Secretary Chandler Recalls Greely Arctic Rescue Details
In Ports mouth last week Secretary Chandler spoke to the Greely expedition survivors. He outlined the 1881 Lady Franklin Bay station plan, the failed 1882 and 1883 relief efforts, and the eventual 1884救援 by Thetis Bear and Loch Garry.
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Greely
Portsmouth
Chandler
United States
Lady Franklin Bay
Grinnell Land
Proteus
A. W. Greely
5Th
United States Cavalry
Frederick F. Kislingbury
11Th Infantry
James B. Lockwood
23D Infantry
Octave Pavy
Esquimaux
Lieut. Greely
Littleton Island
Polaris
Signal Service
Smith’s Sound
Kennedy Channel
Cape Sabine
Garlington
Seventh United States Cavalry
Yantic
United States Navy
Frank Wildes
Life Boat Cove
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Garington
Wildes
Cisco Island
Upernavik
Lieutarlin
Greenland
Cape York
Lieut
J. C. Colwell
St. John's
Army Court of Inquiry
Neptune
Arctic
Davis Straits
Melville Bay
Bear
Cape Isabella
David L. Brainerd
Julius Fredericks
Francis Long
Henry Biederbeck
Maurice Connell
Pole
Polar Ocean
Veteran Kentucky Couple Remembers Long Shared Life
Dr and Mrs Chinn of Lexington, aged 98 and 97, recall a century of kinship with Lexington residents. Aunt Kitty Chinn came to Kentucky in 1802 and recalls a 1818 St Louis visit and Monroe era barbecue. They joined years ago after long church friendship and face a few remaining days together.
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Lexington
St. Louis
Dunlop Place
Monroe
Dr. Chinn
Kitty
Aunts Romance Ends in Blue Wedding
In the Blue Grass country a suitor writes a letter to an aunt who keeps it as a sign of favor or distaste. On a Sabbath the old lady is helped from a carriage by Dr Chinn. He visits the next Tuesday and Thursday, leading to a blue wedding.
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Dr. Chinn
Kitty
Chicago Times
Murphy
Nebraska aims to boost state exhibit at New Orleans fair
Nebraska leaders led by Hersid and ex Governor Furnas press timely action to display the state's industries at the New Orleans exposition. They urge prompt and generous county support, noting a $500 goal for Douglas County and $200 to $500 from each county, with $5,000 state funds to cover exhibit costs.
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Nebraska
New Orleans
Omahs Hersid
Dinsmore
Furnas
New Orleans Exposition
United States
Nebrasa
Johnson County
Douglas
Dinner with Thackeray and a curious invitation
James Payne recalls Thackeray hosting an impromptu dinner in Gloucester Place with about a dozen guests including a witty old college man who argued that Pindar wrote Vanity Fair Thackeray enjoyed the night and urged others to dine with him the next day despite some guests’ hesitations.
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James Payne
Independent
Thackeray
Gloucester Place
Weimar
Pindar
The Sabbath Dawns on All and Our Land
A reflective line from Jane Taylor laments the Sabbath as a call for reverence but notes many treat it as a day of indulgence and idleness rather to remember its holiness. The passage contrasts intended devotion with widespread neglect among millions.
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Jane Taylor
Train Romance Delays Atchison Departure In York Affair
At Lincoln's depot a swift courtship ends in marriage as E. E. Armor, York County superintendent, and Miss Roe rush to Arlington to wed. The Arlington plan, a rushed drive, and a quick departure followed as the train resumed its trip with the newlyweds aboard.
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Lincoln Journal
Atchison
Arlington
York
Coons
Thompson
Journal Man
E. E. Armor
York County
Mr. Armor
Miss Roe
Mrs. Armor
What I Want My Boy to be
A parent argues for a holistic education shaping character, history, health, social skill, civic duty, scientific literacy, judgment, and speech. He seeks teachers who embody religious life, practical physiology, historical biography, presence of mind, and compelling, action-ready instruction beyond mere textbooks.
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New York School Journal
Ficus
Oliver Cromwell
Philip Sidney
Manly Bayard
Washington
Paris
Faraday
Strength of mind and body in combating temptations
The text argues that willpower alone fails to defeat bodily sins and requires physical remedies tailored to the weakness. It suggests hygienic measures, exercise, diet adjustments, and calm habits to reduce tension. A firm resolve must be backed by concrete action to reform character and behavior.
Stock Directory Ranch on Red Willow Nebraska Cattle Brands
Ranch on Red Willow Fayes County Nebraska lists cattle branded ey on left hip six and young cattle branded ey with J on left jaw. Under-slope right ear. Horses branded E on left shoulder.
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Red Willow
Meoehere
Fayes County
Neb
Postoffice
Max
Dundy County
Nebraska
Osborn
Red Willow Creek
Frontier County
McCook
CC. D. Ercanbrack
P.O
Carrico
Mayes County
McCook, Neb
Republican River
Spring Canyon
Frenchman River
Chase County
J. F. Black
Indianola
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Boy
Stock Directory
Dennis M’killip
W. J. Wilson
Henry T. Church
Spring Creek Cattle Co
Neb. Range
Republican Valley
Dry Creek
Head of
Spring Creek
J. D. Welborn
Stokes & Troth
George J. Frederick
John Hatfield & Son
J. B. Meserve
Joseph Allen
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