Poor So Behind the Plow in Wyoming Letter
William Shakspeare, an Arapaho Indian on the lower Shoshone agency, reports to the Indian guide of Fort Washakie that the agency Indians are farming more industriously this year. They are breaking new land and converting sage brush to farms. the old idea of war fades as farming rises. He notes wheat, oats, potatoes, and a large garden with melons and vegetables, and twenty two acres worked this year compared with ten previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shakspeare
Arapahoe
Lower
Shoshone
Fort Washakie
Sebagency
Denver Republican
Gentle Urine Health Note From Early Medicine Ad
A fragment advises gentle stimulation of the kidneys to avoid irritation and warns against strong stimulants. It claims Losette or similar bitters overcome renal inactivity and mentions malarial, digestive, rheumatic, neuralgia, and bilious conditions responding to corrective tonics, urging caution with unmedicated commerce stimulants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lostetter
Busy English Chief Justice Finishes Assize Early
Lord Chief Justice Russell surprised English lawyers by traveling to London after finishing assize cases two days ahead of schedule. He inked a member of cases from other judges lists and wound up five cases in a single day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
London
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Instant Comfort for Feet
Patent medicine style ad notes Allen's Foot-Ease powders ease painful feet, reduce swelling and burning, and make tight or new shoes feel comfortable. Promises sweating relief and callouses, offers mail order trial for 25 cents in stamps, ships from LeRoy New York. Sold by druggists and shoe stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
LeRoy
English churchgoers in Burl and Wales attend worship
A rural survey shows average attendance at churches in Burl and Wales ranges from about 11 00,000 to 19,000,000 with one place of worship per 500 individuals and one stated minister per 900. Roughly 11,000 sermons are preached each Sunday.
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Burl
Wales
Sundar
Tally Catarrh Cure Sold At 73 Cents
An advertisement claims Tally Catarrh Cure is taken internally with a price of 73 cents. It notes a preparation process involving a setinn of wulpharic odhon starch and acids removed by powdered chalk in a Fongathar form.
Stealthy Wipe Aimed At Husbands Ineptitude
A reader describes marital strain from a failing health wife and cites Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy. A testimonial from Mrs PL bexnert of Westphalia Kansas claims relief from prolonged uterine bleeding and weakness after using the treatment and writes of renewed health and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Chatters
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Piinlhams
Advier
Pinkhams
Tlave
Sonal
Bexnert
Westphalia
Kans
Yorke Ferrers and the Monk's Hall Hard Shadow
In a prolonged interlude at Monk's Hall, Joan and Yorke Ferrers grow close as Christmas fellowship deepens, rivalries and jealousies surface, and a secret past of Yorke’s family resurfaces. A longing bond forms while threats of inheritance and old feuds loom, culminating in a tense goodbye and vow renewal amid impending separation.
Landlord Confidently Cleared In Old Money Trick
Detroit Free Press reports a comical scam unfold as a clever landlord handles cash in a public hotel scene. A clerk, envelopes, and a fake receipt weave a small con at a busy station, leaving the culprit with a tidy stash and the landlord smugly counting bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Foota
Evas
Detroit
Pree Press
The Value of Credit and Cautious Banking Practices
The text argues that creditworthiness determines access to cash and banking services, noting firms in New York refuse cash accounts to those with weak or unverified credit. It warns against trusting unproven reputations, stresses careful credit management, and urges prompt payments and disciplined savings to maintain financial standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fis Quarker
Eovirk
Boulte
Cveslii
Fea
Pre
Vath Cieek
Printing in China and a collection of cures from 1895
This snippet outlines ancient Chinese printing under Confucius before Christ and paper invention around year 150. It advertises Hall's Hair Renewer as preventive for scalp issues, a new finger eraser, Piso's Cure for Consumption, and a soothing syrup for children with promotional claims and a Seattle mailing address from 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Duffale An
Confucius
B. C
Christ
Piso
J. B. Palmer
Seattle
Wash
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Marcel
Monk’s Hall
Sir Ralph
Ancle
Nephew
Yorke Ferrers
Alfy
Teddy
Alfred
Darby
Yorke Perrers
Sand Voter
Dasher
Hughie
Terry
Dirge
Duckey
Ewart
Yorke
Fifa
Miss Chem
Rajieh
Teeta
Gairse
Bers
Voerke Ferrers
Columlaine
Ralph
Yorke Dognctly
Joan
Falen
Earth
Kent
Jor
Ralph Bod
Landen
Seagie
Tanden
Tagan
van Lewlm
Perrey
Elis
Plice
Mark’s Hall
Ralph Ferrers
Monk
Lorke
Hall
Suirs. Tfinaiosi
Britain
United States
Hood
Ofice
St. Martin's
Grand
Gervonsnen
R.rgline
Billadelphis
Castoria
Pitcher
Samuel Pitcher
Teaants
Massachusetts
Mothers of America
Centaur Company
Chas. H. Fletcher
March
Leheg
Standard of the World
Colupabias
Pope Mfg. CO
Hartford, Conn
Cataingue
Mall
Pour
Ral Ao
Earl Zi Zuy Ah
University of Notre Dame
Teyer
Coneral Agents
Lyons Brothers & Co
JUREB
Reddagen Wel
Paine
Astrins
CuewearGa
Centr Peisenens
Denegrata
Ss. An
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