The Charge of the Hounds at Fort Sinquefield
In 1813 during the Creek War Weatherford led a massacre at Fort Mims prompting settlers to fortify upriver. Isaac Haden, with his pack of sixty dogs, charged through a wild Indian assault to save women and children at Sinquefield fort, escaping unharmed after five bullets found his clothes.
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Alabama
Great Britain
Weatherford
Red Eagle
Mims
Tombigbee
Sinquefield
Clarke County
Fort Sinquefield
Francis
Jas
Isaac Haden
Haden
Tsaac Haden
Mrs. Phillips
Present Condition of Mission Indians in California
H H notes in Century August on two aged San Gabriel women Laura aged 102 and Benjamina 117 living near the old mission in huts of tule and sycamore. He describes their frail appearance, surroundings of baskets and pots, and memories of Laura as a famed runner and choir singer. They express a desire to live forever and fear the railway bringing the devil.
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H. H
Southern California
San Gabriel
Mission Church of
Benjamina
Laura
Livi
Jess
San Gabriel Valley
Dawn Forth from the Lands of the Orient Poem
A lyrical meditation on the coming of a new day as shadows retreat and the morning star Auroras wakes. The speaker foresees awakening life, collective resolve, and the contrast of beauty with looming sorrow as dawn approaches. The verse repeats the march of light driving away night and promises a glorious kingly sun.
Sandy Macintosh and the Devil Doomed to Beaten
In Caithness, Sandy Macintosh the swift messenger hunts the devil in every form. He proudly boasts of killing the arch foe, presenting the minister’s skin as proof, while the minister disbelieves and Sandy remains convinced of his victory.
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Chambers
Sandy Macintosh
Caithness
Kirk Steeple
Sandy
Hallowmas
Scotland
Death Follows Snake Incident At Jonesville Farm
In Jonesville Indiana Henry Prather drank from an old pump and felt something slide down his throat. He became ill and vomited a small water snake four or five inches long before recovering and waking up alive. The incident involves a poultry farmer and a carriage maker.
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Jonesville
Ind
Henry Prather
Remarkable interview series on Brights disease cure
Rochester editors publish dramatic accounts and interviews with Dr J B Herron and Dr Henson plus Mr Warner and Dr Lattimore about Brights disease. They claim widespread kidney disease growth, but that Warner’s Safe Cure can restore health, citing expert analyses and patient recoveries.
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Rochester
Democrat and Chronicle
J. B. Herron
America
Henson
Doca
Bright
Warner
Lattimore
Mr. Warner
Exchange Street
Iyverett
Sumner
Chase
Wilson
Carpenter
Bishops Haven
Peck
New Orleans Medical College
Werner
S. A. Lattimore
Prince Street
H. H. Warner
Proper Care for Harness Leather in Humid Conditions
Advice on maintaining harness leather after exposure to heat rain or sweat. Warns that wet leather dries in knots and deformed shapes, causing irreversible damage to stitching and mounts. Recommends regular washing and oiling, frequent cleaning after sweat or mud, and biannual thorough cleaning to preserve softness and strength.
Market prices and notices from Omaha Chicago and St Louis briefed
A mixed market update lists wheat barley corn oats and dairy and meat prices across Omaha Chicago and St Louis with figures for wheat corn oats flour pork lard and cattle plus live exports. It closes with assorted advertisements and a quip from New York News noting unrelated items and a reference to Japanese decorations for sale.
Telegraphing a scattered health and travel ad column
A collage of promotional notices cites hotels in New York and Omaha, tonics and cures, patent medicines, hair restorers, and remedies for cough and rheumatism. It mentions ex senator Ross editing the Albuquerque Journal and various products like Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil, Henry's Carbolic Salve, and Voltaic Belts, with travel favors and advice scattered throughout.
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New York City
The Peculiar Lawyer and the Electric Oil Ad
A tale contrasts a lawyer duplicating a figurehead with a man who imitates others to gain status. The piece extols Thomas Oil as a cure for rheumatic and various pains and urges readers to buy it while noting money-back satisfaction. It claims wide sale and asserts refunds available if not satisfied.
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the Dude
H. C. Dodge
Kes
George Cary Eggleston
Joe Smyrk
St. Jacobs Oi
St. Paul
Usl
Pitsburg
Pittsburg
Viola E. Smith
Auroras
Devil
Omaha
Chicago
Nebraskas
ST. Louis
Perry Davis
Dunning
N. Y
Conyers
W. H. Lee
Brown
Boston Star
Princess Louise
Lourie
Japanese Noventy Co
Buffalo
Oil City
Metropolitan
HaLe
Pixe
Paw Paw
Pere Hyacinthe and Wife
Jon
Baltimore
Voltaic Belt Co
Marshall, Mich
Thomas
Journal
Lyon
Mother Swan
Boston Transcript
WM. Hall
Henry
Saratoga
Commodore
Jos. L. Foote
Elgin
Boston Commercial Bulletin
Yostetter
Jones OF
Binghamton
Bixguanton
Frazer
Frazer's
Nawaneneat
Conservatory of Music
Bond
Jeferson Street
Son Wagon
Bae Go Suto
Prigg Fist
Lafieus
Vicor
Kerer Faila
Benton
Kewaroof
AirAress
AXK
Hax Vo Warew, Inc
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Ublest & Bes
COE Delige
Addass Tliga
Dafae
Ren
Quincy
Mich
Luts
Addrea
Sunasa& Co
Wright
E. Ferrett
Fears St
New York
Dr. Henderson
Kansas
Cire Ions
Admill
Wind
Ssmart
Wineer
A. Richmond Med. Co
Prop
St. Joseph
Corresponder
Wray
C.F
Ving
New England States
Blackstone
Menta
Ellis
Jane Horses
Els
Partica Ars
Wits
Spavin Care CO
Sudbury St
Boston
Masz
Fourth Ave
Guacors
Neur Ugg
Scala
Henlersoy
Drugg Directioes
Vogel
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Cpi
Burduch Bioad
Andriete
ST. Marys
Acaden Schoolf
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Me Conservatory
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