Many urban myths and oddities from a 1883 Florida era issue
The item cites 1,000 Indians in the Everglades, whaler captures near Ranawick, Hodnett’s death in Calhoun, 400 barrels of whisky daily in Daria, a sulphur spring found at Sewyes mill in Stewart, a New Jersey man’s death by cancer misattributed to liquor, and a string of scattered notes. It mentions racially charged vaccinating claims, deaths from food and disease, marriage notices, land holdings by E. Sparague, state finances, a humorous coffin anecdote, and a misadventure with a stamp during a widow’s funeral procession.
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Everglades
Florida
Ranawick
Rr H. Hodnett
Calhoun County
Daria County
Sewyes’s
Stewart County
New Jersey
Dyer County
Tennessee
Cleveland
Georgia
Kershaw
Budsy
Solomon Bros
Otuck
Board of Trusteea of
South Georgia College
Instituto
United States
Adufer
Guitesn
Conkling
Pike ‘County
C. Re Wem
Miad
Acbelin Holmes
Barneaville
W. Ga
Congratas Dadotte
Seveir County
Arkansas
Boys and Nature Lessons From Field and Books
The piece reflects on learning through observation and books, praising Dr Jenowr for discovering nesting habits of cuckoos and other natural facts. It questions boys' time for play versus study, cites local scenes in Americus, and notes concerns about youth labor and aging education laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenowr
Eerie
Row
Gooleman
Economic strain and labor shifts threaten trades and clerks
The piece argues workers should learn trades to sustain families amid scarce capital and rising costs. It notes youth balk at manual labor, cites shortages in mills and plantations, and predicts an economy driven by stricter living and urgent employment. It mentions Forsyth, Monrovia, and regional concerns. It reflects on President Arthur nominating Roscoe Conkling to the Supreme Court, sparking Senate debate and public surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Conkling
United States Supreme Court
Senate
Chicago
Loar
Judiciary Committee
Fragmented 19th century editorial notes and local crime tale
A garbled trove of excerpts recounts wartime rhetoric from Southern editorials, a Stewart county molestation case via John Tyler and Ardelia Price, a Calisthenics benefit piece, a condemned girl’s plea, and Ohio legal school segregation debates. The patchwork includes Vermont Rhode Island New Hampshire Maine mentions and a rough national frame.
Maine News Adverts and Church Demographics Note
Maine notice comments on Trop Bitters as a cure for biliousness and kidney complaints with strong claims of efficacy. The Portland Argus praises their curative value after reader testimonials. A separate church demographic item outlines member-to-minister ratios across decades, noting shifts in clergy counts.
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Portland
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Jas. P. Sawtelli
Athbert
Texas
Switzerland
Conroller General of Geongis
Americus Recorder
Bob Ingrrsoll
Hell
Jand
Rica
Anavieh
Macgylor
Monrov
Yous
Gouda
Forsyth
Uerenisy
Nowa and
Albany
Fran
Homsa
Ling
Bande
Ram Cal
New York Tribune
Thera Ig
Honan Leing
Conk
Gaiteau
Tel GrrGeld
Gun Southern
Farmare
Southern
Bard
New England
Vermont
Rhodesland
New Hampshire
Maine
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Lampkin
John ‘Tyler
Mies Ardelia Price
John Lrnca
Ont County
Tyler
Alabama
Wernderstand
Ardelia Tyster
Ethel Hatton
Augusta News
Papa
Lome
Mary
Stu. Louis
Baxter
Ohio
W. Y. Ditsma
W. Y. Dixson
W.B. Dixson
Edie Jackson
QTATE
Marcourn Cocerty
Mada
Gail County
Ierie
Rasvowre Covatr
T. Carraway
Guardian
LM Ley
Randolph Coasty
Cuthbert, Ga
Wisc Terete Ladies and Gentlemens
Pt Aeedeioamee To
the Georgia Wine Company
Hk, & FB
Thurbers Fine Cigars
A ‘T.8
Powells, ‘Draggint
WK. D
Eiddoo
Maine News
Sorin
Waest' Stites
New York Market
Gingham
Plaid Lovelties
Berklines
Tostie
Id Groves al Glen
Bristol
Powell
Gare Seeil
Lsason
D. Landreth and Sons
R. Buist, Jr
Wwrarsastep Freach
Ventulua
Golden Dent
Yellow
Pendleton
Janaet
MC Parkerson
Powrlic Drognat Aind
Bonnsalge
Ersturme
ABY
Blane Books
Ete
J.P. Toom
Drog Bae
Davy Younaver
Daniel
Mofield
Schofield ‘Sons
Ctreorgia
Bn Uederee
B. Arveker
C.K
Kita
Allison & Simpson
Columbus
W. B. Dixson
GOLEN
Annes
Delawary
Warner's. Safe Kidney and
Ale
Prim A Ree
Gor
Sep Hobday
N.Y
Deleware Ave
P. Toomb
Prescriptions
Cures Sra Ranoo Mt
Mendes Vanety
Toomas
Pricen
Bea Drugot
Brutbeast
Cuthbertoo
Phelps
East Tenn
Seed CO
C.evriasa
Tex
Tg Rownius
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