OUR NEW YORK LETTER AND PUBLIC NOTICES
A reader’s column from New York discusses President Arthur’s privacy and reporters, plus a report on Prince Vanderbilt allegedly buying a papal title. The piece covers the Andre monument’s toppled shaft, Washington’s headquarters ruins, and local remarks on Arthur’s movements in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Arthur
Prince Vanderdilt
Leader
New York
Bob Inger
Academy of Music
Ingersoll
Greenwood Cemetery
Robert Collyer
Andre Monument
Tappan
Sleepy Hollow
Mr. Field
Washington
Andre
Gregory
Arthur
La Barge Shooting Reported In Wyoming Mining District
A correspondence from La Barge Wyoming details a May 2 shooting in which William Hill was hit in the left arm by a Winchester rifle after a dispute over a mining claim. The shooter William Hunt surrendered claiming self defense. Hill, a mining recorder, was transported for medical care as authorities investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Barge
William Hill
W. H. Peedmore
Prairie du Chein
Wis
Platte River
Atlantic City
Iowa
Peedmore
Cc. W. T
The
Sweetwater Gazette
Wyoming
Winchester
William Hunt
Hill
Hunt
Green River
Rock Springs
Dr. Woodruff
Flint
Justice Pomeroy
WYOMING WAIFS Fourth of July plans stir Green River drive
The Green River Courier urges subscription for a July 4 celebration with athletic sports pigeon shooting horse racing fireworks a island picnic for children and dances. The piece notes Wyoming pride and calls for community unity and joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green River
Colorado
Wyoming
Laramie Sentinel
R. A
Union Pacific
Rawlins Journal
Military Matters Troop H Cavalry at Firon CAVALRY Neb
Army correspondence notes A H Smith described as wealthiest enlisted man in service, son of a Pennsylvania millionaire. Recruits Ollie Starr and Harry Ohler join Company B Fourth Infantry from Fort Omaha and will report when possible. Captain John B Babcock granted fifteen days leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorror Lyapra
A. H. Smith
Pennsylvania
Ollie Starr
Harry Ohler
Fort Omaha
Neb
Fourth Infantry
John B. Babcock
Fifth Cavalry
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Offered for Bilious Symptoms
If you experience bad taste in mouth sallowness or yellow skin and feel stupid and drowsy with unsteady appetite and frequent headaches this bilious condition may be aided by Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Cattle Market Slips Amid Shrinkage in Values
Reports from Drovers’ Journal and Times describe cattle prices easing 60c to $1 from last week while 1225 to 1475 lb steers sold around $9 with a few at $9.30. Montana and Oregon stockmen claim cattle and sheep are in prime condition, with massive forthcoming shipments. feeding trials near Omaha show high gains and profits, signaling a robust but volatile market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Scotland
English Exchange
Pittsburgh Stockman
Drovers’ Journal
J. F. Crawford
Warm Springs
City
Montana
Washington Territory
Oregon
Willow Springs
Her & Co
Omaha
The
Republican
Swan Bros. & Strank
Wyoming
Mark Twain on Blue Jays and their language
The quote attributes humanlike intellect to the blue jay, claiming it possesses moods, language, grammar, deceit, and emotions akin to a human. It expands on the bird’s capacity for speech, moral sense, scolding, gossip, and self awareness, invoking Jim Baker from The Tramp Abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Ajay
Jim Baker
The Key to Health Remedy Kidney Wort Ad
An advertisement touts Kidney Wort as the key to perfect health and strength. It claims the remedy cleanses the blood and purifies the system by aiding liver kidneys and bowels in their regular functions. Displayed advertisement and printing samples offered.
Modern Men of Great Wealth Across Ancient and Modern Times
The piece contrasts Croesus and Crassus with modern American fortunes, noting ancient sums of 1 to 10 million dollars versus today’s billionaires. It cites John Jacob Astor and Stephen Girard, observes wealth growth in the last century, and predicts future fortunes reaching 100 to 150 million by 1930–40, implying rising affluence in cities like New York and across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croesus
Lydia
Julius Cxsar
Marcus Lucilius Crassus
United States
Manhattan
Treasers
Vanderbilts
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Chicago
San Francisco
Republic
John Jacob Astor
Stephen Girard
New England
Major raise in Louisiana State Lottery tickets announced
The Louisiana State Lottery expands the scheme doubling the effect, increasing ticket price to five dollars with fifths sold for one dollar. The first capital rises to seventy five thousand dollars and total prizes to two hundred sixty five thousand five hundred dollars. The 146th drawing is set for July 11. M A Dauphin in New Orleans handles inquiry. Generals Beauregard and Early oversee management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
M. A. Dauphin
New Orleans
G. T. Beauregard
Jubal A. Early
Up Salt River origin story tied to Crockett defeat
The article recounts how the saying Up Salt River arose from Davy Crockett missing a joint debate with a Democratic opponent. Landed upstream by a treacherous guide, Crockett failed to appear, boosting his rival’s election and leaving the party defeated before Crockett later won a later race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davy Crockett
Kentucky
Crockett
Salt River
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for teething relief
An information style ad claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup calms crying infants and relieves teething pain. It promises bowel regulation and maternal relief, touting safety and pleasant taste as the product's key features. The traditional promise of a universally effective remedy is asserted with schedules of sale and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Weekly Leader
J. C. Baird
Leader Printing Company
Cheyenne
Wigo
WEELY
J. B. Morrow
OUR
William Henry Vanderbilt
Prince Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Rome
Atlantic
Franklin
Isle Royale
Tennessee
Boulder Mountain
Chalk Creek
Santa Rita Copper and Iron Company of
New Mexico
Dover Stamping Company
Firon Cavalry
Fr.inson
Mark Twain
Blue Jays
Allen
First Ave
N. Y
Geo. W. Hoyt
Lanly
Springfield Union
Addams & Glover
Dare & Collins
Wy, & Co
Ing Geo
Powell & Co
Spruce
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall Street
Wells, Richardson & Co
Prop’s
Urlinaton, VF
Clarke
Clake
Dr. Clarke
Dr. Clarke Medicine Company
Broadway
New York City
Bron An
Gilead
Territories
Geo
P. Rowelg & Co
Spruce Street
Tai
Bic
Elim
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!