Colored Wisdom Debate on Currency and Natural Philosophy
Detroit Free Press notes Arn Able discoursing on currency with humor and satire. Mr Johnson mocks money value citing a dollar as currency, then shifts to natural philosophy and astronomy humorous observations. Profreen questions why things happen, with anecdotes on heat, light, and motion, ending with a sales pitch for pamphlets on astronomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Johnson
Smith
Suuthin
Samuel Shin
Samuel
Beausful
Prof
Reen
Sun
Dee City
Mars
Saturn
Goliah
Sampson
Belice
Mr. Johnson
Life in Oxford How the University Shapes a Town
Oxford thrives or withers by its university presence as terms begin or end. The city becomes a busy scholarly hub with students, gowned figures, and college life shaping trades, rents, and social life while the town watches anxious about family life and the lot of academic youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pranciaco
Oxford
Inner Temple
Amo
Amas
Honest Man Receives $1000 After Old Debt Settlement
From the New Haven Register a Colored Water ton resident, C L Fitch aged eighty five, was paid a thousand dollars by Matthew Eliot of New Preston who said the sum settles a just debt. Fitch was born a slave in this state and apprenticed to Eliot. After years with Eliot the son gave the extra amount as compensation beyond legal claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mple
New Haven Register
C. L. Fitch
Waterton
Matthew Eliot
Fitch
New Preston
Eliot
Odd Addresses in Letters to Sir Walter Scott
A survey of quirky post office letter addresses reveals rhyming and vague directions. Examples include a missive to Sir Walter Scott in London and a Balaam the fishmonger in London, plus notes about a travelling band and a girl with spectacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Walter Scott
London
Charlies Dibden
Hay
Bolton
Lancashire
Balaam
Persha
Pershore
Worcestershire
Ant Sue
New Forest
PREJUDICE RULED FEEBLE REMEDY CLAIMS ATHLOPHOROS CURES
An 1886 testimonial cites Athlophoros as internal remedy curing rheumatism sciatic neuralgia and headaches after years of external treatments. Endorsed by Rev E J Birr and Mrs Geo Hoffman, claims include dramatic relief within three bottles. promotion lists price and order details from Athlophoros Co New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Hoffman
Cedar Falls
Towa
Athlophoros Co
Wall 8
New York
Pan Handle Texas A Republic Of Toleration And Lawlessness
A vivid portrait of the Pan-Handle of Texas as a vast, lawless republic. It describes rugged frontier life with no formal courts, Judge Lynch justice, cattle thieves, and a code of self reliance. Detected outsiders are tolerated if they keep to themselves and fight their own battles.
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Chicago Herat
Texas
America
Texan
Commonwealth
New York
Indian Territory
Texas & Pacific Railroad
New Mexico
Fort Worth
Austin Law Factory
Lynch
St. Louis
Chicago
San Francisco
New Orleans
Galveston
Maine
Ohio
Georgia
Missouri
United States
California
Nevada
Illinois
Union
Arctic Circle
Curly Bill
Broncho Joe
Whisky Jack
Poker Dave
Irish Tin
Dutch Henry
Frenchy
Scotty
Fatty
Slim
Keno Mike
Rowdy Jim
Hardihood
The Missionary Suffered. A Boy's Penny Tale
A Richmond Religious Herald anecdote describes a mother giving two pennies to a child who plans to give one to missionaries and spend the other on a stick. Later the child says he lost the missionary penny, highlighting a humorous moral about misplaced generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Religious Herald
Well kept secrets how Arthur nearly died at presidency
Dr Lincoln, longtime Arthur physician, discloses two near fatal illnesses of Chester A Arthur. One attack occurred on board the Tallapoosa during a Florida trip. another followed his Yellowstone journey. Cabinet and White House staff were kept unaware, preserving the president’s health secret for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester A. Arthur
G Crawford
Lincoln
Arthur
Tallapoosa
Florida
White House
Jones
Mr. Arthur
Garfield
Br. Leonard
Senator Jones
Yellowstone Valley
Bright
George E. Edmunds
Frelinghuysen
True Friendship Prerogatives Viewed in Arkansas Tale
Two men in a hotel lobby argued until a third man stepped in and punched one, with a twist on friendship. The injured man questions why he was struck, and the others discuss how true friendship should align with mutual understanding. The moment ends with a realization that being friends may require enmity after all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
Arkansaw Traveler
Rob
Bob
Jenkins
Idm
Bound to Have the State's Shekels
The late Dr. Ackley served as a trustee and custodian of state funds during the insane asylum’s construction. After the bank failed, he demanded the funds, then retrieved them by force, using a sledge hammer and chisel to breach the safe and move the money to another location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magazine of American History
Ackley
Sco
Vanity in Men and Women Compared in Chicago Tale
A Chicago Herald piece quotes a Madison Street observer contrasting female vanity with male vanity. Women, it states, are practical about dress, know their best looks, and help each other, while men linger over mirrors, chase fashion, and spend lavishly on hats to flaunt brands despite equal need for frugality.
