Railways open mail cars in 1864 era due to Armstrong plan
The article traces the origins of railway post offices starting in 1864 on the Chicago to Clinton route and expanding nationwide under George B Armstrong. It notes temporary centers in the west, a separate post bureau, and key figures like Grant and Go bill while detailing gradual expansion and international comparisons to postal rail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wioning
Ofice
United States
George B Armatong
Waaton
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago
Clinton
Iowa
Aujount
Zorry
Feeaunio Jonas
Post Office
Armatrong
Tly
Washington
Eneiry
New York
Wahington
Chicago, Burlington , Quincy
Rock Inland & Pacific
Illinois Central
Chicago. Alton
Aller Generil Grant
Julia A. J. Cresswell
GE Maryland
Poktruuater
Bowser
Grub
Grant
Postellic
Armstrong
Flore
Carrie Gut
Mir. Armstrong
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Promises Health Return
An essay touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a legitimate woman’s tonic restoring health and vigor. It claims to address overwork debility and chronic weaknesses with a physician crafted formula, no alcohol, and a money back guarantee if results fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Old Family Portrait of a Flirtatious Reunion in Boston
A playful, dated sketch recalls Mrs. So-wnd-so aged 84 and her family as an elderly visitor hints at a kiss. The scene, described with humor, contrasts social pretenses and aging desires within a long-standing Boston circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lange
Wikson
Murtird
Boston
KITCHEN RECIPES AND DESSERT NOTES FROM AN OLD COOKBOOK
A collection of faint, fragmented recipe snippets from a vintage kitchen page. Includes sour cream bread, lemon gaucher, simple layet cake, velvet soup, and tyonnxie potatoes with rough measures and method hints. Contains many garbled words and OCR errors but preserves dish ideas and basic steps.
Life Aboard A South Shoal Lightship Ends in Eight Months
The South Shoal lightship crew spends about six months aboard with two months ashore alternately as watch rotations. Captains and mates lead duties from first light to sundown while lamps are cleaned and refueled. Pay is modest yet steady, with limited chances for extravagance, and long-serving sailors endure harsh, exposed conditions.
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Merion Island
San Prendeca
Amun
Sim Francisco
Teporter
Seri Island
Gulf of California
Mexico
Aubaro
Ventura
Seri
Uni Itdy
Mirre Trea
Lha Montexuimas
Cali
Riz
Tyrio
South Shoal
South Sho
Gustav Koble
Leeds post office robbery gang captured in northwest tour
Sioux City report says detectives nabbed James Crendall John Ryan and Adolph Harrie in their room with stolen stamps money and jewelry valued at 2650 from Leeds and Storm Take stores. Mike Raypland and Will Ryan were later arrested in Covington. Officers recovered water caves jewelry under beds. Additional stolen goods matching Minnesota and Dakota towns were found. A gang touring the northwest is suspected.
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Leeds
Stanley Seb
Francis
Case
James Crendall
John Ryan
Adolph Harrie
Storm Take
Mike Ray‘pland
Will Ryan
Covingson
le Mara
Minnesota
Dakota
Northwest
Old Time Hunters and Tales of Hunting Wit Across Cultures
A long, uneven feature recounts primitive hunting methods from diverse cultures. It contrasts Australian blackfellow nets, Esquimaux whaling wit, and South American blowgun prowess, with mythic tail fishing and animal tales from Africa to Hudson River shores. The piece blends anecdote, artifacts, and traveler lore into a broad survey of hunting craft and storytelling.
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Esquimaux
Esquimanx
Ibis
National History Museum
Htis Pray
Cooper
Blackfellow
Pheird
Bell
Orerow
rEg
Esquiman
Waterton
Gourea
Reynard the Fox
Messenger
Rosnard
India
England
Caroline Coon
South America
Hudson
Yonkers
A Tight Cap of Wings and a Floated Tale at the Beach
A battered account recalls a strange fishing scene with nets and a struggling Irish beachgoer, followed by a lengthy critique of druggists who substitute counterfeit remedies for trusted medicines. The piece condemns fraudulent manufacturing chemists and urges united action to stop misleading advertising and imposition on the public.
