First Horses of the Plains Probably From Spaniards
In 1545 Spanish captain Coronado roamed New Mexico plains and noted Indian dogs hauling plunder, suggesting no horses then. By 1716 Spanish expeditions eastward surprised Indians with horses, implying early droves arose from stray mounts. Wild herds became a pest to travelers and the wild call lures even gentle saddle horses into free, dangerous runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Coronado
New Mexico
Ieader
Will C. Barnes
McClure’s
The Crees of General Washington Fashion Detail
The article describes General Washington’s meticulous attire from 1783 to 1790s. He preferred plain clothes with gold or silver buttons, imported English garments, and genteel yet practical homespun when out of uniform. For receptions he wore a black velvet coat with silver buttons, satin lining, white breeches, a pearl waistcoat, a fine shirt with a standing collar, silk stockings, and buckled shoes. A dress sword, lace stock, bog wig, and no powder completed the ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tye
England
Goat meat misidentified as mutton in local views
A housekeeper argues that goat meat can be cooked properly and is as tender and nutritious as mutton. She says distinguishing kid from sheep flesh is hard, notes goat meat is often sold as mutton under an unfounded prejudice, and condemns comic depictions of goats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Lxelnuinge
Faraday Chose Science Over Wealth to Honor England
Faraday’s devotion to science over wealth defined his career. He declined a potential £150,000 fortune to continue scientific work, choosing a life of modest means. His decision sustained England’s scientific prestige for forty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faraday
Wilsworld
Professor Tyndall
Ife
England
Her Opportunity and a Man Haters Engagement
The man hater bride to be announces her engagement and quips that men are horrid but offers no opportunity to punish one. Friends agree the remark is noble and fitting in the Philadelphia Ledger style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
The Eternal Marathon Adage Quips at the Pulpit
A preacher calls Nan a worm in a humorous sermon while a thrice-married attendee in a rear pew counters that woman is the early bird. The exchange reflects a colorful, old fashioned church gathering tone from a Chicago Record-Herald column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Expensive Education Question in Chicago News
An exchange between Gotrox and Miss Youngbudd hinges on affection and money as the Chicago News reports a satirical dialogue about education costs and emotional commitment. The scene satirizes bargaining in relationships with a playful urban voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Gotrox
Miss Youngbudd
Chicago News
Notice to Merchants in Caroline County for Licenses
Merchants, traders and others in Caroline County must obtain or renew licenses by May 1 under Maryland law. The notice lists license rates by stock value for traders, milliners, and brokers, plus special rules for fish sale and traveling sellers. Fees vary from 6.60 for small female vendors to 150.60 for large stock traders and 75.60 for stock brokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Maryland
TraprEi
Land auction parcels in Caroline County Maryland details
A historic notice details the sale of 248 acres in Caroline County Maryland, subdivided into six parcels along the Denton Greensboro road. Parcels include a two story dwelling, out buildings, orchards, and timber, with parcels offered individually then combined, including Parcel A and Parcel B structures. The auction specifies road frontage, ownership history, and timber rights, with prior land transfers through Barton Parker and others and a date to exhibit the plat in Henry R. Lewis’s Denton office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton W. Parker
Harry A. Hae
Lizabeth Mary Howard
Michael I
Hibler Recordwin T. Dei
Aimill
Denton
Greensboro
Wm. H. Greenly
Henry R. Lewis
Denton, Nd
Reading of Estate to Wilt Between Two and Four
In the year 1969 between the hours of 2 and 4 p m that day the following read estate to wilt.
Land Parcel Auction of 150 Acres and Timber Details
A land transfer to Burton W Parker from Daniel S Brockway with half interest conveyed to Harry A Roe is offered in parcels. Parcel 1 covers land east of the Denton Greensboro road near Russell’s Mill Passapa Landing, about 18449 acres with young pine timber. Parcel 2 lies west of the Denton Greensboro road south of the Passapac Landing road near Hughes Lumber & Coal Co, about 13%9 acres with pine and oak timber. Parcel 3, north of Russell’s Mill Passapoo Landing road, adjoins William Garey, with unspecified size.
