Polly of the Grandmother's Quilt and Angel Curtains
A nostalgic tale follows Polly, a girl who imagines flying with angels in her grandmother's old home. She experiences a magical night through a quilted canopy, learns old stories, and later imagines the angels visiting again as she grows, cherishing the curtains and memories of grandmother.
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Polly
Grandma
Ann
Alice
Grand- Bis
Aitrother
Sluc
Het
Randmn
Mrs. Clark
Misa Avery
Miss Avery
Angela
Ong
Avery
Garner
Miss Ayor
Clark
Joe
Wig Y
Moyn
Nicholas
Rona
New York
Mr Barger's Insects and the Nevada Gold Quest
In a coastal hamlet near Long Island Sound a self taught man Oscar Barger rises from obscure clamming to teach Peck's Landing’s school. He becomes an entomologist, makes a medicinal pill from botany, and hides a family fortune plan. His daughter Mary urges him to seek riches via microscopic insects guiding gold prospects in Nevada.
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Long Island Sound
Oscar Barger
Oscar
Peck’ Patent
Mr. Barger
Mianus
Harl Braamaa
Peck's Landing
Mikes
Barger
Pecks Landing
Mary
Jennie
Nevada
Between Our Selves and a Philadelphia Love Fragment
An old poem fragment from the Philadelphia Call shows two lovers in secret, amid sighs and vows. The speaker laments unheeded songs while promising not to seal vows with symbols like a weeping willow. The poem hints at resilience without the beloved despite her disdain.
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Romeo Road
Cincinnati
Forky
Ela
Nature
Celestial Artillery
Santa Fe
Sin
Philadelphia
Narrows
The Gall of the Ground and a Rich Silver Lode
A Nevada mining tale follows Mr Barger and miner Thompson as they uncover a vast silver lode after Barger survives a near fall and credits Thompson with guiding discovery. The partners negotiate a split, then the claim skyrockets to a million, leaving Barger uneasy despite wealth. The narrative shifts to a Bombay Calcutta railway anecdote featuring venomous snakes on track and a record English mastiff selling for 1500 dollars.
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Oscar Burger
Nevada
Mr. Barger
Jack Thompson
Arnold Miner
Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Mr. Basner
Aid Phompson Ihomont
Mr. Bar Oe
Barger
Che
Barer
New York Sun
Yank
Hall
Brule County town touted as central hub of farming region
A description highlights a town in Brule County as the best located in Southern Dakota near the county center. It stresses its position amid premier farming and stock country, claiming the area has been clearly demonstrated as superior.
Cimball Located On Main Line In South Dakota
Cimball sits on the Main Line of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad forty eight miles west of Mitchell and twenty two into Chamberlain. The town features a public school building a church a post office two banks two hotels a large train elevator and several yards with smith shops livery stables and various franchises represented yet local investors seek more living opportunities and incentives.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Mitchell
Chamberlain
Beautiful Town Bride Count Fair Gros Eal Oppounds
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a town bride count and fair events in a territory, with unclear names and dates. Readable parts imply a local celebration or pageant context. Summary preserves evident entities and general event tone without fabricated details.
The Town Is Booming Unions Call For Investment
A booming town attracts investor interest as union leaders urge capital inflows to support growth. Local officials cite rising jobs, infrastructure needs, and expanding businesses seeking funding and partnerships to sustain momentum.
Dakota town prospectus for Warner holdings on Main Street
D Warner, proprietor of cle original town site, describes three additions with ventilation of street and alleys. Lands offered to new residential buyers with favorable climate and water quality touted as pure. Promises improved amenities, favorable growth prospects, and future opportunities in Dakota.
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Firsive Co
Cliss
Dakota
Nila
Ohio
Indiana
Ihang
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Uhtedinis Corner
Gina
Eine
London
Harper's
Mtd
Pinny
Les Shores
Eniyaxo News
Jay
Sing Sing
Revellous
Dalrymple Farm
Praire
Minnesota
Sahull Rag
Saskatchewan Valley
United Tos
Mssouri
Nobrato
Aline
Enida
Sonal
Wild
Bombay
Cette
Nota
Tsay
W. C. Morris
Jeweler & Optictan
Kimball, Dakota
Emington
al Lamberson
Furman & Co
E. Remington & Sons
Broadway
Nessa
D. H. Lamberson & C . State Street
Ilion
N.Y
Remington
Remington Agricultural CO
Meeeteradpa Etachiee
F. E. Miller
Bonanza
Fanning Mill
Empire M’'F’c Co
Dikenson & Gates, Gen. Agt’s
Scotland
Oak
Ochsner Bros
Ated Near the
Cen
Ter
Brule County
Cimball
D. Warner
Bruole Comy
G, J. Ross M. D
Aidan and
Sthingon
Ollles
Island Main
Ail
Anywer
Hind
Keventoon
College of Cinvinnati and
Stite Medical Society of
Towa
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