A Forgotten Duel Revealed Through Col Robertson
A long portrait of Col Robertson a tall dignified southern planter and former duelist whose first duel in New Orleans ended with a quick deadly shot from a stranger and a measured reply from Robertson's second who spared him only after noting the foe’s cold blooded aim. This reminiscence frames a critique of old southern social codes and honor bound violence.
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Besora
Col. Robertson
South
Coil
Robertson
New Orleans
Atlanta
Mel
Elatnes
Free Press
Little Shavers and Soda Water Pranks
A country farm scene features a lady taking a farmer’s daughter in a phaeton to town then to a shop for soda water. The child’s polite reply and playful mispronunciations provide a humorous slice of rural life. A second quip recalls a Sunday school anecdote where a child riffs on strength with a mixed joke about John L. Samson.
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Araminta
Marm
Boston Courier
Local grocer ads and medicinal claims in a mixed notice
An OCR fragment shows a grocery ad listing peaches at 75 cents each cherries at 50 60 and 75 cents per pound olives stuffed in quart jars at 55 cents and bread spreads priced 35 cents. Also promotes Hood s Sarsaparilla with a claim of appetite restoration and discounts on wall papers and other goods. Carl Moller at 161 Washington St offers a night cough remedy at 26 cents.
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Patel le
Grasse
Carl Moller
Washington St
Fashion notes on menswear and fabrics in old-world styles
A World column fragment outlines reversible Infies, white and self-colored brocades, new silk rods, padded gowns with apron front designs, and summer skirts in a dead blue cotton. It notes pale pocket Handkerchief centers, terra cotta gloves, and tips on quick drying flannel and Castile soap for shrinking avoidance.
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London
For the Girls and Fashion Notes From 19th Century Era
A San Francisco death from erysipelas linked to ear piercing prompts commentary on American progress and women's roles. The World cites admiration of American frankness, notes a Johns Hopkins medical college fund drive, and critiques about honesty among shoppers. Fashion forecasts favor mauves and greens, green white bedding, and comfort with new triple-spliced hosiery for summer.
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London
Johns Hopkins University
Boston
Virginian in New York Carried Off by Cash Prank
Fauquier County resident Cassing visits a New York dry goods shop and hears shouting of Cash Cash Cash from all directions. A clerk shouts in his ear and he threatens the pranksters, believing danger, until staff calm him.
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Cassing
Cologne
Fauquier County
New York
Walnut Tress Sold and Other Historic Tidbits
A mix of antiquarian and odd items: Walnut trees near Dalphi sold for 10020. the Cromwell death warrant table fetched 710 in London. Port Townsend forms an oyster farm project with 110 ores to stock from eastern varieties. A Lebanon teacher naps in class. pupils take bourka and go home. The US Constitution allegedly amended fifteen times. Bludbilder touted as tonic and purifier.
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Dalphi, Ltd
R.iver Cromwall
Charles I
Port Townsend
Wash
Lebanon
United States
Simmons Liver Regulator Promises Relief for Upset Stomach
Ifake Up, If you wake up in the morning with a bitter or bad taste In your mouth, Languor, Dull Headache, Despondency, Constipation, take Simmons Liver Regulator. It corrects the bilious stomach and sweetens the breath with a safe remedy for all ages.
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Simmons
Travelers Herister May 25 1880 train schedule notice
On and after Sunday May 25 1880 trains will run as follows Central Standard Time leave from and arrive at Union Station South Dinois Street.
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Union Station
South Dinois Street
Etycket
Inois Street
Kentucky Avenue
Cincinnati
Dayton
Toledo
Detroit
H. J. Raed
Giveaway sale slashes prices on ladies shoes and slippers
Merchant clears stock in twenty days due to storeroom rental. Offers include 100 dozen bottles of French shoes worth 75e, five cases of ladies slippers, 350 pairs of Lady Kid Opera Slip shoes, and 98c ten cases of Button Shoes. Select pairs from Ludlow & Co Reynolds Bros John Kelly Gray Bros priced up to 4.50.
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Dongola Dresa
Ludlow & Co
Reynolds Bros
John Kelly
Gray Bros
Bargain Week in Footwear Sees Deep Discounts Across Styles
This offer lists several shoe lines including E. C. Burty Ladies French Kid and Dongola boots and various men's dress shoes. Prices are slashed to attract buyers with claims of unmatched value and a generous return policy, inviting shoppers to visit the bargain center for a wide selection and sizes.
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Lavera
E. C. Burty
F&c
Trains Schedule Across Cities Through Indiana Station
East West North South routes listed with CST times to Pittsburg Washington Columbus Richmond Chicago Louisville Vincennes Cairo and St Louis. Through trains to St Louis operate with sleeping and parlor cars. inquire at ticket agents or with H B Dering Assistant General Passenger Agent for rates and details.
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Pittsburg
More
Washington
Ohio
New York
Columbus
Richmond
Chicago
Louisville
Vincennes
Cairo
ST. Louis
Indianapelis Ag
St Louis
Greencastle and
Terre Haute Accom
Terre Haute
Greencastle
H. B. Dering
Time Card Changes Fast Rail Travel to East and Midwest
Notes announce important changes in the time card with only three hours to Cincinnati and quickest trains to St Louis. Great reductions to eastern cities and unequaled times to Nebraska and Colorado points. Die Cleveland Cincinnati Re Chicago and St. Louis references indicate rail schedule updates and improved speeds.
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Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago & ST. Louis
St. Louis
Nebraska
Colorado
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John L. Samson
Texas
Hood
Styles
San Francisco
America
Nellie Farren
Hoffman
M. Abbett
M. D
Virginis-ave
Indianapolis
Henderson, Tex
C. B, MccLemonte
Henderson
Tex
Thes Pig CO
Amubsenentsa
Vaidis
Indianapolis Fence Co
U. S
Jobo B. Cleavelard
Indianspolls
Ing. Cleaveland Fence CO
Telephone
Travelers Herister
Sheriff's Sale
Indianapolis Union Station
Gally
Vandritn
Sachs-Pruden's.ale
Dalarare
East Market Straat
McGilliard
J. W. Connolly
East Washington-st
Parker
T. W. Parker
W. Washington-st
Flanner
Buchanan
Lina O
Wood and
Slate
D Hedsker
Bradley, Holton
Are
East Washington Street
Chicago & Cincinnati
Obicago
Louis
Peoria
East Washington St
South Lnois St
Union Depot. Co. G. "Dixon
H. M. Bronson
John F. Keller
John W. Coyner
Big Gt
Evans
the Sun
SUN
Ange
Office OF the Sun
Pennsylvania
Woase
Nerve Bean Co
Buffalo
Brownings& Son
F.C. Fowler
Moodus
Prado
Grhat
South Trinda St
D, Kelly
Pullman’s
Sincmatehamicion & Layton
Tar Sun
Hosh
Bryce
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