Missouri treasure hunters chase Quantrell gold legends
The Lawrence raid by Quantrell and his band in 1863 sparked long running legends of hidden treasure. Reports describe camps in the Sun hills, searches across Jackson County, and tales of a wagonload of gold buried near Independence, later debunked as a prank by two boys.
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Kansas City Star
Lawrence
Quantrell
Kansas
Jackson County
Sui County
Sui Hills
Sun Hills
Lone Jack
Blue Springs
Idlewild
Independence
Borhood
Sun Mills
Oak Grove
Fitzhut Smelting Company
Mexico
Taming an Elephant and Southern Dairy Policy
The article argues dairy development in the South hinges on manure from dairying and proper fertilizer use. It recommends combining commercial fertilizer with manure, warns against premature creameries, and notes Southern Railway aims to promote agriculture by employing an expert dairyman to advise and cooperate with state and federal authorities.
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South
Southern Railway Company
Emnioy
United States Agricultural Department
Chestnut Trees Dying Near North Wilkesboro
In forests near North Wilkesboro there is a noticeable die off of chestnut trees with many dead trunks seen across the green woods. A recent United States Department of Agriculture bulletin notes a species of insect is killing the trees nationwide, suggesting chestnuts will become rare in this area in coming years.
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North Wilkesboro
United States Department of Agriculture
Elephant Subjugation Through Restraint and Repeated Seizures
The elephant Alexander resisted futilely as a belt and a chain restrained him. He was suspended, swung, and pulled to the ground by anchors and ropes over several days. Eventually he showed dejection and obedience, allowing entry into a room with no further rebellion.
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Alexander
Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache Claims
An appeal to treat early kidney troubles warns that neglect leads to serious disorders such as dropsy and Bright's disease. Doan's Kidney Pills are promoted as effective for kidney disorders with a home testimonial from C Williams of Mount Airy North Carolina and a nationwide sale at 50 cents a bottle by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Bright
Doan
C. Williams
Depot St
Mount Airy
N. C
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan's
Fills Long Felt Need Stringing Machine Patented
Concord reports Walter H. Crowell of Virgilia Virginia has secured a patent for a tobacco bag stringing machine. The device feeds bags automatically, strings and ties them, then folds the bag, claiming capacity of 12 000 bags per day, addressing a long standing industry handicap.
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Concord
Walter H. Crowell
Virgilia
New London
78-Year-Old Groom Weds 28-Year-Old Bride In Apex
Sidney C. Seagraves of Apex marries Mrs. Mannie Williams in a unique ceremony. The groom is 78 and the bride 28. The bride previously wed J. Williams, who died five months after their marriage. he had served as deputy registrar of deeds in the county.
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Jane
Sidney C. Seagraves
Apex
Mannie Williams
J. @. Williams
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Quick Health Boost
An advertisement claims after taking Dr King’s New Life Pills constipation and irritation vanish and appetite returns. The pills supposedly regulate the stomach liver and bowels and impart new strength and energy to the system. Available for 2 cents at E H Hennis Drug Co.
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Dr. King
E. H. Hennis Drug Co
Doctors Failed To Help Her In Dyspepsia Cure
A letter from Pound Wisconsin features Mrs Jane who credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her dyspepsia and female troubles after many unsuccessful treatments. The ad touts the product as the standard remedy for female ills for thirty years.
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Lydia E. Pinkhams
Lirs
Jaxe
Izil
Arch &J
Chicaro
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Missouri
Purdue Geld
Se Tion
Deiryvian
Pound
Wis
Works Ag
Agony Standard Oil Company
Oliver Typewriter
Chicago
F. L. Smith Hardware Co
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