The Wilson Shannon Contest and Corwin Rivalry Tale
A garbled 19th century account recounts an election clash in which Gen. Garfield is named and Gen. Corwin runs against Wilson Shannon. Vague scenes describe rallies, speeches, and political maneuvering near Marietta and outside Loyd Place with public interest in the campaign and its actors.
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Pat Wilson
Cleveland
Wilson Shannon
Flaverney
Noble County
Jane
Mds
Garfield i
Garas
Jing Tike
Wilko Shannon
Pyne
al Wilitien
Laval
Wilson Station
Arin
Wal Tha
Cate
MI Cap Winis
Perier
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Mw Shannon
Ad Corwin
Shannon
Conway
Nila
Taial
Seupesn
Lewis
Wilson Hs
Marietta
Jin
Suntles
Tom Corsten
Benstan
Wilson Shaiman
Mr. Corwin
Pehms
Fragmented excerpt hints at literary figures and dialogue
The readable lines present a garbled dialogue involving a novelist and references to Catlin Wats and a forebear. It hints at a discussion of authorship and lineage but lacks clear events, dates, or full names to establish a concrete news item.
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Ida
North Devon Wizard Sentenced for Charms Practice
At South Molton Shirper was sentenced to one month in prison for practicing as a Wizard using magic rods and planet talismans to treat a woman. He charged twenty five shillings for the services. Several defense witnesses testified the charms ended when others were involved. Notice of appeal given.
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South Molton
North Devon
Shirper
Tie
VEGETINE maker in Boston linked to nervous system care
A Boston firm promoting Vegetine and its claimed success at the Nervous System Hospital is noted. A customer reports relief after using the medicine, though details remain unclear. An address on West Defeason Street is mentioned in connection with the business.
Safe and Sure Promises From Min HT Stepes
A letter from Wol Clark of 120 Mansterey Street endorses a product claimed to heal and restore a weakened system. He asserts VEGETING as the only remedy, praising its safety and power to quickly recover users from overwork and nervous distress.
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Davius
Wanderfu
Wol Clark
Mansterey Street
Porn
Vegetine cure claim from Pastor Mansfield in 1878 letter
A testimonial from G W Mansfield, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Hyde Park, endorses Vegetine as a remedy for scrofula and kidney disease. He describes long illness, multiple surgeries, partial improvement, and eventual perceived recovery after prolonged use, urging patience with chronics.
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Park
Mass
Mansfield
Methodist Episcopal Chtrch
Rail timetable fragment shows schedules and agents
The document lists passenger and freight services with routes to Chicago and Rock Island, noting arrival and departure times, with agents JOHNSON MITCHELL and SKINNER. It references Westward trains from Freeport and Rock Island connections, and mentions general managers and ticketing details.
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Louie Ror
Rock Island
Rock Ieland
Sipe E Atolls
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Wralbsey W. UR
Skinner
Lath
Minnager
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