Vast array of fortunes and facts from modern life
A long compilation notes French and American enterprise with 46 000 orange trees on 42 acres in South Florida and 100 000 grape cuttings ordered by Dr Gusyn. It cites Winans in London on a million dollar cigar ship, New York public school spending, illiteracy, a Maine revival, and sweeping remarks on immigration and marriage trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entleman
South Florida
Dr. Gusnn
California
W. BR. Winans
Baltimore
England
Clyde
Atlantic
Mr. Winans
London
Grim tale of a murder trial and a stricken family
A Platte County murder case draws attention as Clay Snell awaits trial while his family collapses under grief. First his mother dies in shock, then brothers and a six month old die in quick succession, leaving Snell the sole survivor in jail. The piece reflects on mortality, faith, and the human cost surrounding crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworts
Platte
Missouri
Platte County
Clay Snell
Nathan Andrews
Snell
Platte City
Snells
Lucy Ann Standiford
Robert Snell
Babe
John Snell
Walso
Nettie Snell
Thomas Standiford
Lidt
A Smile of Satisfaction About St Jacobs Oil
A Cleveland Herald treasurer praises St Jacobs Oil after a years long ankle pain. He reports sprain healed in winter after using the remedy, with lingering weather sensitivity gone and no recurrence. The piece also notes Mohammedan pilgrims and a London chemists’ negative view of Mecca water, plus local testimonial from Trenton about curing rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Penny Press
H. G. Keifer
Cleveland Herald
St. Jacobs Oil
St. Jacobs
Tur
Trenton
N. J
John Wood
American Pottery Co
City
If I Could Undo My Past I Would Not Change It
A speaker reflects on birth, life choices, and the value of memory in a past that holds both flaw and strength. She declares she would not alter her path, embracing pain and sin as catalysts, noting growth through trial and the moon’s steadfast glow as a metaphor for an accepting former life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con. Incersonn
Washington
Mattie
Mrs. Bankes
Downs
Stonedene
Adam
Drew
Harry
Jim
Fox Adam Armitaza
Isa Bankes
Trust Rewarded at Stonedene Downs
A former servant Mattie rises from humble service to become the wife of Adam Armitage, a renowned scientist. Misunderstandings and vanished letters threaten their union until memory loss and a Paris operation reveal truth, restoring Mattie to Adam and sealing a quiet rural love story on the Sussex Downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Armitage
Scientific Society
Adam
Drew
Armitage
The
Downs
Fin
Mattie
Harry
Petrified Trout Found in Tree Root near Nevada
A six inch trout, with visible spots along sides and back, was recovered from a tree root after washing out of a mining claim about two years ago. The fish appears perfectly preserved as if ready to swim, suggesting it hid in the root and became petrified over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Cal
Lerald
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C. W. Slater, Pustisher
Eisner Doane
Episcopal Diocese of
Albany
Boston
Scotland
New York
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Raw Down
Maine
Century Magazine
New England
Connecticut
Indiana
Chicago
Broxson Aucorr
Paradise
Mr. Alcott
Wilde
Cincinnati
Mroon
Royal College of Chemistry
Frankland
Yshammedisa
Phebe Cary
Maut- He
Mr. Armitage
Sussex Downs
Eliza Bankes
Grosvenor Street
Science
Paris
Mors. Armitage
Sud
Riattie
Adium
Myr
Mrs. Armitage
Barnum, Barey & Avutoninson
Monster Show
Frank I. Frayne
St. Jacobs O.L
Tur Curcaco Lrpger
Crncaco LepGer
Baonathacey Salli
Sila
Gaurydyo
Ariana
Etoutgvels
Yao
Josay
Eor
Oregon
Washington Territory
Portland
Ateqmahips
Salle Ingreasels
Northern Pacific RR
Pacific
Great Columbia
Columbia Diver
A. L. Stokes
Pasw
Clark St
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