Prairie dogs and rattlesnakes share habitats in odd truce
A St Louis observer reports prairie dog villages where abandoned burrows invite rattlesnakes to den. The snakes tolerate dogs, but amid fierce dog defense a prairie mother defends pups against a five foot rattler. A triumphant dog procession follows. Separately, oysters along the Western Shore show frost-related changes making them edible after frost. Baltimore American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Eantlerpads
St Louis
Pisirie
Vsage
Byside
Thomas’ Point
Cape Henry
Pocomoke Sound
Miles River
Sharp’s Island
Baltimore American
Longest words in language parade from ancient plays to comedy
A Baltimore citizen collects extraordinary words cited in the American for spelling buffs. It lists a sequence of long terms from Aristophanes to Bulwer Lytton, including a 169 letter flourish from the Ekklesiazousai and other wildly lengthy forms, noting their dramatic or linguistic novelty.
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Baltimore
Bulwer
Amoranthologosphorus
Jungefranenzimmerdursch Windsucht
London Times
Sar
Sankeshtachaturthivratodyapana
Swapanchaksharimahamantrastoma
Sans
Oyster Dealers Report Curious Seasonal Condition
Oyster dealers on Light Street report a troubling season with many oysters arriving looking damaged after opening. Cuts behind the heart bleed freely, staining hands with blood that resembles human blood, prompting extra caution in purchases to avoid worthless stock.
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Light Street Wharf
Farm land sale near Northeast railroad and Webdin river
A Charleston paper notes farm lands two miles from the Northeast railroad and Webdin river with excellent soil. It reports 628 acres sold for 205, 800 acres at 220, and 100 acres for 38, all half cash and the rest in one year. The Steck piano firm offers pianos at times adjusted prices and promotes Stein quality and durability as a home addition.
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Charleston
8. C
Northeast
Webdin
George Steck & Co
New York
Steck
Dickens Little Folks Series Promises New Child Characters
A twelve volume edition from Dompbey & Son presents characters like Smike Nellie The Child Wife and The Boy Joe in Dickens works. Little Paul edition illustrated by Darley released with binding. volumes to follow. Post paid copies cost $1.00 or with a year’s New York Tribune for $2.00. Subscription bundle with Independent for $3.00. James R. Anderson, publisher, Hartford Conn.
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A. Dickens
Charles Dickens
Smike
Nicholas Nickleby
Little Nell
The
Old Curiosity Shop
David Copperfield
Joe
Pickwick Papers
Little Paul
Dompbey & Son
Darley
New York Tribune
Independent
Jons R. Axpgerson
Hartford
Conn
Valuable Medical Almanac 1878 Edition Available Free
The 1878 Hostetter’s Almanac is ready and free through druggists and country dealers across the United States and British America. It blends health guidance with light reading, calendars, and astronomical data, and is likely the largest medical edition yet. Hostetter & Smith of Pittsburgh will mail a copy on request for a two cent stamp. Gleason publications announce price cuts and agent terms with free circulars.
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Sterling Medical Annual
Hostetter's Almanac
United States
British America
Western Hemisphere
Hoatetter
Messrs
Hostetter & Smith
Pittsburgh
United
Seates
Canadan
Ivery
Agriculturist
Bacauss
S .Ame
Advertisement Notice of Edson Bros and Quick's Tea
A fragmented ad notes Druaal selling Temsedy Quick's Trish Tea at 25 cents per package. Mentions manufacturers Edson's Brothers and a forthcoming advertisement read by inventors and readers about the colt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Druaal
Quick
Tatentees
Sould
Edson’ Bros
Wistar's Balm of Wild Cherry Advertisement Cautions
A vintage ad touts Wistar's Balm of Wild Cherry as a long trusted remedy for colds croup bronchitis influenza cough hoarseness chest pains and lung issues. It warns against counterfeits and notes the genuine wrapper bears the Batts signature and Beth. W. Fowle & Sons Boston with bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
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Wistar
Burnett’s Cologne Offered In Popular Sizes At Low Prices
Burnett's Cologne is described as of best quality, prepared from pure materials, and presented in elegant bottles. It is offered in Quarter and Half Pints, Pints, and Quarts, in basket style with cork and glass stoppers, at popular prices to be affordable for all.
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American Agricultura
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Gleasons Publications
Gleason
Home Circle
All
F. Gleason & Co
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
Toxacco Courant
Chicago
Virginia Farms
Chaftiln, Staples & CO
Richu
Mapas
Virginia
Dunham &Sons
East 14Th Street
York
U. S
National Publis
Cius
Sant Trea
Ds. W. Parker
Ruisneh Street
Boson
Philadelphia
Sci
Wilson Sewing Machine CO
Broadwey
New York City
Chicago, Il
New Orleans
Law
San Francisco
Daly
Kerner & Weaver
Woak
Genel Custer
Great West
Pacific Coast
J. F. Rusling
Sheldon & CO
Murray St
N. Y
Man
Yuasa
Alwilya
Ati
Globe Music Co
Mans
York City
GEO, Steck & CO
Grand
Square
Fortes
Vienna
Phila
14Th
New. York
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