The Colonel and the Horse: Thief on the Run in Texas
A wild frontier tale follows a gang led by Jim Barrett and Donnelly as they plan a bold Crow Nation race theft. After a botched scheme and gunfire, they flee across Texas with Buckshot wounds and a determined colonel in pursuit. The narrator narrates their escape, disguises, and a final showdown as he refuses capture and declares himself sheriff.
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Black Hawk
Texas
Crow Nation
Jim Barrett
Harum Acarum
Jim
Donnelly
Martin
Hollis
Barrett
Uncle Sam
Rangers
Black Bank
Flollis
Bennett
Guadalupe County
Texas Charlie
Euclid
Morgan
Sheriff
Purdy
Colonel Purdy
Annabel
Marie
Andre
Aly
Sam
Boen
Unappreciated Efforts in a Frugal Matrimonial Clash
Mrs. Wittance mocks her husband for lacking economy while she proves thrifty by cleaning and reusing a straw hat. A moved hat cleaner, a botched acid wash, and a later donation reveal the couple's clash over thrift. The husband buys replacement hats, while the wife defects to charity.
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Mrs. Wittance
Wittance
Mra.Wittance
Esprit du Corpse and Ethical Consultation
A quoted exchange shows a physician asking why two colleagues are asked to consult while another notes the case is serious. The reply emphasizes professional ethics and solidarity among doctors.
The Friendly Storekeeper on Kerosene Trade
A rustic merchant reflects on dignified service in selling coal oil. He describes calm, respectful treatment of customers, avoiding familiarity or prying into private matters, and emphasizes patience, politeness, and attention to patrons' moods. His aim is steady trade through trust and courtesy.
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Sport
Tom
Kingdom Come
Wight
Astor Advertised in Papers Corner Dry Goods Store
The article recalls John Jacob Astor’s use of newspaper advertising to publicize a corner at Vesey street and Broadway for a dry goods store. It notes he owned the block and paid for public notices in early 1800s New York, contrasting modern secrecy with his publicity tactic. It cites an 1813 New York Gazette ad offering to lease the Vesey and Broadway corner.
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Vesey Street
Astor House
New York
Mr. Astor
Astor
Astors
New York Gazette
Broadway
John Jacob Astor
Pearl
Pine Streets
Advertising Boom Across Markets This Season
Local ads surge as businesses push campaigns amid rising demand. Agencies report broader client rosters and fresh formats, signaling a brisk advertising cycle amid shifting consumer habits.
Realty Advertising Pays for Real Estate Sales
An advertising oriented approach boosts property sales by creating a receptive mindset before the salesman enters. Clear, truthful ads reduce the salesman’s work and build reader trust, leading to faster purchases and higher company profits.
Newspapers May Refuse Ads Under Contract
A district court decision in St Paul Minnesota held newspapers may decline advertising deemed objectionable even under a yearly contract. The case involved a local department store sued for money owed after the store voided the contract because portions of its copy were rejected.
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St. Paul, Minn
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Mr. Morgan
Bank of
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