Pitfalls of a Shanty Boatman's Bayou Trade
A Kentucky shore river voyage follows Captain Silas Withers and crew as they drift up the Ohio and into bayous. They trade oysters turtles and muskrats for money, describe coastal markets from New Orleans to Cincinnati, and discuss pelican feathers and shark liver oil as seasonal profits. The piece paints a hardy river life, with odds and ends of barter and blunt calculations on costs, yields, and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toom
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Silas Withers
Pittsburg
Monongahela
Captain Withers
Cairo
New Orleans
Whiskey wholesaler advertises varied in bond selections
The largest holder of fine old rye and bourbon whiskies in the United States lists EYE Gibson Melvale Monticello Dougherty Mt. Vernon Hannile Overholt Guoken ne Hermitage Moss Large and G BOURBON W. HK McBrald Crow Hermitage Bood & Lilliard C. F. C. Carlisle Hume Mellwood Nelson at Nos 05 and 97 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh Pa Phone 666
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Pittaburg
United States
EYE
Bourbon
W. HK
McBrald Crow
Hermitage
Bood & Lilliard
Carlisle
Hume
Mellwood
Nelson
Market Street Screen and Fence Services Advertised
Promoters urge calls to 203 and 205 Market St for wire window and door screens to prevent flies and dust and for iron fencing of every description. Pearson offers cab services and photography next week with top likeness and finish in the twin cities. Elgin or Walthem stem wind watches advertised at ten dollars value ten dollars at J P Steinmanns 107 Federal St Allegheny. Lot limited, call or send at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market St
ZOD
Pearson
Cab
Twin Cities
Sevex Dollars
J. P Steinmann’s
Federal St
Allegheny
Late News In Brief From Undated Dispatches
Narvigation on the St. Lawrence river will open tomorrow far earlier than last Princess of Acre teas as another son born to Crown-mana Chio takes charge of the Gutiosse Chie In spector of the P Posachiog apacemeek The British Government has issued a proclamation forbidding a National League meeting in Kilkenny where Doug Davitt and Clancey were to speak The Minneapolis street car company tried to start steam motors but boiler fuel held soap vitriol and delayed work Two men convicted in Little Rock election law violations were sentenced Brewer five years in prison and Dansby fined 560 Mrs A H Lucas of Carthage Mo drowned ford accident while crossing swollen creek and two daughters plus hired man drowned Excitement in El Tex over a government contest persists a man arrested for contempt refusing to disclose city hall safe combination Weather and political forecasts dominated by varied reports of votes and court actions Coal production falls to a multi-year low with consumption shrinking and stocks rising indicating reduced demand nationwide
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Acre
Mana Chio
P Posachiog
Zanzibar
Samoil
Kilkenny
Doug
Davitt
Clancey
Minneapolis Street Car Company
Renden Darden
Thomas Dansby
United States Circuit Court
Little Rock
Ark
A. H. Lucas
Carthage
el Tex
Court House
Boston
Harwich
Mass
Aasehy
Europe
Alley
Tidewater
Dat
Buffalo
Chicago
Duluth
City Directory canvass ends. more names needed
The canvass for the new city directory was completed yesterday and the first copy goes to the printer tomorrow. Some names were missed due to relocations in the past two weeks, and movers can still be added by visiting the office within two days. Publication will take about six weeks. the compiler notes population has increased more than in any prior year. Four weeks remain to compile, water levels are falling to five feet as various ships arrive.
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Terrebonne Parish
Easil
Diffenbacher
Best Dressed Men Of Pittsburg Buy From 13 Top Clothiers
The text asserts only about thirteen first class clothing manufacturers supply suits for Pittsburg men. It promises exacting standards with a guarantee that orders can be canceled if goods fail to meet sample quality. It emphasizes perfect fit, superior materials, and meticulous workmanship.
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Fifth Avenue
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Gulf
Bayous
Tenison
CREAP
Pittsboro
South
Little Bayou
Louisiana
Miami
Catching Musekrats
Orleans
G. W. Schmidt
Taylor & Dean
St. Lawrence River
Beecham
la Matilde
G. W. Scumipr Oe
Finth Ave
Fifth Ave
Federal Street
Allerheny
Pitchors
Fred Wilson
Bonanza
J. C. Bisher
City
Harry Willams’ Academy
Leavitt
Urphy
Eile Dranc
Ruby Stuart
Vernon
Marie du Lac
Sylva Thorne
Carrie Fontainbleau
Monte Cristo
Dorcas Society
Masonie Hall
Cor
Washin Or Street
Madison Avlegheny
Church
Sixth Street
F. G. Reineman
Ohio
Herr Anton Seidl
Sopnaxocs
Lilli Lehmann-Kalisch
Terese Herbert-Forrs
Agnes Vogel
Comrealto
Helene von Doenteo
Paul
Mes H
Ricketson
SIGNO
Bantros2
Siglor Guiseppe Camear
Mil Fisch
Adele Aust der Dohe
Max Bendix
Max Bendix Bee Violoncellist—Mr
Victor Herconpuctors
Herr AN
Ae Ton Seidl
Hamilton
Old City Hall
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Wilhelm Gericke
the Mozart Club
TAS
P. McCollum
Gouge Henschel
Vont Martin
Adelaide Forseman
Immerman
Mollor & Eeees Areas Avenue
Gilmore's Jubilee Festival
Prof
ED. C. Garber
Curry Conservatory of Music
Battery B Armory
Klebers
von Niewr
Imperial Club
Imperial Hall
Seventh Ave
Grant
Opera House
E. D. Wilt
Kellar
New York
THE
Steens
London
Theater
R M Gulice & CO
Flan Lows
Tarathen.ium Specialty CO
Grandcentral Rink
Saturda
D. P. Hurlburt
Harris’ Theater
New York Lyceum Theater
Rawson’s “Y
H.C. de Mille
Charles Barnard
Uncle Tom’s Cabin CO
Pears
the Dude
the “Patriot
Cash
Him
Jine Price
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