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Chicago Herald
Madison Street
Federal Justices and Their Social Duties in Washington
Cor Washington report surveys Supreme Court justices as social figures seen on I street. It describes Justice Bradley Chief Justice Waite Justice Harlan and others, noting their walks dress and solitary tendencies. It says they endure many social duties and host elaborate dinners while urging exercise as part of life in the capital. The piece ends with a playful New Haven Register item about a six year old girl and a bashful lover, noting Fanny's spoiled status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Justice Bradley
I Street
Capitol
Washington
Grant
Sherman
Justice Waite
Justice Harlan
Rockville
Justice Gray
Judge Harlan
Judge Gray
Justice Miller
Supreme Court
United States
Blatchford
Matthews
Reason
New Haven Register
Fanny
Justice of the Peace Notice in Douglas County Suit
Herman Hase named as defendant in a small claims style attachment proceeding in Douglas County Kansas. The writ states a judgment of 21.50 plus costs and sets a hearing date for February 9 1887 at 9 o clock in the morning at the office of John G Orton Justice of the Peace. The sheriff’s return notes an attachment levy on goods and chattels.
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Herman Hase
Herman Hae
Douglas
Eeanokie
Douglea County
Kansas
Ohn G
Orton E
Srexuz
Justice of the Peace
Notice to defendants in Doraras court action Kansas
State of Kansas Court of Doraras District Court cites defendants Birdie Hamilton and Hannah Kelley in a foreclosure action. Plaintiffs seek sale of South half of lot 3 in block 12 Larne Place Lawrence Douglas County, to satisfy a mortgage, costs, and accrued interest. Defendants must answer by February Mth or petition will stand true and judgment entered. Attorney Solon T Will represents plaintiff.
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Mark Wooley
Eliza Kelley
J Rice
Birdie Hamilton
Hannah Keltey
Helre
Leah Sanberry
C. H. Smith
Hannah Kelley
Larne Place
City
Rence
Douglas County
Bungas
Smith
Solon T. Will
Tor Plah
Publication Notice of Kansas Real Estate Partition Suit
Lancaster County readers learn that Edward H. Dunn sues Jennie M. Hussey and others in Douglas County District Court Kansas for partition of extensive real estate holdings across Lawrence Topeka and multiple townships and wards. Defendants must answer by February 16 1887 or the petition will be deemed true and the court will partition the described properties.
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Jennie M. Hussey
Charles F. Hussey
Lydia Athearn
Susan F. Athearn
Levi
Athearn
Annie E. Athearn
Jameye
Frederck
Seth A. Heses
Douglas County
State of
Kansas
Edward H. Dunn
Cherlea F
Hussey
Levi S. Athearn
Annie
James , Athearn
Frederick (S. Athearn
Leigh Hewes
Lota
New York Street
Masaschatreat
Lawrence
Douglas'ity
State of Kansas
van Buren Street
Jackson Street
Topeka
Shawnee County
Kawena
Lote
Mantad
Riley County
Alev
Anderson County
Link County
Towsship
Lyon
Kanaae
Aleo
Secion
Franklin County
Kaneas
Real Safete
James M. Hi
Order for Appearance of Absent Defendant
In the United States Circuit Court for Kansas a notice orders absent defendants McFarland and Emerine McFarland to appear or demur by the first April 1887 rule day. The court directs service by publication in the Lawrence Journal for six weeks, not less than 20 days before the rule day, with a true copy to be posted. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is noted in the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of the United States
District of Kansas
Gerwood If
Attwood
Henjamin B. McFarland
Emeline
McFarland
William J. Smith
Cherol
Kansas
Benjamin B. McParland
Emerine McFarland
Mation Bassett ‘& Per
Pownseamton
Lawency Warxiy Journal
Lawrence
C. G. Foster
Titowas
Frank J. Thomas
Fragmented Health Advice Piece
Incomplete text appears to offer tips on purifying blood and toning the body. The readable fragment suggests wellness guidance but lacks concrete actions, sources, or authority to verify efficacy or origin. Further context is needed to produce a reliable summary.
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Limekiln Club
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E. J. Birr
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C.W. Stein
Rw.woodward
Philadelphia
Court of
Bucklen
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