Remembering the Great Names and Personal Legacy
In a reflective meditation from Orangeville dated June 19 1878 the author muses on memory fame and the enduring influence of figures like Alexander Napoleon Caesar Washington Archimedes Guttenburg Franklin and Morse. The piece argues individuals shape their fortunes through action and that worthy deeds live beyond death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Napoleon
Cesar
Washington
Archimedes
Guttenburg
Franklin
Morse
Dison
Orangeville
An Anecdote of the Prince of Humorists John Phanix
A San Francisco Golden Era tale recalls John Phanix Derby era humor and a poignant guest room moment at the Oriental Hotel. A beggar girl, moved by his mournful face, gives him her collected earnings, drawn by Phanix's benevolent empathy and gentle explanation of loss.
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San Francisco
John Phoenix
Lieutenant Derby
Derby
Oriental Hotel
Phanix
Captain Derby
Ijtis
Spectacle at the Louisiana investigation as Jenks and others tested
The article laments the credibility of witnesses in the Louisiana inquiry, praising Mrs. Jenks as a sharp, witty antagonist and condemning the entire cast for unreliability. It critiques Butler and Anderson and questions the existence of a Sherman letter while urging dignified public appointments for civic men after Anderson’s release from Potter.
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Anderson
Glasgow
Louisiana
Jenks
Kellogg
Packard
Pinchback
Mr. Jenks
Sherman
Butler
Congress
Potter Committee
Ben. Butler
Stayes
America
George
White House
Potter
Chinese Exorcism in Chinatown Amid Opium Sickness
In Austin Reville recounts a Chinese man named GhinatéWwn afflicted with a peculiar sickness believed to stem from opium use. Conscious yet haunted by vivid visions, he is restrained by fellow Chinatowners who fear a devil within. They attempt exorcism with firecrackers and joss paper to drive out the spirit from Chinatown.
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GhinatéWwn
Thei i& i Chitathan
Ile
Chinatown
Austin
Reville
A Valuable Invention Henophone by Des Moines Farmer
A Des Moines county farmer invents a henophone based on telephone principles. A central hen occupies a nest office to monitor all nests, letting others lay. When a nest is full, it connects via copper wire to settle the business. The machine hatches porcelain eggs, causing one chick per nest to have glass eyes. farmer trains a dog to lead it, making it costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Burlington
Drill Days in Camp Dennison
A vivid scene shows eleven full regiments in uniform with bands colors and bayonets at Camp Dennison. Captain Dean tests drills while a jokey exchange with his orderly Jimmy echoes discipline and humor in a Dayton Democrat report.
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Camp Dennison
Dean
Judge
Jimmy
Dayton
Democrat
The Origin of Old Glory and Its Flag History
The piece traces why the American flag was designed as a distinct national standard for all occasions. It covers the evolution from thirteen stripes and stars to match states, changes in 1877 and 1818, and theories about colors and origins. It also briefly mentions Newfoundland steamers and ice field tactics unrelated to the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Act of Congress
Navy
Washington
Newfoundland
Toronto Globe
Ghostly raps and fire apparitions terrify Innman settlers
At the Joe Langley farm in Liberty Township Mo about 10 p m strange raps echo at doors and a visitor claims to close the door as fire dances about the head of a young man witness recounts doors cannot stay shut all night. Many visitors report the rappings and eerie events creating wide alarm among residents along the St Francois River.
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Innman
Joe Langley
Liberty Township
St. Francois River
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Prince of Humorists
Tia Committee
Jettera
Eumert & Burrell
Liwi&ch
Dr. Dean
J.C. Kean
A. G. Herrick
Rey
F. A. Read
J.D. Diffenbaugh
J. Dean
Freeport
Gaena Avenue
Bridge St
Norist
H. Hallett & Co
Portland
Fame
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Pere Ee
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Palatine
German Insurance CO
Freeport, Ill
M. Hettinger
F. Gund
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Malis
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Mite
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Clore
Chago
Chicago
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Bonthern
Vial
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Aor
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Eastern
W.U. BR
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Wis
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Oneco
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Liorah
Kent
Plum River
Yankee
Hollow
Ward's Grove
Buena Vista
Cedarville
Damascus
McConnell’s Grove
Psem
Smith D.atkins
P.M
Edgar F. Williams
Steffen & Bangasser
Stephenson Street
Hettinger Hall
Illinois
BANKS
First National Bank
United States
O.b.bidwell
Gro F. Deforest
the Second National Bank
Thompson Wilcoxon
Jacob Krohn
WM. Young
David Neidigh
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Alfred H. Wibe
John Kenegy
Pells Maxvy
John H.addams
L.w.gustead
W. W. Krape
Knowlton Bros. Bank
Soldiers’ Monument
Court House Square
W. H. "Taggart
Munn’s
Court House
Kingsley & Mills
Dentists
Ilinois
Elson’s
Lopposite
Second National Bank
Puro
D. Burrell
J. F. Beaumont
Dietrich
Stoneman’s Block
Stephenson and
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Cherry Street
Esther W. Taylor
R. F. Hayes, M. D
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Henry Oc, Hyde
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Galena
Exchange Sts
West
Barnes
W. F
Jonn Barnes
Rockford
Jordan & Wilcoxon
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Royal Insurance Company
Fire Association
British America
Millville
Connecticut
Manhattan
Atlantic
Insurance Agency
Usm
Trembor
Fry's Block
Capita
London & Globe
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Insurance Company of North America
Philadelphia
Phenix Inc .Co
New York
Parker Gun
Parker Bros
West Meriden,ct
Ena
Ad Nion & Co
Porthind
Maine
J. Re. Perkins
Schulte
R. Pelck
DOE McMillan Et “Dealers Py
Stephenson
Illing
Callan D
McMillan & 09
Swarts & sTock
Ford
Rose
A. W. Ford
Practical Watchmakers
Davis
F. W. Brainerd
Streak Freeport
al Terns
True & Co
Augusta
Astin Saga
Atent
Cong
Snow & CO
Wee
Sap
Buena
Orangeville Road
John Snyder
Journal
Cor
Chicago & Bridge
Stret
Premiu
Tree
J.B. Gaylord & Co
Cuieagar
Wadsington St
Cis
Ae Farese J. Wowca
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