Letter from Regina Mack Hupp on life in the Cherokee Nation
Regina Mack Hupp writes from Eufaula about life in the Cherokee Nation to Henry, describing mixed ancestry, classes between Creek and Cherokee peoples, and the social dynamics with freedmen. She notes missionary outreach, a large international council at Eufaula, religious efforts, education, land policy debates, and daily life amid rivers, timber, crops, and sparse wheat.
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Enrana
I. T
Burt
Kangas
Oswego
Eufaula
Texas
Arkansas
Missouri
Tennessee
Kentucky
Five Civilized Tribes
Plains
The
Civilized Nations
Cleveland
Bishop Galloway
Methodist Church
Jesus Christ
Godu
North Fork
Red River
Eyme
Bolt
Missionaries Seek Faithful Support for New U B Church
The writer announces dedication to establish a U B church and parsonage in Marshall County. They state inspiration from a divine calling to carry the gospel, report blessings and encouragement, and urge old Christian friends to pray for the new field as appointed by the last annual conference. RM. R.
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U. B
Jesus
Christian Friends of
Marshall County
RM. R
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Highlight Remarkable Healings
The ad cites multiple cases to claim Hood's Sarsaparilla cures serious scrofula and salt rheum. It mentions Miss Sarah Whittier of Lowell Mass and Charles A. Roberts of East Wilson N C with thirteen facial abscesses, and Willie Duff of Walpole Mass whose hip disease was deemed incurable.
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Hood
Sarah ©. Whittier
Lowell Mass
Charles A. Roberts
East Wilson
Willie Duff
Walpole
Mass
Payson Lands Dispute and Indemnity Grants Explained
A W Kelloy explains Congressman Payson’s role in land grant litigation focusing on indemnity lands. The dispute centers on rights to select indemnity lands long after grants earned, with the president ordering a closure of selection. Companies seek extension to pick favorable sites near towns and water, delaying homestead entries. The piece notes public impact and urges attention to the issue.
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Congressman Payson
W Kelloy
Pontiac Sentinel
Payson
Transfers and amended game law feature in local notices
The page lists numerous property transfers among residents and businesses including Oliver Gof to James Narrington and Wenona Coal Co transfers, plus multiple names tied to Fleming's add and Lacon. An amendment to the game law prohibits shooting prairie chickens, ruffled grouse or pheasants for two years from July 1 1487 and restricts quail shooting to November and December, with allowances for city inhabitants to receive and ship game from other states October 1 to February 1. The text notes broad loopholes for hunters.
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Oliver B
Gof
James Narrington
Henry Chester Y Austin
Jay Parrott
Wenona
James Parrett
Wenona Coal Co
Wenona BR
McClary
Theodore Bickerung
Weld
Fleming
Lacon
F Bonnett
Rachel M Shields
Tanne
Aviur
Yo Jobu
Mary Keohtusser
Topowell
Geoo
AH Kinnear
Unclear historical notice mix from Milo and Streator
Fragmentary report notes a cow attack in Milo involving Decker Meyhew and Thos Brown, a near-fatal incident at B Hiomans, and a Midland morphine overdose affecting Mrs J N Logs in Streator. Also mentions post July tobacco sale restrictions and local dealer warnings.
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Decker & Meyhew
Thos Brown
Milo
Hiomans
Mra J N Logs
Streator
E. D. Thompson
Lacon
German Officials and the Civil Service Ladder
A Youth's Companion article outlines the rigid German civil service system, detailing lengthy education, examinations, and gradual promotions. It notes modest official salaries, social prestige, housing allowances for some, and retirement pensions, with officials receiving limited annual increases and long workdays.
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Germany
Enland
United States
Germains
Ofco
Army
Berlin
Nose kisses become London fad says Princess of Wales
The piece notes a new social trend of kissing on the tip of the nose. Observers claim royalty and courtiers such as the Princess of Wales influence fashion as nose to nose greetings replace traditional hand and cheek kisses. The column blends satire with commentary on evolving manners in society.
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Princess of Wales
Walmar
Indies
Peniinst & Toner
Prinaers
London
Boston
Griggs' Glycerine Salve Promises Quick Skin Cure
An advertisement extols Griggs Glycerine Salve as safe speedy relief for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and other sores. It claims to cure piles tetter and all skin eruptions with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded for 25 cents sold by Dr Powell.
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Griggs
Powell
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertises Blood Purifier
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior vegetable blood purifier and strengthener. It claims unique combination, dosage, and processing, cites testimonials from G E Smmtons Brockport M J Davis and J P Thomeson, and notes price: $1 for 100 doses, six for $5.
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Hood
M. J. Davis
Brockport
N.Y
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Henry
Imola
Indian Territory
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Regina Mack Hupp
Lewis E Payson
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AH Kianear
A V
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Register of Deeds
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DOWS
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