Frontier settlers face Indian threat and reckon with fate
A 1770s pioneer in western Pennsylvania endures Indian intimidations after a harsh encounter over land payments. His wife urges restraint, guiding the family to Kentucky where they prosper, until a Shawnee avenges past wrongs and fatally shatters the household. The tale links to Abraham Lincoln's lineage and moral lessons on justice.
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Lovers in a Fix on a Moonlit Memphis Rooftop
The piece describes a moonlit rooftop scene in Memphis where a couple of lovers are ensnared by melted pitch and end up scurrying for improvised clothing. The tale concludes with a comic, awkward exit as they descend the stairs, invoking a biblical echo of Adam and Eve.
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New York Tribune Reports Washington Post Office Security Plan
Washington special agents led by Wamon Gaylor set to propose a revised registered letter system. Officials expect larger colorful envelopes to deter theft, replacing current records and receipts as inadequate. New method aims to boost security and public confidence in mail service.
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Advertising Drives Business Success Through newspaper exposure
The piece argues that advertising is essential for any business to succeed in competitive markets. It warns that merely a store sign isn't enough and urges owners to invest in newspaper ads to reach readers who otherwise would not encounter their offerings.
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General Grant and the Presidency in Washington
A Boston Journal excerpt describes a private visit where a Grant friend sought influence with President Johnson for a city office. Grant rejected active candidacy, citing possible public insistence and his wife’s potential interest in the White House. The exchange notes Mrs. Grant’s independence and the President’s puzzled reaction.
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Gold and Silver Output Across States in 1866 Estimates
The article estimates the United States total gold and silver production for 1866 between 82 and 106 million dollars. California leads with 25 million, followed by Montana 18 million, Nevada 16 million, Kansas 17 million, Oregon 8 million, and Colorado 17 million, with broader totals around 100 million.
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