Christmas Benevolence Sparks a City Miracle
A destitute family in an east city room faces insolvency with Christmas near. Willie dogs a plan to earn, a stranger named Mr Johnson visits the family and, moved by their tale, funds ten thousand dollars in cash and loans. The gift funds a joyous Christmas tree and relief for the sick father, while later notes reflect on journalism and other tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Mary
Weilke
Henry Sawdust
Rka
Brooklyn Bridge
Willie
Howey
Plesse
Chenango
Wiliie
Ulster
Tamsuacha
Zis
Ili
Mr. Johnson
Elmira
Hartford Insurance
Hiram Duzenbury
Einiva
Josh
Paria
A Turbulent New York Story Crosses the Plains Frontier
A rambling set of anecdotes recounts Cheyenne’s rough past as a railroad terminus, a cowardly New York Jew penning guns and intrigue, a deadly street alteration ending in a coroner’s jury verdict, and a family surviving in a hollow tree dwelling. It also details a German railworm crisis, odd candy recipes, and stray humor from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Union Pasific Railroad
Gloibiern
New York
Apache Joe
Joe
Storisa
Twigclerka
Bia
San
Fragmented 19th century clippings mash up in boxy chatter
A collage of snippets from periodicals and ads, pairing light gossip with odd phrases. It includes flirtatious dialogue, a telegraph office moment, a quackish medical quip, and assorted ads for salves, cigars, and travel tickets. The jumbled text mirrors a storefront of era notices and trivial exchanges.
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Fi Bunko
Thea Mail
Arizona
Tempe
China
Hangtown
Cal
Observer
Dorado County
Hood
Odds and
Axyoubgz
New xXork
Aylvan
Lille Shavers
Sissy
Freddy
Rogers’ Royal
Rogers’, Royal Remedies Co
Essex St
Boston
Muss
Marian
Amy
Mr. Delley
Delley
Miss Amy
Lawrence American
New York Weekly
Yder’s
Mass
Thel
Ilineois St
Union Depot
Arcade
Marguerite
K. Kures
English’s Opera House
Henderson, Tex
C. B. McLexonz
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Ry Bortla
Cubacle
Remedy Company
Toronto
Canada
GEO, A. Taylor & CO
B. Martindale
Schnull & CO
BM. & DB
Albert
Gil
Bruggista
Alabam
Grand Opera House
Ney Faar
Interng Tea
Kid McCoy
Operahouse
Duncan
Ant Hee
Virginia Avenge
Ee Wml
Wise
THE
Peace Travelers Regist
Union Sistica
South Tinois Sirsat
Indianapolis Union Station
Arriva
Hast
Weat
Etnatley
Jackson Pisce
Indianapolis
Astor Station
Ennsylvania Llhes
Pittsburg
Baltid
More
Washington
Philadel
Phil
Columbus
Richmond
Chicago
Louisville
Louis Ville
Vincennes
Cairo
D. Gaily
Vanden Line
ST. Lowis
Thy Waaz
Trail Srrive
St. Louis
Terre Haute Accam
St. Louia
Terre Haute
Reencastie
Accam
H. B. Dering
Orml
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago & ST. Logis
USA
Chicaco
S Louis
Washington and
Marldlan Streets
Dlvision
Ko & W
Springfield
Bir
Indianapoli
Chicago & Cincinnati
TWEST
ST. Louis & Cairo
J.B. Martin
DB. P. A
East Washington St
the Sun
You
Call Telephone
SUN
Ohio
Seeme
F. M. Abbett
M. D
Virginia Ave
Ind
eadiGol
F.C. Fowler
Moodis
Gonn
Tae Sun
Brussels
Lorder
HH. Roi
Illinois
Pursell & M
East Washington
Are
East Washington Street
Tereia
Office OF the Sun
Meridian
Washine
Anapelis
Rek
Jenn Therg
Jeemoon & CO
Indianapolis, Ind
Malydor
Ward Bros
W' Or
Richard
Béek
Nerve Bean Co
Browning & Son
7 and & Sa
Decuta Mfg. Co
White St
N.Y
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