Two lovers in Highland solitude and a haunting resemblance
In a remote Scottish farmstead Carriston and his betrothed Madeline Rowan captivate the narrator with a deep bond and a striking likeness between couple and beloved. Amid mountain air and quiet beauty, romance grows while concerns over supernatural visions arise, linking fear and affection in a rugged, isolated setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carriston
Rowan
Madeline Rowan
Charles Carriston
Madeline
Carrinton
Excellent Farming Lands In Texas For Settlers
Excellent farming lands in eastern Colorado and northern Wharton counties Texas. Smooth rolling prairie between Bernardo and Colorado rivers with rich sandy loam soil and ample rainfall. Two railroad lines pass through a twelve by eight mile tract with towns on each line, offering cheap terms and 3 to 4 year payments. Excursions to Fort Worth and Wallis offered by Southern Texas Colonization Co. Contact John Lixnerxow, Mer., 110 Rislo Bldg, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado County
Wharton County
Texas
Houston
Bernardo
Colorado
Ft. Worth
Santa Fe
Wallis
Fertle Farm Lands
Southern Texas Colonization CO
Jonx Lixnerxoim
Mer
Curcago
Strange Happenings In A Dime Novel World
A parade of odd tales from small towns includes prisoners in Woodbury N J painting interiors and receiving pie thrice daily, two Clyde Michigan residents taxing the same plot, and two Frenchmen duping a German merchant over a cloth for the Eiffel Tower. Also reported are a Linden Michigan farmer's bizarre device, frightened mules near Evansville Indiana, a Burlington Indiana fatal shooting, and an Iowa pastor praising Dr Kay's Lung Balm with mail order details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury
N. J
Sherif Packer
Clyde
Miei
Sampson Hall
Linden
Mich
Norma
State Agricultural College
Ingle
Evansville
Ind
Edward Zaiser
South Hill
Burlington
P. J. Nerg
M. E
Des Moines
Iowa
Dr. B. J. Kay Medical Co
Omaha
Neb
Western Office
Omaha, Neb
Goose Refuses Passage Under Mississippi Bridge
A wounded goose floated downstream to the river bridge and refused to pass beneath. It battled the current until exhaustion, then swam to the opposite shore where a boy captured it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Hall's Catarrh Cure testimonial and notary oath
Frank J. Cheney sworn as partner of Cheney & Co asserts the firm will pay 100 dollars for every case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason confirms the oath and seal. Also mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Fragment mentions Sturgine, Medici throne sale in Florence and tombstone notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
Cheney & Co
Decem A. Wb
A. W. Gleason Notary Public
Hall
Gend
Teatlmentala
Valuable Cents at American Numistic and Archeological Show
United States cents on display reveal older issues surpass later productions in design. Prized and rare coins include the 1799, 1793 and 1814 issues, drawing attention from collectors and enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
American
Patent horseshoes largely unused despite many patents
Nearly 200 patents issued for horseshoes claimed to be banded or clasped. None proved practical and horses remain shod by traditional nailed iron shoes.
Fortune Seeking Emigrante and the Fortunes of Frontier Travel
A fragment touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a key defense for emigrants and frontier families against chills fever malaria and tainted water. It claims the product fortifies the system and enables pioneers miners and settlers to safely face hazardous western conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostatter
The Crying Cobra Described By Observers
Observers note the cobra as the sole serpent that emits a cry resembling a rat squeak. They describe the male as smaller, more slender, brighter in color, and more active than the female.
Fragmented dialogue on marriage and liver medicine ad
A fragment shows a dialogue about marriage motives with a dismissive reference to a spouse's figure. The piece ends with an advertisement line for Fors torpid liver relief using Dr Carlstedt's German Liver Medicines.
Champagne Toast at Dinner Guilty of Laughter
A light luncheon scene unfolds as a waiter refills Miss Elderly's glass after a playful exchange about a mouthful of champagne. John tends to the table, ensuring everyone enjoys the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Elderly
John
Quack Cure Advertisements and Quoted Banter
An OCR fragment shows a dubious laxative remedy claim for curing a cold in one day and a line about refunds. It includes scattered dialogue about chaperones and a comic exchange involving a Mrs and Terry Vatettic, plus mentions of a German liver medicine and a street question about work.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Faetasinid
SSS
Apey Agh Ak “International Press Association
Carrision
Scotland
Cecil Carr
Trossachs
Torning
Germany
F. J. Cheney, & CO
England
Gale
Florence
Giuliano de Medici
Bavolo d'Agnolo
Engliahman
Dr. Carbstedt
Terry Vatettic
Missus
Akin Foods
Hood
P. Hall & Co
Nashua
N. HL
Dragaite
Acme
Acme Company
Wendell St
Boston
Ming
Mason Bros
Chicago Board OF Trade
O'Farrell & Bon
Washington, D. C
Jenny
Montestoma
LUM Cs Drunkenne
Dr.j.l.stephens
Leran
R. Harris & Co
Deane Anver
Kay
Bovis Cored
Rae Reed Woolley
Atlanta
Thompson
Arly
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