The Tenderfoot Turned An Arizona Story of the Wid Times
An Arizona tale recalls a tenderfoot who arrived in Phoenix in 1877 with pale skin and blue eyes. He worked as a piano player at Joe Hardesty's Palais while locals Buck Freeman and Pollock schemed. One Sunday the pair confronted him, hoping to force a confrontation in Hardesty’s absence.
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Tenderfoot
George Craig
Arizona
San Washington
Phoenix
Hinself
Joe Hardesty
Algernon Montclair
Hoya
Mamma
Angel
Joe Wasa
Buck Freeman
Pollock
San Francisco
Plano Mayer
Palais
Hardesty
Freeman
Tim
Polock
Sis
Tederfoot
Boe
Hariesti
Nino
Maranal
Boe i Freeman
Tenderfoot Fights Back in Saloon Shootout and Acquittal
In a Phoenix saloon altercation, the tenderfoot defends himself against Freeman and Pollock after they threaten and shoot him with pistols. He kills Buck Freeman and Pollock with precise shots, is jailed overnight, and a coroner’s jury finds him justified in the fatalities. Alex Algernon Montclair later rewards him with $200 and a ticket to the Colorado mining country.
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Joe Hardesty
Planc
Algernon Montclair
Colo- Yauo
Phoenix
Meadow Progs Chorus From Marshes in Spring
A poetic meditation on early spring sounds as marshes yield a chorus of unseen birds and the atmosphere forecast rain. John B. Tabb’s lines from Atlante evoke nature’s renewal and a “choir invisible” rising with mist and budding music.
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John B. Tabb
Atlante
Pleasant Vacation Trip Details and Cuba Militia Note
A garbled notice outlines a vacation trip from Guicage to Aolgath via Detroit with steamer travel and a 90.45 fare excluding berths. It advertises a convention in Detroit in July and mentions land cards for officials and a Palmer contact in Chicago. General Gomez supports forming a Cuban militia immediately.
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Guicage
Aolgath
Ballrood
Detroita
Macklade
Gi. N.co
Mackinae
Mauitou
Ceaverdre
Detroit
C. E
Palmer, A
Watash &.J
Adams Street
Chicago
Largest Workshop in America and its costly rise
Fragmented OCR passage notes a Deering Harvester Co history in Chicago with vast workforce and growth since 1801 under the Dewing machines banner. It mentions Argentine congress opening in Buenos Aires, a Rome cablegram about aging Dope, and a Go w cure ad for Laxative Bromo Quinine with money back claim.
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America
Deering Harvester Co
Chicago
Mrs Pinkham’s Cure Promises Relief From Female Ailments
Letters from readers describe relief from womb troubles headaches and fatigue after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Blood Purifier and Vegetable Compound. They credit renewed strength and freedom from pain to the medicine and praise its efficacy for irregular and painful periods ovarian issues and general weakness.
Duke of Beaufort Dies After Vast Land Holdings
Fragmentary late nineteenth century clipping reports the death of the Duke of Beaufort who owned about 62,000 acres. The brief note mentions various incident items including injuries from a Dewey Day cannon, meteor fragments injuring two in Vincennes Indiana, and tariff receipts in the Philippines.
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Duke of Beaufort
Winslow
Childred
European scientists chase Cerello cure for consumption
Scientists across Europe show interest in a new cure for consumption found by Italian Professor Vincenzo Cervello. The report notes cautious optimism about the potential therapy and its early development stage.
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Europe
Vincent Cervello
Italy
Encouraging word from Gen Otis on war ending
General Otis delivers an encouraging note as President McKinley asserts the war’s end is near. The tone suggests progress toward peace and a closing chapter for the conflict.
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Gen
Otis
McKinley
What Alabastine Is and How It Is Used
Alabastine is described as the original durable wall coating on the market. It is presented as distinct from all other preparations and is prepared by adding cold water to a dry two pound package with full directions. It can cover plaster, brick, wood or canvas and can be brushed on.
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Cauvounia Lie Souve Co
Canieunnia Fia Syncp Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
P’rice Soc
Per Hottie
Walla
What Kalsomines Are and Related Prep Facts
Kaleomoce are cheap temporary preparations made from whiting shed quarters and other components. They are sold in small amounts and may be pre coated and redecorated without long waiting. dealers offer smaller four pound packages to customers in a cost mindful, quick turnover market.
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Whiting
Shalka
Clare
Denlera
O Fly Wand Parechunare
Churches And Schoolhouses Use Pure Alabastine For Walls
Interior walls of churches and schoolhouses must be finished with the durstic and pure Alabastine brand says a promotional notice. The article claims bandergrass tons are used for this work and urges builders to choose genuine Alabastine to avoid rubbing off or staining over time. It invites readers to write for a free copy of the paper and to contact the Ababasioe Co. for supplies.
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Abibastine Fra
Ababasioe Co
Grand
Tupliig
Wea
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Huwtlory
Joely
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WIS
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Marger
Ladies’ Home Journal
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China
Puople
Frean Wits
Slommch
Losustur
Slamieh
Gomez
Congress of the
Buenos Ayres
Rome
Fulpino
Reaga Allen
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Reguise & Prios
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Deering Harvester Company
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Philippines
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