Forgotten farm relics and labor of vanished settlers
A poem excerpt reflects on abandoned mountain farms, ruined stone walls, and the labor of those who built homes. It contrasts their hard toil with the eroding relics left behind and questions the meaning of a life spent in quiet, stubborn work.
Mumbo Jumbo Attack at Fort Clark in New Hampshire
In 1715 a Congo slave schooner lands Africans near Fort Clark on the Merrimac in New Hampshire. A May Day celebration masks a violent clash as Mumbo Jumbo figures engage in a staged ritual that spirals into real combat with Native warriors, ending with a repulsed assault and a fresh frontier war.
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Atlanta Constitution
Portraits of Columbus and the elusive likeness debate
The article discusses the lack of a definitive Columbus portrait, listing early engravings by Giovio and De Bry and critiques by Jomard, noting conflicting descriptions of his features. It argues portraits differ widely and urges recognizing Columbus by deeds, not images, amid broader references to public school counts and Columbus Day observance.
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Ferdinand
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de Bry
Comnon
Plato
Othello
Invitation to join August camping party promises simple attire
A New York Times note urges women to join a camping party in August with the gag that they can wear one dress all day until it gets dirty. It also asks about a moss-seline dress, mentions Mrs Jos husband and many brothers planning a week away, and hints at packing attractive outfits for a dance in casual lava wear.
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New York Times
Dr Pierce Gold en Medical Discovery Promises Pure Blood
A Victorian ad extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery to purify blood and invigorate the liver and kidneys. It claims cures for dyspepsia biliousness scrofula skin and lung scrofula in early stages and guarantees results or money back. It also attacks rivals by alleging other products are not equal.
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Sheridan, Mont
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Bannack, Mont
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