Portsmouth N H Harbor and historic Wentworth house tale
In this sketch of Portsmouth New Hampshire the town’s heritage is traced from its 1628 settlement through its ancient Wentworth mansion and wedding, the old stone church built in 1701, and the early fortifications. It notes the port’s later naval ties including ships built here and the venerable New Hampshire Gazette.
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America
Portsmouth
N. H
Wentworth House
William Wentworth
Exeter
George II
Wentworth
Governor Wentworth
Martha Hilton
Longfellow
Lady Wentworth
Isle of Shoals
Capt
John Smith
Seagirt
McClary
Constitution
Kittery Point
United States
New Hampshire Gazette
Ranger
Paul Jones
Connental Congress
Words to Literary Aspirants and Land Holders
A compilation of essays and notices discusses the shortage of diligent, skilled workers in literature while praising editors and craftsmen. It then reports on English corporate land holdings in the United States, listing capitals, acres, and notable companies and their holdings across Texas Florida Minnesota New Mexico and Louisiana.
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United States
State Department
Washington
Counsel Wood
Dundee
Congress
Consul Wood
England
Scotland
Wood
Clarendon Land and Investment Agency
Texas
British American Land Company
East Florida Land and Produce Company
Florida
Florida Land and Mortgage Company
Irish-American Colonization Company
Murray County
Minnesota
Santa Fe Land Company
Santa Fe
New Mexico
North American Land and Timber Company
Louisiana
Denver Times
Bossy Brookline office bachelor teases suitors with eccentric home plan
In a South End agency a man endures fifteen questions from clerks and a bold new applicant. He boasts of a dream house with tubs bells elevator piano and kitchen parlor furniture and even a pig. He rents for 1 50 weekly and proudly claims eighteen in family before settling with a "nice girl" amid laughter from onlookers.
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South End
Boston Transcript
New Train Signals Spark Skeptical Passenger Exchange
A Chester citizen questioned a yard long wooden projection on a depot roof, doubting it could stop trains. An officer and passenger explained the device catches the smoke stack to trigger air brakes, a new invention for stopping engines immediately.
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McElwee
Pye
Chester
Chester Times
Fremont Man Praised as Benevolent Local Helper
A Fremont resident praises R. B. Hayes as a benevolent cultured and courteous gentleman. The speaker notes his sympathy with neighbors and readiness to aid town improvements with both purse and voice.
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R. B. Hayes
Fremont
Ohio
Those Who Leave the Sanctuaries Quote and Notes
A Boston Herald quote questions the aid given by departing worshippers to ease heat for the sick poor and children. The piece notes artesian wells may transform Texas plains into a fruitful region. It also mentions Leopold von Ranke and a library of 30 000 volumes.
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Boston Herald
Texas
Leopold von Ranke
Old county Justice recalls 27 reversals in 28 cases
An elderly county resident and former Justice of the Peace recalls a one term tenure twenty years ago. Asked if he was successful he notes that 27 of 28 appeals to the Circuit Court were reversed. He claims the judges erred and acted to prove no personal bias against him.
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Boston
Church of England
London
Temple
Palace
Fulham
Canterbury
Palace of
Lambeth
American Home Missionary Society
Crete
Nebraska
Theological Seminary
Chicago
Prince of Wales
Marlboro House
Andrew Thomson
Broughton Place United Presbyterian Church
Dr. Brown
Brown
United Presbyterian Church
Circuit
Detroit Free Press
Pacifi c coast beauty writes daily to Army officer in Arizona
A Carson young lady lauded as the greatest beauty on the coast has a devoted army lieutenant lover fighting Apaches in Arizona. She writes a 12 page letter three times daily and sends a long telegraphic dispatch each day, delaying troop pursuit.
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Carson
Pacific Coast
Army
Arizona
Sacramento Bee
Shiloh's Cure Promoted By J. F. Fezer in Ad
An advertisement proclaims Shiloh's Cure as a remedy while praising J. F. Fezer and highlighting the product as a cure for a persistent cough and sleepless nights. The tone mirrors early 20th century patent medicine ads.
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Shiloh
J. F. Fezer
Shiloh's Vitalizer Promises Cure for Dyspepsia
Advertisement touts Shiloh's Vitalizer as a remedy for constipation loss of appetite dizziness and all symptoms of age five and life liver complaint with a price of 10 and 75 cents per bottle and lists J F Fezer as the seller.
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Shiloh
J. F. Fezer
Hackmetack Perfume Sold By J F Fezer
An ad touts Hackmetack perfume at 25 and 50 cents and promotes Shilohs Cure for hacking coughs with a guaranteed cure, offered for sale by J. F. Fezer.
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J. F. Fezer
Shilohs Catarrh Remedy sale by J F Fezer card
An advertisement announces Shilohs Catarrh Remedy a positive cure for catarrh diphtheria and canker mouth offered for sale by J F Fezer in the local listing.
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Shiloh
J.F Fezer
Shi loh's Cure Promises Quick Relief at Low Prices
An advertised remedy named Shi loh's Cure promises immediate relief with affordable tiers priced at 10 cents 50 cents and 1 dollar for sale. The sparse text emphasizes quick effect and accessible cost.
Shilohs Catarrh Remedy Offered With Nasal Injector
An advertisement proclaims a nasal injector free with each bottle of Shilohs Catarrh Remedy priced at 50 cents. Sold by J. F. Fezer.
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Shiloh
J. F. Fezer
Croup and Diseases Slimmed by Shilohs Cure Sale
An advertisement proclaims immediate relief from croup whooping cough and bronchitis using Shilohs Cure, offered for sale by J. F. Fezer.
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Shiloh
J. F. Fezer
Shilohs Consumption Cure Endorsement in Bourbon Indiana
The Reverend Geo H Thayer and his wife credit Shilohs Consumption Cure with saving their lives. The testimonial appears as an endorsement for the product sold by J F Fezer in Bourbon Indiana.
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Geo. H. Thayer
Bourbon, Ind
Shiloh
J. F. Fezer
Rocky Mountain Resort Offer At Springdale Near Boulder
Families escape summer heat can enjoy Springdale attractions ten miles from Boulder Colorado including home fare fresh milk and mineral springs bath house. Cottages connect with hotel and reasonable prices. Excursion tickets from Denver at one fare. Address Seltzer House Springdale Boulder Co Colo.
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Springdale
Boulder
Colo
Mineral Springs
Denver
Seltzer
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Clincman
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Tandard
Worcester
Worcester’s Dictionary
Lippincott
J. Tuowas
M. D
Chimber
Reader's Reference
Roger
Soule
Morocco
Rocky Mountain Resort
Encyclopedia of Chemistry
J.blippincott Company
Publishers
JLT Market
H.hatierr & Co
Portland
Maine
Catarre
Ely
Arbures
Owego
Trv ® & Co
Augusta
Joyce
Boot Maker
Maple Street
Greeley, Colo
Foundry & Machine CO
Thy and Larimer Streets
ceoLo
Castoria
Miss
Missouri Steam
John R Dodge, Jr
Normal
Mra. Hauck
Bt. Joseph
Rex
New York
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wabash Avenue
Ill
Hayden & Dickinson
Lawrence Street
England Conservatory OF Music
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Franklin
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