Susy and the book agent in a Nebraska elopement tale
A rugged street-side tale unfolds with Deacon Adama's daughter Susy eloping with a book agent after a wary pursuit. A stranger on a cracker box recounts the drama, the mare, and the dramatic dash toward Omaha, ending in a tense encounter and a spirited escape under a prairie sky. The scene blends frontier bravado with rustic broadcast-style narration.
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Thera
Adama
Suay
Nebraska
Susy
Seay
Sasy
Omaha
Adeuis
Lucy
Laey
Jack Robinson
Detroit Free Press
Talkative Old Man Relates Long Battle With Drinking
An elderly, tall man from Wilson Missouri aboard shares a long account of quitting alcohol. He recalls attending a Whig banquet years ago, drinking heavily for decades, and finally stopping after his wife urged him to change. He mentions baths and the need to stay sober to continue his work.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Wilson
Missouri
Hot Springs
Trey
Arkansaw Traveler
European royalty and literary news from London society
The duchess of Marlborough hosts a premier London residence while Backward sales surge past 446 500 copies amid European interest. Ex Queen Elizabeth of Spain plans a Britain visit this summer to meet English people. American burglar William Porter serves two years in a French prison after Scotland Yard photo evidence linked him to Horace Hogar, “Little Horace.”
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Duchess of Marlborough
London
Europe
America
Elizabeth
Spain
England
Britain
William Porter
Porter
Scotland Yard
Horace Hogar
Little Horace
Apple courtesy and a lesson on monarchy
A Portland Weatherman report captures a mother guiding her child to say thank you after receiving an apple from a store proprietor. The exchange prompts a humorous dialogue on absolute monarchy, contrasting a child’s simple reply with a teacherly explanation of a king’s unlimited authority.
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Portland
Papa
New York Weekly
Notable American actresses of stage today feature beauty and fame
Agnes Booth is hailed as a leading and artistic actress. Comparisons span Mrs Brown Potter Langtry Patti and other stars noting beauty, wealth, and influence. Patti’s farewell wave from the Etruria is described with roses while Lilian Russell and Pauline Hall are cited for aging beauty and strict self-discipline.
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Agnes Booth
Brown-Potter
Langtry
Etruria
Patti
Jack Rosas
America
Lilian Russell
Pauline Hall
Philadelphia society names and wealthy women cited in gossip
A garbled column lists prominent figures including Mrs Packer of Chisago and Adelias Patti, noting wealth and social rank in Philadelphia society. It mentions the Astor family lace value, the late Mrs Astor's bequest to the Met, and quotations about medical patent remedies and a Chicago or Ark named doctor.
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Julia Ward Howa
Grask
Adelias Patti
Philadelphia
Fhomoe AH. Poware
Myre
Thomas A. Senit
Carmen Sylva
Astor
Health Through Correspondence Letters Reach Guo Wa
In Bicknest Indiana on April 23 1891 a letter from J Buckels praises Guo Wa for his remedies saying they have given marked relief and benefit to the writer who claims to have used the ramediss. The note expresses hope the remedies help a suffering world.
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Bicknest
Ind
Guo Wa
Lremain
J. . Buckels
Dear Siri Chinese Remedies praised by grateful husband
In Covington Indiana on April 29 1990 a letter from W A Pavey thanks Dear Siri for two treatments that his wife used after spending 400 to 500 dollars on doctors and medicines. He says she is now in as good health as ever and wishes the recipient long life and prosperity.
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Maine
New York
Ex- Opresa
Jacksonville
Baltimore
Paris
Placido
Lafayette
N. d
London
United States
Gun WA
Siri
W. A. Pavey
Letter Praises Remedies From Kate St. Fraine Apr 28 1820
A letter from Kate St. Fraine dated April 28 1820 in Pay cae akin Ind expresses gratitude for remedies and consent to use her name to benefit others. She states the remedies are exactly what is needed and signs sincerely.
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Ind
Kate St. Frayne
Train Schedule Update for Bauday 1890 Travel
On and after Bauday April 27 1890 trains operate in Central Standard Time. Departures and arrivals are at Union Station Bonth Winds Street with specified timetable adjustments.
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Bauday
Union Station
Our
Ilinois Street
Kentucky Avenue
Dear Sir I took your treatment best medicine I ever took
Rushville Indiana April 28 1890 letter from J L Snavely praising a treatment saying it built up his health, gave him appetite, increased weight and strength, and improved sleep with long standing days. The note invites use of his name and address.
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Gun WA
Irs
J. L. Snavely
Notable Patient Praises Chinese Herbal Remedies
A letter from CHAS. SCHOTT thanks a healer for curing him with Chinese Herbal Remedies and urges others to try them. The writer signs as a grateful friend, endorsing the treatment without embellishment.
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Gun WA
Chas. Schott
Health Through Correspondence Gun Wa Remedies by Mail
Gun Wa dedicates hours daily to correspondence and study, claiming deep knowledge of chronic disease symptoms. He offers herb remedies and personalized treatment through letters, with mailed remedies and instructions for each case, requesting stamps.
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Gun Wa
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