Road runner alerts riders in New Mexico tale
An old miner recounts a road-runner scene that saved a wagon party from Apache ambush near Fort Cummings. The bird led the team past danger, while the tale details the bird’s anti-snake behavior and a prior close call where the bird’s warning allowed Pecos Bill and companions to retreat to safety.
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New Mexico
Snake
Victoria
Mesilla
Silver City
Cook’s Canon
Fort Cummings
Canon
Chihuahue
Bill
Aim Bush
Pecos Bill
Invention of sleds traced to logs and slippage
An exchange notes Dr Karutz of Lubeck argues the sled emerged from observing logs slide down slopes and from dragging burdens on branches. Primitive peoples like Malays and Madeira peasants still use log sleds, while ice and snow likely spurred further development before wheeled transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karutz
Lubeck
Madeira
Philippines
Remembrance of Youth Teaches Gentle Dignity and Serenity
A reflection from the Ladies' Home Journal notes that remembering our youthful mistakes fosters sympathy for others and leads to gentler judgment. It argues that age brings dignity and cheerful serenity, trumping sparkling vivacity or showy affectations to avoid being ridiculous.
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Ladies' Home Journal
Remarkable German Watch Shrinking to Minute Size
A Berlin man owns an exceptionally tiny watch described by the New York Herald as a marvel of ingenuity. Weighing under two grains, with a diameter under a quarter of an inch, it features Arabic numerals in red, a second indicator, and diamond-set works. It cost 1946.60 dollars and is wound and set by the stem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
New York Herald
Animals and Birds Sense Impending Earthquakes and Storms
Historical observations describe animals reacting before disasters. Horses, monkeys, cows panicked before the 1897 Riviera earthquake, with fear spreading to dogs, cats, and birds during tremors and storms. Report notes humans with premonitions, and farm animals in the Alps reacting to thunder and electrical activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riviera
Nice
Amalfi
Agram
Care of polished furniture materials and cloths
An article advises that highly polished surfaces reveal marks easily and recommends soft worn silk worn French flannel and cheesecloth as dustcloths. It warns against damp cloths that cloud the polish and suggests careful maintenance for furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
The Virginia tale behind the White House name
A Virginia clerk recounts a legend that the White House near Washington was named not for its color but for a Virginia woman whose fiancé hoped to be president. After his death in a jousting tourney, she became hypochondriacally devoted to receptions and assumed the role of mistress of the White House, dying in delusion.
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White House
Virginia
Washington
National Capital
Virginian
University of Virginia
Presidential Mansion
Capitol
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Stonewall Jackson
Darkies
Missus
Ephraim
South
Lance Couchant
Rats and Hogs as Draught Animals in the Philippines
The article notes Filipinos use ponies for light loads while cari bou water buffalos perform heavy work. Described as immense black hogs with horns and piglike skin, caribou wallow in water several times daily or risk going mad. The description contrasts their appearance and behavior with American expectations of animal lines.
Facts On Horses And Wagons Needed For An Army Corps
A historical note explains the immense matériel of an army corps. It details the need for about twelve thousand horses, 1 401 wagons, and various support items to mount officers, move stores, transport hospital gear, bridges, telegraph, balloons, and more. It also notes bullets falling from the air retain lethal impact and cites Sebastopol sieges where many men were killed by falling bullets, including a cavalryman whose bullet pierced his own shoulder and the horse behind him.
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Sebastopol
World items of interest from science to war and trade
Port Tampa piles drive into bay bottom. Breslau builds a fireproof paper chimney. A Venestelan orchid in London valued at 5000. War boosts glycerite demand in Myo. Algeria archaeology hampered by funding. German emperor portrait by Wubert Ilerkomer. London lord mayor badge features 120000 in diamonds. Plan to erect Gordon statue in Wharton gardens. Rubber nails a German novelty for corrosion prone sites. Spain imports over 15000000 in grain. Bank of England destroys 950000 notes weekly for replacement. Skin has thousand pores per square inch. Bicycle evolution near complete, no major model changes. Irish fear of war drives immigration. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve trusted for piles and skin diseases. Beware fake copies. H. J. Moogk.
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Port Tampa
Breslau
London
Algeria
Germany
Wubert Ilerkomer
Gordon
Wharton
India
Spain
Bank of England
Wires Cut Off In Family Dinner Talk
A garbled telephone conversation shows a woman instructing a kitchen to kill a chicken by wringing its head. The dialogue reveals a rushed domestic scene with family members debating dinner plans and urgent calls.