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Win
Greenly
Denton -Arcenshoro
Joseph Killer
Jocel
Ub Greenly
Frontcen
Enid
Agi
Caroline County
Denton
Greensboro
Russell's Mill
Passapae’s Landing
Win, Joiner
H. Garey
Jno. Richards
Tilghman Farris
Hughes Lumber and Coat Co
Burton W. Parker
Daniel S. Brockway
Parker
Harry A. Roe
Folloulin
Denton-Greensboro
Russell's Mill-Passapae Landng
Joiner
Tinssell
Auction notice for tract to be sold to maximize proceeds
A fragmented notice states the tract will be offered at public sale with the goal of realizing the highest possible price for the property. No further details such as location or date are readable.
Land sale notice for 271 acres in Caroline County Maryland
Document describes conveyance from Williams Lee Anthony to Burton Parker and Harry Roe, noting 271 acres plus 32 square perches with an exception of 1.5 acres fronting Jno Slaughter’s tan yard. Improvements include a single story frame dwelling, barn, outbuildings, an apple and peach orchard, and a large timber area. Wood cutting and timber access rights reserved for 1909 1910. Location is the 3rd district in Caroline County on the Denton to Williston road adjoining Elias Williamson and others.
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Circuit Court
Caroline County
Larry A. Roe
Lillian Moberta Stevens
Nes Parker
Court House
Denton
Mab
Caroling County
Reading
Greensboro
Joseph Kibler
Wmn
HW. Greenly
Rix Garey
George R. Horsey
Anthony
Wiliam Lee Anthony
Burton W. Parker
Harry A. Roe
Liber ‘Ff. L.D
Jno
Maryland
Williston
Elias W. Williamson
George R. Neal
Robert C. Rice
A. A. Grifith
Land sale of Jess James W Saulsbury farm and timber
Description details the sale of the James W Saulsbury farm land once owned by Albert Towers Trustec. It outlines separate timber rights for 18 months, ingress and egress provisions to access timber via the Denton Williston road, and three sale options from timber only to full land with timber. Improvements include a two story house, barn, and outbuildings. Land variety ranges from light sandy to heavy clay soils with proximity to markets, RR, and steamboat routes. Terms: one third cash, rest in two notes at 12 and 18 months, interest from sale. option for all cash.
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Jess
James W. Saulsbury
Burton W. Parker
Harry A. Row
Albert G. ‘Towers
Peliquor
Denton -Williston
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Melvin Benj. H. Johnson
Malvin & Johnson, Publishers
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
W. Y
Dre. Pierce
Exiteimiox—Circus
General Assembly of
Baltimore
Court of Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas of
H. Beck
Sherif
Greensboron
Worth
F. P. Covey
Rue
Henry Ht. Lewis
Rahilitd
Orphans’ Court
C. T.a
Charles II. Fleming
James D. Fleming
C. Warry Fleming
Fred R. Owens
Joshua W. Bryant
Noward Bryant
Marc Bryant
Linnie ‘T. Percy
Dee d
Mary H. Saulsbury
Harvey L. Cooper
Oliver Gang
PLOW
Oliver
The
South Bend
New Casady
Call
Ieek
Nuttle Hardware
Denton, Maryland
What the
Delaval
J. Frask Boornu
Dexrox
N. P. Kern
J. Frank Booth
Salas
Concord
ACME
Dearborn
Dubris
P. O. Hobbs
Concord, MD
Fiust
Our Harness Department
Syracuse
Felton
Smith & Walls
Ienton, Md
W.H. T. Wilson» Furniture Company
N. Howard St
Baltimore, Md
Wilton
Axminster
Brussels
W. 4. T. Wilson Furniture Co
Fiutberry Street
Geo. W
Kelley's
Preston, MD
Henry Gastelberg
Lexington and Eutaw Sts
Lexington Market
Tan
Europe
Wade & Butcher
United States
Solidus
New York City
Hudson Supery Co
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