Relics of the Past The Death of Washington and Old Newspapers
A Lux reporter recalls Pletcher Noo’s curiosity shop on W Market street where antique items clutter the shelves. An 1800 Ulster County Gazette copy reveals Washington’s death notice and colonial era news. The piece details ancient ads, political critiques, and relics from 1840 to 1852 including cider and log cabin references.
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Lux
Pletcher M. Noo
W. Market St
Ir. Noo
Ian
Ulster County Gazette
John Adams
Adams
Falmouth
London
Greorgey
Washington
Joan Shoonmaker
Matyas van Steenbergh
Hannah
Grookville
Nick McCarty
Bice McGarity
Dan Tusker
Joseph Wright
Lex Cavin
Baithmorston
Gasnaysten
Staan Power
Baltimore Patriot
William Henry Harrison
Baltimore Republican
Mr. Ogle
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
van Buren
Joseph Gaouett
Kentucky
Herald
Portsmouth
S J. Joseph
South Bend
Tud
Schuyler Colfax
Tribute to Ben A House and Poetic Life Reflections
A reflective piece on Ben A House honoring his memory with a deluxe edition of his poems. It notes his military record and poetic life, highlighting his war verse and favorite author Whittier. The article compares James Whitcomb Riley's poetry for child dialect and farm life, praising authentic rural voice.
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Jack
Jhink Botts
Artemus
Michigan
Artemius
Alehigan
Ben. A. House
Dars Despond
Atisnot
Conius
Concord
Bune
Shiloh
Bivonée
Malvern Hill
Whittier
James Whitcomb Hiley
Mr. Hiley
Biley
Green Hields
Running Brooke
Merrill Company
The Champagne Trade and Its Wandering Salesmen
A veteran champagne agent, Briekalmaier, details the wine trade from field to bottle at a Dalles gathering. He explains sampling, brand building, and the high costs of blending and aging, noting the persistence of long-serving staff and the risks of promotional excess.
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Frank Brickelmaier
Dalles Bouse
Tudianapolis
Brickelasier
Avery
Sobo
Express Aurpriss
Thera
Stec& Thera
Cours
New York
Heilman
Telmopien
Mr. Briekalmaier
The Pate of the Dog and the Barnstorming Stage Mob
In Richmond Indiana a comic tale unfolds as a cow and a dog form an odd bond. The cow lures a tramp into daily exchanges, food and mischief, while the dog grows fat and lazy from the affair. A later distraction on a traveling troupe’s show ends in a risqué misadventure, with a crowd-pleasing but improper scene ending in a chaotic departure.
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Richmond
Ind
W. Fr. Cox
Cox
Gow
Dan Ui
Ahse Mabsonsy Vietin
Desurions
Didius Cresae
Wabash
Dan
Avery
Moonlit misread trains at a small Massachusetts station
A new telegraph operator near Boston claims a special train is approaching. The supervisor, seeing no train, discovers the supposed light is simply the moon rising through the woods beyond the tracks.
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Massachusetts
Boston Herald
Dbst
Mac
Free Magnetic Oil Offered for Immediate Relief
An advertisement promises Dr Watt's magnetic oil will relieve all sufferings within a minute with guaranteed refund. It claims the product is free, urging readers to call for a free sample at 701 Wabashat.
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Watt
Parana Cure for Chronic Catarrh Warns of Spring Maladies
The Paruna formula is promoted as a universal cure for catarrh affecting all body parts including ear eye stomach and heart. It claims to remove the cause and prevent relapses linking chronic catarrh to arteryitis and spring illnesses with broad endorsement by doctors and druggists. A free treatise is offered by The Paruna Drug Manufacturing Company of Columbus Ohio.
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Paruna Drag Manufacturing Company
Gulumbus
Chic
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Keminelky
John
General Sherman
Dow
Thea Century Magazine
Cincinnati
Lts
Pricois
Soslm Books
Champagnio
Tps Salam
Pauly
Tosa
Nortakote
Soser
Eise
Iso
Soster
Ae SS Gaat
Yume
Ald Et
Sé Raas
Seucele
Iest Addition i
Irvington
Noties
Wno
Washington Street
Mo House Nork of
Alcore
Eve
Sait and
Eee
At & Cin Ness
Sou
Esa
Washington St
Fen Gang
Gener
Velund
Ghia
Leridian Sireg
Peabo
Merrell & Soul
Syracuse
N.Y
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