Death of Horace E. Rixby Tied to Twain Reference
Mobile Register reports the death in St. Louis of Horace E. Rixby, described as the Mississippi river veteran and chief figure in Captain Rixby lore tied to Mark Twain. The tale recounts a stellar training voyage on the Mississippi and a note about a $500 learning arrangement.
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Stark- Pwain
Mississippi
Paul
Uyton
Rixby
Louis
Cant
Horace E. Rixby
Twain
Mobile Register
A Hot One Exchange Over Jilted Spouse Reveal
A fragment shows a quip about revealing a marriage to a jilted party. The man admits he is sorry for the news though he did not know the husband personally. The exchange hints at social attitudes and personal embarrassment in a heated moment.
Substitutes Sought for Lawn Mower in Daily Routine
A city resident boasts there are many substitutes for lawn mowing as daily prep for the office grind. A corpulent neighbor responds with a dismissive quip. The speaker claims at least 50 alternatives deserve fair testing.
Mesa Verde Park Created for Cliff Dwelling Ruins
In southwestern Colorado a large tract now Mesa Verde National Park was set aside from the Ute reservation by Congress in 1906 due to numerous cliff dwelling ruins. The legislation recognized the educational importance of these remains.
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Colorado
Mesa Verde National” Park
Congress
Suffragists Question Public Support for Action
A fragmented exchange weighs suffragists odds of success as supporters debate their chances. The terse dialogue suggests optimism about progress though details are unclear.
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