Ambush on the Prairie A Sioux Fight Deepens the Pursuit
In a skirmish described with rugged frontier language, Captain Blake and Irishman Kennedy urge pursuit of three Sioux as Corporal Feeney lies wounded. They rally to defend a besieged party, with two brave Sioux charging to rescue and taunt the attackers before retreating toward distant threats beyond the ridge.
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Hobart Company
Meisner
Corporal Feeney
Kennedy
Capt
Blake
Sorr
Feeney
Frayne
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed As Best Cure
An advertisement promotes DeWitt and Co firm name as the makers of genuine Witch Hazel Salve claiming it leaves no scar. It asserts DeWitt’s Salve cures blind and protruding piles, burns, eczema, itching and skin diseases. Sold by all druggists.
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E. C. DeWitt & C
DeWitt's
Swearing and Oath Rules Debate At Senate Opening
The New York Times is cited on the clash between solemn oath language and senators’ conduct. It notes the 1868 expansion to defend the constitution, argues such amplification breeds contempt, and suggests avoiding unnecessary swearing to curb perjury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
House of Congress
The
Union
Society of Friends
Southern Wedding Feast Retold by Virginia Preacher
A Nashville American excerpt recalls an old-time wedding supper in a Virginia hall. A long table held a whole pig with an apple in its mouth, eight turkeys at each end, large embossed cakes named Nancy and Eli, towering butter stacks, fruits, confections, and three gallons of syllabuse on a side table. The narrator notes guests stayed well and none fell ill when Miss Nancy wed.
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Virginia
Nashville American
Nancy
Forgot His Wedding Day and London Police Viewed
A Wall Street man forgot his Chicago wedding date and rushed to pack as a telegraph sent to his betrothed. Josiah Flynt analyzes London police, finding honesty and little corruption, with swift punishment for gambling and no political meddling in police management.
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New York
Sun
Wall Street
Chicago
London
Josiah Flynt
Hae
England
Emigrant tale links oxtail soup to sixteenth century England
Fragmentary report notes that European emigrants introduced oxtail soup to England in the sixteenth century. London butchers reportedly discarded bullocks tails as waste while refugees allegedly found value in tails, reshaping a local culinary practice.
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Europe
England
London
Paul at Rome in Acts 28 16 24 30 31 Sunday School
A June 14 1905 Chariton Iowa Sunday School note on Paul arriving in Rome around AD 61 and Nero’s era. It reflects on Roman life and Paul’s mission, his perseverance amid persecution, and the spread of Christ’s gospel despite trials, with emphasis on shaping character and enduring faith.
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Paul
Rome
Plack
Roman Empire
Historie Noti
Nero
Festus
James
Jesus
Howson
Ephesian
Colossians
Hilippians
Philemon
Gold or God in a Young Man's Balance
The talk argues wealth is a tool or trap, urging money to serve rather than rule. It cites Christ with the rich young man, Abraham and Isaac, and warns against the golden calf of materialism while highlighting stewardship, generosity, and the example of Gustavus Swift.
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Brewer
Christ
Abraham
Isaac
Jesus
God
Chicago
Methodist Church
Gustavus’ F. Swift
Mr. Swift
Stock Yards
Desperation on the Farm and Fairground News
A rural family seeks Bucklen's Arnica Salve for injuries as fairs near Des Moines report tree plantings. About 400 young trees including Carolina poplars and maples, plus 50 Russian olives from Iowa State College, are planted for aesthetic and future value. An August Des Moines fair note highlights tree growth and municipal displays.
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Des Moines
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa Exposition Commission to set Des Moines HQ at state fairgrounds
The Iowa Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission will locate headquarters on the state fair grounds in Des Moines this year. The building west of the stock pavilion, former marshal's office, will host representatives to share plans for the St. Louis 1964 exposition and Iowa's exhibit in agriculture, horticulture, stock, and other lines. The notice also mentions a June bride and Rocky Mountain Tea ads from Allen & Stubenrauch.
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Éents
Allen & Stubenrauch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles King
Chronicle
Iowa State Register
Republic
St. Louis
N.Y
World
Caronicts
Caronicre
Farm and Home Monthly
Pioneer Press _ Hoards
American Farm
Caronica
American Boy
Pilgrim
Curonicrie
Young Peoples Weekly
Caonterx
Curonicru
Pella Chronicle
Orter
F. B. Palmer
Chariton
Iowa
Mark
Phul
Romie
Young Peoples Meeting
Crystal Palace Gallery
Munich
Gall Rey
I. B
Cresco, Ia
Bucklen
B. F. Keables
Rocky Mountain
Jack Iver
Ter
Lake
Allen & Stubenraych
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