Duel and Arm Wound Mark Colorado Gunslinger Feud
A vivid tale recalls the La Junta confrontation between Big Divide Jim Bratton and George Gannon. Bratton wins a deadly duel after a staged arm linked walk, Gannon wounded, Bratton loses his right hand, and Bratton later plays violin despite the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
House
Jim’ Bratton
George Gannon
Gannon
Ganton
Bratton
Lil
Jim
la Junta
Cata
George
Jin Bratton
Markeman
Cannon
Brattany
Btatton
Creede
Fratton
Ld Ha
Secret remedy for crankenness cures husband's drinking
A woman recounts long suffering due to her husband's alcoholism and credits a tasteless remedy from The Samaria Remedy Co. with secretly curing his craving. She reports renewed appetite, steadier work, and a happy home, urging others to try the treatment. A free sample package is offered by mail from 30 Jordan Street, Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crankenness
Samaria
The
Samaria Remedy Co
Jordan Street
Toronto
Paisley WCTU endorses Samaria Remedy cure report
Mrs. George Grant of Paisley Ontario writes to praise the Samaria Remedy Co remedy used by the Paisley Woman's Christian Temperance Union. She recounts a son’s recovery from drunken habits and notes a union resolution endorsing the medicine as a general aid in breaking alcohol addiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Grant
Paisley
Ont
Paisley Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Ceorge Grant
Paisley W. C. T. U
Remarkable public figures and odd claims in a year
The writer notes politicians and a baseball player draw attention, mentions a cured obesity joke about Carnegie, and remarks on a boy claiming lifelong whiskey drinking. It touches on fame, wealth, and national character with a mix of satirical observations.
Cures for Ailments Cited in Local Advertisements
Advertisements from Oxford and Yarmouth in Nova Scotia claim cures by Minarius Liniment and Minard's Liniment. Testimonials attribute recovery from severe cold sprains and erysipelas to these remedies, with names R F Hewson Fred Coulson and J W Ruggles attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minarius Liniment
Oxford
N.S
Fred. Coulson
Yarmouth, N.S
Ignorance of the Law Excuses No One Except the Judge
A witty aphorism notes that ignorance of the law is no excuse for defendants yet notes the judge who presides over cases may have unique discretion. The line plays on legal maxim and court authority.
Minari Liniment Cures Colés Noted in Report
A fragmented note in the page mentions Liniment from Minari and a remark about charges and a couple seeking marriage. The garbled text records stray phrases about a man yearning for a woman and then earning for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minari
Reward offer and testimonial for Catarrh Cure ad
A fragmented testimonial advertises J CHENEY CO Catarrh Cure with a reward offer of one hundred dollars. It claims the firm and F J Cheney are trustworthy and able to fulfill obligations. The text promotes internal use pills as the remedy and asserts superiority of their product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Chenney
Waser & Tecan
Waiese
Tam
Brian
Yee Gun Bette
Bickle’s Anti-Consumptive Syrup Advertised
The notice extols Bickle’s Anti-Consumptive Syrup as superior for throat and lung troubles. It claims rapid spread of lung irritation can lead to consumption and promotes the syrup as a cure, noting it is made from several herbs with strong curative reputations.
King Davis Muses On Truth And Tax Day
The remark about all men being liars comments on the tax schedule of the day. The note contrasts pride in birthright and independence with fear of wearing cheap clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Distemper Cures at Minard’s Liziment Lodge Fiction
Fragmentary verse notes a lodge set in a vast wild region with a notion of soda fountains and lemonade rivers. The prose hints at playful satire on abundance and improbable cures, mixing whimsical imagery with a mock epic tone.
