Across the Andes by Rail and Trail to Argentina
The article details routes from Valparaiso to Mendoza and Buenos Aires via the Andes, including a Chilean rail opening aided by Chilean and Argentine presidents, the peril and grandeur of mountain travel, and historic lore of exploration and romance along the historic route. It notes dangers from high altitude illness, fragile bridges, and mule caravans, with vivid scenes of Aconcagua and Chimborazo as landmarks.
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America
Argentine Republic
South America
Magel
Andes
Aconcagua
Chili
Valparaiso
Santiago
Chimborazo
Aconcagia
Mounthing
India
Everest
Atondaa
Banta Rosa
Arancagua
Pam
Mendoza
Buenos Ayres
New York
St. Louis
Chile
United States
Mero Republic
United Brit
Diraphy
Banth America
Pampas
Bowers
Seeey
Boston
Armerica
Buenos Bate
Chicago
Kansas
Gilli
Gee
Ur States
Ar Gutting
Furniah
Opbsey
Lena
Don Diego de Almago
Peru
Reminiscence of General Lee and a Ghost at His Grave
A Virginia anecdote recounts General Robert E Lee visiting his former plantation graveyard at night. Planters see a cloaked figure kneel in prayer, later revealed as Lee by moonlit features. The tale, preserved by local Black residents and a few planters, reflects Lee’s sorrow after loss of property and life.
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Robert E. Lee
Virginia
Raymond Raynor
General Lee
Thos
Pach
Gat
Robert Blee
Lincoln's friend Clark wins Boston post through Lincoln
An eccentric early ally of Abraham Lincoln, George Clark, after meeting Lincoln in Boston, seeks a government post. Lincoln lends him a letter to the Boston Collector, who appoints Clark as harbor watchman earning $1,200 a year, illustrating Lincoln's influence and Clark's persistence.
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Boston Journal
George Clark
Lincoln
New England
Boston
Clark
Abe
Washington
Abs
White House
Mr. Lincoln
Abel
Mr. Clark
Abe Lincoln
George
Custom House
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln in White House Blotches Tale Goes Viral
The 1863 winter scene shows President Lincoln greeting a visitor amid a smallpox scare. The physician explains the blotches are varioloid and highly contagious as Lincoln jokes about his proclamation, then the guest flees toward Pennsylvania Avenue in a comic retreat.
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Mr. Lincoln
Tan
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ben Perley
Wedding minister nearly laughs at vow clash
A minister at a recent wedding faced a near disruption as the bride, a fragile young woman, insisted on strict Episcopal forms while her Unitarian minister disagreed. During the oath the bride altered the line to promise to love and honor, provoking the clergyman’s restrained amusement.
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Boston Journal
Farm and Household Tips on Lime, Pumpkins and Dairy
Agricultural text covers lime usage in soils, pumpkin as cattle fodder, parsnips as beef and milk feed, and methods for preserving produce. It highlights limewashing to protect plow parts, pumpkin growing as winter stock, and dairy practices to boost milk yield. Includes recipes for cakes and preserves.
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Pennsylvania
Lost arts emerge in a tale of darned stockings and garden notes
A fragment from a 19th century column recalls needlework mishaps and a romantic tale of a good darner deciding a lover's fate. The piece moves to Enytaria gardens near London, describing fragrant flower fields, primroses, and women selling blooms in February light. It also shares home pickle tips for cucumbers, detailing brining, storage, and a recipe for crisp jars ready in a fortnight.
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Orion
Anavreon
Enytaria Vaya
Exsox API
Agnes
London
Boston
Howe
High Pressure Feeding Maizes Rare Cow Sells for 4400
The Lonaville Courier-Journal described Princese Second as a fine cow from the Coguitassio strain. She was bought for 4400 dollars after a prior offer of 25000. Under high pressure, she yielded 11 pounds 2 ounces of butter in seven days, then died recently due to overtaxation of the system cited by her keeper to a Maryland official.
