Delights of an Overland Journey to California warned in 1849
The St. Louis Republican advises would be California gold seekers on the hardships ahead. The guide details travel by ox wagon from St. Louis to Santa Fe and beyond, listing supplies, survival tips, and dangers. It mentions wood and water scarcities, cooking duties, and crude humor about buffalo chips and raw meat.
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The
St. Louis Republican
California
Santa Fe
N. M
St. Louis
Council Grove
Miles
Buffalo Range
A Far Prospect and a Cold Bath Tale
A fragmentary column reflects on life prospects and grim imagery of death from exposure to cold water. The piece contrasts harsh observations with a loafer’s remark about starting life with a fair prospect and notes on smallpox prevalence in Delaware.
Pictorial Family Annual Agent Advertisement
Clergymen superintendents postmasters booksellers and newspaper agents nationwide are asked to act as agents for the Pictorial Family Annual. Orders will be filled promptly with fixed terms: ten copies gilt binding for 15 dollars and one hundred copies for 100 dollars. Newspapers sending this ad will receive a copy by direct order. no letter will be accepted unless postpaid.
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Pictorial Family
United States
J. Bavaro Tarion
Grace Greeswoop
Post
Magic
C.uns
Thee Cortes
Jons Reen to Stott in Local Wedding Notice
On Saturday January 27th by D T Hill, Mr Jons Reen to Stott, all of this place. The short notice confirms the couple’s marriage details and the officiant in a local notice.
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D. T. Hill
Jons Reen
Tocket. Stott
Lydia Connett Widower of Mannet Listed for Ships
On Thursday Jan 25 at Ships Lydia Connett widow of Mannet is named in a notice.
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Lydia Connett
Manett
John Shotwell
Warren Township
Anna Proud
First Rate Napa for Sale at Six Gallons
UST offers a first rate n amp for sale at six gallons with details from W. M. Draki dated January 10 1848. The notice lists sale terms and contact. No further information available in the readable fragment.
Job Printing Of All Kinds On Short Notice
Job printing of all kinds at short notice on reasonable terms is offered by this office.
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Craig
Segars
Eigdadlae
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Lansingbugh
Maine
New York
Somerville
Mary la Howell
Anna Thomson
Webster & Store
J. H. Woolley
N. E
Plainfield Ja
America
Graham's Magazine
G.R. Graham
J.R. Chandler
J.B. Tayega
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Tay
Butler
Scott
Worth
Capt. Walker
Graham's
Miss Pring
Mrs. Grey
Magazin
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Chestnut Street
Philadel
Joseph Annes
Anday
Sollicitor
Chancery
Plainfield
Read
Brooks
Lorin B
New Estab
Broadway
Collins
Plainfield and Vicinity
J.w.smartin
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Martin. Ly
Saturday Evening Post
Kirkpatrick
Fein Nok
Townsend's
Sarsaparilla
E. Kirkpatrick
Plainfield, N. J
Alfred F. Lagrave
Greenwich
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Department of Mechanical Labor
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