Confederate Money, Starving Master, One-Eyed Captain Bob
In a Georgia town after the war a dying planter relies on his enslaved caregiver Jerry for food. Jerry learns Confederate money is no longer legal tender and seeks help from Captain Bob, a one legged veteran, to feed his master Tol Henderson. The episode ends with Bob tearing Confederate notes to pieces denouncing their value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Live Oaks
Senderson
Robert
Selis
Jerry
Rendomly
Wes
Judge Mendelson
Jery
Mr. Benderven
Proprie
Bettah
Mr. Rows
Gerson
United
Jeezy
Sam
Fle
Bob
Cap'n
Sam Roma
Robert Stephens
County News from Sysadtetowa and Surrounding Towns
Regional notes from Sysadtetowa and nearby towns recount visitors, local industry, and ongoing construction. Mentions include Miss Nore Grindie in Boston, D J Noyes visiting Charleston, and Captain G F Hill with the sloop C H Edwards at the company wharf. Ongoing work on a new nine room teehouse and brick power-house, with Enoch Lurvey and Dr Brooklin overseeing crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rulla Wathe
Geo
Carter
Boston
Nore Grindie
D. J. Noyess
Charleston
Stanley
Camden
L. Noyes
W. H. Reed
Clystabel Hooper
Prof. Tousey
Notumbega
Hom
C. H. Edwards
G. F. Hill
Toe Company
Enoch Lurvey
Brooklin
Remarkable Cavern at Mount Diablo Coast
A vivid account describes Banta Crus famed cavern near Mount Diablo as the most remarkable in the country. Visitors travel through kelp, enter multicolored chambers, and reach a final dark expanse with a dramatic pot opening where sea swells and roaring sounds create a fearsome, otherworldly impression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banta Crus
Mount Diablo
Bell Boy at the Hotel Buttons
A Philadelphia Press item notes Mr. Sharpe as a bell boy who is often unavailable when needed, described with a hint of humor about his frequent absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpe
Philadelphia Press
SEA FLOWERS OR PEDS FANTASY ANEMONE GARDEN
A London Answers piece describes glass tanks in a large aquarium displaying sea anemones misnamed as flowers. The animated creatures respond to a feeding wand, opening and closing petals in water, and even reach arms to touch it, while a scientist tends them. The note ends with a social tip about politeness at home.
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London
Decline of teen marriage in past era warns against early unions
Edward Bok cites a trend toward later marriages for American girls, noting that many now wait toward age twenty three. He argues early marriages limit choice and risk pairing with unsuitable husbands, while a thoughtful partner is valued for agreeing with known, agreeable traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bok
Ciewe Cays
Colds Baffle in Summer Prompt Quick Cure Claims
A fragment notes a medicine named One Minute Cough Cure claiming immediate relief for coughs colds and lung troubles. It states the product is absolutely safe and produced by Wrans & Moone, suggesting summer colds are tougher to treat and promising instant action.
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Emmons
Nately
W. Emmons
Thostut
Maan
Bluehill
Jachitt
North American
Ellsworth
Elles Worth
Wee Willis
Crabtree
Hancock
Mary B. Combtree
Ilade M. Hinckley
Arthur c. Higeke Tey
Theruth
Bucksporty
Ald
Ahnie i
Edwin L. Tillock
Bucksport
Seid
Evary Avery
India
Bea Avery
Lucy J Wheeler
Washington, D. Coy
Albert HW. Lynam
Ieither
John Madison Taylor
Os Salome J. Allpatrick
Trentone
Said
Pearl Leveland
Harey W. Leland
Wald
Pearl L. Leland
Mary J. Withur
Monson
George M- Seavey
Gualdsboray
County
Seavey
Martha E. Sesvey
Alexander B
Pluner
Edwin Mulesme
Tremont
Peston
Et Dolliver
Alice
Tale
Lave
Edwin Mulewyt
Kiclaid
Vusnver
G. B Cunningham
Daige
Atkesti—Chase
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Legal Tender Fy
Addison Clare
Gee
County News
Sysadtetowa
County _Reweseather popes
Mr. Kirkpatrick
Scranton, Pa
The
Maine Lake Iee Co
Tanconn
Mina Laure Teecy
O. W. Boss
Eifie Fernald
Franklin
C. A. Crabtree
Mina Nancy M. Abbott
Moosehead Lake
Boyd Powlett
Bostom
Jana Paul
Wert
Africe
Pomona Grange
Pomona Orange
Gardner
Destrumen
Mie
Lena Black
Edna Johnson
Charlie
Portland
E.W. Borrill
Benjamin Trundy
Bangor
Kaen
Lamont Burns
Eldora Higgins
Winter Harbor
Ethe
Carta A
Simurne
Ements
Lincoln
Chase &Sanbortis Coffees
Price Sc
EC. Dewitt Aco
Chicago
Trearesvatarrh
Cronin Balun
Mally Triad
Sian
Mall
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Penntroyal
Musworty
Akan
DR. J.F. True & CO
Auburn, Me
Mechanics Fair
Tnatraetlor
Nower
Challen
Street
Estey & CO
Kileworth
Egal
O. P. Cunningham
Kendwic K. Hodgdon
Trrmon
Namiund
A. d
Tou No
Hand
Ducal
Anid Reed
Norcherty
Lee
Kendall K. Hodgdin
Sarah Reed
Howdy
Beene
Gavan Haxner
Minieties
Isaac T- Smith
Rilnworth
Gaemae W. Mmaude
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