Capture of the Gaspee and Major Andre Saga
The account describes the 1772 raid on the Gaspee by American colonists led by Brown and Whipple aiming to destroy the ship, provoke Providence news, and spur action. It also covers the Major Andre spy affair, Arnold’s defection, and the aborted trials as British officials offered rewards without securing witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Brown
Whipple
Andre
Antre
Renndlet- Arnold
U. S
West Point
Arnold
Ani Suot
Great Britain
Charles I
American Freedom and the Quest for Independence
A historical discourse links the Fourth of July 1897 to Cuba Crete and Ireland seeking self rule, praising the American Republic as a model. It traces colonial taxation objections from the Stamp Act to Britain’s restrictive policies and warns against importing Articles while stressing the cause of liberty against imperial measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Crete
Ireland
Fragmentary tale of blame and danger near a flare
An unclear excerpt describes a chaotic scene with references to a firecracker, a minister, a doctor, and an undertaker. The text hints at guilt and consequences for a boy and adults, with damaged dialogue about an incident and its aftermath. Details are obscured, limiting precise identification of people or place.
Patriotic Fourth Celebration Echoes in Cleveland Leader
Fragmentary poem-like lines celebrate the Fourth of July with lines about freedom, brotherhood, and the end of caste. The Cleveland Leader frames the day as a grand occasion when patriots recall noble deeds and humanity stands together in liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Ag
Agalo
Cleveland
Local citizen lauds kidney remedy in wartime era ad
A Marshall resident, Wm Owens of 114 W Hanover, testifies that kidney pain, back ache, and urinary issues plagued him for years. After using Deans Kidney Pills from F G Seaman, he claims rapid relief and lasting cure with no relapse. The ad notes Donnas Kidney Pills cost 60 cents and are sold by dealers, mailed from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Citizan
Wm. Owens
W. Hanover Street
Dean
F. G. Seaman's
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Dvan's
Louisiana Gulf Parishes and Marshes Surveyed in Old Times
The New Orleans Picayune notes the nine Louisiana gulf coast parishes along the Mississippi from the Pearl River to Sabine, termed sea marsh parishes. It explains how levees and river sediment have gradually filled marshes, converting lowlands to solid ground, with Orleans Parish as a population center. The region’s residents are largely planters, fishermen, and hunters near the Mississippi and its bayous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loulaisve Pariabes
Orleana - Picayune
Loulatana
Gulf of Mexico
Hed River
Sabine
Louisiana
Orleans
New Orleans
Mississippi
Courage Against Disease and a Woman's Cure
A woman recounts severe illness including heart pains fainting spells and blindness episodes, with persistent female complaints such as ovary inflammation painful menstruation womb displacement itching and ulcers. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's medicine for relief after trying doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Detroit Journal advertising prospectus and pricing
The Detroit Journal promotes its weekly editions and claims wide distribution across Michigan. It touts reliability and aims to serve readers with pricing options by mail and per week, highlighting perceived superiority over rival papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritts
Detroit Journal
Michigan
Detromm
Mall
What Is Your Trade and Pile Cure Endorsement
A 1910s era testimonial piece notes diseases vary by occupation and highlights A F Calhoun of Circleville West Virginia praising Pyramid Pile Cure. The ad claims the cure, free from drugs, is safe, effective, and sold by druggists at six dollars per package with Pyramid Pills at 28 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Méhc
A. F. Calhoun
Notary Public
Circleville
Wy Va
Pyramid Co
Marshall, Mich
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets touted as best remedy for indigestion
The advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the most effective form for all indigestion, praising tablet convenience and pleasant taste. It claims they digest food before fermentation, keep blood pure, aid complexion, and even increase flesh. It asserts Michigan use and a 50 cent pack price, with DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles and burns also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Michigan
Probate Court Hearing Set for Electa Holaler Estate
In Calhoun County Michigan a probate session in Marshall on June 22 1898 assigns Monday July 18 at 10 AM for hearing Gardner A Kelly petition to prove and admit the will of Electa Holaler deceased. Heirs and interested parties must appear and publish notice in the county paper as required. Register Lovine Lass notes the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paonare
Michigan
Calhoun
Probsty
Marshall
William A. Lane
Electa Holaler
Gardner A. Kelly
Wien
Lovie Lass
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Guépee Co
Etreets
Gaspens
Gaspole
England
Hode
Peter “Oliver
Massachusetts
Auchmuty
America
Tom
American Freedom
James Fryder Suevel
Olf Witten
Weal Indies
Greville
Britain
Rom
United Kingdom
Ored
Doctor
Undertaker
Reyes
Paya
Thorne
McGillas
Eilberg Avenue
Thonkford
The
DeWitt
Burns
Walter
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