Will Exposes Forged Will Inheritance Case
In a Portland court, orphans contest a nephew in law Arnold’s claim to Jacob Amos's estate of 850000 to 60000. A paper maker Harvey Goodrich reveals a patent stamp on the will, dated 1841, proving it forged. The judge orders the document examined and the orphans are declared rightful heirs.
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Jacob Amos
Grutht
Tamos Arnold
Arnold
Jacob
Leon
Old Amesty
Tames Arnold
Texturor
Pointblank
Ames
Thomas Cloudman
Evidénes
Harvey Goodrich
Day & Lyon
Portland
Rice
Newton
Goodrich
Qounell Yepuls
Shipman
Mmaker
Goottrich
H. Gooodrich
Cloudman
God
Alita
Jacob Ames
Fight for Tafa reveals a white survivor tale with brutal Indian attack
An Arizona correspondent for the Boston Advertiser recounts Spencer's harrowing escape after ambush by Indiana near a canyon. He describes wounded companions, a self-reloading pistol, close calls, and the fort rescuing him at dusk as he survived a brutal night. The piece notes alleged Indian raids, including the slaughter of fourteen children, and contrasts white and Native actions in the conflict.
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Arizona
Boston Advertiser
Spencer
Indiana
Here
Thad
Ataal
Butt
Ant
Gaquad
Bride’s Banter on Chicago Ticket Sparks Political Revelry
A blushing bride debates the 1880 presidential ticket with her husband at Niagara Falls, mixing Blain and Cleveland, Chicago nominations, and the vice president concept. The dialogue slips into tangential notes on typhoid deaths in England, locust plagues in Mexico and the U.S. drought.
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Chicago
Ningaen
Niagara Falls
Tilden
Hendricks
Hayes
Wheeler
Cleveland
Blaine
Whirlpool Rapids
Farlo e Decorations and Washington Parlor Arts
Washington Street decor says every parlor is unique as rotally madhsome designers discuss high end wall coverings. The expert notes ceiling panels and frieze work cost from two thousand to three thousand dollars, with many elegant but affordable options, and highlights notable Washington society patrons.
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Farloe
Washington City
Prom
Washington Star
Washington
Baltimom
Philadelphia
Alma
Wally God
Rolla
Washington Hall
Indica Horn
Perry’ Belmont
Admiral Togers
Mra. Mckoo
Mra. Quecken- Dual
Mra
Noble
Youthful Spendthrifts Teach Frugal Habits
From the New England Journal of Education the piece argues Americans spend carelessly and that childhood is where the fault begins. It urges teaching money value by assigning children duties that earn small rewards, like library upkeep, errands, aiding younger students, copying documents, managing chores, and garden upkeep.
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New Englad Journal of Education
Tour
Black Hawk War of 1832 summary
The text outlines the Black Hawk War era during Andrew Jackson's presidency, detailing clashes between the Sac and Fox nations led by Black Hawk and U.S. forces in Illinois. It notes land purchases, settler pressures, and military actions including General Atkinson’s decisive battles and Black Hawk's eventual defeat and death years later.
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Jackson
Sac and Por
Ilinow
Scott
Chicago
Atkinson
Eatalian
Rouire
Lows
Peppermint facts and production around 19th century
United States leads peppermint and peppermint oil production, center stage in Michigan and Wayne County New York. 1878 oil yield reached 150000 pounds, while 1588 yielded 85000 pounds. Prices rise due to stock shortages as world demand grows for medicine confectionery and perfumery. Peppermint thrives in moist garden soils, can yield oil from eight to a hundred and a half canda per plant age and locality, with price ranging 25 cents to 3 dollars 75 cents per pound. Adulteration with castor oil turpentine and pennyroyal oil detected with ease.
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United States
Michigan
Wayne County
N.Y
The Cheekiest Girl in Troy Court Case and Odd Notices
Bridget Gildea eighteen year old servant sued Mrs Edward Ayer for ten dollars wages after a disputed morning scene of waking, vegetable drying and missing knives. The judge awarded five dollars to Bridget. The column also touts Burdock Blood Bitters for various ailments and a parlor scene about a flirtatious candidate asking to see a widow’s children, set amid ads and global notes.
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Brooklyn Union
Angus
Troy
Bridget Gildea
Edward Ayer
Courtney
Ryer
Judge
Dudge Courtney
Bridget
Touching incident on a New York Central train
An elderly man and his young daughter caused a scene on a crowded New York Central line when the daughter pleaded for mercy as the father explained she needed private asylum care for what he called madness. The article reflects on insanity rates, nervous disorders, and urges stomach health with Warner's Tippecanoe as a recommended remedy.
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Bt. Louis Express
New York Central Road
Uae
Voicn
Jims
Shakspeare
Ophelia
Amerrica
Warner
Harrison
Casey
Mara
Local notices fragment and dubious patent medicine ad
An OCR damaged text fragment appears to mix a village name Adams Iowa with dubious medical patent claims and remedies. It mentions Adams Iowa debt payment, then drifts into an advertisement for Dr. Fouroe's Golden Medical Discovery and Dr Pierce Compound Extract, claiming cures for throat issues, pulmonary diseases, ruptures, and colds. Mentions World’s Dispensary Medical Association and various tonics. The broken lines obscure reliable facts.
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Shakespeare
Wertud Wales
Praca
Fouroe
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