General Taylor and the Spy Prisoners Tale from Monterey
General Taylor, famed for victories in Mexico, encounters two Mexican soldiers captured near Monterey. They reveal orders from General Apadia and reveal spy credentials, leading Taylor to sparingly spare their lives and warn Apadia to send officers for intelligence. The anecdote blends frontier humor with cautionary diplomacy in the Mexican theater.
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Taylor
Apadia
Mexico
Palo Alt Hispanta
Shields
Dina
Rendy
Jenry Clay
Savior
To Mynternetter Yen
Mm Gemendel
Engineer Corps
Monterey
Apia
Apudia
Apudis
Gener
Saylor
Wogels
Perley
Posepsiny of
Advancing Years of Famous Statesmen Noted
A collage of historic figures aged in office is described with anecdotes on Palmerston Wellington and others. References span centuries from Edward III to modern presidents including Adams Jefferson Madison and Jackson, highlighting longevity in public life and brisk recall of notable careers.
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Omarkeble Langesly
Lord Palmerston
England
House of Commons
Guinot
Lyodhurst
House of Lords
Lord Brougham
Maryn's
Lansdowne
Henry Petty
York
Queen Elizabeth
John Adamz
Thomas Jeferson
Adams
Saul Felineson
Andrew Jackson
Joan Quincy Adams
Madison
Oklahoma Boomers and Army Officers Clash Over Indian Territory
An army officer describes Oklahoma settlers known as boomers facing government eviction efforts. He recalls forced moves, clashes, and the improvised camps near the border, noting some settlers defy orders while others retreat then return. The account details tensions between military authority and unyielding claimants, including a family wagon retreat and a lone shanty bearing a tombstone-like claim.
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Virginia
James
Potomac
United States Army
Suva
Logk
Lomak
Cuba
Oklahoma
Priest
Tne
Toba Bailey
Quack Remedies and Gossip From Zululand Markets
The item ransacks a collage of patent medicines and notices touting cures for coughs digestion and consumption. It highlights Dr King’s New Discovery, Beecham blends, and Hop Bitters with testimonials and scattered names, mixed with brief notices on fashion and crime in a dense, era-typical screed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo O.s
Dr. King
W. I. Hoyt &Co
Rome
K Jaitye Heen
Kig
Becklen
Dr. Ing
George C. Hamannal
Pierce
Esquy
Golden Met
Conway
Drugglete
DE. Pyerce
Victory of Detarmination Over Insurrection In A House
A fragmented four page fragment recounts a comic war on flies using sticky fly paper in a rented house. The author describes attempting to exterminate flies with sweeping and hanging the paper, noting chaotic scenes amid damaged decor and a bleak, melodramatic aftertaste. Interspersed are scattered items about royal anecdotes, patent medicines, and light satirical asides in an older period voice.
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Mr. Bewell
Olver Sohnean
Boston
Chembersvurg
Thomas Conway
Baltimore
Ledtimier
Nashville
Lenn
Dudge Damaz Whitworth
Virginia
Southwestern
Adnisteur Advocate
Ishop
W. A. Miles
M. 1
Church of America
Ely
Altoona
Jonn K. Barclay
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Thie Payac
Common Pleas Court
Ch Barelay
Ami
Cornell University
D. C. Green
Princeton College
James Lick
James HL Roosevelt
Roosevelt Hospital
New York
Philadeljuisiet Pri
William W. Chapman
Congram
Iowa
Portland
Oregon
Chapman
Dreron
Ben Butler
Chicago
Gamethiaz
Florence Schuster
Frank Hooper
St. Joseph
Mao
Florence
Leavenworth
Frank
Cmeage Herald
Mejor D. Mackay
Captain Kidd
Zinston Journal
Eldon
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South
Rand
Wymers
George Gray
Jagbund
S-H-7
Tut
F. T. Sendein
Pal
Hall
Buckingham
Hall & OC
Medleiues
Frey
Doug
Wwe
Ade
Caine
U.S
U. S
Roa
Washington
C. A. Snow & CO
Washington, D. C
Qsp
San Francisco
Toledo
Island of
Monte Cristo
Ellis
Monte Crista
Philadelphia Times
Grant
Grent
Johnnie
L. By
Boston Courier
Portlaail
Wong
Adler
Boston & Maine
Marlborough
Newpurs
Sharpe
Dunkelhida
Burda
Dows
Mes
Marlborough Crowsi
Recoil
Metheiliss Episcopi
Manil
Rasulla
Lothrop
Baptist Church
Stamford
Conn
Chrisian Union
Istia
St. Paul
Ming
Ghureh
Ttia
Chicago Times
eeVinegar
Muvin & CO
Sethi Anaton
Rusmics x
Orica
Browder
Vest Ark Weekly
Ue Sponge
