Fragmented notes mix myth lore with tribal superstitions and trials
Readable excerpts describe ancient myths about Romans and Volumnia, Bedouin superstitions on omens and flesh bans, a trial record of Dr L B Peck found not guilty, and assorted notices on cures, races, and household tips. The piece blends storytelling, legal minutiae, and 19th century consumer ads in a single mosaic.
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van Swearingen
BJ. Murray
Crom
Coleta
JLEN
L. B. Peck
Ww. Ji. Chandler
Freeport
H.D. Tiealey
N. E
The Bishop and the Biggest Lie on Copper Tea Kettle
In a garbled recount a bishop is called the biggest liar as miners gather and discuss a copper tea kettle. A subtle jest leads to a claim the bishop told the largest lie, provoking a banter about truth, belief, and guilt among the group.
How Patsey Prospered From a Westward Quest
An elderly mother recalls her son Patsey’s departure West to seek fortune. A Conner boy reports Patsey has a fine post as superintendent of a city wide free lunch route. A passing joke by The Conner boy hints at a lighthearted misunderstanding by the mother. A dying Scotsman asks if a £10,000 bequest to the Presbyterian church will save him, prompting a cautious reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsey
Pateey
Sellers' Cough Frongunced and Uses in Medicine
Frongunced cough remedy promoted as pleasant and efficacious now in use. Claimed to soothe tickling throat and provide relief unavailable from other products. Sold by druggists at 25 cents per bottle with widespread distribution noted. Also includes a city directory snippet and public schools card of education listing officials and schedules.
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Pew
Toledo
D. Adamson
Bo Simpson
Yeadt
TV Ap
Aicine
J. B
Main St
Buffalo
N.Y
Freeport
Emmert & Bur
Reil
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Rome
Larthos
Tarentias
Voyamita
Latlns
Palmer
Sinai
Mountara
Scotsman
Mn. Borton
L. B. Pee
Peck
United Brethren
In Christ
Sim
Simmer
Lartins
Stralemiwass
Sue
Notre Vonsl
Tribune
Yalumnia
Thomas
C. R. Hall
Grayville
Mare
Cnivaco
Jewett
Pinneo
Buckingham
Afiss Buckingham
Allsuch
Adye
Day
E. G. Rideout & Co
Barclay Street
New York
G. Puscher
Tyro
Hodder
Journal Printing CO
Freeport, Ill
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Chicago, , Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Presbyth
John
N. Bey
William 1
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Enwin Bayard
T Walker
Berryman
Jouynon
D. RionGe Keater
Pig
Carrot
We H Harding
Aaron Walward
City of
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Heraunto
BR. E-Sellers & Co
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
City Directory
Evangelical-Pleasant
West of Exchange
D. B. Byers
Gura
German Evangeligal
Emanuel
Stephense Bt
Northwest
Cor Cherry
C Bandeville
Methodist
Chris Test
Cor Spring
Hiller
Presbyterian Firsts Stereo
Cor ‘Walnut
HD Jenkins
Presbyterian
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Hesto
Cooley
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Ferris
Dbath
Cronkrite
Stephorites
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Hutchison
Fry
B. Breed
Offica Ib
J H Stearns
Neft
Stearns
Ales Chamberlin
Melery Erry Mars
F ‘Ge Joel
Offies Court House
H Dorman
TL ‘ ‘Waddell
Brown ‘Taylor
J R Wagner
H J Porter
IF. Breckner
Tre
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Dan'l Brewster
Bherief
J ‘R Leigh
Veyor
Hiram
Court House
Public Schools
Card OF Education BO
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Chicago & Northwestern
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Chicago
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Wissennoon
St's
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Racine
Oshkosh
Rock Island
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St. P
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Minn
Sioux City
Iowa
Flandreau
Sioux Falls
Yankton
Minneapolis
W.c.vanhorne
A. Tho Carpenter
Pagh
Merrill
Gen
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Qwnedatin
Marson
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Dr. Kuehner
Ktture Furni Ads
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Jtnness
Carey
Belvidere
Milwaue
R. H. Holder
Ehteryo
Miwaukee
St. Paul
EABT
Learons
Wauked
Booreland
Mo Tae Fan Rion
P Mau O
Henderson
Journal
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