How Scott Was Caught at the Inn in a Storm
Sir Walter Scott and Samuel Taylor Coleridge slipped into a remote inn during a stroll with Wordsworth where Scott secretly drank malt liquor. When the landlord spotted him, he greeted the guest with a jovial question about his pot of ale, exposing the ruse in a lighthearted episode from their visit at Rydal.
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Wortswarts
Sir Walter Scott
Rydel Mowat
Sir Walter
Wordeworth
Walter
Abbotsford
Scotch Post
Irony of Fate and the War Dog Gee in Appleton
In Appleton Wisconsin a famous war dog named Gee the mascot of a volunteer regiment from the Spanish American War era was accidentally killed by a shotgun blast. The incident underlines the perilous contrast between martial prowess and civilian danger.
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Appleton
Wis
Gee
Spain
First Cities by Population in Early America
The passage traces urban growth in Philadelphia Boston and New York from 1730 to 1790. It cites Philadelphia rising from 12 000 to 44 000, Boston from 11 300 to about 13 009, and New York from 8 400 to 33 000, showing Philadelphia leading early then New York overtaking by 1790.
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New Y York
New York
America
Philadelphia
Boston
Boeton
Woodworth and Donaldson Offer Apples At Varied Terms
A local ad notes apples available at Woodworth and Donaldson with flexible pricing and various terms for buyers seeking different deals. The listing emphasizes broad selection and accessible purchase options.
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Woodworth & Donaldson's
Inspection Line Set for Idaho Sheep Herds
A legal notice declares a line for inspecting sheep under an Idaho act to suppress contagious diseases. The route runs from King Hill creek along Camas Prairie to Malad and Wood rivers, Stantoh post office, Spring creek, Silver creek, Blackfoot road to Areo. All sheep moving to summer or winter ranges must be inspected before crossing the line. Brass, Ipano, April 9, 1908.
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Idaho
Towit
King Hill Creek
Camas Prairie
Malad
Wood Rivers
Stantoh Post Office
Spring Creek
Silver Creek
Blackfoot Road
Bradley Hill
Areo
J. C. Dressler
T. J. Dunn
Lincoln
Blaine
Notice of Timber Land Purchase Claim in Idaho
United States Land Office in Idaho announces Charles E Gridkey of Hasernian Idaho filed sworn statement No S to purchase Lots 67 of section 2 Township 15 Range ALB claiming land valued for timber or stone. Hearings and proof before J W Waldron US Commissioner Shoshone Idaho on Saturday January 6. 3d SMARP Nogister.
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United States Land Office
Halles
Idaho
J. W. Waldron
Notice of Assessment for Big Cottonwood Canal Co
Notice of Assessment issued by Big Cottonwood Canal Company Limited with principal place of business in Shoshone Idaho. Directors on April 3 1908 levied eight cents per share on capital stock payable by May 5 1903 to J W Waldron Assistant Secretary at Shoshone Idaho. Unpaid by May 5 1903 will be delinquent and sold at public auction on June 6 1908 to cover the delinquent assessment costs of advertising and sale. Marr McFaun Secretary Shoshone Idaho Mahe
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J. W. Waldron
Shoshone
Idaho
Marr McFaun
Mahe
Directors. Wood River Reservoir and Canal Co assessment
The Big Wood River Reservoir and Canal Company of Shoshone Idaho held its directors meeting January 10 1903. An assessment of 41 dollars per share was levied with payment due by March 8 1908 and payable May 2 1903 to J W Waldron in Shoshone Idaho. Unpaid shares by May 2 1903 become delinquent and will be forfeited and cancelled per the by laws, with final forfeiture on May 25 1903. J W Wanprox secretary.
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Big Wood River Reservoir
Ilaho
Notice of patent application for section lands in Lincoln County
Notice is given that an application for a patent to certain lands in Lincoln County Idaho was filed by Baker Murch, agent, with a survey and legal description. The notice specifies ownership by East Baker and adjacent parcels, with a sixty day period for public objection and publication in the Shoobie Lincoln County Journal for ten consecutive weeks.
