Copper King's Delusion Ends in Starvation in Arizona
The Dos Cabesas founding story recalls John Emersley a hermit prospector who staked 16 claims near Wilcox Arizona then died a starved recluse waiting for a divine sign to mine. His papers reveal a 1869 vow to dedicate earthly wealth to God and a faith that miracles would reveal when to work.
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John D. Emersley
Arizona
Land of Plenty
Hmersley
Dos Cabesas Consolidated Mining Company
Tombstone
A. T
San Francisco Examiner
Wilcox
Dos Cabesas
Emersley
Israel
No One Bargained for Noahs Ark at the Village Field
A traveling circus halted near a town and paid the farmer a crown for an hour’s use of his field. The circus then unleashed elephants camels and about 200 horses and ponies, destroying the pasture. The farmer protested while the proprietor argued he had been paid twice the amount asked for.
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Kimberley
Travers
England
Cape Town
South Africa
Queer Onion Consignments in Poydras Street Trade
A New Orleans merchant recalls a bizarre pattern of onions mailed without shipper directions. In 1896 a cargo arrived by boat with no contact. after three years a second shipment prompted a payment and a cryptic note about “business relations.” The tale highlights oddities in local commerce.
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Poydras Street Commission
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Determined Old Lady Wins Carpenter's Help
A charming elderly woman visits a carpenter with a basket and demands a chair so she can stay until a promised worker comes to her house. She plans to stay, brings luncheon and a book, and even cushions, asserting she will wait for the man.
Jolly the elephant studied for character and age
A Philadelphia show features Mme. de Mora reading elephants by foot impressions. Jolly the elephant is scrubbed and examined, with claims of a 15 year age and a life more than 100 years. The reading notes sharp memory, clever tricks, affection for three people, and a capable trunk bound to trainer and zoo staff.
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Mme. de Mora
London
Philadelphia
Jolly
New York World
Matthew Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Mart Weller
Richard de Kenso
Jumbo
Prince of Wales
Venus
Johnson
Alexander Day
Zoo
Frank C. Bostock
Old Town
Earth
On the Point of His Jaw Toast Story
A comic breakfast-table exchange. A mean man boasts about ostrich feathers for a hat while his wife, patient and practical, retorts with a quip about the worn headpiece. Published in Chicago News-like style.
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Chicago News
Mad dog bite claims Columbus boy’s death
Eight year old Jacob Windlinger of Columbus died after being bitten by a mad dog last January. The incident and its consequences are noted among the current news nuggets gathered from far and near.
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Jacob Windlinger
Columbus
Brisgravia
Philadelphia
Delaware River
National Tube Company
Wheeling
W. Va
Denver
Sinnington
Riter
Big Rapids
Mich
David Zimmerman
James Moffit
Australian Trade Mission Highlights U S Opportunities
J H W Rogers of Townsville Queensland, Australia toured American cities from Vancouver to Dayton seeking trade ties for Australian interests. He noted duty free agricultural and mining goods, strong demand for American hardware, and generous immigrant incentives including mining rights and large prospect payouts. He described Townsville as a major future port with rich mineral resources and growing cattle and sugar exports.
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J. H W. Rogers
Townsville
Queensland
Australia
Cincinnati
America
United States
Mr. Rogers
Vancouver
B. C
Philadelphia
Rogers
North
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
St. Louis
England
Sydney
Cial
Charter Towers
Chilaoge
Mount Morgan
Ing
Carrie
Scots fiddle tale from Perthshire village recital
A Dundee Journal item recalls a Perthshire gathering where a gentleman plays his violin for friends. After a few tunes he jokes about not being a great fiddler, recounting a mentor's blunt remark that no fine fiddler would produce any hair on his head if all Scotland’s good players were drowned tonight.
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Kimberley
Perthshire
Dundee Journal
Scotland
Cascarets Ad Promises Clear Skin and Clean Blood
An old print advertisement urges readers to take Cascarets to cleanse the blood and liver, claiming clearer skin and removal of pimples boils blotches blackheads and a bilious complexion. It promises satisfaction with prices listed as 10c and 25c at druggists.
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Mackintosh
C. C
Express
Davis
Sears, Roebuck & CO
Chicaco
Ill
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Belly
Europe
Drs. K
Ohio
ENCY
Lion Arges
Kennedy
Kergan
CG Kohn Lumber
Luccomber
Perry Street
Colony
Rsee
Montgomery Ward & CO
Michigan
Avy
Madieun St
Citeago
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