Escape in the Mississippi Swamp with Pete the Guide
A fugitive narrator evades a mob through Black Man's swamp in Mississippi. He befriends an old dugout pilot named Pete who helps hide him while risking exposure by guards and bloodhounds. The exchange reveals Pete’s wary but loyal aid and hints at deeper complicity in a larger pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Beyer
Mississippi
Beyer
Pete
North
Hank
Hank Boyer
Odery
Peter
Yang
Keorin
Peto
Erastus Brown
Canine Mail Carriers Tested by Canada in Klondike
Canada experiments with dogs to carry mail in the Klondike. A cargo of 140 dogs bought at about $30 each arrived from Greenland and Labrador via Quebec and was sent west by the Canadian Pacific. Dogs will pull sledges. Eskimo breed noted as trainable though hungry dogs may turn on their handler. Also mentions Foley’s Honey and Tar and a report on sweet peas repelling flies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oy Walters
Erastus
United States
Mississippi
Tam
Klondike
Quebec
Greenland
Labrador
Canada
Voice Restored by Foley Honey and Tar Reveals Benefit
Benj Ingerson of Hutton Indiana says he had whispered for months until a bottle of Foley s Honey and Tar restored his voice The remedy is widely used by speakers and singers H J Moogh Swartz Fleck The town of Wildbad in Warttem berg reportedly has water capacity to supply 1200 quarts daily per inhabitant
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Benj. Ingerson
Hutton
Ind
Foley
H. J. Moogh
Swartz & Fleck
Wildbad
Warttemberg
Local Physician Praises Foley’s Honey and Tar
Dr J C Bishop of Agnew Michigan says Foley's Honey and Tar helped in three severe pneumonia cases last month with good results. Statement attributed to H J Moogk Swartz and Fleck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Swartz & Fleck
Grain'O Coffee Substitute Promises Restful Sleep
Advertisement touts Grain O as a grain based coffee substitute that does not stimulate sleep to be enjoyed at night. It claims grain O nourishes cheers and feeds without disturbing rest and appeals to nervous people young people and children. It urges readers to get a package from their grocer and try it in place of coffee with prices 15 and 25e.
To New Orleans or Jacksonville by Queen and Crescent Limited
Through Cincinnati the Queen and Crescent Limited offers 64 hour service to Havana with through connections to New Orleans or Jacksonville. The route emphasizes luxury passenger service and long distance travel options.
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New Orleans
Jacksonville
Queen & Cresent Limited
Cincinnati
Havana
Grand Excursion to Old Mexico by Special Train
Leave Chicago February 9 1899 under personal direction of Mr J J Grafton. Entire trip by special train with dining car. Tour includes Mardi Gras at New Orleans and principal points of old New Mexico. Express included in ticket. Limited space, secure early. Descriptive pamphlets and information available by writing Chicago North Western Railway agents.
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Old Mexico
Chicago
J. J. Grafton
New Orleans
Old New Mexico
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
To Florida Queen & Crescent Fast Trains Daily
Two fast vestibule trains operate daily from Cincinnati to Jacksonville offering speedy service to Florida. The schedule details include daily departures and discontinuities noted in the 12 1980 timetable with changes effective January 31.
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Queen & Crescent
Cincinnati
Jacksonyville
Life of a Detroit Engineer and a Narrow Escape from Death
James Crocket, a Scottish-born Detroit resident, recalls a long career as chief engineer on Great Lakes steamers. He describes nervous strain, years of illness, and a near-fatal diagnosis of locomotor ataxia. Despite doctors declaring he could not walk again, medical treatment eventually saved his life. The story reflects endurance and the dangers faced by maritime engineers.
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Evening News
Dalvott
Mich
James Crocket
Detroit
Montealna Street
Scotland
Big Lakes
Duluth
Atlantic Ocean
Detroit and Gleveland Navigation Co
Council of Doctors
Cure for Pale People Promoted by Notary Public
Fragmentary historical notice shows James Crocker endorsing a remedy named Dr Williams Pink Pilla for Pale People. Notary Rupert Hun attests Crocker’s signed affidavit claiming personal benefit and urging others to use the product before it is too late.
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Williams
Diverse 19th century brief items on notable figures
Detroit plans a $15000 Campus Martius fountain gift from Mrs. T. W. Palmer. Henry Coxwell sets a balloon altitude record. Theodore Camp, Mount Vernon NY, teaches at 62 years. James G. Woodward vies for Atlanta mayor. A Servian drum and cart is drawn by a dog. Sir Walter Besant described as a loud Londoner. Cushman, Wash DC congress nominee, once a Wyoming ranch hand. Ignacio, Urea chief, visits Denver. Curzon Irish peerage note. James A. Davis died in Dorchester MD steering the first Lake Erie steamer. Mahdi head sent to London. Millet statue unveiled at Greville.
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James G. Woodward
Atlanta
Atlanta Journal
Sir Walter Besant
Eng Ushman
London
Frank W. Cushman
Congress
Washington
Lake Erie
Chicago
Royal College of Surgeons
Kidney Cure Promises Hope for Kidney Disease Patients
Lost confidence and health follow claims that Kidney disease is incurable. Foley's Kidney Cure is offered as a guaranteed remedy for the discouraged and disconsolate by J. Moogk, Swartz & Fleck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. Moogk
Swartz & Fleck
Retailer Promotes Heavyweight Suits and Shoes Sale
Local ad urges shoppers to inspect a broad sale of heavy weight suits and overcoats at reduced prices. The store markets itself as a hub for fine furnishing goods and men’s shoes, inviting customers to view offerings before buying.
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Jur
Gion
Cy Walters
Winchester
Wormwood
Gall
Archie Hunter
Jane
Euph Cate
Binék
Ledri
Hin
Aber
Sandy
H. J. Moogk Swartz & Fleck
Florida
Paes Papa
Dr. Williams
Aleeople the Greath
Verve
Toni
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
Rupert E. Hun, JI
Notary Public
Wayne County, Mich
Martius
T. W. Palmer
Henry Coxwell
Theodore Camp
Mount Vernon, N. Y
Millet
Barbizon
Greville
M. Marcel Jacques
Cherbourg
Gambiner Bros
One Price Clothiers
Freeport
Illinois
Hub
Stephenson Street
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