Washingtons Ragged Rebels and Early American Militias
A literary sketch recalls the barefoot, improvised Continental forces of 1776 famed for fighting redcoats with patched muskets and grit. It contrasts ragged militia vigor with formal army trappings, noting Braddock’s defeat and the defense of Braddock’s field by Washington’s men. Also mentions public lectures and anecdotes from New York figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Vail
Minutemen
Braddock
Washington
Grandfather
Pat
Connecticut
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery T
A long testimonial on Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery praising its health benefits. It argues stomach health drives overall strength, cites cures for eczema and malaria, and includes user stories from Florence Alabama New York and a family physician. It warns against alcohol in medicine and offers a $3000 forfeit if statements and signatures are not proven.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
United States
Harvey Phipps
Florence
Ala
H. Greenfield
East Hurst Street
New York
N.Y
Free Dr. Pierce Medical Adviser Offered by Stamps
An advertisement announces a free Common Sense Medical Adviser by Dr. Pierce sent postage on request. Readers are asked to mail 21 one cent stamps for the paper edition or 314 stamps for the cloth bound volume to Dr. R V Pierce Buffalo New York.
Strength of Eggshells Reveals Strong Ends Under Pressure
Tests show eight normal eggs withstand external pressure from 400 to 675 psi, while twelve eggs failed under internal stress from 32 to 65 psi. Crushed eggs experienced 40 to 75 psi. Average shell thickness measured thirteen one thousandths of an inch.
The Public School’s Crucial Role in Society
A school master extols public education as lifeblood of home and nation. He warns that closing the schoolhouse would erase imagination and reduce people to a uniform obedience and patriotism.
History Repeating
Mr. Binks fears the suitor for Clara while Mrs. Binks recalls their own youth and marriage. She warns that Clara may follow their example and become a fool like past regrets, despite parental advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Binks
Clara
Inscription at Wymondham House Rendered Latin Quip
An oak board at a Norfolk country house bears a single line inscription in antique Roman capitals. The Latin reads Nee nishi gus servus nee hospes hirudo and is translated as No dormouse as a servant for me neither a horse leech for a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wymondham
Norfolk
England
Nishi Gus Servus
Hospes Hirudo
Not a Case of Superstition Dinner Table Talk
In a light exchange Mrs. B. and Mr. B. debate superstition over thirteen at table. Mrs. B. notes they have only twelve plates while Mr. B. dismisses the superstition, hoping they are not affected by it.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren St
N.Y
City Drug Store
Widespread Interest in Art Costs Draw Civic Comment
A Washington Star quote captures Mrs. Comrox asserting broad public interest in art once the price of a masterpiece is revealed. The remark highlights curiosity about art value and public engagement with cultural investments.
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Dillon Montana
Notice is given that Lindley F. Phillips of Dillon Montana filed intent to make final proof on desert land claim No 8028 for 140 unsurveyed acres in Beaverhead County Montana before George W. French Clerk of District Court at Dillon on a Saturday date. Witnesses listed include Harry Andrus Magie Andrus William Rosenbaum William Sweeney all of Dell Montana. Frank D. Miracle Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Helena
Mont
George W. French
Beaverend County
Dillon
Montana
Theodore Nelson
D.L
Mannie Nelson
U.s.land Office
