Local notices and county summaries from Shawano 1865
In Urniam firm settlement notice creditors must pay immediately. Donation meeting at School House to fund Rev. Hewrrr. County supervisors election rules and terms explained. Indian statistics from Capt Dowell report 1864 figures and chiefs list. Agricultural totals for Shayano County show 1479 acres cultivated and $86,597 value. Richmond and Indian towns omitted from returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaks Norice
N. D. Urniam
Ghaleles M. Upham
Shawano
Fair show in sparse county seeks farmer optimism
A report notes a population of 1871 with over 300 omitted and the county’s lumber trade as its main business. It suggests farmers should feel encouraged by the era’s fair display. A festival of lawyers and editors featured a toast about editors and lawyers, with a playful exchange about originals and copies.
The Whiskey That Was Falser Than Its Fame
A Western tavern bet hinges on a traveler judging a new barrel’s whiskey as up to standard. The crowd laughs as the man reveals the liquor contains paint and varnish, proving the landlord’s claim that the whiskey was not genuine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turo
Horge-Back
Boniface
Proposed Tomb for the Remains of Lincoln at Oak Ridge
Springfield Journal reports plans by architect L D Cleveland for a Lincoln tomb at Oak Ridge Cemetery. The 20.5 by 15.5 foot mausoleum rises nine feet to the cornice, 20 feet to the roof apex, with four winged buttresses and Gothic pinnacles linked by flying buttresses. An eight by ten foot chapel room and twelve catacombs sit behind, iron door with ventilated panels, stone walls, and polished marble floor. The plan, presented to the Monument Association directors, awaits action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield (I'l
L. D. Cleveland
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Lincoln
Monument Association
Science of Kissing Advice From a Bygone Era
A dated guide extols courtly kissing, detailing posture, timing, and restraint. It urges men to be tall, clean faced, and expressive, warns against aggressive grabs, and cautions about alcohol and crude behavior. It frames kissing as a refined art leading to virtue and mutual affection.
Arcana Watch novelty in watches offers imitation gold case
Arcana Watch presents a six metal composite case imitating starat gold at one eighth the cost. Watches are available in three sizes with hunting cases and fine European movement, sold by Girard W. Debaugild & Co as sole U S agents at 125 to 2500 dollars, with mail or express delivery from 15 Maiden Lane, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jitsef
Europe
Ovill
United States
Girard W. Devaugild & Co
Maiden
Lane, Ny
Bughan
Breran
James S. Butler
Broadway
New York
Madame le Pierre
Madame Les Pierre
Agata
Fred
Mademe le Pierre
Crawford
Tyavet
Valuable Recipes From Editor Offer For Skin Remedy
Editor offers readers a free mailed recipe for a vegetable balm said to remove tan freckles and impurities from the skin in ten days. The note promises full directions and claims results of soft smooth and beautiful skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim
Remedy for Consumption Offered by Rev Edward A Wilson
To consumptives asthma or lung diseases, free remedy promised by Rev Edward A Wilson of Williamsburgh New York after years of suffering. Those seeking help urged to address Rev Edward A Wilson 185 South Second Street Williamsburgh Kings County New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Wilson
Willamsburgh
New York
South Second Street
Williamsburgh
Kings County
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