Last Pot on the River Poker Boat Tale
The Chicago Mail recaps a riverboat poker saga from 1859 involving a Louisville gambler, a Virginia woman and her maid, a Mississippi trader, and gambler Somers. After a late night hold up, a pistol duel ends with the trader dead and Somers winning money for the girl’s father, who vows to quit gambling. Somers later becomes a New Orleans cotton merchant, while the tale notes the end of their gambling era aboard river steamers.
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Chicago
Louisville
Colone
Kaintucky
Cincinnati
New Osbany
Cinciansati
New Orleans
Vahgiany
Cairo
Vadginny
Gol
Cal
Sumer
Memphis
Georgia
Gamlemen
Somers
Miss Georgia
Ono
Connel
Raptain
Entleman
Platols
Pyenavab
Gen
New Ghengs
Gossip and presidential barber tales across the news
The piece blends society gossip about Sarah Bernhardt seeking to play Juliet in America with intraparty chatter about English tastes in cheese and a New York Star summary. It notes a Washington novelty wave including practical jokes furniture and pet bottles, plus Charley the president’s valet who shaves the president and VIPs at the White House barbershop.
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Sarah Bernhardt
Mathers
Juliat
America
England
Howeet
Julia Emma
Abbott
San Ia
Europe
Washington
Nena
Indian River
Michigan
New York
Jonathan
New York Star
Boston Record
Charley
Indianapolis
Liga
White House
Noted figures and unusual tales from Bar Harbor and beyond
Emmons Blaine, beloved in Bar Harbor, walks with a mastiff and draws crowds as a genial Blaine kin. Also recounted are 36 Revolutionary War widows drawing pensions, led by Nancy Rains of Knoxville, and a remarkable 20 year old Portland woman sold to a sea captain on a South Sea island, who despite limited language attends grammar school and works as a servant aboard a captain's ship.
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Prince of Wales
Victoria
Emmons Blaine
Bar Harbor
Streste
Germany
Margaret Blaine
Blaine
New York Press
Nancy Rains
Knoxville
Tenn
John Rains
Portland
South Sea Islands
Cellere
Set
Left Hand Motor Elements and Brain Health
Brown Sequard argues that the brain and spinal cord have many motor elements, especially for left-hand movements, and urges parents to train both hands to strengthen overall brain health. Joseph Wallace cautions against massage or manipulation claiming occult powers, warning of rheumatic pains and urging broader scientific teaching of vital powers in colleges.
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Joseph Wallace
Herald of Health
Distress After Hating and Digestive Promises
A dated advertisement touts Simmons Liver Regulator as a mild effective remedy for indigestion, claiming it corrects acidity, dispels gases, and aids digestion after meals. It also mentions local vendors and a general for sale column inviting readers to browse bargains at The Sun.
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Simmons
the Sun
Burglary Victim Reports Theft Amid Street Scene
Fragmentary OCR recalls a burglar incident with a distressed victim, shop references, and a bustling street scene. Mentions a pocketbook, watch, minor items, and a trio of bystanders including a boy and a minister, with disjointed dialogue and surrounding chatter.
Gun Wa Ghinete Remedy Report From Indiana, 1890
Mrs H A Scott of FRAREFORT Indiana reports relief from rheumatism and other ailments after using Gun Wa Herb remedies. She states she was near dead before treatment and now feels lasting improvement, urging other women to seek the company’s guidance for health and happiness.
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Frarefort
Ind
Bean
Hatele Scott
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