Lindley F. Phillips
Heaverhead
Harry Andros
William Rosenbaum
Magie Andrus
William Sweeney
Dell
Frank D. Miracle
Register
James T. Arp
Lima
R. W
M. M
Luther B. Seybold
Alfred A. Arp
William A. Hungate Henry Thompson
Frank 2D
Notice for Publication Land Office Helena Montana 1908
Notice is given that Charles Fyan has filed for final proof on his claim H B No 12709 for the W1 SW 27 and N4% NEK Sec 34 Tp 18 8 R 2 9 W MM. Proof will be before L J Price A S Commissioner at Dillon Montana on July 8 1903. Witnesses Alvin Garr Frank Garr John Patterson and William Connors all of Dell Montana. Franx D Miracle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Commiscionsrat
Dillon
F Bwartz
Cox Lontans
Harry Hath
Peek Umics Agen
Haa
L. J. Price
A. S
Charles Fiyan
Esid
Alvin
Garr
Frank Garr
John (. Patterson
William H. Connors
Dell
Montana
Franx D. Miracle
Land Office Notice of Final Proof Hearing at Dillon
Land office notice from Helena Montana dated June 8 1908 lists Henry final proof for Alvin Dewitt H E 9048 on land parcel in district 834 BIEN Bec 5 Nis NK Bec 8 T 188. The witness Tepito Garcia Bedrock Mont Ephraim Peterson Volney Briggs Matthew Johnston Dillon Mont 23 61 Franx D Minacux Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
L. J. Price
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Owen Smith
United States Land Office Helena Montana June 8 1903 notice Owen Smith of Dillon Montana files intent to make final desert land proof no 5870 for the W half of section 25 township 1 88 range 9 W. before L J Price A S commissioner at Dillon on Monday July 27 1908 witnesses Jonathan Lovell Walter Taylor James Mc Quillian Thomas Flynn all of Dillon Montana for irrigation and reclamation Franklin D Minacte Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Owen Smith
Dillon
Fragmented land survey notes with multiple bearing lines
Incoherent OCR text describes starting at a granite corner rock with bearings and distances to define parcels. Mentions US L M and Lode references with various N and W directions, distances ranging from hundreds to thousands of feet, and acreages 12.87 and 18.98 with unclear end points and corrupted phrases.
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Atcor
Nol
San Verdi Lode
Cor No 1
Granite Rock
Pround
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Jonathan Joyce
A. J. Talley
East Twenty-seventh Street
Firenze
Niagara
L. H. ‘Tasker
Great Lakes
Cooper Union
Mal
I. B. Collins
4the University Settlement Hall
Mildridge
Rivington
F. W. Voaler
E. Hilu
Bedrock, Salmon & Gibbonsville Stage Co
U. S. Mail
Salmon City Shonpe
Gibbonsville
Ida
Leesburg
Blackbird
Forney
Yellow Jacket
Silvercreek
Prairie Basin
Salmon
Red Rock
Care Stage Co
F. W. Vogler
Gen. Mgr
Red Rock, Mont
Hayfever
P. O
Dillon, Mont
Geo. W. Perkine
Beaverhead County
Uniy
Kinkpatrick
M. Barrett
Bedrock
Tribune Publishing Co
American Nilen Book Co
F C. DeWitt& Co
Chicago
Central Pharmacy
Geo. R. Metlen
B. F. Warri
Epwin Nonagis
Bon Ton Restaurant
C. C. George
Spaulding Nursery and OrneHarn Co
Spaulding, Ill
Gistipe
Stockmen’s Directory
Philip Powels Dillon
U. S
Idaho
Consolidated
Cettlera
Glendale
Bigniata
George H. Howard
D. L
Dale. Montane
Peer
M. M. Adelia C. Bateman
M.M
George R. Vance
Nicholas Wambacher
George Forrest
Davi Terry
George.h. Howard
James C. Bateman
Miracue
Surial
Roprson
C. C. Ww
E. Wirz
San Francisco
Union Pacific
Chicago, Milwaukee & Sh St
Paul R Railway
Williams
Milwaukee & St. ‘Paul R’y
South St
Salt Lake City
Steedman
Stedman
Poet Headquarters
W. J
Z. B. Yeaner
Desert Land
Blamarck
Congress
Bismarck Nugget Gulch Consolidated Mining Company
Arizona
Edwin Norris
Discovery
Biemarck Lode
Discovery Shaft
Ban Verdi Lode
Dillon Lode
Lone Pine Lode
Cincevary
Madison County
Bismarck Lode
Wallech
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