Old Wyoming hunter tames nine foot lion in cave tale
Laramie City correspondent profiles Gerard Bob a famed mountaineer near Horse Creek who earned his nickname from hunting mountain lions. He tracks, wounds, and finally kills a nine foot beast in a long chase from canyon to a cave, skinning and delivering the prize to ranch settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Horse Creek
Gerard Bob
North Platte River
Bob
Bass
Laramie City
Cor
St. Louis Globe Demaceat
Quotation Fragments and Curiosities in Historical Snippet
A curious note on turquoises sold in Nishni Russia reveals a man pays a fire to plunge his hand into a pile to claim a handful. Auction highlights include a first folio Shakespeare in New York fetching 1400 dollars and Venus and Adonis at 2000 dollars, the sole perfect copy known in the British Museum. Commentary on secrecy and vanity closes the excerpt with Chesterfield and Burton maxims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Nishni
Russia
New York City
British Museum
Chesterfield
Various Curious Facts From An Early Newspaper
A mixed collection notes statistics and oddities from the era including doctor counts in the US, France’s dog tax revenue, John Rogers’s authorship, orange investments in Florida, a chicken-eating mule in Georgia, misdeeds by dishonest cashiers, a new unit of rainfall, crow taming, paper replacing tin and glass for a kerosene oil can, Bell's word estimate for infant speech, Paraguay literacy, roles in society, a lightning death in Dis., and a proposed cheap edition and tablet for Samuel Richardson’s works at a London church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
John Rogers
Florida
Pete Nutt
Dade County
Greensboro
Alexander Graham Bell
Paraguay
Hill
George Cutler
Murdock
Dis
Samuel Richardson
Prides Church
London
Richardson
Old Time English Judges Time of VI
An article quotes a Chicago Times account describing medieval English judges who sit in court from eight in the morning until eleven, then spend the rest of the day in contemplative study and prayer. It claims judges lived contemplative lives free of worldly cares and corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lande
Beri
Chicago Times
Weanysou First Poem Fragments and Family Anecdotes
Fragmented OCR describes a poem by Weanysou and notes a grandfather funding the first remuneration. It mentions a slate containing Yeon's writing, a coin gift with a remark about first money, and a family miscopy of verses penned with a brother. The text is garbled and partly unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weanysou
Lings
Ind
Oman
Yeon
Lee
A Stake Through Her Body in Old Brunswick History
The Lewiston Journal notes a grim 1752 event in Brunswick where Ann Connor, under the old blue laws, was condemned to have a stake driven through her body at a four-road intersection near Seeway cone Stovewick to Harpswell. It claims this was the sole execution of that colonial statute in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stovewick
Harpswell
New England
Ann Connor
Brunswick
Lewiston Journal
Death of Charles VIII and Charles VII at Amboise in 1498
A Philadelphia report recounts the French kings Charles VIII and Charles VII dying in Amboise. Charles VII reportedly struck his forehead during a castle tennis outing on April 7, 1498, and after hours of illness died in a dim gallery corridor underground passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles VIII
Charles VII
France
Amboise
Hugh
Philadelphia
Bank notes blamed as bacteria breeding ground
A grim warning notes bank notes as deadly bacteria breeding ground and a repository of contaminated handling. The message laments the vile risk attached to currency and urges caution in handling money.
Two Young Women Dither Over Lunch Likely in Uptown Cafe
A New York Tribune item describes two young women dining in an uptown restaurant. They debate soups like mock turtle and consomme, argue about tomato versus mock turtle, and struggle to decide on hats and payment as the waiter endures their indecision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Sam
Jen
Jens
Amy
New York Tribune
BUNEGA N'S DOLLARS DISCOVERED ON GEORGIA FARM
In 1887 a Georgia farm near Gainesville yielded a cache of gold coins buried by Joseph Donegan, traced through years of litigation. The heirs and heirs at law disputed the find, with Isaac Bales briefly guarding the treasure before court actions divided profits. The case wound through mistrial, appeals, and a Supreme Court division, ending with a settlement between parties amid celebrated local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero Bales
Isaac Bales
Jose Dunegan
Gainesville
Chattahoochee
Joseph Donegan
Bank of Banks & Bro
John F
Iel Dunegan
Thei Alonnery
Hi Perry and Smith
Bell Trever
Joe Donegan
Rocky Mountains
Georgia
Dahlone
Dunegan
Pike's Peak
Peres
Illinois
Messrs
Danley
Pickrell
Supreme Court
Coe Donegan
Shapenne
Office doctors rise with modern city life
A fragmented excerpt describes office doctors in large cities who keep fixed hours and provide service at a distance via new inventions. It notes the shift from a roaming practice to an accessible office presence and mentions an electric tapping service as the latest invention. It also records a local incident about W Hyde near Sand Hill Carroll County noting a rat problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William the Silent
Spornines
Netherlands
Lenstein
Gustavus Adolphus
Wallenstein
Baz
Eif Soasaare Ee
St. Louis
A Batch of Fables From the Persian by Ambrose Pierce
A batch of fables features talking animals and morals, with a kitten boasting of its future ferocity after catching a toy mouse, a camel and a zebra banter about gridirons, and a sheep signposting foolish shepherds. Humorous exchanges illustrate human folly and parental affection with playful dialo gue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Pierce
Sawdust Paper Mill Opens in Ottawa Ontario
A mill at Ottawa Ont makes paper pulp from sawdust. The pat made wholly from sawdust forms a suitable sheathing for building when tarred and dried. A better quality paper is produced using one quarter wood paper. Capacity about 12,000 tons of sawdust annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
New York Commercial Advertiser
Fragmented quote on coughing and illness study Watson medal
A fragmentary passage critiques coughing irritation and medical study while mentioning the Watson gold medal for a notable achievement. The text shows garbled dialogue from a learned physician about traditional remedies and the study of medical science, with unclear surrounding context and incomplete phrases.
