Patriotism and a Town Flag Spark Jericho Rally
A Jericho gathering leads efforts to raise a public flag with a $15 desk to mount on a pole visible from all homes. Deacon Spooner and Hosea Saunders laud liberty, while neighbors pledge funds and discuss display locations as a wave of patriotic sentiment washes over the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroce
Bunker Hill
Woerty
Spooner
Jericho
Ife
Koos
Hinkin
Jeremo
Hosea Saunders
Fils Braulae
Gebtio
Ais
Hhmself
Climbic
Hosea
Squar Jostyn
Philetus Williams
Abraham White
Cheeria
Abijah Dav'son
Joel Hardman
Brothers Agin
Eunos Bopkins
Eves
Deacon Spooner
Mir Cnoper
Dan Skinner
Darius Waterman
Aardman
Joel
A Close Shave at the New York Firm
An unnamed clerk recounts a tense episode at a southern branch of a New York establishment. Faced with a boss’s unexpected visit and a risky misunderstanding, the clerk crafts a ruse using a folded note to bluff his way out, earning the boss’s sympathy and later respect. The boss, married recently, forgives the moment, and continues to inquire after the clerk in future town visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
New York Post
Chapee
Mackop
Emphe
Wight
Notherwalker
Walt i Thoment
Laskert
Ucrett Scott
New York
Younster
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Leprosy in the Philippines and Colonial Health Threats
A wide ranging 19th century article reviews leprosy risks in the Philippines, noting a ship carrying lepers to San Lazaro hospital and government efforts to regulate the disease. It also reports violent local incidents, a mine disaster in Ridgway, and public health advertisements promoting Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthurs
Philipines
Ane
Ester
Jess
San Lazaro Hospital
Manila
Archipelago
R. Pierce
Pierce
Golden
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TCWA
Pas Peekins
Fella Bem
Lars Br
Amerean Dag
Gir Barks
Pune
Jerebu
Whitch
Donahoe's
Negroce
Winrry
Charleston
D. C
Strohecker
Red Top
Strodecker
Chicago
May Sutherland
Red Bank N. J
Brooklin
Mexico
Pat Crowe
Edward Cudahy
Omaha
Findisy
Foaect Berhe
Pan Pons
France
Roosevelt
Savers
Rockefeller
Texas
Chamberlain
Whitfield Co
Wabash Avenue
Caamberlain
A 'Earce
Tas News
Dais
Cleveland
Ward
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Teledo
Cheney
Whotesai
Sal
Ball
R. Gray
Amenis
A. L. Pearre
E. W. Grove
Esch
Leprosy
The
Philippines
Han
Hra
Indra
Tro
Crewater
Ridgway
Lee
Shawmut
Shso
William Beatle
W. Harrier
Sea Sele
Haner
Frederick
G. E. Retroffort
Ely’s
Large
Cipes
Om the
Saul
Chichester
Iite
Anwa Giering
Trents
Sears
Mais
Galtimore ST
Baltimore
Muu
Sapien
Pang
Santa Claus
George A. Gilbert
North Marset St
Kern
Isabella Gas Works
West
Patrick Street
Harper
Harper Whiskey
Fite
Harper's Head
Buffalo
Chas. N. Haver
Ron
WM. S. Miller & CO
Thia
Carty
Carty’s Furniture Store
E. Patrick St
Fred'k, Ma
B. H. Blacksfon & Son. Co. Dbd
JAS. E. Walker & CO
Walker’s
James E. Walker & CO
Sorosis
B. Resenour & Sons
Etchison’s
Eric-a-Brac
W. H. B. Etchison
South Market Street
Frederick, Mad
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