Warrior Gap By General Charles King
A historical siege tale unfolds from the summer of OS in Ogaliazua and Big Horn country. Captains Brooks and Rooks lead C troop while Lt. Marshall Dean replaces an ill commander. Indian threats from Red Cloud loom as Burleigh triggers a tense power play surrounding a $10 400 demand and a secret mission to Warrior Gap.
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Rooks
Big Horn Country
Brooks
Marshall Dean
Ogallalias
Maj
Burleigh
Red Cloud
Warrior Gap
Frayne
Emory
Gate City
Ola John Folsom
Laramie
Hal
Dean
Gurleigh
Old Pecksniff
Chaska
Lizette
Burning Star
Elinor
Folsom
Pappoose
Capt. Newhall
Ned Lannion
Pecksniff
Bétheigh
Lieut
Loomis
Ing
One-Sided Battle Ends as Butte Sheds Quiet Sorrow
A distant butte rises beyond the divide as smoke thins and war cries fade. The fort’s observers note the sun brightening above the scene while the fire loses intensity. An hour after the clash began the colonel, eyes fixed through his field-glass, speaks no more.
Battle Echoes on the Butte as Sioux Attack Fades
Survivors recount a brutal assault on a frontier post. Indians drift eastward after days of fighting as scouts assess a field of death. The gruesome scene ends with a shocking revelation that a vital package contained only waste paper.
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Powder River
Red Cloud
Canyon Springs Blood and Loot Move Spark Wyoming Rumor
A week passes at Fort Emory as a furious storm roils rivers and rumors surge about Dean’s mission. Birdsall leads a powerful gang bent on capturing a treasure of government funds, while casualties mount and officers fall ill or retreat. Night riders, betrayals, and a race toward the Big Horn frame a tense Wyoming frontier tale.
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Fort Emory
Dean
Laramie
Cheyenne
Gate City
Canyon Springs
Wyoming
Wide West
Hank Birdsall
Birdsall
Shorty
Frayne
Emory
Maj
Burleigh
Capt. Newhall
Denver
John Folsom
Pappoose
Jessie
Fletcher
Loomis
Platte
Big Horn
Happiness Through Health: Women Heal With Favorite Prescription
An article extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for female weakness and related symptoms. It cites Mrs. Anna Willy of Northville and others, inviting women to write for free advice, while describing Burleigh's illness and a doctor's demand for quiet, foreseeing serious consequences if disturbed.
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Anna Willy
Michigan House
Northville
Bear appetite relief with Chamberlain pills ad
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach disorders and bowel regulation with a 25 cent price. Samples are free at Mertz and Hale's and Otis W. Smith's drug stores.
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Chamberlain's
Mertz & Hale’s
Otis W. Smith’s
Remains of George Kennedy Sent to Lexington for Burial
The body of George Kennedy of Higginsville Missouri who died Friday at a Kansas City hospital was sent to Lexington Missouri. He will be interred in the MacPhelah Cemetery at Lexington.
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George Kennedy
Higginsville
Kansas City
Lexington
MacPhelah Cemetery
Indian reservations open to settlement August 6 1901
The House committee on Indian affairs sets the opening date for the Comanche Kiowa and Apache reservations at August 6 1901 eight months from December 7 1900. An appropriation to complete allotments and re survey the lands is requested and resubmission to the house is planned before the holiday recess.
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Washington
Dec. W
Committee On Indian Affairs of
House
Committee On Appropriations
Cannon
Cough Remedy Praised By New York Father
Mr. R. Gray of Amenia Duchess County calls Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the best medicine he has used. He says it prevents croup when given at the first hoarseness and cures the cough once it develops. He urges keeping a bottle on hand for instant use. Sold by Mertz Hale J L Kautzman and Otis W Smith.
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R. Gray
Amenia
Duchess County
N. Y
Chamberlain
Will Decker Hosts Georgetown Birthday Party
A large birthday celebration is planned at Will Decker's home near Georgetown this evening for his 40th birthday anniversary with many city guests expected to attend.
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Will Decker
Georgetown
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted by Arlington Pharmacy
Arlington Pharmacy warns against counterfeit versions of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The original salve is advertised as a cure for piles eczema cuts scalds burns sores and skin diseases.
