Portraits and Massacre Trail to Mount Shasta in 185s
The narrator recalls Arthur Bantry an artist in Yreka and his quest to locate a lost wife and daughter amid a Modoc uprising. The expedition joins Nelson Garth and a rugged company marching across snowbound mountains to rebuild a shattered frontier, facing wolves frostbite and bear tracks as they press toward a dangerous valley and a captured captive.
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Honesh
Nelson Garth
California
Arthur Kantry
Cove
Jonty
Efort
Yreka
Rose Bantry
Mount Shasta
Modes County
Souda Springs
Stanford
Arthur Bantry
Rose
Lieut
Crook
Arthur Ant
Sailant
Valley of Death
Rodgers
Modoc Reed Symbols and Battle Signs in Old Letter
A fragment from a historical letter explains Modoc river reeds and tule symbolism, depicting floating islands and a stark scene of a bloody battle with Modoc and Pitt River tribes. A final note on the “beautiful girl” ends in a circle of inquiry.
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Pitt River
Unfortunate Denton the Ingenious Bookseller Hanged
A historical note recounts Denton a York born tin man turned bookseller in London who built a speaking automaton and a writing machine, studied chemistry and made instruments. He minted base money to prove his cleverness, was caught, tried, and hanged. his body was converted to phosphorus on the scaffold.
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Denton
Walter Besant
Society of Books
York
London
Pinetti
Mr. Denton
Playing Tricks with Vegetable Experiments Delights Children
A Meehan's Monthly note describes growing fruits inside glass bottles as a playful educational stunt for children. cucumber family fruits inserted into bottle mouths illuminate plant growth and offer engaging lessons, with a humorous aside about King George III pondering how an apple ends up in a dumpling.
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George III
England
Meehan
Monthly
Oklahoma Sets Hard Gambling Law Across Frontier Territory
Guthrie passes a law making any form of gambling a three felony and bans progressive euchre parties where prizes are offered as the territory tightens morality rules. The measure signals a strict stance as settlers adapt to frontier life.
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Oklahoma
Guthrie
Messiah's Kingdom Lesson Review and Missionary Call
A Sunday school lesson on Messiah's Kingdom from Malachi 3 1 12 urges bold faith and global missions. It highlights messengers like John the Baptist and asks if believers support the gospel with consecrated wealth and ready hearts.
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Messiah’s Kingdom
God
Christ Jesus
Lord
Christ
John the Baptist
Angel
Jacob
Israel
Revolutions of History 1822 to 1824 in Brazil and Bolivia
The text outlines Brazil's 1822 declaration of independence from Portugal with Pedro I proclaimed Emperor and granted a constitution, followed by Portugal recognizing his government in 1824. It notes a 1824 Bolivian revolt against Spain ending in independence, and a 1521 Brazilian revolution featuring abdication of the emperor and the installation of Dom Pedro II as a minor on the throne.
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Brazil
Portugal
Pedro I
Bolivia
Spain
Dom Pedro S
Dom Pedro II
Mexican beauty and charm in Spanish Mexican types
The article discusses Mexican beauty as a blend of Spanish influence and local traits. It notes rapid aging of charm, chaperoned, leisureful lifestyles, and jealousy in both women and men. It highlights Mexico as historically fond of luxury, with rich mines and potential for growth. It mentions the first book printed in America in Mexico and the country’s procrastination yet cultural charm.
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Amerita
Mexico
Domestic Differences in Russia End With Hospital Beds
A Odessa suburb landowner married a woman in his fifties. They quarrelled, fought, and the wife dislocated an arm. After three weeks in hospital she returned home. She then killed the fight with a manly reply and left him with a broken jaw. He refuses to sue or separate, saying such troubles should not be taken seriously.
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Russia
Odessa
Willow Pattern Tale Explains Traditional Chinese Scene
The Willow Pattern plate tells a tale of Li-chi and Chang, lovers pursued by a mandarin. They elope, hide in a gardener’s cottage, escape by boat to Chang’s island, and are transformed into turtle doves by the gods. The story ties to the willow’s shedding leaves at night.
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Li-chi
Chang
Chang's Island
Gots
Hardware of the Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City
The temple’s hardware was custom made with symbols Deseret beehive the honey bee and clasped hands. Basement door knobs and hinges are solid brass, first floor gold plated, second floor bright silver, third floor oxidized silver, and top floor bronze.
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Salt Lake City
Deseret
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Shasta
Joaquin Miller
Pacific Coast
Pantry
Arthur
Annstead
Modoc
Ike Rodgers
Sierras
Napoleon
Alps
Hannibal
Cortes
Leef
Nodgers
Unfortunate Denton
Mexicate
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