An Invariable Sign Says Heart Weakness Causes Swelling
Prof DeConta links ankle and foot swelling and breathlessness to a weak or diseased heart and cites left side discomfort. Claims Dr Miles New Cure as the only remedy, sold at Tom Hildebrand’s. The Hotel Albion Pittsburg advertises European plan rooms with modern conveniences. Electric Bitters praised as a great tonic and alterative for kidney liver and stomach disorders. Sold by T E Hildebrand at 50 cents and $1.00 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeConta
Miles
Tom Hildebrand
Albion
Union Depot
Pittsburg
T. E. Hildebrand
Lane's Family Medicine Promoted by Dr. Silas Lane
An advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine as a free trial offer through any druggist, claiming it cures blood liver and kidney diseases. It promises relief for constipation and skin complexion and lists a 50 cent package price with praise from readers.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Advertised as Best Salve
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions promises cure or money back with guaranteed satisfaction. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by T E Hildebrand Druggist. 9jans9 ly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Hildebrand
Fearful and Wonderful Nervous System Cure Ad
The article extols the nervous system as the seat of life and mind and links nerve disorders to headaches fits dizziness and other ailments. It promotes a free trial of Dr Miles Nervine offered at Tom E Hildebrand’s Drug Store as a cure for various conditions.
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Miles
Tom E. Hildebrands
Free Trial Bottles Spur Rush at Hildebrand Drug Store
The store offers 30 free trial bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption to customers. Trade surges due to claims the remedy cures coughs colds asthma bronchitis croups and throat and lung diseases. Trial bottles available before purchase with large size at $1 and a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Hildebrand
Dr. King
Mind expanding travel tonic promotes Tees Binet Bitters
The advert touts Tees Binet Bitters as the finest medical tonic for travelers by rail or ship. It claims protection against malaria rheumatism and waterborne bowel disorders, a magical sedative effect on seasickness, and usefulness as an appetizer nerve energizer and fatigue counteragent. It also recommends its preventive use after exposure to bad weather.
Forced to Leave Home Call for Free Trial of Dr Lane
Over 60 people were driven from their homes yesterday to seek a free trial package of Dr Lane's Family Medicine. Advertised as a cure for bad blood liver and kidney issues constipation headaches and unsightly complexions the remedy is promoted with praise from women and a large size package offered at 50 cents via any druggist today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Silas Lane
Rocky Mountains
Cou Tcey
Evens
Dr. Lane
Eye and Ear Care Urges Prompt Personal Exam
A guidance note stresses immediate personal examination by a reliable oculist for eye troubles. It warns that serious eye diseases can mimic minor issues and require swift treatment to prevent lasting damage.
Fragmented note crowding hints of war and curiosities
A jumble of dated observations and anecdotes touches on Civil War casualties and women in Washington, a cutie Royal Academy opening, inventions, fisheries by Ernest Hull, a White House mascot dog, and artists exhibitions in London. It also notes a church in John Calvin's old town, a grazing slang incident, and a San Francisco death, all in a brisk, miscellany tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Academy
Bacon
Piaborg
Staton
Rapaliersues Bom
Tobin
Sarg
Tigen Sonal
France
Bastia
Ins
White House
Gen
Peeenen, Sane & Purchase
Albany Journal
Doh
London
Society of Artists
J. H. Parrish
Remarked Deals in Fabrica Goods and Silks
In imported Fabrica novelties and black goods the store advertises deep discounts on yard goods at 50 cents to $1.25, with 4 centa, 50 cent goods at 2% and 30 cent SILKS. A large choice line of elegant silks, surake and black gros grains offered at extraordinary prices.
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Bob, the
Lion Killer
Odds and
United States
Bunegan’s Dollars
Rénaga
Adanson
Baron Humboldt
Ene
Teneriffe
Redia
New
Picayune
Lutheran Church
New York Telegram
W. Hyde
Sand Hill
Carroll County
George E.euebiet
Galt House
Mr. M
W. Palen
Louisville Courier-Journal
Job
Savannah
Watson
Indiana
Bucklen
Washington
John Calvin
Calvigs Howe
Calvin
St Louis Republic
Beth
San Francisco
Federal Street
Alleghery, PA
Pemd Ave
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