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Vale
Luis Chiee
Detroit
Michigan
Decatur
Sligo
Dr. Pierce
California
Ayer
1 Werter
Green’n Apps
Wall
S. Harler
Rudway
Lydia Pinkhim
Pierce
Gil
Scott
Hosteter
Ely
Varchan
Pico
Turt
Carter
Viloh
Kemp
Louieville
California Fit Syrup Co
Aabluchi Owly
Counsu
New York
Lyman D. Morse
J. H. Bates
St. Paul
Ango
A F. Richardson
Ertira
Fragmentary tale hints at romance and social scene
A garbled dialogue fragment mentions engagement to Misa Cura rox and a scene with a panei man and Yas L. The text suggests social engagement pressures and activities like billiards, with unclear names and actions. The passage reads as an incomplete diaristic or literary snippet with elusive context.
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Panei Man
Train Time And Hustle From A Faded Exchange
A fragmented dialogue references train time and a hurried retreat as characters Dorent Suphead and Tactal discuss interruptions. The garbled text recalls a brisk exchange about timing and leaving before questions curb the flow.
Unclear historical notice about Barber election and shipwreck losses
Fragmentary report mentions Barber of Julich and election passes in Will County. Mixed lines reference graves, a shipwreck with twelve drowned, and medical or casualty notes. Poor OCR leaves many unreadable fragments and names.
August Flower the Remedy and the strange eating habits
The excerpt describes August Flower the Remedy causing fluctuating appetite. It notes periods of ravenous hunger and unaccountable cravings, followed by aversion to food and overnicety about meals. It mentions irregular bowels and peculiar tastes as observed effects.
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August Flower
Costume Fabrics and Garments Offered For C O D Samples
A local retailer advertises a 50 cent line of dress goods promising styles not sold elsewhere at lower prices. They invite customers to visit for fittings and offer C O D sales after examination, with express charges payable.
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Raouins
Holland
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Africa
AG Weavers Banctn
Ouls Bagger
CO. Ws.incs
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Chestnut St
Philad's
Lenox
Mn Waucot
William
Tigsing
Clifford Dina
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Jessica
Gifford
Bat Au Cannon
Bat
Ain
Sha
Ag Dhe
C Lawson Hooper
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Brandat
Shidowy
Hith
Chep
Sen
Giles
Owe
Difford
Que
Shes
Bill
Aleng
TNE Kitchen
Ruestax
Baltimore
Sam Early
Benjamin Fitzpatrick
Pittaburg
OLD Time Hunters
Guo
Jimmie
Suphead
Tactal
Hood
Fasd
Brovan
S. Marsia
Charlee
Circus Ayr
Grand Forke
North Dakota
Northweatern
Farman
Saud
Kilo
Dub Arsh
Pula
Beal
Druutyian Blere
Jacob Raver
Jiorae Desiur
Myars Town
Ealimnesys
Lily
Wey
Compion
Paynonia
Unie Qaper
Bauh
Saar
Charles F. Barber
Avvistatt Poovumuster
Puwaukes
Lowa
Cotsorne
Ota
Pastor Koenig
J. Bura
Pastor
Meera
Fort Te
Cad
Hia
Doeatow
Koenig Med. CO
Samyesian
California Fi Syrup CO
Oiboo
Cal
Dm Tate
Tut
Gimbel Brothers
Milwaukee
Alles
H. Sercombe
Wisconsin Street
Bheinguth Clothing Company
State
Quirtany
Exposition Balding
Kent
alwoLoLemal
Vorreane
Barlence
Lawe & Wiska I . Weaminston
Concinears
Toumediate
Hance
Nina
Crean
Harter Medicine CO
Louis
Mer
Vauehan'e
Magra
Buc Gieterice Dalginaeze
Seyman
Benator
Carter Harrison
Judie Fhurnon
Vaughan
Atenes
Te the Son
Lydia E
Pinkham
Tata Pir
Pinkham Med
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