Two Famous Riders Aubrey and Jim Moore Offer Legendary Feats
The article recalls Aubrey’s 600 mile plus ride from Santa Fe to Independence in six days and nineteen hours, a test of endurance amid hostile terrain. It also honors Jim Moore the frontier rider, famed pony express pace of 140 miles per leg, and a 280 mile run in 22 hours with a prized watch and certificate. The sketches highlight endurance, speed, and frontier reputation in 19th century rails and plains lore.
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Sanita Fe
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Independence
Elis
Santa Fe
Aurey
Aanta Ie
Se Ten
Noning
Jin Moore
Moere
Jim Moore
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Midway Station
Walf Way
Port Beamer
Ironwood
Julesburd
Tulesburg
Iwesburg
Midster
Dee
Ben Holliday
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Spirit of the Times
Minister Hanged Himself After Wedding
A 29 year old Drew Seminary student and new husband of the church organist killed himself in the belfry of a Methodist church in New York yesterday afternoon after telling his wife of the intention as a joke. He was found dead in the belfry this morning.
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N. J
Drew Seminary
Sunday School Teacher Uses Bible Verses To Teach
A Sunday school teacher asks each girl to quote scripture illustrating a weekly incident. She recalls a cruel boy who harmed cats by biting their tails, then prompts for an appropriate verse. A girl rises solemnly and cites a verse about what God has joined together.
Scottish farmer elected to school board visits class
An elderly Scottish farmer elected to a local school board visited the school and tested students with questions. A woman’s silence is broken when a small boy in the back seat responds, saying the day is for handing in the horse.
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London
Reward offer and patent medicine claims in 19th century ad
An old newspaper fragment promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward and lists F. J. Cheney & Co. endorsements. It includes testimonials and references to other medicines like Boschee's German Syrup and Green's Prize Almanac, noting sales and drugstore availability in Toledo and Williams, Oregon.
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Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J Cheney
West & Treax
Wholesale Druggista
Ohio
Walding, Kixwan & Mar
A. Boschee
Boscheo
United States
Green
Main’s Drug Store
Rowdy scene at Washington final grand circuit meet
The Washington cycle track finale ended in a heated dispute after a foul by McFarland triggered a clash with Janson. Law son was knocked from his wheel and a vigorous blow struck his jaw before police intervened. John B. Fischer finished third and was awarded the race.
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Washington
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Lawson
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