Great American Liar and Sleeping Texan Orator
Colonel Tom Ochiltree lampoons Hewitt with tales of fearless sleep through cannon fire and wolves while recalling figures like Lafayette and Grant. A Texas tale of boasting, travel, and a sharp clash with fashion titled by a dramatic speech on sleeplessness and social snobbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt
Thomas Ochiltree
Chamberlin’s
New York
Christendom
Constantinople
St. Petersburg
Guadalupe county
Texas
Paris
Thad
earth
Tom Benton
Ben Butler
Shenandoah valley
Stonewall Jackson
Napoleon
Austerltz
Sabine Pass
El Paso
Caddo lake
Bagdad
San Jacinto
Cibolo
Europe
Count de Lafayette
Hotel de Vendome
Rank and Rights: Sailors Petition President Grant
A delegation of sailors visits the White House to press for better rank and pay, arguing their grievances before President Grant. An old boatswain testifies that his son, now a midshipman, outranks him, prompting the President to acknowledge inequalities and share a similar story.
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Gen. Grant
Kentucky
Washington
Jeasie Grant
bo'nun
caspidor
Grant
White House
bo'sun
Voltaic Belt Co trial offer for vitality and health
Marshall Michigan based Voltaic Belt Co advertises their ELxc tro-VOLTAic BELT and other appliances on trial for 80 days to men aged and afflicted with nervous debility, vitality and manhood issues. Claims complete restoration and no risk with a 30 day trial, invites readers to write for a free pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voltaic BELT Co
Marshall
Mich
Buckion's Arntes Salve Ad Claims Health Benefits
An ad copy touts Buckion's Arntes Salve as best for a wide range of conditions including rheum fever sores boils chapped hands corns and skin eruptions. It promises relief with a money back guarantee and emphasizes the product's effective salve formula.
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Buckion
Fragmentary OCR Note Sparks Local History Curiosity
A garbled OCR snippet hints at a local event or names in Spain, with partial words and unclear context. It mentions possible people and places but lacks complete details to determine a clear event, outcome, or date for a concise news card.
Auction notice for parcel in Yaseen County California
In the county of California an auction notice appears listing parcel No 1 with freight and payments referenced. Details mention a manager L Heriot and the schedule begins after Monday with further terms and conditions to follow in the notice.
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BROWN CHEMICAL CO
BALTIMORE
HAMBURG
Hoppur
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PALACE RESTAURANT
COMMERCIAL ROW
RENO
NEW
PALACE & ARCADE
CONSOLio Par TiTza
Tuay
LEMERY & FONTAINE
THOMAS PRICE
Chemical Laboratory
Tom Ochiltree
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Bloomington
Tegan T
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK
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NEVADA
Spain
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R. A.M
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MISSRATE STROM
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BEAUTIFEL
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Merchant
Fifth Avenue
Beckworth
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Pinntns Co
Cal
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Bronshitis
Calis
Bano New
Kerr
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Roca, Cal
Towle Bros
SIMMONDS
NABOB WHISKY
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Washoe County, Nev.,and
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Schaefer
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W. F. Bi RAT
Lewis
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Wilson
J. ALi
Kilmite
Floberge
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SACRAMENTO
Parkx PHILIIPk & Co
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Bricklayers & Stone Masons
BURKE BROTHERS
MIR
orten
John Bunderland
Moprede
W. CRUTORER
Sweetern
Winnemucca
SPH Long
BAYLEY
Castro denen
Oakland
F. ENO
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MGB. Bort
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J. F. BALDON
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