Worth Woods Indians Motives Behind White Expansion
A historical reflection argues that North woods Indians guided and supported white expansion across the upper wilderness. It credits explorers and fur traders for shaping northern territory, noting intermarriage and alliances with Great Britain and among Indigenous groups, and laments disruptive later influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Woods
Wilderness
Lower Ribes
Great Britain
Great Lakes
George Bimpson
David Thormpson
Alexander Mackenzie
Tarnon
Hearne
Alexander Henry the Younger
Hudson Bay
Nor'west Company
Greysolon
The Captain's Court Martial and Ocean Lashes Tale
A fragmented 18th century excerpt recounts a British captain punished for infidelity with public whipping aboard a vessel off Massachusetts. The tale includes a ceremonial entertainment gone wrong, lessons on tobacco names, egg balancing tricks, and brief notes on brain weights, age quotes, and a quack remedy ad from a pharmacy.
Perilous perch on a Tyrolean peak during a narrow ledge ascent
An adventurer recalls two nights on a slim rock ledge near Kitzbuhel in Tyrol. He climbs a twelve foot exposed face with rope and grip, faces a yawning gulf, and endures hunger and fear for days before finally descending to safety at a farm station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrol
Europe
W. A. Halilletioham
Psrol
Kitzbuhel
Pric
Firnt
Fleet Hat Station
The Man for Whom Clerks Are in Demand
An old style merchant seeks a clerk with a strong personality who can grow his business. He will pay 100 to 125 or more, depending on value, emphasizing results over salary. The piece notes two kinds of clerks and urges responsible, ambitious staff to drive expansion. It also comments on prayer rights for women in various regions and ends with a quip about promotions and rental notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnaby
America
Massachusetts
Boston
Hin Abil
Lagat
Twin City Commercial Hall
Orchid hunting and perilous jungle tale in a vivid travel narrative
An excerpt recounts a perilous orchid hunting expedition in tropical forests. The narrator recalls kidnapping a partner, encounters deadly fauna, fevers, and venomous plants, and ends with a grim scene of ruined camp and many losses before finding 1500 orchids in a clearing.
The Horse as Arithmetic Fatigue and Folly
McClure's Magazine argues that so called mathematical horses are not geniuses. they are simple, trained animals following blind habits. Trainers use repetitions to prompt pawing and actions while the horse believes the acts have meaning, though it merely responds to signals.
Fortune Telling Prophecy Comes True in Small Town Anecdote
In a corner grocery store a group of auditors hear Uncle Abner Jarvin recount a fortune teller at a county fair who predicted a large party at his home followed by a calamity. Two weeks later his wife’s overweight aunt, weighing 287 pounds, visited and slept on the spare bed for the night, fulfilling the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner Jarvin
Uncle Aber
Mme
Jane
Abner
Forty Homes and a Painter in Paris and Odd Island Dwellings
The text notes Volton the painter owned forty Paris lodging houses to dodge acquaintances and died on Rue de Dunkerque. It also describes the Stone Houses of Easter Island with construction from small slabs without cement and rough measurements. Separate quotes touch on George Washington myths and a letter about kisses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volton
Paris
Wolf
Rue de Dunkerque
Easter Island
Kastor Laland
HOPPITY HOP Snow Liniment Ad Promises Easier Movement
An old advertisement touts Snow Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism lumbago sprains and stiff joints claiming users can discard crutches and walk freely. It lists prices 35 cents and 1 00 and the seller North Bank Pharmacy 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallard
North Bank Pharmacy
Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
Portamouth Va druggist Mr Prank Hanrahan testifies after six years of selling Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy that it reliably cures and earns customer trust, while he notes other medicines offer higher profits but less certainty. Available from all reputable druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Prank
Hanrahan
Portamouth
Vamys
Street Car Time Table Notices and Fees Clarified
Announcement explains charges for card of thanks resolutions of respect church or lodge notices and entertainments at $1 per line or 90 per adin, with exceptions where no charge applies, so readers understand pricing and free insertions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etsson
Post Office Mail Schedule at St Johns
Mail arrives at St Johns at 7 10 p m and ends at 1 15 p m. The mail leaves at 1 20 p m on Sundays the office stops from 9 to 1 a m. This notice outlines the daily route times and Sunday hours for correspondence and deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Church Notices From Portmouth Area Churches
A compilation of local church services and schedules listing Catholic, Christian, Episcopal, Evangelical, Congregational, and German Baptist congregations. Entries note service times, Sunday schools, Holy Communion dates, and pastors such as J. Johnson and Rev. Dr. Van Waters, with venues including Portmouth Station and University Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Portamouth
Christian Church
Toa
J. Johnson
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Portsmouth
van Waters
Evangelical Church
Jon. m
Aete
University Park
Waltz
German Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Fairmeat
Huechter
Christian Science Hall
Holtrook Bik
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Worth Woods Indians
Oviedo
Spain
Vernandee
Philip 1R
Aplin
Portugal
France
Jean Nicot
Bin
Catherine de’ Medici
Newhorn
Chicago Record-Herald
Towner
Sharpe
Browne
Philadelphia
Preas
Shakespeare
St. Julius
Madagascar
London
Addie of
Chamberlain
Cough Kennedy
United States
United
Persuae Lt
Orinoco
Himelf
Port of Spain
Havana
Haven
Angostura
Wulde
Everybody’s Magazine
Tom
Allence
Washington Post
Yonkers Statesman
St. Louie Republic
Cleveland
J. J. Pirestane
Allegan, Mich
Bik
Jousiens
All Good
Eats
Exerly
McClure's Magazine
George Washingtom
Palmer Corntessel
Buna Gatere
Washington Star
Chicago
Victor Hage
Hoppity Hop
Pacific Brick & Marble CO
Elbram
Portland
J. E. Williams
North Jersey St. Johns Land Company
Columbia Phonographs
Portsmouth Drug CO
Portsmouth Drug Company
Dawson Street
Office Hone Woodlawn Spa
Aeadence Phone Wood
GEO. Ht
Hemstock Bros
Lady Amlintan University Park
Oregoy
Raves OF
Pacific Bridge Co
Newton Street
East St. Johns
Woodlawn
L. D. Jackson
A. Unger
N. Jersey St
St. Jona
Collier & Collier Iwyers
Johns, Oregon
Joseph McChesney
M. D
McChenney Block
Oregon
Mary Maclachlan
Holbrook's Block
Hayes Street
Scott
Daniel 0. Webster, A. B. M. D
Pliter
Res
D. E. Hopkins
Mewitt
S. Wright
Silas St
Hayes Hewitt & Wright Contractors
Eaten Lane
Yom Balk ST
Jouns
E. B. Holcomb
N. Lively Street
Holbrook Block
T. P. Ward
J. R. Weimer
Vancouver
Linuton
Land and
Hupress Co
City Dock
Burlington
Phome
Richmond
Laurel Lodge No
P.hil
N.G
Holmes
St. Johns Review
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