Lassoing a Buffalo by LaBarge Crew on the Missouri River
In early Missouri River steamboat days Captain LaBarge offered his crew a buffalo feast. John Durack, new to buffalo hunting, lassoed a live buffalo that dragged the yawl downstream. The boat suffered a broken yaw and a day of repairs before returning to the vessel, leaving the crew buffaloless.
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Missouri River
LaBarge
la Barge
John Durack
Handy
John
Capt. LaBarge
Durack
Dorack
Navy Officers Foot the Bill for Diplomacy Abroad
The Army and Navy Journal reports that visiting U S Navy officers at Kiel Portsmouth and Lisbon faced heavy personal costs to repay greetings from German British and Portuguese hosts. Officers estimates suggest about 50 percent of three months pay was spent, straining those with limited funds and raising questions about government reimbursement and official duty.
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Kiel
Portsmouth
Lisbon
Army and Navy Journal
United States Navy
A Color Party Named for a Rainbow of Guests
A St Louis social gathering described in colorful terms, where guests with surnames and nicknames matched colors. The host, Mr Green, teased attendees including Mr Blue and Miss Ruby Scarlett, with a prize won by Mr Hugh Dye and a post party outing led by Mr Blue.
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New York Times
Inquirer
St. Louis
Blue
Cuba
Green
Brown
Violet
Hugh Dye
Ruby Scarlett
Miss Redd
Miss White
Pope LEO XIII Diet Ordered by Strict Daily Routine
The Pall Mall Gazette notes Leo XIII maintained a strict routine for meals across seasons. He dined at the Vatican palace or villa with food prepared by trusted cooks and nuns, served from a locked stove and wine cellar. Meals featured pasta eggs and flour, fried chicken croquettes, ripe pears, and coffee with little sugar.
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Leo XIII
Pall Mall Gazette
Vatican Gardens
Apostolic Palace
Vatican
Villa
Pio Centra
Pontii
Leo Nil
Santa Maria
Papal
Do Anything Mean and You Will Think Youre Watched
The Washington Democrat notes a social tendency in which harsh behavior leads to suspicion of constant scrutiny. It suggests self consciousness affects public perception and invites reflection on personal conduct.
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Washington (Ja
Democrat
Lexington
Ashbrook Trots To Fame With Noted Pedigree Links
A trainer touts Ashbrook as a premier trotter with a solid record list including 2:134 as a baseline and strong age group times. Pedigree traces to Ashland Wilkes 2:19 with inbred Wilkes lines through Young Wilkes and George Wilkes, urging breeders to request the catalogue.
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Ashland Wilkes
Ashbrook
Young Wilkes
George Wilkes
Wilkes
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Disney
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New York Life
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Lexington, MU
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Meng Building
Missouri
Tet Tate
Lincoln Trust
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T!c Railway
Indiana
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Townsend
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Oolacy Chemical Co
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Leroy Farmer
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Moffett’s
C. J. Moffett
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Avery
Gma
Richard Field
Pusat
Gro, M. Catron
J. Andrew
Canute
Canuta
Morrison-Wentworth Bank
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G. J. Andrew
Charley Lyons
G. M. Catron
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William J.morrison
Edw
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Gordon White
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