A War Game and a Diamond Cut Parade of Tricks
A long, vivid reminiscence from a Detroit Free Press item recounts a six footer who faked military service during the Civil War era to harvest wealth by manipulating brokers and draft schemes. The narrator details elaborate ruses, a Monongahela visit, a bargaining downfall, and a farcical tally of money gained and lost. The piece opens with irony on a village turned city and closes noting English wig history and an owl symbol.
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Michigan
Tue Village
Hich
Jey
Soleon
Apollo Belve- 4Amedes
Samson
Imccidentality
Peter
Gal Frields
Missing $5 Greenback Sparks Bank Mystery
A rare 1862 first $5 greenback, bearer of great historical value, vanished from the National Bank of Illinois receiver’s custody. George Schneider had donated it to the Chicago Press Club years ago as a safe-keeping souvenir. despite exhaustive searches, no trace remains and ownership remains contested. The press club seeks its return as a prized asset.
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National Bank of Illinois
Chicago Press Club
Bann
United States
George Schneider
John O. McKeon
Press Club
Abraham Lincoln
Commercial National Bank
National Bank of
Ilinois
McNaulta
Mc.Keon
Allen Frost
Garies
Chicago Tribune
Which Rides? The Burdened Man and Prosperity
A lengthy promotional passage argues that illness makes work feel like a burden while a strong, energetic person thrives. It touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as restoring strength and digestion, citing Mr. I C Morgan of Monongah West Virginia who reports relief from indigestion, gas, irregular bowels, and fatigue after three years of suffering. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a quick constipation remedy.
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Dr. Pierce
Mr. I. ¢. Morgan
Monorgah
Marion Co
W. Va
New Naval Training Station on Goat Island Chosen
Captain Dicks selects Goat Island near San Francisco for a naval training complex. The main building measures 800 feet by 60 with 100 foot wings, housing 800 boys with recitation rooms gym and sleeping areas. The Pensacola dock will lie about 400 yards from the barracks, requiring 200 feet of dock.
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Naval Training Station
Goat Island
San Francisco
Dickiis
The
San Francisco Chronicle
Pensacola
Masterly South American Nervine Tonic Promises Cure
Distressing stomach disease is claimed to be permanently cured by the tonic. The advertisement asserts rapid relief from indigestion and stomach weakness, promising complete and certain cures with first doses. Sold by Hetrick Bros. druggists in Tudiana, Pa, with a price noted.
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Hetrick Bros
Tudiana
Herrick Bros., Druggists
Indiana
Landed Proprietor Birkner Gifts Cadmnen Estate
A western Prussia landowner named Birkner has presented Emperor William II with his Cadmnen estate of nearly 5,000 acres including a manor and preserves. The emperor has accepted the gift, which was initially intended as a bequest in the will.
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Birkner
Prussia
Cadmnen
A Born Fighter and The Kniser’s Flying Trip
A profile of Champ Clark recounts two tales of General Wheeler and a daughter’s plea for peace. The piece captures wartime zeal, with Clark's wartime trade noted, and contrasts with a travelogue on rapid European tours by the German ruler and empress and a Boston Herald critique of overfast sightseeing.
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Champ Clark
Wheeler
Senator West
Kniser
Europe
Palestine
Boston Herald
Allegheny Valley Railroads Sunday Train Timetable 1896
Timetable shows northward passenger trains departing on Sunday June 7 1896 from Allegheny Valley Railroad. Entries list departure times and stations for early morning through evening service.
Capes and Jackets Offered at Special Prices
A local sale advertises a closing assortment of capes and jackets at special prices. Call early to choose from the remaining items and secure good values.
Weather Proof Trespass and Hunting Notices for Sale
J. N. Cochran & Co offers weather proof trespass and hunting notices for sale at the PROGre ss office.
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Progress Office
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Jima
Tai
Trrckman
Detroit Free Press
Edinburgh
High Court of Justiciary
England
Charlie II
Australia
Handbook of the
P. R.R
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
California
New York
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Florida
Jacksonville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Thos. & Watt
Western District
B. Courlaender, Jr
Baltimore
C. Studds
Southeastern
Washingtons
Geo. W. Boyd
Big Run
Pas
James Anderson
Cartron
David Kennedy
Atte Vilebeir
WEEB
Bses
Ind
Bee
Indi
Lre
Giaet
Maith
Blairsvi
Blairsvill
Cokeville
Glainville
Tudi- Indiana
Ana
A.m
Lieve
Cokevills
Ssakeville
Bas Blatraville
Lye
Smith
Blacbird
Graceton
Blairsville
Saltsburg
Paulton
Allegheny Junction
Freeport
Springdale
Allegheny City
Butler
A.m. le
Altoona
Lille
Biakrsville
FE Watt
Western
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
J. B. Hutchinson
Allegheny Valley
R.R
Niagara Eixpress
West Penn Junction
Kittanning
Pittsbuy
Kittanain
Corry
Teav
Emilenton
Piresburg
Day
Kittannin
Nauaeae
Titusville
Lpm
J. N. Cochran & CO
Plumyville, Pa
Garret
Greenville Flouring Mills
Panw Run
H. K. Apple
Phila. Street
Lockard
Indiana County
Log Kard
Indiana, Penn’a
Sixth Street
Vogel Bros
the Tailors
Indiana, PA
Peal Medicine GO
Cleveland, C
Daugherty Bros
Thompson
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