Wedding of Mules and a Widow in the Plains
A Washington Star scene unfolds as Looeyeza, a widow, plans to wed Mr. Taylor for a home and mules to support his children. The ceremony, led by a young English rector, ends with Taylor driving off aboard a wagon of possessions, while the bride smiles shyly atop the household goods.
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Looeyeza
Mrs. Il-liott
El-iott
Taylor
De horning calves by chemicals and tools detailed
The Breeders Gazette describes methods for dehorning cattle including chemical liquid dehorners potash caustic applications and physical tools such as saws and clippers. It notes safety, timing, and techniques to minimize blood loss and prevent stub horns, advising close cuts near the head and cautioning against cutting above the horn matrix.
Victoria appoints new gillie for queen in Balmoral Highlands
The article explains that a gillie is a personal attendant to a Highland chief or sovereign and notes Queen Victoria’s tradition. It reports the appointment of Donald Gordon as the queen’s new gillie, born on Balmoral estate and previously a Balmoral messenger and five years with Lanarkshire constabulary.
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Tin Bates
Sir Waler
Gillie
Victoria
Scotland
England
John Brown
Donald Gordon
Balmoral
Highlands
Lanarkshire Constabulary
Born to Wed in the Southwest Dust and Strife
A tale set in New Mexico opens with Mrs. Elliott hiring a Texan for domestic help. Looeyeza arrives with a rugged companion, Mack Taylor, and the trio unsettles Elliott as past abuse and harsh frontier life collide in a tense, shadowed home.
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Looeyeza
Mrs. El-iott
Mack Taylor
New Mexico
Why English gained a W in One and Atone origins
The piece explores how the words atone and atonement became accepted, and why the word one acquired a W sound in western speech. It cites Earle’s Philology and regional shifts in 16th century England, noting examples from Somersetshire and Dorset where initial W insertion affected everyday words such as whose, oats, once, and one.
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Earle
West
Raleigh
Sir Walter
Somersetshire
Dorset
I Have the Order in My Pocket Remark
A London Spectator recounts Sir Thomas Brisbane in the West Indies as a young officer under Sir Ralph Abercromby. He faced a fort deemed impregnable and replied I have the order in my pocket after a brother officer warned against taking it. He and his men did capture the fort.
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Thomas Brisbane
West Indies
Ralph Abercromby
Thomas
London Spectator
Real Estate Ad Claims Wood Houses At Low Ground Prices
An advertising notice parrots a dealer's boast about wooden houses offered at low figures. The pitch targets readers as “the biggest fools on earth” for not buying now, while promising free excursions and prominent poster placement.
Indigestion in Sheep Plaguing Flocks
The Sheep Breeder warns of indigestion in sheep causing yellow eyes and liver inflammation. Treat with six ounces of epsom salts and a tonic of ground ginger gentian and sulphate of iron mixed in oatmeal or linseed meal, given weekly. Monitor for yellowness and signs of discomfort and examine feet for softened horn to prevent lameness.
New Spurgeon Temple Memorial Atoned By Great London Congregation
A new structure rises on the site of the burned tabernacle to honor Spurgeon. The piece notes how London’s famed preacher would be honored by the tribute, reflecting the enduring affection of his congregation for the late pastor.
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London
Metropolis Tabernacle rises on Spurgeon site
The Spurgeon family leads a new Metropo litan Tabernacle replacing the burned old church on Charles H. Spurgeon’s site. Thomas Spurgeon heads a democratic congregation with the same nonconformist spirit. The edifice cost 225 000 dollars and was fully paid before opening. Mrs. Spurgeon led fundraising and construction efforts.
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Tor
Metropolitan Tabernacle
Charles H. Spurgeon
Thomas Spurgeon
Spurgeon
A Word For Docked Tails Debate
The Hartford Courant presents the opposing side of a heated debate on docked horse tails. It cites claims that undocked tails can provoke dangerous behavior, cause rein interference, and lead to riders being harmed when a horse突然 moves, suggesting a troubling link between tail status and rider safety.
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Hartford Courant
Bright young pupil sparks dispute over vulgar fractions
A mother protests when a teacher recommends placing her child in vulgar fractions after an examining placement. The girl, praised for reading and arithmetic, leads to a tense exit as the mother insists on ladyly instruction. The teacher later clarifies the term to protect the pupil’s reputation.
Bucklin Amica Salve heals long time ulcers
The piece recounts G. B. Steadman of Newark Michigan suffering ulcers for 20 years after a Civil War ball hit him. Bucklin's Amica Salve is claimed to cure wounds and skin ailments including ulcers bruises burns boils and piles for 25 cents per box with guaranteed results.
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G. B. Steadman
Newark
Mich
Bucklin
City Drug Store
Purge Your System With Casoareta Candy Cathartic
An advertisement touts Casoareta Candy Cathartic as a liver stimulant and intestinal tonic claiming to cure constipation and a long list of ills with guaranteed refund if not cured. It promotes low prices 10c 25c 50c and offers a free sample plus booklet. It notes John D Rockefeller donated 10000 to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Cleveland.
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John D. Rockefeller
The
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Cleveland
Cascarents Candy Cathartic Ad and Women Mention
An advertisement promotes Cascarets as a cure for ailments from headaches to cancer by cleansing the bowels. It claims natural relief with 10 cent price and warns against imitations. A separate line notes a woman’s reaction to words he said and words he did not say.
Kemp's Balsam Promoted For Throat And Lungs
An advertisement claims Kemp's Balsam is the most successful remedy for coughs croup bronchitis whooping cough asthma and consumption with bottles priced at 2 50 and 6 00 and a sample offered. The note also mentions the wealth of Little Grand Duchess Olga of Russia with a £1 000 000 investment in her first week.
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Kemp
Grand Duchess
Olga
Russia
Krause's Cold Cure promises 24 hour cure for colds
Advert mentions Krause's Cold Cure in capsule form claiming complete cold cure within 24 hours without interrupting business. It says the pills are pleasant to take and provide a clear, fresh sensation during use, with a price of 250. Sold by City Drug Store. Also notes Ebony is dried from six to eighteen months and comes from Mauritius, Ceylon, and East Indies.
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Krause
City Drug Store
Mauritius
Ceylon
East Indies
Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets Marketed With Guarantee
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold with a positive guarantee for immediate relief from heartburn indigestion and upset after meals. Each tablet provides quick relief and is available at L. J. Williams' Central Pharmacy for 250 points and 60 points.
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Acker
L. J. Williams’ Central Pharmacy
Melancholy Days Return to the Scribes Desk
The verse laments hard times for writers and previews another chance to quote the piece once more as prior drafts echo the same mood. The speaker notes repeated patterns of weariness and calls attention to the scribe facing a lean period.
Health and complexion linked to impure blood claim
A fragmented health ad suggests facial appearance reveals feelings and health, asserting impure blood causes pale skin, pimples, and eruptions. It implies weakness and weariness stem from this impure blood condition and promises a remedy labeled Ap.
Dining cars and through trains offer a la carte service
The notice advertises new dining cars on all through trains with Pullman and sleeping cars to Chicago. It promotes personally conducted weekly excursions to New York City and Boston via Chicago or St. Louis and directs readers to ticket agents for rates and pamphlets.
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