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Henry
Carrie
Banner Salve Promises Quick Cure for Sores and Ulcers
Advertisement claims Banner Salve rapidly heals running sores ulcers boils and pimples with no other product as good. Sourced from H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz & Co. in the trade notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Court quarrel over epithet dispute ends with brick claim
The source records a courtroom exchange where the judge asks if the plaintiff hurled an epithet, but a witness states both parties lied and that Jawn threw a brick, denying any other insults or objects. the account emphasizes a single act of violence and mutual deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moiké
Blood Purity and Health Claims Made by Dr Pierce
The piece asserts that impure blood harms both body and mind and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a purifier. It also advertises Dr. Pierce’s Common Sense Medical Adviser and offers to mail a copy for stamps, listing 603 Main Street Buffalo New York as the address.
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Dr. Pierce
The Empress of Russia Draws Caricatures
The Empress enjoys riding painting rowing sketching swimming and tennis but favors drawing caricatures. Fear of the censor limits her work yet she creates portraits that would threaten other artists with death or Siberia. Russian ministers tremble at her pen and pencil.
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Russia
Siberia
Rheumatism cured by Chamberlain Pain Balm
W J Cuvier of Red Creek New York reports great relief from rheumatism using Chamberlain Pain Balm and endorses it as a splendid liniment for rheumatism and household use. The note comes from A G Parrrix editor of Red Creek Herald and states it is sold by Joseph Emmert, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. J. Cuvier
Red Creek
N.Y
Cuvier
A. G. Parrrix
Markets and ailments in a fragmentary column
Fragmented text mixes stock market chatter and medical ads. It references lies in market talk, a stockbroker’s daughter, and a financier with cautionary lines. It notes La Grippe coughs lasting months and Foley's Honey and Tar as protection. Also mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills from Butternut, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algernon
Foley
J. Moogh
W. B P. Dungkunz
M. B. Smith
Butternut
Mich
DeWitt
H. J. Moogk
One Minute Cough Cure Praised By Parents
Hinsdale mother Harriet Evans reports immediate relief for her child with One Minute Cough Cure, claiming it safely cures croup and related throat and lung illnesses. Boothbay man H J Moogh notes his name is unusually short and unabridged in records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Evans
Hinsdale
H.J. Moogh
Allen's Foot-Ease and a Philadelphia ordinance item
Allen's Foot-Ease powder claims quick relief for painful and tired feet, with trials and mail order offered. The second note mentions a new Philadelphia ordinance against loose elevators under doors and a testimonial-ad style claim for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold by Joseph Emmert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S
Philadelphia
Gulf Coast Florida Getaway by L N Railroad
Winter in the South promotes a Gulf Coast escape along the Louisville and Nashville line between Mobile and New Orleans. Mild climate pure air and easy hunting and fishing await visitors with first class accommodations at moderate prices. Through cars from northern cities reach Florida destinations. Write J K Ridgely at Chicago for folders.
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Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
J. K. Ridgely
Chicago
Hair Work in All Its Branch
Mrs. A C Thomas of 255 Galena Street advertises hair work in all branches offering styling, cutting, and braiding services with available options for custom orders and appointments.
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A C. Thomas
Galena Street
Midland Route Tourist Car resumes Chicago to San Francisco
The C M and St P Ry resumes the Midland Route Tourist Car service with a Chicago to San Francisco itinerary. It departs Chicago at 10 35 p m Friday, reaches Omaha Saturday 3 55 p m, continues to Colorado Springs Sunday 10 45 p m, Salt Lake City Monday 9 30 a m, and arrives San Francisco Wednesday 9 45 a m via Southern Pacific. Eastbound service leaves San Francisco each Saturday at 8 a m arriving Chicago Wednesday 8 25 a m. An optional Salt Lake City layover offers sightseeing.
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C. M
St. P. Ry
Chicago
San Francisco
St. P
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Col. Mid
Salt Lake
So. Pac
Salt Lake City
Cheap Rates South for homeseekers and settlers
The Southern Railway offers cheap one way and round trip tickets on the first and third Tuesdays through October to many Southern states including Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida. Homeseekers pay one fare plus $2 for round trip, tickets valid twenty one days from sale. Advance notice to prospector and settler with low rates to explore Southeastern opportunities. Contact Wu H Taytog, A G P A Louisville. J C Beam Jr, N W P A Chicago. Also notices: Mrs John G Oyler vocal teacher, new spring shoe sale, property for sale with loans at 5 percent.