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DeWitt
DeWitt’s
Arlington Pharmacy
Central Presbyterian Church Cleared of Debt
The Rev. A. A. Boyd announced to the Central Presbyterian church that the congregation is free from debt after paying the last installment this week and receiving the receipt on Saturday.
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A. A. Boyd
Central Presbyterian Church
New Play and Opera Appeal Questioned by Critics
An ad style notice promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin from Arlington Pharmacy as a remedy for indigestion. It playfully appeals to readers facing catchy songs, droll plays, or long operas with a tongue in cheek endorsement.
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Dr. Caldwell
Arlington Pharmacy
Georgetown Teacher’s Son Stricken With Scarlet Fever
The five year old son of Mrs Jennie Barrick, once a Georgetown schoolteacher, has suffered several days of fever and a scarlet fever illness.
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Jennie Barrick
Georgetown
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised by North Stratford Man
A local testimonial from Peter Sherman of North Stratford New Hampshire claims years of chronic indigestion ended after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The advertisement asserts it digests food and relieves all stomach troubles with immediate relief and clear benefit. Arlington Pharmacy carries the product.
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Peter Sherman
North Stratford
N. H
Arlington Pharmacy
E. C. Dewitt
ACO
Chicago
Chinese Officer's Coat Arrives From Philippines in Moberly
A Moberly resident received a royal yellow Chinese officer's coat last week from his son who is stationed in the Philippines. The garment draws curiosity as a rare cultural artifact on display in a local home.
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Moberly
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
An Arlington Pharmacy advertises a cough cure claiming rapid relief for coughs colds croup bronchitis grippe and other throat and lung troubles urging immediate use to prevent danger from neglected illnesses.
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Arlington Pharmacy
Fire damages lace curtain at Swearingen home
Fire crews were summoned to 716 East Fourth where children playing with matches started a lace curtain fire in Lou Swearingen’s residence. Damage was about 10 dollars.
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Lou Swearingen
East Fourth
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted For Digestion
An advertisement asserts health comes first and claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin prevents indigestion and stomach trouble, presenting a strong product endorsement.
Horse thieves boom in Springfield, business brisk
Report from Springfield notes increased theft of horses as a persistent problem. Authorities warn residents to secure stock and monitor stables while cattlemen report rising losses and ongoing investigations.
Krause's Cold Cure Boots Up In One Day
Do not neglect business due to a cold. Krause's Cold Cure promises relief within twenty four hours. Available at Ott's drug store and Otis W. Smith.
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Krause
Ott’s Drug Store
Otis W. Smith
Grape Fruit Pineapples at the Candy Palace
Your choice at the Candy Palace featured fruit specials including grape fruit and pineapples with phone contact at 218 for more details.
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Candy Palace
Keep Bowels Regular with Stomach and Liver Tablets
No one can hope for good health unless his bowels move daily. If not, stomach disorders biliousness headache dyspepsia and piles may follow. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are easy to take and gentle. For sale by Mertz Hale and Otis W. Smith.
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Chamberlain
Mertz & Hale
Otis W. Smith
New Year's Attraction at Wood's Opera House
Charles B. Hanford presents his new play Private John Allen at Wood's Opera House on New Year's matinee and night. The production promises to be one of the finest attractions of the year.
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Charles B. Hanford
John Allen
Wood
Do Bear the Signure of ASTORIA
A fragmentary note appears to reference Astoria with unclear context or event. The readable portion mentions a signature or attribution and suggests a local historical or typographical item needing clarification. No firm names, dates, or actions are established in the legible text.
Joe Shepherd and Vic Kinsey Headed to Old Mexico
Joe Shepherd and Vic Kinsey departed last night for Old Mexico, heading for travel abroad.
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Joe Shepherd
Vic Kinsey
Old Mexico
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Hope for Kidney Disease
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure offers a positive cure for kidney disease, urging readers who have lost confidence and health to take no other remedy and to obtain it from all druggists.
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Foley
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Dow & [Lever
Second & Ohio Sts
Charles King
Syngpsis
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Maj. Burleigh
Croup
Appear
J. L. Kautzman
Bard’s
E. E. M’clellan
Ohio Street
Sedalia, Mo
Hoffman Building
Springfield
Sedalia Hardware
Astoria
Chas. Pudry
West Third St
Stanley Coal Co
Boston
Holden
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