Mustangs in Texas and their brutal era of conflict
The article recounts a long history of mustangs in Texas from 1849 and their vast numbers between the Nueces and Rio Grande. It details herd behavior, interactions with mounted soldiers, hunting methods, roundup into pens, and the brutal treatment by Comanches and other groups, ending with a brief, dubious aside about a patent medicine for constipation.
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Texas
Nueces River
Rio Grande
I.mense Her
Heela
Ric Beres
Teras
Ingenious Chicken Thieves and a Chinese Hen Roost Plot
The Rev. O O Wheeler derides Chinese theft methods as he recounts a night scene in a Chinese settlement where a watchful policeman spots a thief upon a roof mimicking a rooster. A band of thieves with lanterns mapped chicken hides by silent signals, guiding cartage to Chinatown while a street scene ends with a humorous note about a woman seeking a credit card for a home motto painting.
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O. O. Wheeler
San Francisco
I Street
Theiieves
Woodward
Convict Labor in Georgia Mines Farms and Barracks Described
In Georgia the state leases convict labor to contractors. Convicts mine farm and build railroads under tight guard with chained platoons and nightly guard patrols. They receive better food than typical prison fare and are housed in stockades with weekly baths and clothing changes.
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Georgia
Dade County Coal Company
Farina
Colo el
Champney'’s Island
International Weather Service’s World Simultaneous Observations
The piece discusses meteorology as the science of the sublime and introduces a worldwide system of simultaneous observations known as the International Weather Service. It outlines its history, methods, and usefulness, emphasizing the global effort to study atmospheric phenomena and their impact on humanity.
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International Weather Service
Popular Science Monthly
Perfect Butter Color Promoted by Wells, Richardson Co
Dairymen seek top prices by ensuring butter quality and color. When coolers lighten, add Wells, Richardson & Co's Perfected Butter Color to maintain June standards. Many reputable butter makers recommend this preparation for the best color and appeal.
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Richardson & Co
A Faithful Wife in Gladstone Camp
The passage recalls Mrs. Gladstone’s devoted care for her husband during the Beotch campaign. She never leaves his side and attends to him as if he were her only son. A parodic anecdote follows about Mr Gladstone carrying a pomatum pot with an egg in sherry for his speeches in Parliament.
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Tia
Mra
W. E. Gladstone
Petticrats. When Mr. Gindsi Ne
Gladstone
The Strong Hand That Won A Farm Hand
Michael Kelley a robust farmer in Derrysenda town built a fine farm and prized strength. A laborer named Sam sought work and proved a fighter, knocking Kelley down then taking the job. Sam later became Kelley’s capable worker and the farmer’s daughter found a worthy suitor.
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Onr
Derrysenda
Michael Kelley
Mise Kelley
Halp
bin Halts
Crozily
In Trade Distinction Rules England Court Etiquette
Atlantic Monthly notes the strict separation of those "in trade" from others in English society. American women warned to honor this rule when accepting British marriage offers, as entry to Court privileges depends on status. A tale of a governess denied by lineage shows the social sieve. the Duchess later hires her.
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United States Legation
England
Keng
Pepys
United States
Bache Ounard
Atlantic Monthly
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W. H. Devore
Illinois
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Sella
Hansburg
Anchor
National
Tumanine
Steamehipe
Mitchell & Lynde
Bankera Rock
Aland, Ill
Firet National Bank
Davenport
Lowa Firet National Bank
Chiego
Milwaukee
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Steinway, Steck and
Emerson
John Hoyt
Morrie’ Drug Store
Brady Street
Anim
Simmons
Teake Simmons
J. H. Zeilin & CO
Philadelphia
E. W. Hurst
Insurance Company of North
America
North British & Mercantile
London Assurance
Pennsylvania
Lancashire
Springfield Fire & Marine
Connecticut
Glens Falls, N. Y
Offce Rock Island Nail Bank
Rock Island, Ill
Davenport Pottery
T. B. Olshausen & CO
Rockingham
Moline
Moline Wagon Company
Moline, Illinois
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Mouye
Sherman
Broadway
Cilendanin
Maes Eixsures
J. M. Christy
Chilh
Steam Bakery
Rock Island
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DR. McAffee
Perry Street
New No. 314
Iowa
Otesa
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Urrick
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