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Southern Railway
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Florida
Southeastern
United States
Wu H Taytog
Louisville
J. C. Beam, Jr
Adams St
Chicago
Illa
Harriet M. Burbank Piano Teacher at Studio 149 West Street
Harriet M. Burbank advertised as a piano teacher operating from Studio 149 West Street. The brief note lists her name and profession with a street address, indicating a local classified notice for lessons.
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Harriet M. Burbank
West Street
Trains Schedule Details From Milwaukee Station
Rail timetable lists arrival and departure times for passenger and freight trains between Freeport, Milwaukee, and westbound points. Notable notes show No 6 connects Chicago Racine Rockford Janesville Madison and Milwaukee 3 40 pm. westbound No 53 No 38 No 35 link to Chicago Colton Dubuque St Paul and Cedar Rapids Kansas City Omaha and Connell Bluffs with through coaches Milwaukee to Rock Island. baggage and agent name included.
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Teedins
Freeport
Ololt
Milwaukee
Chicago
Racine
Rockford
Janesville
Madison
Pete
Eloga
Chicaeo
Colinton
Dubuque
St. Paul
Cedar Rapida Kansas City
Omaha
Conneil Bluffs
Rock Island
Bweatt
Chicago Great Western by Train Schedules
South Freeport station lists multiple Chicago routes and express services. Trains include No 2 Chicago limited, No 4 Chicago express, No 6 Chicago Special, and No 1 Express daily with varying departure times. Local stage connections to town and baggage handling are noted, with agents Fitzgerald and Lord coordinating passenger transfers.
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Chicago Great Western
Chicago
Dubuque
Minnespol
St. Paul
Des Moines
St. Joseph
Kansas City
South Freeport
EABT
Chcago Limited
Chicago Express
Bunday
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Humphreys
Br. Humphreys
William & John
Business Directory
Illinois
Stephenson County Abstracts
Oscar Taylo Atto A
G. Frioermey
D. S. Brewster
Arkansas
Colorado
Dakota
Iowa
Kansas
Geouri
Nebraska
Bear River Valley
Utah
Sol
R, W. Smith
F. Thomar
Smith & Thomas
Extchange Street
Beate
BANKS
D. C. Stover
H. H. Anisim
Casoioe
Swumway
V.prea
F. Dorman
Anat
Ost
State Bank
Neennapa
Caldwell
D.C
First National Bank
Bidwell
Burplaa
A, Bidwell, Dana
Knowlton Brothers
Bankers
Soldiers’Monument
Freefort
Europe
Hettinger
Collmann & Co
Pr Capital
Columaann
Pros
D. F. Geanam
Cashia
Collmann
V-Pros
Jungeunz
Oau
Behulte
Wm. Trembor
Charles E. Mey
John Fosha
W. N. Cronkrite
John B. Collmann
C. O. Collmann
Second National Bank OF Freeport
Jacob Krohn
Alfred H. Wise
H. §. Webster
M. Y. B. Elson
Reuben Siegfried
Aaron Bower
B. Erp. Brockhausen, M. D
Ftephenson Streat
Dr. Dietrich
Machinists
E. H. Place
Emmett & Burrell’a
Stephenenn
Co L Snyder
Beatrice Ent
Graduate
Masseus
Douglas Ave
Ilinois
Svellba
Iilinois Central
Kllnely Gaotze
Animals
West
Alps
HTS
Boothbay
Sherman
Ab AK
W. M. Terry
Chamberlin
Elkton
Joseph Emmert
R.R
Tine Tabie
Llinoib Central
Omaha Limited
Deaneans
Arrivos Prooportyes
Oma Vesswe
Freepor Bee
Dodge
Lyi
Betes
Vopee Reas
EMS
Freaportissesus
Anne
Freoport
Phates
Duabuque
Renee
Bloomington
Chicago Limited
Oman
Rockockford
Galena
Tee
Sunda
Odge Ville
Oeeeane
Leeaves Freeport
Toeet
Centralia Fixpoen
Freeporte
Centralia
St. Louis Express
Teereesevereesere
Decatur Express
Setoses Sabrdegreas
John G. Oyler
West St
Staver’s
Float Street
City Drug Store
Merzaar
Chicago & Northwestern
Daley
Traina East
Chaga
Arees Eeee Woomns
tNo
Froig
tDaily
Bunda Dail
P. & K.C. Limited
Ally Severe
Serenerevere
Mm Nuoket
Hrawater House
J Brewster Bones
Rer Jones
Fitz
Forreston
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Railways
J. B. Swert
California
Uchun
Denver
Pullman
St. Louis
J. E. Bell
P. A
Clark Street
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