Two Ghost Stories from Augustus Hare's Life Remarks
In November 1573 Herman Meri vale relates a captain sailing to America warned by a seen man writing Steer due south. The captain averts disaster and a cataleptic sailor recalls another ship. In January 1874 Colonel Henderson recalls Lord Bridport's box and a terrifying vision of the dead lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Hare
Herman Merivale
America
Jong
Hare
Colonel Henderson
Lord Bridport
Lady Bridport
Lord Briport
Ife
Ife Went Back At Once To Lady Bridport
Colonel Tenderson
For Nine Years Samuel Bryan Theoford Finds Cure
Samuel Bryan Theoford writes of nine years suffering from ulcerated leg sores. He spent over $100 on physicians with no relief. After using Dr Thomas Electric Oil both internally and externally, he achieved a complete cure and hails it as the best medicine in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Bryan Theoford
Eefpanmrage
Thomas
Rare 1687 Magna Charta volume owned by Meeting For Sufferings
The sole known copy of Penns 1687 Magna Charta issued by Bradford Press is in the Meeting For Sufferings in Philadelphia. Its title The Excellent Privilege of Liberty and Propriety marks colonial rights under law. Its authorship by William Penn is supported only by Chief Justice David Lloyd in 1728.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Bradford Press
Meeting For
Friends’ Yearly Meeting
Philadelphia
England
William Penn
David Lloyd
Lloyd
Philobiblon Club
Dysentery Cordal touted as universal fast cure
An advertisement claims Dr J D Kellogg's Dysentery Cordal provides instant relief from dysentery diarrhea cholera summer complaints sea sickness and teething woes with rapid action and universal effectiveness. It asserts no one need fear cholera if a bottle is on hand and promises decisive cures. An unrelated column titled Reflections of a Bachelor riffs on women's and men's social behavior with cynical anecdotes and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kellogg
Elderly Uncle Simon Ousts Attendant From Office
In a terse exchange a speaker tells Uncle Simon he is too old to manage business. He responds by ejecting them from his office, signaling a blunt reliance on authority and age dynamics within the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon
Dodd’s Kidney Pills Promoted Across Lower Province
Racine Quebec July 15 Special readers report widespread praise for Dodd’s Kidney Pills. Letters claim cures for Bright’s Disease Diabetes Dropsy rheumatic and urinary disorders, with backache the most common remedy result. A man named Emile Countre credits three boxes with restoring health and sound sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Que
Dodd
Quebec
Bright
Emile Countre
Canadian Pacific Railway Time Table Summary
The document lists Canadian Pacific Railway schedules to multiple destinations including Montreal Toronto and Western routes with daily services and intermediate points. It notes weekly patterns such as Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun, with several towns like Portage la Prairie Brandon Calgary Nelson and West Selkirk represented, and ends with signatures J. Web Sard Co. E. McPherson Gen Pass Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Souch
Toront
Vie Lakes
Mon
Bat
Montreal
New Y
Sints
K ‘Ues
Ion Tues
Thors
Saé
Bing Pena
Sven Sos
Molson
Lac du Bonnet
Thurs
Portage la Prairie
Brandon
Calcary Nelson
Kootenay
Coast
Dail
Portage la Airie
Cally
Syixtes
Satur
Jay
Ravid
Minota
Tuet
Morden
Pipestone
Reston
Arcada
inter _ points
Enka
Frobyshire
Hi H
Bien
Yan
Salar
Gretna
St. Paul
Csicrgo
Stonewall
Tueson
West Selikirik
West Selkirk
Web Sard
E. McPherson
Winnipeg
Morris Emerson
St. Poul Eted
Ers Morria
Winn
Miami
Ront SartoTney
Man
Ashmey
Bel- Macdael
Kiami
Roland
Sta
Portage P
Ginistone
Dauphin
Gladstone
Sion
Dauphin Tobwas Kideen Ma
Eliwood
Swan
Lesve
C. P. de Meign
Warreae
Glo
H Shaw
D. B
Hanna
Gen
Jape
Witty Gamble Ends With Messenger Cashing Chips
A journalist reports a humorous scene where a man questions his wife about poker chips in his overcoat pocket. She coolly explains their origin and sends a messenger boy to cash them, turning a riddle into a lighthearted reveal.
