Battle of Osawatomie recollected by Bridgeman in 1856
Letter from E. P. Bridgeman recalls the Osawatomie battle on August 30 1856 during "Bleeding Kansas" era. He describes Brown's small force, a hot march, a dawn attack, and the skirmish lasting about three quarters of an hour with several dead and wounded, cross‑river retreat, and Brown's stern resolve for freedom.
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Osawatomie
Kan
E. P. Bridgeman
John Brown
Kansas
Adair
Brown
Mr. Brown
Anthony
Frederick Brown
Frederick
States
Ridpath
Veryeager
Hinton
Pp. Bridgeman
Charity by Machinery in a New York Publication
A humorous exchange exposes a charity scam in which a man asks relief for his sick wife and is told the secretary keeps most of donations as salaries. The dialogue contrasts a dollar donation with a fivecent executive pocket piece, illustrating the folly of indiscriminate giving.
Treasured Tickets of Leave in Davitt’s Frames
The late Michael Davitt cherished two gilt frames each holding a ticket of leave granted after a term of penal servitude for his country.
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Michael ‘“Davitt
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertises teething relief
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething claiming gum softening inflation reduction pain relief and wind colic cure. It notes a 25 cent bottle and ends with a caution about the favorite player not always winning.
Wandering pains and a cure from Lydia E Pinkham
The advertisement warns that wandering pains may signal early danger and monthly cramps worsened by abdominal or groin pain. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and offers Mrs Pinkham to advise women who write for help. A testimonial from Fannie D Fox claims the remedy stopped a tumor and cured irregular periods after five bottles.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
Ahysician
Fannie D. Fox
Chestnut ‘Street
Bradford
Economy's road to wealth seen in Putnam Dye case
Faceless dye business linked to broader economic strategies. Analysts note the case signals shifts in supply chains and market access. Government data show potential impacts on employment and regional growth while industry experts weigh long term implications.
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Putnam
First Quill Pens and Early Steel Pens History
The article notes quill pens dating to 553 and the first steel pens in 1820 with a gross sold for 36 dollars. It recounts Frederick Townsend charged in a London court with malicious wounding claiming Ridley called him a Glasgow Irishman. An X-Rays triumph reaches child ringworm treatment. London’s Metropolitan Asylums Board plans to discontinue one institution.
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Frederick Townsend
London
James Ridley
Ridley
Metropolitan Asylums Board
Truly a Modern Patriarch Celebrates 100th Birthday
James Webb of Peters in San Joaquin County California celebrated his centennial birthday on July 27 born in Kentucky. He sired 13 children with seven surviving, eldest at age 80. Webb has 51 grandchildren about 150 great grandchildren and 20 great great grandchildren. About 100 descendants attended the celebration.
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James Webb
Peters
San Joaquin County
California
Wée
Kentucky
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E. P. ‘Bridgeman
Elis
Herman Reinbold
Statessouri
See Las
Lydia HR. Pinkham
Lydia KR. Pinkham
Fannie D.fox
Sarawatt
Carters
Biland P. Lockwood
San Antonio
Texas
Balzer Seed
Crosse
Wis
Kansas City
Thornton & Mihor
Oak St
Branca
Slours
United States
Good Health
Good Health Publishing Company
Battle Creek
Mich
NAVY
Navy Recruiting Station
Post Office
Dorby Building
St. Joseph, Mo
Charlestown
Mass
Stowell & CO
Mars
John W. Morris
Washington, D. C
U.8. Pension Bureau
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Indiana
R. Paxton CO
Boston
Defiance
John
Pfiance Ever
State Pharmaceutical Association
Texas Retail Druggists Association
Houston Laboratories
P. S. Tilson
Main Street
R. H. Walker
Gonzales
Houston
J.hn
Wnhiche Ottel
Tilson
Okoho
R H. Walker
Texas State ‘Pharmaceutical Association
Texan
Moe
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