Man Reunited With Daughters After Indian Ordeal
Caleb Togs and his two daughters, recovered from a Indian band after twelve years, narrate a tale of love, separation, and westward escape. Recovered children return to Boston as the father and guardians reunite with the Barkers, the girls safe with their grandparents fetched from Dakota.
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Brewkleas
Redskins
Telve
Bostrom
Mgs
Caleb Togs
Boston
Dakota
Mr. Page
Clara
Barkers
Barker
Sudbuury Street
West
St. Joseph
Ras
Paradise
Runnmyz
Desireu
San Francisco
New York
Rostury Mass
Chakrles Pinckney
Page
Washington
Fort Brown
Fort Garland
Balloonist Dies After Telegraph Pole Collision
Sudden death report from Loxpor notes parachutist Fallegins and Miss Devore ascended by balloon at Leed. Their balloon struck a telegraph pole during ascent, the car toppled, and both fell. Miss Devore escaped injury while Fallegins was killed instantly after hitting a fence on descent.
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Loxpor
Falgegins
Leed
Doctor Residence Design in Colonial Style House Plan
An architectural description outlines a prosperous physician’s residence with a prominent front veranda, tower, and porch. The layout places a spacious first floor with foyer, dining room, parlor, library office, and kitchen, plus a six room second floor and attic space. The design includes a double floor, cellar, and optional third‑story studio for $800, with total erection cost around $3,500 depending on locale.
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Praepectiva
D. W. Ma
New Woolen Drapery and Gowns Preview for Autumn Wear
A New York report details fall woolens emphasizing delicate surfaces over heavy blankets. It highlights diagonal chevron weaves, tanbark and moss greens, pearl whites, and bedforda fabrics, with prices around two dollars per yard. A tea gown in dark green Silk with violet accents is described as a versatile, flattering style for various figures.
Diplomatic Eye View on Chilean War by U.S. Observer
Aquills J. Dougherty, U.S. consul, outlines Balmaceda’s forces of about 80,000 versus 7,000 insurgents. He notes an impassable mountain barrier, coast defenses, and argues the war is a misnamed revolution. Dougherty praises Balmaceda as liberal and notes religious tolerance in Chile versus Peru’s Catholic dominance.
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WashineTox
Aquills J. Dougherty
United States
Callao
Peru
Bhas
West
Washington
State Department
Bureau of American Republics
Chill
Iquiqus
San Diego
Balmaceda
Dougherty
South America
Chiland
Controversy Over Lincoln Johnson Running Mate Claim
Philadelphia reports publish letters and notes claiming Abraham Lincoln urged Andrew Johnson as his running mate. The Times, via Colonel McClure, quotes Judge Pettis and others showing Lincoln’s preference and his alarm over election prospects. Additional letters from prominent supporters corroborate Lincoln’s desire to nominate Johnson.
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Lincoln
Johnson
Philadelphia
McClure
the Times
Andrew Johnson
Poetus
Pettis
Clare Hanovibs Hamlin
Washington
Census of the Roman Church Adherents in United States
The Census Office releases statistics on seven Catholic bodies in the United States. The Roman Catholic Church holds 6,230,045 communicants with property valued at 118,381,516. Archdioceses in New York, Boston, and Chicago show major holdings, with New York at 4,902,525 and Chicago at 25,457,064 for church property. In seating, total capacity reaches 5,300,033. Distinct areas list communicant counts for New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, St Paul, and Baltimore.
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Washington
Census Office
United States
Holy See
Archdiocese of
New York
Boston
Chicago
Oue
Archdiocese of New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
St Paul
Baltimore
Fort Wayne Drug Scandal Prompts Trial Bottles Promise
Hundreds of wives and husbands allege a drug seller from Fort Wayne Indiana and Syracton New York sold opiates from trial bottles and a cost book of nervous disease to unsuspecting customers. The advertisement claims the seller is the greatest she ever knew and offers free anxial nervous disease remedy at Wm. Clendenin's drug store.