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Princese
Lonaville Courier-Journal
Arase
Woelemarian
Maryland
Farm hands savings urged for brighter futures
A farmer narrator laments most farm hands save little yearly while top hands earning 14 to 20 dollars monthly could save 100 to 150 dollars annually. He notes the first hundred saved did more good than much later gains and warns of temptations to spend. He cautions young men away from farm life without savings prospects.
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Tranite
Butter Washing and Salt Pickle Methods in 19th Century Guides
The text cites advice from the New York Weekly Tribune and Boston Cultivator on butter washing with cold brine and pickle solutions to strengthen flavor and whiteness. It warns that cold water can harden butter and that thorough saturation and timing affect texture, with warnings about salt strength and temperature control.
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Boston
Wittem
Lincoln on Grant and the fall of Vicksburg
The excerpt describes Lincoln’s belief in Grant amid calls to replace him. It notes political pressure to dismiss Grant and favors Grant’s leadership to relieve the people from distress, with Wade and Washburne cited as voices in the debate. Lincoln reportedly asserted Grant would take Vicksburg and win the war.
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Denyer Trini
Vicks- Inn
Grant
Arisc Jety
Lincoln
Gen
Yue Yen
Warde
Rhart
Mike Dering
Adi
Eve Washburne
Grav
Dove interrupts sermon at Maven Congregational Church
Stephen Bradley’s pet dove startled and delighted worshippers at Maven Congregational Church as it fluttered across the gallery and settled on the Bible. The bird then perched on the pastor’s head before being removed, seen as a sign of the spirit of the church and moving several attendees to tears.
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New Haven
Dixpatch
Res
Mtr
Clark
Coneliewon
Teud
Stephen Bradley
Tochireh
King Mack
Larry Lis
Madeimens Haven
Albany Express
Sullivan as a Fighter in Chester Park Row
Cincinnati Sun correspondent quotes George Campbell manager of Chester Park explaining a dispute with Sullivan. Campbell says the trouble stemmed from alleged friends fueling fear with ghost stories and that Sullivan listens to reason when properly approached. He praises Sullivan as a formidable fighter, noting his stamina and relentlessness.
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Sullivan
Cincinnati Suis
The
Sun
George Campbell
Chester Park
Tre
Mr. Campbell
Thera
Kimball Dakota Near Brule County Prominent Farming Hub
Kimball, the best located town in Southern Dakota, sits near the center of Brule County in a fertile farming and stock country. The area’s potential is evidenced by the magnificent crops raised in recent years.
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Dakota
Public School Building and Local Institutions on Main Line
Located on the Main Line of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railroad, 48 miles west of Mitchell and 22 miles east of Chamberdun, the area features a fine public school, good churches, post office, two banks, two hotels, a large grain elevator, and various trades. The text notes expanding industry and stock interests, with calls for new development while reflecting present local institutions and commerce.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Mitchell
Chamberdun
Oollivery
Ted
Beautiful Town Brale County Farm Adjoins Townsite
The Brale County Agricultural Pair Gromnils adjoins the townsite and is noted as one of the best fir growls in the territory with a good half mile track.
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Brale County
Gromnils
The Town Is Booming And Time To Invest
A brisk growth wave has spurred investor interest with new developments shaping the town’s economy. Developers highlight rising demand, infrastructure upgrades, and favorable zoning as reasons to commit capital now. Local officials project jobs and tax gains from continued expansion.
Platted additions near Main Street attract buyers in Dakota
D Warner promotes three adjoining additions with straight streets and alleys to suit business buyers. The proposed blocks on Main Street remain for sale to those seeking commerce, with climate favorable and rainfall abundant, comparable to Ohio Indiana and Illinois. For details call Movaires.
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Main
Dakota
Ohio
Lidiama
Doctor G J Ross MD Announces Temporary Office Residence
Dr. G J Ross MD reports a temporary office at the corner of Lut and Main Streets in Chita City and County. He brings seventeen years of experience and plans to return to Ohio Medical College in Cincinnati and State Medical College at Iowa for further study.
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Lut
Main St. Chita
Mas
Ohio Medical Cotlege
Cincinnati
Stata Medical Batisty
Lowa
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