The Back Stop of a Nitro Shot Hero
A sensational recounting of Dick Singleton, a Bradford era shooter, who saved six lives by grabbing a nitroglycerin charge as a 1800 foot well began to blow. His quick decision, sheer nerve, and embrace of the exploding charge prevented catastrophe and earned him lasting renown in the lower oil country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hero
Atlas
Singleton
Bradford
Anid
Cue
Bainre
Peri
Bicht
Petor
Singietos
Eternity
Stestor
Aeath
Hie
Local Gossip and Church Events Fill the Week
The town saw a flurry of visits from relatives and friends including Mrs. J. HR Tyler and Miss Gladys Sell of Boons. Rev Hughes spoke at the Baptist church, and Liberty Two Sunday Schools held a park gathering with banners and evergreen sprays. A note clarifies views on primary reforms and courthouse politics amid local concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ffumboldt
J. HR
Tyler
Henry Stoakes
Aliss Gladys Sell
Boons
Tintehins
Missus Hutchins
Everets
Luni
Hage Grove
Hughes Spose
Baptist Church
Rev Baker
Eagle Grove
Worning
George Wonderly
Blanch Worley
Liberty
Riverside Park
Baptist SS
Trade notice and health remedy advertisement fragment
An old newspaper fragment advertises travel agents selling excursion tickets with unclear routes and dates. It also promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for cuts burns and sores, warning to avoid counterfeit free pie cures. The text is noisy and partially legible with many garbled words.
British Navy Salute Rules Between Equal Rank Ships
The British navy honors ships of equal rank with an equal number of guns. If vessels are of equal rank, the superior fires fewer rounds. A four royal salute comprises three parts: salute in front, lowering sword points, and dipping the colors.
Speculating on Ships and Lloyds Overdues
A discussion of insurance practice for overdue vessels at Lloyds. Underwriters, called dopters, bet on missing ships by posting notices only after doubt is settled and the owner agrees. Posting acts as a de facto legal death certificate. premiums rise as the chances of a recovery fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyds
Iscente
Program of the Oia Setters Masting and Annual Reuse ion
Program notes for Livermore event dated September 3 1898 list seating and ordering details. President A P Moebner directs the program with entries for Livermore Choir and performers such as Eugenia Betamex Yourteer. multiple names appear in a garbled OCR style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oia
Livermore
Sp. Matatpe -Livermere Choiren
Enis” Duereite Et Hombole
Ss’ Hepori
Gerflele
Idi Quartethe
Eugenia
Afljenrnmeu
Omata Exposition Tickets On Sale Daily
Ex cursion tickets will be sold daily at the Omata Exposition via the North Western Railway with rates varying by length of stay. The exposition is promoted as a great educator and should be seen by all. For more information apply to Chicago & North Western Railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Hathaway & GO
Hess
Annals of Medicine
States
BR. Mathaway & GO
Nebraska Sts
Sioux
Inter Ocean
St S
oy mail + waRa
Chicago Record
THE
Madison Street
Chicago
Erates
le Republican
Humboldt
North-Western Live
Chicago & North-Western R’y
National meeting sale of excursion tickets advertised
National meeting in Indianapolis August and a railroad offer from the C and N W Ry to sell round trip excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates. Tickets good leaving Chicago in August and valid return until August 3. Interested parties should see agents for full particulars.
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National Meeting
Indianapolis
Otol
Chicago
ap. _ Bly Lo
W. Ry
Rocky Mount Tea Promises Health For Family
A fragmented cry extols Rocky Mount Tea as a wife’s jewel and a family health tonic. The speaker urges timely use in spring to keep the wife bright and shining, framing the product as a woman’s best friend and a universal remedy.
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C. Wi. Olen & Sox
C.wilden & Son
Pa ST
Wewlard
Eis
Isis
New York City
Dispatch
Urbana
I) Daily Courier
Chis
fBachineg
Nature
Treaty Quarty
Wie Tloskins Ig
Chatauqua
Scott Klyr
Goldfield
Che
Steaters
Geo. Moore & Co
Zumber
Willis
UBER
W. H. Heywoop
Our
Ren
Merghandise
Stoddard & Doty
I. We Olden & Son
AHL. Richardson
Ferg Dregstore
Alta Dlen Tpexeu
Ae Atnantes
Gus: Hoher
J-M. Sheraten
P. Hall, Garay
Dewitt
Com
Ocoit’s
Scott’s
Storr & Bowne
Kneminte, N.Y
Omata Exposition
League OF AM. Wieelaen
Lewis
J. B. Lewis Company
Bostor
Mass
Fannion &Co
Society of the American Florists
Omaha
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