Okefenokee Swamp Saga and Seminole War Tale
Readable excerpts describe the Okefenokee as a vast inland sea with rich resources once misjudged as a malarial swamp. It recounts Seminole chief Osceola and Billy Bowlegs during the wars, Clinch’s 1830s expedition, and the swamp’s 19th century ownership and auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Okefenokee
Billy Bowlegs
Everglades
Florida
Virginia
Lake Superior
Clinch
United States
Smith
Gen. Clinch
Osceola
Washington
Fort Moultrie
Charleston
Billy
Okefenokee Swamp
Bex
Gordon
Atlanta Journal
Newest Delicacies and Seaside Recitals Highlight Fashion
The New York World notes Maltese crozs ahiped as a recent novelty and seaside entertainers embrace recitations with musical accompani ment. A lettuce sandwich dish is described with thin crustless bread and seasoned mayonnaise. Lettuce leaves are placed between slices for a crisp bite.
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New York World
One on Mr Depsw Chauncey Depaw and a noted teller
A brief sketch recalls Chauncey Depew visiting a private residence where a curious boy watched him. The boy’s father calls him the greatest storyteller he knows, and Depew teases the child about recognizing him. The note ends with a fashion update on summer wear trends including hats dresses and parasols.
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Chauncey Depaw
Mr. Depew
New York Times
Various Crises and Crimes Highlight Turbulent Week
The Lake Shore switchmen strike grows direr in Cleveland while a comet with a growing tail is observed. A Shu bert Neb state bank cashier absconds with 21000 as the bank closes. Pittsburg G A Tt pensioners face court tests after being dropped. A Duluth man shoots at his wife and commits suicide. a Pekin Illinois home fire kills an adult and an infant. A Wauseon farmer murders his wife and then kills himself. New York drug firm demands gold for foreign orders. Rev J S Penman resigns over Briggs ideas. A Chickamauga battle storm fatality and police chief injured after a fallen tree.
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State Bank of
Shubert
Neb
Pittsburg
Lobnez
Frank Hayes
Wauseon
Shinlen & Co
New York
J. 8
Penman
General Assembly
Briggs
Ides
Chickamauga
Crimmens
Chattanooga
Powell’s cure by Pink Pills for rheumatism in Ontario paper
A London Ontario man Mr. E J Powell recalls decades of rheumatism and a severe year of pain. After failing electric treatment he tried Pink Pills, buying thirteen boxes with relief lasting months. Local clergymen and pharmacist Dr Mitchell corroborate his recovery and warn against counterfeit cures.
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Alma Street
London
E. J. Powell
Powell
Marshall
MeIntrre
Askin Street Methodist Church
G. A. Andrews
Lambeth
E. McIntyre
Askin Street
Powell Wall
Vertiarian
Mr. Powell
Willais
B. A. Mitchell
Seabee
B. Yo
Crestville
Bowers Mealiow
Pever
Dagen
Bandrad
Aamiany Dever
Washington joke on halter and throat fact
A Washington staffer quips about his throat as a halter while riding in New Jersey. The remark is noted as a grim jest by the New York World. A doorway beggar asks for aid. a desk man hesitates, hands back a silver dollar, and the caller declares the coin worth 48 cents in a husky retort from the Chicago Tribune.
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New Jersey
Washington
Hamilton
New York
Chicago Tribune
Useful Cleaning Tip From Old Newspapers
A World article advises boiling grass in a pot to remove newness, then scrubbing and filling with water before use. It notes a method to free embedded rusty screws by heating with a red hot iron to expand the wood, easing removal.
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New York World
St. Louis
Dispatch
City Markets Report on July Markets and Provisions
Markets steady with declines in provisions. Lists of fresh meats, canned goods, vegetables, fruits, and dairy with prices per unit, including ham, bacon, pork cuts, sausages, lard, butter, cheese, and various produce from Northern and California suppliers. Notes wide variety of goods and shipper paying prices for poultry and dairy products. detailed price ranges reflect regional market volatility.
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Jonway
California
Saogar
Tbs
Itehable
Aborgaid& Gray
Indiana
Uneiana
Tiercaa
Liercas
Trish Poatees
Balk
Inlealad
Reed Neal
Choler
Fane
Columbia
York
Limburg
Yarimou
Don
S Lanner
Mean guests and hotel life reveal human nature
A New York Times piece mocks hotel chambermaids who size up guests by towels and habits, noting extravagance in laundry costs. It lists a long catalog of household items and kitchen gear, illustrating consumer desires and showy tableware amid luxury hotels.
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New York Berald
New York Times
Playing Doctor Quip From a Four Year Old Child
A four year old boy and his older sister were playing doctor when he diagnosed a sick doll. He mused the illness seemed like a new pneumonia but also hinted at an old movie mixed in, reflecting childlike wit cited by Youth’s Companion.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for Consumption
The text promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a reliable remedy for consumption and scrofula with claims of curing advanced cases and offering a money back guarantee if it fails. It asserts benefits for blood taints and chronic bronchial and lung disorders, urging prompt use to avoid progression.
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Pierce
DE. Mott’s Clemical CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Browning &Ton
J. C. French
Trains Depart Indianapolis Union Station by Destination
Train schedules show multiple daily departures from Indianapolis Union Station to KAKE Chicago Lafayette Lawrenceburg Cincinnati Shelbyville Greensburg Cleveland Buffalo Albany New York Boston Anderson Muncie Elkhart Benton Harbor Marion Wabash St Louis Greencastle Terre Haute Waavtoon Bloch Malon Peoria Danville Chamertens Dayton Springfield Columbus Washington and other points with varied times listed in a dense historical timetable.
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Louie
Indianapolis Union Station
Louis
Terra Haute
Evansville
St. Youts
Terra Haute and Greancastle Act
KA Kare
Chicago
Lafayette
Lawrenceburg
Cincinnati
Lalaal
Shelbyville
Greensburg
Feo Am
Wiha
Cleveland
Buffalo
Albany
New York
Boston
Anderson and Muncie
The Sun Promises Value and Civic Service
The Sun proclaims it serves the People and urges readers to stay informed. It touts top city advertisements and claims the paper is worth more than its penny daily cost.
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the Everglades
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Troy Press
Chesterfield
MR. Depsw
Fabrica
Matrona
THE
NWS
Lake Shore
CIA
Z5n
Tin
D. Powel
Baynhood
Ferrers
Ont
Advertiser
Shiles
City Markets
Thouissheau
Fairview Park
E Kissel
E Garden
Tennessee
Highteenth
Takellinois
Inglisnaye
Battle of
Gettysburg
West Market Street
Travelers’ Register
Witinunall
Union Station
South Mlinois Street
Central Time
Hlinois and
Wrahiertin Straste
Indianapolis
UG Dits
ING
Louisville
Ogam
Tagan
Wee” Boudm
Suan
Cleveland, Cinduat
Cade & St Louis
Big 4
ROUTH
Bloch Malon
PEKN
Peoria
Wies
Ami
Cae Weords
Danville Ag Chamertens
Tile
Olddam
Dayton
Springfield
Columbus
Carson
Igeperson Nigat
Yicket
Kindisst
Ad Magsichnyetts-are
Toady
jNamond Grand
Val
AE Hattle
Chichester Chemical Co
Pilleda
Pau
Gononnoda
Graz
Luneconneara
Acat Touny Addreaa
Henry Reny
Biddeford
Lancaster
Pennsylvania Street
Zuslest Asot
East Washington Street
Tam Sun
New Press
Bor
Tain
Tax Sun
Indianapolis Sun
the Sun
Logansport
SUN
Scott Press
Hobart Gazette
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