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Fort Wayne
Inds
Snow& Co
Syracton
N.Y
Jc. Wolf
Hillsdale Mich
Wm. Clendenin
New Heart Cure Promises Relief for Nervous Ailments
An advertisement touts Restorative Nervine with a guarantee to ease head aches and nervous symptoms. It promotes a supposed universal remedy for heart palpitations smothering feelings and related nervous complaints, claiming dramatic benefits and a linked book.
Millee Nerve and Liver Pills Admit Samples at Clanton
Vintage ad copy touts Millee nerve and liver pills for nerves piles and general relief. Claims small doses, 25 cents, fifty per bottle, with free samples at William Clanton’s agency.
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Wm. Clanton
Advice to Mothers: Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Review
An aged testimonial extols Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup claiming universal use by mothers for over 11 years. It describes rapid relief from infant distress, calming the child, easing wind, softening gums, and curing diarrhea with a pleasant taste, priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
Dr Dye Celebral Electro-Vol tano Belt Ad
If you send your address you will receive an illustrated pamphlet about Dr Dye s Celebral Electro Vol tano Belt and appliances for nervous debility. It claims to restore vigor and manhood. Free pamphlet and trial belt offered by Voutiae Bet Co Marshall Mich.
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Dr. Dye
China and Lamps At Rock Island Ad Teases New Goods
In January and February orders are arriving for Haviland Carlsbad and other china with new designs including pretty little odd pieces suitable as souvenirs. The vendor promises more on lamps in a few days and notes the shop at China Ghiss and Lamps 1900 3d Ave Rock Island.
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EABT
Selana
Bloomington
Jacksonville
Springfield
Danie
Indiana
Evansville
Loulaville
Cincinnati
Columbus
Loula
Bmo
Mail & Rx
Peoria
Princeville
Wees
Wyoming
ODL
Siam
Galva
Coon
Rock Island
Albert Lea Houte
Hock Island
Chatrand
Peoria Cnat
Stockhouse
Budlow
Haviland
Carlsbad
China
Rock Inland
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Moline
Davenport & Northwestern
Davenport
St Paul and Minneapolia
Minneapolis and
Chiouyzu
Monticello
Acc
Maquoketa
St. Paul & Minneapolis
Chicago & Maquoketa
Ace
Jackson Junction
Polots West
Calinar
Pau
Minneapolia
Oxford Junction
Omaha
Council Blutts
Sioux City
Burlington
C. RK. & Northern
Minna
Minneapolis
Wagin
Ows W. Wherne
Kansas
Jaenseh
Denver
Apne
Tore
Grand Bt
Joseph
Evaene
Minnealis
Perery
Jose
Osesen
Tearkiys
BURL
Quing NS
A. M
Buxting
Dvar
Clinton
Dubuait
Mocese
Sterling
Mendota
Savanna
Louiswall & Poorianis
Kansas City
Ebion
Desea
Beardstown
C. B
Enter
Nebraska
Paul
Dubuque
Ch. Bowan
Dubugus
Dail
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. P
Serres
Eenrees Aemeereres
North W.hkd
GSN
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UT. R i
People's Savings Bank
H Dren
M Rosenveif
Honeworth
Stors
Keator
Toom
T National Bank
Suman
Massachusetts
Paar
Amnertons Press
Jocusarty
Saitchen
Ghamber
Ies
Ghili
Hamlin-Johnson Controverys
THE
Mactoon
O'Connor
Haamiltox
Ed Hanlon
William O'Connor
Jake Gaudaur
William McKay
Hanlon
Knoxville
Tenn
House of Representatives
L. C. Houk
Tennessee
John Houk
London
Chambers of Commerce
Gleason and Grier
German Central Union
Chicago Fair
Mannheim Way of Commerce
Arkansas City
Kane
Vinita
Nat Skinner
Fox Bernard
Clendenin
Peroes
Ieee ci
G. M. Loostey
Rock Island County
E John
Pres
Treas
TORS
Andrew Lundquist
John Kronholm
A P Hogberg
J Hackerson
Sec
Fifth Avenue
Scould & Gt
Wheelock
Lincoln School
Doctor Wheelock
15Th St
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