Desert Lands Notice of Intention To Make Proof
Notice from United States Land Office Halley Idaho dated April 2nd 1908 announces Andrew Crichton of Hagerman Idaho intends to make final proof on Desert Land Claim No 740 for NW SE and NE SE sections in T14 R14 E BM before Shoshone Commissioner on May 7 1908. Names Joe of Shoshone Me Sepia Hagerman and Jamano appear as witnesses. first publication April 3 1908.
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United State Land Office
Sree
Idaho
Pean Aioe
J Waldron
Shoshone
Ashe
Schooler
Gutry Ng
Leil
United States
Halley
Andrew Crichton
Hagerman
Hile l
Joe
Shuahone
Hagerman Idaho
J.amano
Register
Lincoln County Idaho to Meet for Courthouse Contract
Notice from Lincoln County commissioners that a special session will be held May 20 1903 at Shoshone Idaho to let the contract for erecting a county courthouse per plans on file with the clerk. Dated April 17 1903 and signed by Clerk A I McManox with official seal.
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Board of Commissioners
Lincoln County
Idaho
Shoshone
A. I. McManox
Sale of Treasury Stock of Big Cottonwood Canal Co Limited
Notice of sale by directors on April 3 1903 offering thirteen shares of treasury stock at minimum bid of $2.03 per share. sealed bids to J W Waldron Shoshone Idaho to be opened June 1 1903. Secretary Mart McFaul 102b Shoshone Idaho.
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Treasury
J. W. Waldron
Shoshone
Idaho
Notice for Publication Land Office At Hialltg
Notice for publication from the Department of the Interior Land Office at Hialltg announces a claim by AL GRIPE and Conklin for public land. The summary mentions Comer and property descriptors with a registration by SHARP as Register.
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Department of the Interior
Hialltg
Male
Conklin
Comiab
Jobe Schooler
Sant L
SHARP
Register
Notice For Publication Bally idan March 1 Amended
Notice of intention to file final in support of claim names witnesses to prove Lis on cultivation. The district court at Shoshone WA, Knary Sec Wa for Lot. J. Smany, Register.
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Department of the Interior
Bally Idan
Cork
Shoshone
Landmark land office notice from early records
Department of the Interior Land Office record shows a dated notice involving parties such as Manin of Becton Kinks and Fanet Roba, with references to sale or stake. Fragmentary OCR yields names and places, indicating a property action or filing with likely date and locality.
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Department of the Interior
Aetle
Si Manin
Becton
Desert Land Notice for Publication Idaho Witnesses Named
United States Land Office Haines Idaho announces final proof for Fred W Good, with publication of notice listing witnesses Calvin Daley and George B Novineer. Swamp, Register.
Record of testimony for Barney Dudley district claim
A fragmentary notice shows Barney Dudley filing a dual proof in support of a claim before Clerk of the District Court Shoabena Indiana on June 1. It lists residence and cultivation witnesses including Bere Jarton Fok and others, with an entry number 16 for the seated square.
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Department of the Interior
He Ee Aaby
Mehou
Shoabena
Idano
Barney Dudley
Lamestead
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Scott
Brass
Ipano
Smarp Nogister
Big Cottonwood Canal Company. Limited
Shoshone, Idaho
J. W. Wanprox
Shoshone, Iano
Tand
Amt Oltiow
Belay
Habe
Ares
Peter
Dolman Wdinom
Hageriaah
Wanere Frond
Sear
Big Cottonwood Canal Company Limited
Mart McFaul
Secretar
J. Smany, Regi
United, States Land Office
Hailes
Fred W
N. J. Swamp
Oregon
Torr
Mnare’s
Frisco
Eacape
Kansas City
Saint Louis
Memphis
Southeastern Limited
Sprintgfield
Birmingham
Atlanta
Jacksonville
G. W. Martin General Western Agent
Itth St
Senate
Thos. Fitzgerald, Prop
Old Kentucky
North Rail Street
Henry Lee Prep
South Rail
Stockmen’s Tafe
Tl. Butler
The
Meat Market
William C. Custer
Jos, Keefer
N. New Hotel
K. I. Perry
Attorney Atlaw
E. A. Walters
Frank T. Disney
Agency
Thsnram Shoshone
E. W. Horton
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