Jones County Calf Case Trials Tell a Lawyer Legend
The Jones County Caif Case in Iowa saw six trials from 1877 to 1889 over calf depredations. Plaintiffs won at least $1,000 in each trial except one, with a $7,500 verdict at one point and $3,500 in court costs. A fragment from the Chicago Journal recalls a mounted scene and a lone speaker recalling his first love.
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Jones County
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Pony's Comfort On A Hot Sunday Ride
A memory recalls a Sunday afternoon when a ten year old rode with her beau in a pony cart. She carries a red parasol on a hot day before the parasol is taken and the pony is mounted, ending with an unresolved moment.
Mars Basics in Sunshine Described by Astronomer
An astronomer portrays Mars as a world of blue skies and bright sunshine, highlighting its seemingly pleasant climate and daylight conditions despite its distant, rugged landscape.
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Quote on Love and Blindness from a True Newspaper Poet
A historical fragment notes a True newspaper poet declaring love is blind while musing on repeated phrases about that old idea. The brief verse hints at recurring tropes in war era poetry.
Running Antelope and the Sioux Custer Council Dishonesty Tale
In spring 1874 at Fort Abraham Lincoln a Hunkpapa leader Running Antelope asked General Custer for aid as starving Sioux, aided by their orator, denounced dishonest agents. Custer claimed only good men become agents, to which Antelope replied that they become cheats by the time they reach them. The piece notes his eating habits and famed warfare against the Arikara, with 30 killed across 12 years and five slain in one day.
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Crazy Horse Fought Generals and Died in Treachery
Crazy Horse, Ogallala Sioux leader also known as Tashunka Witko, led attacks against Red Cloud and later fought Reynolds Crook and Custer. After refusing capture at Fort Robinson he was fatally wounded during a struggle as soldiers attempted arrest. His death ended a pivotal era in the Indian wars.
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Saving Time With House Plants
Advice on potting plants to ease future repotting using a lining of old wire fencing shaped to fit pots. The wire keeps roots undisturbed when replanting and can be used again in larger pots. Ferns can stay beautiful for years with this method.
Local office intrigue and a stubborn boss
A Washington trio highlights government inefficiency and office politics in Scott Circle. A bright young official faces a top figure head as rival comment prompts questions about a real dead boss. A jab about pillow comfort and fig humor adds texture to a day at the capital old line.
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Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Drugstore reports show many people suffer kidney trouble without knowing it. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is advertised as a mild healing remedy with high success claims. Doctors from Life Insurance firms note many insurance rejections relate to unnoticed kidney issues. Sample bottle offered for ten cents by sending to Dr Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton NY.
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Hairpin heist shows common thief in uptown salon
The Chicago Journal notes the universality of the acquisitive instinct as women raid a hairdressing salon. Each cubicle holds a tray of multicolored hairpins and patrons stuff as many pins as possible into their bags, indifferent to hair color.
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Chicago Journal
Red Brass Ball- Blue Housekeeping Item Ad
Advert suggests Red Brass Ball- Blue as suitable for kitchen towels table linen sheets and pillowcases and similar housekeeping needs.
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Department of Housekeeping
Doctors Declare Music Heals At Tri-State Meeting
About 250 physicians from Missouri Arkansas and Tennessee gathered at Memphis for the Tri-State Medical association annual meeting. They discussed music as a powerful healing agent for physical and mental ailments and endorsed its use in certain cases as almost as effective as drugs.
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Memphis
Missouri
Arkansas
Tennessee
Girl Wins Oxford Honors For Arnold Prize
Miss Jessie H. Fleming becomes the first woman to win the Arnold essay prize at Oxford University. She shares distinction with famous former winners including the late Lord Bryce and the late Professor Dicey.
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Jessie H. Fleming
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Motions At Town Meeting Spark Quick Public Humor
A town meeting note records a citizen proposing funds for three cuspidors to be placed at proper spots. An elderly man in the rear, hard of hearing, rises and says I second the motion and I move that Jack Davis be made one of them.
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Jack Davis
Attitude of Gap Johnson on His 14 Pearly Children
The story recounts Gap John son of Rumpus Ridge responding to a tourist remark. He declares he values all 14 of his children highly and would not accept any offer, adding that any suitor would have to work hard to persuade him otherwise.
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Rumpus Ridge
Kansas City Star
Woman's wish triggers husband to bear charges
A reader notes that when a woman expresses a wish, her husband is generally expected to pay the associated charges. The piece discusses social norms and responsibility in domestic finance.
Disbelief Shapes Paths of Society and Belief
A compact reflection on how doubt can spread through communities as quickly as shared belief, influencing behavior, norms, and collective actions in public life.
First Little Girl Seeks Last Name in Matrimony Mystery
In a playful exchange a girl asks Annie for her last name as the other child quips she is not yet married. The line reflects a child’s humorous take on marriage status overheard in a lighthearted moment.
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Annie
Governor Allen Criticizes Western Writer’s Later Work
Governor Allen of Kansas voices strong criticism of a western novelist. He praises early writings but calls recent output wretched and potboiling, stating many writers start with rich ideas and end with mere wealth.
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Kansas
Gadd Moves to Whillersville Riddle of Petunia Exit
Quote from Old Riley Rezzidew of Petunia notes Amos Gadd sold his place and moved to Whillersville. An acquaintance wonders why, suggesting he wants to test if he can stay away from Petunia. Kansas City Star report.
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Whillersville
Riley Rezzidew
Petunia
Kansas City Star
No title available for a reflective quip
A reflective quote notes that no wealthy person ever did fewer kind deeds than people credit them for, suggesting generosity exceeds public perception. The line frames wealth as capable of benevolent acts beyond what observers acknowledge.
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