Remarkable Nevada pioneer Thompson’s perilous duties
From the San Francisco Bulletin, details emerge of Thompson the explorer who endured extreme cold, saved James Bisson from a frozen cabin, and trekked to Gemusic to aid amputations. He lived off shelving rocks near Crawberry Valley, once roasting with a fire at the mouth of a rock oven, and now seeks government compensation of $6,000 for his dangers and service.
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Aix
Crawberry Valley
James Bisson
Lake Valley
Gemus
Thompson
Sacramento
Thormpson
Canal
San Francis Bulletin
Norwegian mail carrier braves mountains on snow shoes in 1850s America
The article profiles Jom A. Thowpeve.for wach born in Norway in 184? who earned fame as a U S mail carrier across Sierra Nevada passes on snowshoes. It describes his journey from Placerville to Carson Valley in 1856 carrying mail on improvised snow shoes, enduring blizzards, cold and hunger, and sleeping under hemlock boughs with a band of snow and a stout coat.
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Baow-Shue Thompson
United States
Hanw
Jom A. Thowpeve
Wach
Upper
Tins
Prestfjeld
Norway
California
Placerville
Putah Cresk
Sacramento Valley
Wwe
Garkess
The Lady Who Discarded Washing ton's Snit
Anecdote from Bishop Meade recounts Miss Mary Cary aging back to Washington era. General George Washington courted her after visiting her father Mr Cary at Williamsburg. He was rejected when Mr Cary insisted she ride in her own coach. Washington later saluted Cary’s widow in public, and she fainted, a tale tied to Virginia families and Meade’s old church chronicles.
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Mary Cary
George William Fairfax
Miss Cary
George Washington
United States of America
Washington
Cary
Mr. Cary
Sen
Edward Ambler
Wiliamsburg
Gen. Washington
Bishop Meade
Virginia
Prairie Fire Devastates Ellis and Cottonwood Falls
A devastating prairie fire from a fierce south wind scorched Ellis near the Kansas Pacific and Cottonwood Falls, burning ranch buildings haystacks and lives. Residents fled to the Court House as the blaze bent back and forth toward town, aided by brave effort and a coroner’s perilous escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Kansas Pacific
Cottonwood Falls
Williams
John O' Byrne
Household Mints and Cookery Notes From Rural Papers
A collage of recipes and domestic tips from 19th century periodicals. Instructions include Troy Puppixa cake, Borrexuour Caxx cake, apple jelly method, spinach sauce, Daxvy Puppixo dish, and honey decoction with rose essence. Also guidance on roach and ant control, insect deterrents, and home pest management. Mentions practical farm work like corn husking cost and a Raleigh death notice for Paschal Lloyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
Henry Reclx
Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup and Remedies Promote Cure
A promotional notice for Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup and related remedies by Dr J H Schenck of Philadelphia. It extols Pulmonic Syrup, Schenck’s Sinetrale Pills, Mandrake Pills, Weed Touch, Sea Ween Tonic, and guarantees as cures for pulmonary conditions. It invites consultations at his office and notes the medicines are sold by druggists nationwide.
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Scuaxen
Sculnck
Scurwee
J. H. Schenck
Philadelphia
Schenck
Enck
Dr. Scheosk
Prince
Sixrm and
Anca Sts
Ner Monda Enck
Pisease and Remedies Across Common Ailments
A sweeping home remedy exposition discusses liver, kidney and digestive complaints with garbled medical terms, touts Simmons Liver Regulator via testimonials, and mentions Vinegar and Shaker extracts. It includes Canaries treatment tips using saffron, milk, bread, and carbolic acid for cage cleaning and parasite control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martina
Husking Corn: Field Versus Barn Experiments Compared
Farmers discussed whether husking should occur in the field or barn. Trials showed no decisive result, though barn work with three huskers may beat two by speed and comfort. Attempts to husk in a barn under cover yielded variable outcomes and some spoilage from mold and rats.
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Tee
N. J. Graphite
Smow-Shee Thompson
Mount Vesuvia
Mr. Moody
Housemold Mints
Paschal Lloyd
Raleigh, N. C
Br. Schenck
A.J. White
New York
Pursonal
Jno
J. Allen
Simmons
Tek
Marek
Quincy
Mich
Chicago
Towner
Ditcher Co
Feearess Ineiinlens Awericas Fabl
Houre
Huaea
Montrom Mawn'r’g Co
Cincinnati
Oulo
Munvf
Boston
Metropoten Ai Amertran
Coa
Chicaxo
Adi We Mano
TeLnomar
Metituts
Jeneayina
Brod
O Moveltt CO
Chambers
N.Y
Frank Lt
Leslie
Gollus
Jenianz
LOM
HOOT
J.B. Root
Rockford
Lis
Warrembie
Bostor
Masa
D. Landretie & A
Ireea
NG & Savage
Rae
Allara Ploledt
Enone
Delixitet
Mill Net
Perilenlars
Valler Porlisuixe Co
Caicano
Ill
J. Ww. Broubants
Honore Block
Orxicago
Orien
Ann Khia
Bidz Uther
Bob
Pungtineiman & Corer Hariborts
KeEwr
York
Breiner
Logue
Adcess Domestic Sewing Machine CO
Wanran
Edger
Great Mary and Family
Curoaco
Phil Ae
IX Eyzey Town
Tiaevenourt
Fistes
Cireolar
Nerther
Nadinen Lake
Wesieg
T. Wing
Jeran
BO Cain
Loston
Lsty
Avenia
Sb Pstruna
Kaxsp
Unmiston & CO
Dolla Bale
Ineton
Vanbuskirk
rracaanTi
Ae — Rd Deere & Company
Malina
Ane
AGENS
U. S
Poncacele
Taina
GrvessNaTional Pompisuixe Co
Chicego
Hs Ae Age mi
Fanlty
Fur
Pactaer
AG & x E
Dragztote
Rome
Acia
P.O
Nsions
Fitzoarald
Indiana
Rairie Lands
Darlington
Down & Nab
Biato I
Dearborn
A. Karvsoe
Dacksce St
Alward
S&s
Ontat
Peatenell & Key
Siehasr Ie
Avra
I Vickery & Co
Antiguata
Maine
Besa Mieem
Piaye
Dusiness Honorabie
Protejese
Partinolara Seyt
Addres Soun
Worth & OO
Fubieblag Ca
Chicas
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