March of 1876 Rescue Run to Dolores River
A Denver correspondent recounts a grueling 300 mile march from Parrott City into the Sierra La Salle to reach water, sustain a pack train, and rescue Lovey’s supply party. The expedition endured hunger thirst and constant attack, with Gardner leading volunteers to Bear River and across Colorado’s Divide to Holman’s camp near the Dolores River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Parrott City
Sierra la Plata
Sierra la Salle
Colombo
Mesere
Gardner
Madera
Adams
Dolores
Lovey
Los Pinos Agency
Bear River
Colorado
San Miguel
Los Pinos
Dolores River
Hovey
Bullock
Gunnison
Deep Cross Canyon
Holman
Mr. Gardner
Vaseline spotlighted as universal remedy in medical review
An oily petroleum product called vaseline is praised for skin cures burns wounds and sore throats while easing inflammation and healing without scarring. Doctors and hospitals reportedly adopt it as emollient preservative base for creams and ointments and as a cosmetic for skin and hair care.
Indus Report: Escape From a Violent Mob in 1835 Boston
The narrator details a tense night along the Indus and a deadly crowd in Boston. He describes armor clad Afghan-like riders, a perilous escape from Wilson's Lane, mob violence at City Hall, and a jail cell where he inscribed a note about William Lloyd Garrison's imprisonment for advocating liberty and equality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemadar
Indus
Europe
Kubbul
Pihar Rock
Pibur
Indus Valley
J. R.C
Ever
Anow
Wilson’s Lane
State Street
Parker
Ebenezer Bailey
Leverett Street
William Lloyd Garrison
Columbia
Vaseline The New Medicinal and Toilet Petroleum Jelly
A newly introduced product from petroleum named vaseline is described as a dense semi solid translucent jelly like substance of opal color with no odor or taste. It resists rancidity crystallization and oxidation and remains pure with years of exposure. The piece emphasizes its valued claims in medicine and the arts and notes petroleum's potential despite early hesitation.
Mrs Coonton Family Gossip After Church Service
After evening service the Coonton family discusses Mrs Parker’s hat and Mrs Schuyler’s dress while Emmeline teases and speculates about Ellen Byxby’s companion. Mr Coonton questions churchgoing motives as the family settles in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmeline
Sarah
Amelia
Mercy
Ellen Byxby
Mrs. Coonton
Victoria
Mr. Coonton
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A. H. Boughton
Fort Cains
Larimer County
Geff. Inman
Avout
WM. BR
Pabor, Pabor & Allen
Erty In Arms
Mts
Amy Leavitt
and Justice OF the Peace
Sterling
Oneer Saddle and Harness Shop
R. BE. Mart
Old Colony
Piin St
Greeley
Tae Vauung Hon
Cononane
Cache la Poudre
B. A. Hares
A. EB. Grrson
Aynees & Gipson
H .Tporneys
F. Sanborn
J D Buckley
Weld County
Wheelan Stein
Kalsomining, &c
Majle Street
Tribune
KFL
Justice OF the Peace
Bokery
Main St
Greeley Weld Co
J. Leavy
Grant and
Sherman Sts
J. M. PareMan
Doe
C. Shattuc
Lee’s
Union Colony
Gelved Packie Railroad
Sargent House
Fis
N. Sargent
Denver, Colorado
J. M. Moss
Maple St
Sattametion
Mr. Mose
Marvin
Watertown
Ed G
Stinson & CO
Portland
Maine
Geo. P. Rowell & Co
Park Row
New York
The
Apter Church
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