The Ghastliest Highway of the Oregon Trail
A stark account of mid nineteenth century migration to Oregon and California from 1846 to 1850. It details brutal hardships including disease famine and massacres, noting Donner Party tragedies and the cholera scourge that followed wagon trains across the plains and Sierra Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
California
McClure
Pawar
Donner
Marvel
Sierra Nevada
Plains
River
Rockies
Costly Diamond by Mail Reveals Hidden King’s Ransom
The Cullinane diamond story unfolds in the Boston Herald as a small registered packet to London was mailed just as Europe’s mail closed. Insured for 2,500,000 dollars, the ordinary bundle escaped notice by clerks and officials, despite its immense value and the potential weight of a stone from South Africa.
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Boston Herald
Sone
England
Europe
Johannesberg
Hatton Gardens
London
Post Office
Egotistical Author Orchestrated by Publisher Ads
Quotations note an author seen as egoistic about his work while the Washington Star points out the blame lies with him reading his publishing house’s advertisements. The exchange underscores how promotion shapes public perception of authors.
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Washington Star
Water rates spar over pipes and Providence supply
A Tit-Bits item depicts a Water Rate Collector and a distressed woman arguing that water cost is unfair since the pipes are provided by Providence. The cartoon caption hints at public utilities and pricing humor.
Women in Catholic Choirs Stir Debate Across Churches
A Music Leader and Concertgoer notes Pope Pius orders limiting women in church choirs, yet U.S. clergy largely ignore the issue. Edigund de Vine of Kansas City argues removing women would collapse choirs. He says women’s presence inspires male singers, while boys for liturgy remain scarce across parishes.
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Pope Pius
Father Wagner
Brooklyn
Edigund de Vine
Kamas City
Sun Ie
Ledrin
Ameri Phos
Three Graves in London at Westminster Abbey East Walk
In Westminster Abbey's east walk lie three notable graves Thomas Betterton and his wife Bess Saunderson and Mrs Bracegirdle. Betterton led the revival of English drama after the Puritan era, Bracegirdle rose to fame in Congreve's plays before retiring in a dispute with Anne Oldfield. She died in 1748 and was buried beside the Bettertons.
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Westminster Abbey
Thomas Betterton
Bess Saunderson
Bracegirdle
Belterton
Pareltons
Bravegipdle
Betherton
London
Ongreve
the Etlertons
Civilization Needs Both Dreamers and Doers
A reflective observer argues that progress rests on both dreamers and practical men. He notes savages who imagined tools like canoes and weapons spurred civilization, while pragmatists repeated and applied those ideas. The essay stresses the equal importance of study and laboratory work alongside workshops and factories.
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Old Cay
Extranist quip on Mrs Brown philanthropy fans
A witty remark from the Detroit Free Press critiques Mrs Brown as overly generous. The line contrasts praise for giving with the notion she “gives people away” implying excessive charity or public display. The brief satirical item highlights social perceptions of philanthropy.
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Kansas
Dern
Missouri
Tadian Dorrit
Ole
Mara
Kanes
Ineiuri Tereitory
Onalnns
Wintolt i. Fa
Ian Oon
Havieess
Pierall
Han Eal
Jomier Yanks
Mechanica Wali
Mie
Lierester
Will Ty
Hualooss
George Morton
Sentral Paseweger
ST. Louis, Mo
Oquwick and
Mir Uri
Arkiansas
Tennessee
Florida
Hanson
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Temas
James Donohue
Peietant Tenerst
Kaeueas Ty. Mo
Allen
P.O. of Fames
FALLS
Jay
Marine Dn Ste
Goamer
J.W. Meng
Meng
Lexington
Dr. T.bramsey
H.C. Stokes
Is L. Peak
South Africa
East Walk
Winkler
Winkler Furniture Co
B. &. Eaton
Lexington, Mo
KATY
Miesour
Texas Railway
Comfortabia
K. CG. S
Kansas City Southern Railway
Southwest
Endian Territory
Arkansas
Lotimiada
Texar
Trav
Poss, Ay
Kansas City
F. Ti. Roesler
Mass
Pod Immig
SG. Warner
G.T
P. A
Kansas City, Mo
Catron
Hoerte
S. E. Vaughan
Dover, MO
W. G. McCavenann Pres
Bor
Litebase
Sirguon
the Traders’ Bank
Malesour
D. Stalling
Dr. J. M. Gallemore
Jus. L ‘Long. Uber
BB. Waddelg President
Sandford Sellers
WiderPrea
F. Leb Wallach, Booksniper
Tavis
Lexington Savings Bank
KY Sicholson F
Hoffman
Waiter
Waddell
Rankin Fannie
Barton Jackson Bradley
Walten Bwaddene
Wallace Irving Tev
Irving Tevis
Hoffinia
Rufus Young
Alice W Wingate
Ron Goce
Sbaggio Hopuing
Amste
Leo Walvnie Eisenbeth
Wallace
Sandford Saliars
WG McCannilaind
Gafriebo BF Nicholaon
RenAany Prey
Git
M Cathay
Vicw-P
D. Aldrew
Lexington, Missouri
Poona Benera
Board OF
OLR Cdos
Richi Meld
Andrew Charles Lyotts
G. An. Oytnen
Willasn I) Morrison
Lewly W. Uns Dera
Feanhart
Brank Fone
Hiufae Young
Chas. M. Bowring
Jestase
Iagent
R.T. Mann’s
Wellington
Lalkyetted
Charles Dixon Commission Cs
Kanvntts City
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