Treasure Tale of Capt Kidd in Squaw Creek
In Squaw Creek the legend of Capt Kidd’s buried gold drives a town to diggers and fences. Truthful Tompkins discovers a map in a dying stranger’s tale, but the hoax unravels as ever rising hope collapses into a wild, public dig.
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Squaw Creek
Abraham Squan
Capt. Kidd
Bill
Tompkins
Kidd
Conaumpshun
America
Baltimore
Betsey Tompkins
Ephraim Skidder
Ephraim
Henry Saunders
Toxbpkins
Deacon
Deacon Bolivar
Hiram Catfield
Capt Kidd
Christmas Hanging Scam and Bible in Schools Debate
A short tale recounts Sam Walker evading a Christmas hanging in Paradise Flat after plotting to hang himself with a staged Santa purse. The piece ends with a note that State Superintendent Jackson of Lincoln, Neb., allows Bible reading in public schools.
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Sam Walker
Silver Davis
Paradise Flat
Hill City
Jackville
Sam
Davis
Jackson
Lincoln, Neb
Possum Tales and Moonshine Ghosts in Cumberland Mountains
An elderly possum hunter recalls strange encounters in the Cumberland highlands. He details moonshine runs, hidden stills, and a ghostly presence that helped avert capture, with Mrs. White’s suspected role and revenue men fleeing after a staged haunting.
Language scope widens as English surpasses rivals
A report notes English now lists over 250000 words, about 70000 more than the combined totals of German French Spanish and Italian. The Christian Endeavor union of Mount Vernon New York funds a crusade against city immorality. The Anti Tobacco society of France plans action concerning King Menelik and related reforms.
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Christian Endeavor Union of
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Anti-Tobacco Society of
France
Menelik
Anes Armember
Alcohol on the Mind Forel University of Zurich lecture
Prof Forel argues alcohol harms mental and moral faculties more than bodily organs. He links even moderate use to irritability, deceit, family neglect, and early senility, with widespread crime and progressive brain damage. He cites European crime surges and Lancashire asylum data on drink related insanity.
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Forel
Switzerland
Bunges
A. Forel
University of Zurich
Stand Fast Moral Resolve in Youth Amid Temptation
A short reflection on the difficulty for a young man to stay true when surrounding peers drift. It notes a silent, powerful influence of steadfast examples over sermons and recalls a veteran urging restraint against drinking with polite firmness.
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Jeb White
Albany
Zeb
Ceptaus
Soldier’s Saintly Resolve Inspires Peers Against Liquor
A soldier who refused liquor because of a pledge to his parents faced relentless pressure from his peers. He stood firm, and gradually others followed his example, abandoning oaths and ecards while outward conduct improved. The piece extols personal restraint and its ripple effect on fellow recruits.
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Homey
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Clear Brain Boost
An advertisement claims Dr. King’s New Life Pills enhance stomach and liver action to give a keen clear brain and high ambition. A 25 cent box is said to make you feel like a new being, sold by Dreier & Bro. druggists.
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Dr. King
Dreier & Bro
EF Holiday Goods and Low Prices for Christmas 1890
The store advertises deep year end discounts on sugars, coffees, teas, canned goods, dried fruits, fish, oils, syrups, wines, and tobaccos. It notes a sugar price drop and emphasizes fresh roasted coffee sold loose, plus a large variety of gifts, candles, toys, candies, ornaments, and home decor with extensive inventory for Christmas shopping.
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Vhs Teade
Pricas
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Jep Jones
Captain Kidd
M. Quad
Zeb White
Cumberland
Coon
Turkey
John McCormick
Clinton
Ilinois
United States
McCormick
Bavaria
Lancashire Asylumes
Saloany
White Fruit House
Rio
Java
DEAS
Chanoga
Hys
Hyson
Sam Best
California
FISH
Chester
Best
Georgia Bank
Rer
New Orleans
Kelley 'S
Catawba
Kelley Island Port
Erman Kuemmel
Our Mary
Artistic
Grensh Mattoes Dro
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