Eloquence of Standing Bear Speaks for Indian Rights
A vivid Omaha courtroom portrait recounts Standing Bear’s historic plea for tribal rights, Gen Crook and John Webster on the Indian cause, and Judge Dundy’s landmark ruling declaring Standing Bear a person entitled to protection of the law, ending a seven year public fight sparked by Carl Schurz.
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Carl Schurz
Interior
Standing Bear
Nebraska
Omaha
Unitedtates
Supreme Court
Schurz
Crook
Department of the Army
Thomas H. Tibbles
John L. Webster
Dundy
United States
Indian Territory
Niobrara
North
War Department
Gen
Iron Skye
Standing Berry
Iron Hye
Ace Crook
Tibbles
Gett. Crook
Tiat Crook
Army
Bear
Webster
Lambertson
Father Hamilton
Linde
Sam
Vietty
Gen. Crook
Stimling Near
Ponca Reservation
Curt Selurg
Duke of Wellington Portraits at Ray Academy
Fragmented OCR describes portraits of the Duke of Wellington with references to Lawrence's painting. The text weaves names and notes on artistry, hints of 19th century portraiture, and mentions of the Ray Academy and related figures in a garbled account.
Child's awful skin cure claim from Guthura remedy
ABrooklyn mother recounts twelve years of infant eczema in her son, suffering with sores and itching until using Guthura Ointment and Soap with Resolvent. She credits marked improvement after the first box and full recovery after the second set, noting the child is now twelve with smooth skin.
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Dectors
Gould
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Michael Steinman
Sumner Avenue
Brookyn, N
Oracular Observations From a Wry Verse
A collection of humorous aphorisms on resolutions credit purchases and speaking plainly. It notes that resolutions fail, good sense comes from facing a mule, and cash would curb many purchases. It muses that joy’s cup sits closer to the bottom than the top and favors thinking poetry over writing or printing.
Different Kinds
A Washington Star clipping notes Senator Sorg ham quipping on roan in parities and friendship, debating whether allies seek to help or expect favors, reflecting political humor about interparty dynamics.
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Senator Sorgham
Washington Star
Bad Effect of Athletics Refers to Ailment Case
Fragmentary Philadelphia Ledger item notes a hospital doctor describing an athlete as overtaxed and overworked. The line hints at a man injured or ill due to athletics, with the doctor questioning the nature of the ailment and implying no prior treatment. The source text is garbled, but suggests concern over athletic strain and health.
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Philadelphia Ledeer
Lydia E
Lydia EE
Pinkbaw
Pinkham
Still Spiteful She Marries Him to Please Another
Fragmentary OCR voice hints at a domestic dispute tale with unclear names and events. The text mentions motives of marriage driven by spite, questions about a husband’s actions, and a reference to children, set in a sensational Daily News style.
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Eple
Saue Rao
Daily News
Rich and embattled figures in early life debates
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a senator, veto, and a sum of money linked to wealth and embryo work. The readable bits imply discussions of privilege at high levels and a focus on wealth impact in policy, with unclear names or dates.
Care of Ollelott Includes Home Remedies Note
A garbled receipt of household advice cites mixing water with fruit and herbs for cleaning and care. The fragment references a Saturday Evening Post item on honesty and a named figure, with unclear instructions and several misspellings.
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Sarah Kellogg
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