On the Devil's Backbone and a Pittsburg romance
A young clerk recalls courting Jennie Elder in rural Pittsburgh county country life. After courting, he climbs a cliff named Devil's Backbone to spy a squirrel, is stranded, nourishes hope, and is rescued by the Elder family led by Jennie. He later learns Jim Arney opposed him, but Jennie’s family saves him and he remains faithful.
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Nathan Ritchie
Pittsburg
Washington County
Farmera
Nero
Dan Elder
Jennie
Elder
Raccoon Creek
Paradise
Jim Arney
Brother Dave
Wade
Dan
Forged Check Ring Threatens Major Cash Loss
A New York World report notes a thriving forged check trade among Delmonico’s regulars. A prominent usurer advances nearly 10000 on forged papers drawn on a retired merchant’s son, proceeds lost at the race track, prompting the father to exile his son abroad. The usurer, pressed by legal threats, seeks repayment, potentially about 60 percent of the face value.
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Delmonico's
N. Y
Africa
South America
Dreaming a Speedy 10 000 Word Story Amid a Cold
A writer recalls awakening with a complete original plot after a cold and whisky lulling him to sleep. The tale materialized during a bath and rested in memory until a syndicate ordered a 10 000 word story with a 150 dollar advance, all produced within 48 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Legislative Jocosity in Tennessee House Scuffle
A Tennessee newspaper notes a playful incident during a roll call where someone tied a sheep bell to Jr. Collins of Carlisle county and he only realized it after the house drew attention. New York plans to spend 300000 dollars on zoological building expansion in Central Park.
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Tennessee
House of Representatives
Jr. Collins
Carlisle County
New York
Central Park
Watches as compass. North found by sun and clock
A London Truth correspondent recalls a tale about using a watch as a compass. By pointing the hour hand to the sun, south lies midway between the hand and XII. The author notes not all know this, even traveler Mr Stanley. Amalfi is claimed as home of the compass inventor.
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London Truth
Stanley
Amalfi
Good Pavements as Cheapest for Liverpool's Streets
A summary of Consul Sherman's Liverpool report from Consular Reports, noting impervious pavements since 1872, 250 miles of best paved streets, lower death rate from 27.2 to 20.3 per thousand between 1880 and 1888, and reduced street maintenance costs from 156,080 to 40,824 for 226 to 250 miles. The city owns tracks, forbids private party trenching, and rents street rail lines at 10 percent of cost.
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Sherman
Liverpool
England
Corporation of Liverpool
Scientific American
Famine Talk in Ireland Cited by Tuke
Tribune quotes James H. Tuke on Irish distress stating no famine risk, limited crop failure area, and that people are less potato dependent now. He notes potato crop generally good outside congested districts and calls for government vigilance and possible relief works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smalley
the Tribune
James H. Tuke
Tuke
Ireland
Foolish Martyrs and Patent Medicine Hits
A fragment from a 19th century newspaper column denounces certain self styled martyrs while touting Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a cure for rheumatism and related ailments. It warns against mercury containing catarrh remedies and endorses Hall’s Catarrh Cure, noting no mercury and internal use. Also mentions congressmen and Killgore of Texas.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Uhio
Woman's intuition and warns of overcoats at fair
A curio of opinions on women's intuition and common sense cites a chilly city visit by an elderly farmer who ignored an overcoat. It quotes Dr. Alice Bennett on Bright's disease risks, a witty NYC journalist remark, a testimonial for Warner's Safe Cure, and an ad for LY-CO-DINE Nursery Powder. It ends with travel copy for New York Central and Burlington Route trains via Denver.
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Alwayes
Alice Bennett
Bright
Pennsylvania State Medical Society
Joe Howard
New York Press
Alice
Mrs. Davis
Wm. J. Davis
Basil, O
Warner
Kirkendall Jones & Co Shoes Offer Urges Dealers to Stock
An advertisement extols Kirkendall Jones & Co shoes and boots made from the best stock by skilled craftsmen. It promises satisfaction, proper fit on any last, and dealer guidance if current outlets do not carry the line. A buyer tip emphasizes price, service, and comfort for children.
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California Fig Syrup CO
Francisco
Cal. Ca
Kirkendall, Jones & Co
Kirkendall, Jones & Co., Manufacturers
Omaha, Neb
Favorite Prescription Promises Cure for Female Weakness
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a proven remedy for enfeebled women. It offers money-back proof and urges women to learn of the medicine, use it, and be cured, noting the pills as small regulators for the stomach to ease sick headache.
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Sherman
Prickly Ash Bitters CO
ST. Louis
Dr. Pierce
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