Amerasaith Ouest Pak
Pacotas
Berk
Stara & Co
Asomnicas
Werborn St
Tinane Rohit
Golden Specific CO
Si Encest
Cincinnat
Ohio
Geo. P. Rowell & Co
Newspaper Advertising Bureau
Chighester
Peena
Roman
Eereanen
Re. C. Mowe
Shorus
Tadhey
Gensler
Dge
Zululand
Warners
Dr. Bails
Greece
Shiloh
A Son & Guarantes
Suvob
Dr. Fierce
Jamaica
J.B. Bonsal
New Bloorfield
Perry Co
St. Jacobs
Gambetta
Leema Fom
Nice
Vantheon
Paris
Mney
Jy. Pierce
Amlly Mund Howe
Fort Sons
Rneklen
Arnie
George A. Hanantt
Uy Uaevil
Ovnilmowiital
Acoan
Ayer
Jess
Bop Bitter
Simpreon
Warner
Garsuan Hop Bitusis
Revdog
Mili
Itnis Saleen
Agones
Denggtule
Ofhor Unitutora
Gre
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Syaig
Francis
Suere
Lia
Peratty
Tony
Dwalys
Bens
Carlos
Iena Margurut
Amadeo
Tsabelly
Don Carlos
Gea. Watts
U- Tails Gmildy
Cal
Smith
Canada
Salvation Oil
Speill
Signer Wilkinson
Zlondon Pusch
Bethy
Nick
Castoria
Bename
Miss Briggs
Nesy Bonnet
State University OF Iowa
Iowa City
SNELL
Oran
Kensie
Nebraska
North Dakota
Ehoi Bunnemtow
Cavin
Gouinmax
Surshane
Adn
C. R
Cook
R's
Nemely
Reo Siar
Oui
Southern Hotel
Cedar Rapids
William Todd, A. M
M.D
Waterhouse Glock
Grand Hotel
1St Avenue
Kenwood
Boulevard
Ub Nei Ale
Katte
Geo
Hooy
Tuns
ToopeAaniawlend
Otica Thourg
sLamp
COE College
Cryar Rapids, Tawa
Tbs Youngey
Ghudy
Bobjiue
Tastamentil
Miyele
Drew
Sige
Atudan
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Mio
Towa
Muscons
Cabinus
Aluphone
Maine
Tarvie
Wisconsin
ROT
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Waterloo
Lada Catia
Minolta Genta Rey
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Afarstialiuown
Moones
Wells T. Block
Ee— Unwaukee
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Talon
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Oxford
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Diarerb
ES Bagies Soop
Promance
Rass
Fe Cece
UR Fulton Bircet
Orleans
Aptrie Lake
Dickianson County
Minnesota Line
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Lilo
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Minnetonbe
Tauo Tet
Viaitora
Elvetria
Bercy Alley
Finmington
Frdhay Dapits
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Teen
Minnakota
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Minnapolis
Minnesota
Clear Lake
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Felowatane Park
Colorado
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Paciolan Crastesongar Amon
Coley Jie
Ante Cos
Raf
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Syuxtus Incheon
Bross Lyon
Anita
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wubaab
Wip
Willy Inelieee Biblicas Socal Altaies
Ali Valves
Taoss Oberaal
Tole Renin
Luis Pactoyce
Pennyroyal
Howard St
Dennis
Sigworth & McCard
Tess
Pracoilice Deny
Cedne Rapids
Vanui
Vale
Aarons
Bor'vdeuy
Bannrr & Co
Huatle
Titel
Oelow
Guger Downrs Opreut Co
Cornell
Caprica Commins
Urey
Ativan
AGES
Lyon
Stenty Beatessora
Tetchers
Lealorstory
Nant
Ajyperutirs
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Tate Oftrillania
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King
D. Do Mt
Vernon
Pontage
Tin World
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Central
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Lucia
Ivo
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Keetahe Towa
GIDY
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Lal
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Sklary RS
Teall
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Der
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Phish
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Mohton
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
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Mitchell
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Sioux
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Prarhy
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Angrt Rapids
Jon
Gar
Sam Moan
Hs Ah Phay
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
SA Pm
Clinton
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Mem Cien
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Columbua
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Indianapolis
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Shox Cuy
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