirtertows
Nosi
Bron Daly
Apt
JAS Murton
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Hwawakee
Walphy Klum
Hook” Ford
Ald Myntinon
Pobynyne
Welsee
Unit Oromihugonnest Riis
Wateriog
Mama City
Dee
Annapolis
Bop
Hed Wea
Minnonpolla
MIWT
Denver
Beunelsao
Ead
Ine Lormediate Politi
Manon City
Abitand
Chonberkun
Sisux
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Ani
Marion
Cias.sy
Towsley
Skdand
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Chicago & Northwestern
Hailiway
Uino Baht
Frofins Lestye Valetta
Jos Fallowen
Detroit
Glevehind
Britain
New Yorke
Bas Yn
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Bulimare
Washingtot
M—Aquamm Adutou
Clincon
UN Fermediare
Tio
Glicage Express
Cinicon
Pultan
Ixait
Freeport
Rycktons
Culnw
Luhils
Chleaco
Avnston Accommodaninn
Lisbon
Luton
Oet Mata Eorens
Chileneo
Cotumiun
Crehmnatl
Indian Polta
Pitesbunur
Bi Gievel
Sid Magara
Coil Torontay
Runnetg
Scotiols
Dakota Express
Tamas
Marstiatltown
Limba
HawatWatl Pariron
Plot
Aberieny
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Fe Elite
Litkae
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Ink
Kinaha Eiphiss
Molons
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Epol
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Miley
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Porviend
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Sali Euler
Eliber Sas
ITH Singlair & CO
Oeparn Barns
Pork Packers
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Corer
Third St
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Trede
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