Fragmentary Kansas City Independent item sparks debate
A condensed, partly garbled note from the Kansas City Independent discusses an alleged clash over an “advanced woman” craze. The text suggests social judgment and lingering scars after argumentative victories, with unclear attributions or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie—Dlow
Kansas City
Timing Your Train and the True Speed Measured
A railroad conductor explains methods passengers use to gauge train speed by observing mile posts poles and wheel clicks. He notes mile post spacing varies 33 to 40 signs per mile and rail lengths range 30 to 60 feet, making precise speed calculations unreliable yet offering rough estimates.
Three Simple Questions in a Library Visit
A well dressed pair visits a large library asking three literary queries. The staff cannot answer Rudyard Kipling’s favorite author, Thackeray’s most income yielding work, or the green bound anecdotes volume, joking that library exams fail to yield simple facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudyard Kipling
Thackeray
Liv
Bessie Cummock
Manchester
Parmelees Pills Promote Digestive Health For Many
The passage claims Parmelees Pills cleanse the stomach and bowels of bilious matter and open excretory vessels to move toxins into the bowels. It describes the remedy as a general family medicine with strong reputations. Andrew Carnegie is noted as unable to digest food, implying others share this issue.
Man Who Founded Dawson City Dies Rich Millionaire
A founder of Dawson City dies a millionaire, with others who discovered it later sharing only experience. Ads for Holloway's Corn Cure claim it removes corns and warts, boasting about its effectiveness. A financier is defined as a man who controls money others have earned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson City
Holloway
Freddy
Parmeiee's Pills Praised By Reader From Ontario
A reader from Cross ing Ont reports Parmeiee's Pills as the best they have used. The pills are described as a tonic and stimulant that stimulate the body's secretions. The letter ends with a proverb about wisdom and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeet Sa Ac
Nagas
Yaney Crossing
Ont
Parmeiee
The Horse's Kick: A Plea From a Rideable Mouthpiece
An old voice urges humane care for horses outlining needs and cautions. It warns against harsh handling, improper gear, neglect of dental and dental cooling practices, and emphasizes mercy and gentle training to prevent accidents and injuries.
Umbrella Dilemma Delays in School Morning Rain
A mother assigns a sturdy umbrella for Georgie to carry to school while the smaller one stays dry. Georgie complies, returning after rain ends with the large umbrella mangled, claiming it took four of them to pull it through the door. The mother laments losing the little one in favor of rain protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie
Cautionary Saying on Avoiding Unbased Plans
A cautionary line urges not to act on unproven possibilities to prevent disappointment and secure better outcomes. The emphasis highlights the value of prudence and planning.
A Genius and a Remarkable Doctor Credited
A casual exchange in a household highlights a cousin praised as a wonderful doctor. The speaker recalls needing medical help for a nicotine incident and notes paying $2 for the service.
Minard's Liniment Cores Garget in Cows
A crust and a kind word are better than a feast and indigestion. The average man gets angry when in the wrong and knows it. It is hard to sympathize with anything causing us inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
No explicit news headline found in provided text
The quoted lines reflect on how esteem from others fuels admiration, and how the gap between theory and practice has hindered many individuals from achieving success.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Goth
Bretten
Ezb Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Samarla Remedy Co
Jordan
Carnegie
Ingleville J. W. Ruggles
Lefors
Ter
Liziment
Phantom
Quakers
Dominion
Portage Avenue
Queens Hotel
Canadian Pacific Railway
Scarn
Andrew Carnegie
Red River
Great Northwest
Northwest
Nichols & Shepard CO
Battle Creek
Mich
Minneapolis, Minn
Milwauker, Wis
Fargo, N. D
Des Moines
Iowa
Manitoba
Canada
Dr. Phain
Boston Optical Parlors
Portage Ave
Cor
Main St
Samles
W. G. Fonseca
South
Higgins Ave
Particaure
Incandescent Gas Lamp Co
Albert Tulet AP
Mostelas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!