The Soldier-Sheriffs of Texas Rangers Frontiersmen
The Texas Rangers are praised as frontier guardians from the Gulf to El Paso. The piece notes their origins after the Civil War, their manning, pay, and duties as state police and deputies, and their role in expelling tribes and handling extraditions with Mexican authorities. It also highlights their rugged code and impact on Texas security.
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Inc. I
Viere
United States
Republic of Mexico
Gulf of Mexico
el Paso
Tex
Gulf
Alamo
Uojco
Texas
Kievy Smith
Robert E. Lee
Grant
Union
Richard Coke
Wigeta
New Mexico
Arizona
Aively Temmier
Grande
Lone Star Wate
Paso del Norte
Mexico
Eltef
Bin
Wretel
Rangers
State Department
Jay Gould
Giorough
A Fast Doctor From St Paul City Story
A St Paul physician, noted for rapid practice, began in the city amid controversy over his methods. The piece suggests he aimed to surpass established doctors by seeking patients aggressively and courting the graveyard as a grim metaphor.
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St Paul
Axe
Onte
Cincinnat’ Enquirer
A Coming Room in Gold on Pacific Coast Mining Boom
A gold mining foretelling on the Pacific coast predicts a sustained boom driven by new free- milling quartz ore and improved machinery. The forecast notes a shift from feverish excitement to solid, manufacturable mining, with potential profits rising to high per-ton values amid broader regional development.
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Pacific
Their Only Chance in Summer Overcast Wardrobe
A fragmented item notes hopes tied to summer attire that risks mistaken identity with another ride. The text hints at themes of mistaken perception and pursuit, centered on two groups and their chances in social admiration.
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Leasons
Gemlan
Someasis
The King of St Bernards Dead
The great St Bernard dog Merchant Prince owned by John N. Moore of Melrose Massachusetts died Tuesday night after a two to three day illness. Weighing about 220 pounds, he was said to be the largest dog in the country or world. Imported in 1856, Merchant Prince won numerous prizes including over twenty first class shows and fifteen first class awards across Europe last year. Moore reportedly refused a ten thousand dollar offer for him. The dog was a neighbor favorite for his affectionate disposition and intelligence.
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St. Bernards
Merchant Prince
John N. Moore
Melrose
Mass
Moore
An Unexpected Pleasure in a School Composition
A public examination drew a large audience as students read many themes. A little girl’s piece told of a man and wife who longed for children. When the husband returned after five years, he found two babies, ending with the line that this was an unexpected pleasure to the good taslands.
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Boston
Nature's Leaves in the Majority in the Bible
Fragmented text notes a large count of letters words verses and chapters while mentioning a domestic pantry and an autumn leaf motif. It references a Hoowier Stule style and suggests a family items list intertwined with literary references.
A Font Prison and Avionistic Execution Debate
A fragmentary note discusses advocates of avionistic executions and sewer gas ideas as if to induce a jail inmate’s panic. The text mentions Philadelphia in a cryptic context and suggests a controversial method.
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Mike
Philadephia
Care of the Skin and Home Hairing Practices
Practical health guidance extols daily thorough skin cleansing, vigorous post-bath rubbing with a stiff brush, and continuous friction to improve circulation and skin elasticity. It urges warming rooms, dry towels, and a routine that includes brushing after exertion, claiming it benefits fevered habit, muscles, and overall youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Hawthorne
Herald
Rush messages and telegraph office delays
A reflection from Electrical Review on how rush inscriptions insult telegraph staff. Demonstrates the chain of attention bias from receiving clerks to record operators and how a supposed urgent dispatch winds up last to leave the desk. The piece critiques haste culture in telegraph culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stelegram
Western Union
Ord
Luton
Dewk
Spencerian
A Model Mechanic and Independent Carpenter
An American born carpenter described as a model mechanic who works independently, seeks temporary employment when opportunities arise, and specializes in adjusting window sash ropes. He carries eight tool kits and relies on his own initiative rather than union support to find work.
Salvation Lasses in Decline Warns of End for Charity Pages
A harsh critique notes the disappearance of cheerful Salvation Army lanterns and labeled members. The piece condemns youthful enthusiasm decayed into crude behavior by aging, vulgar crowds, claiming the once bright volunteers are replaced by disreputable figures and grim social decline.
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Salvation
Salvation Army
Jimmy
Thomas
Jaye
Macy
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Texas Rangers
Cape Cod Fisheries
Monomoy Pion
Chatham
Vinerard Couch
Hagzard’s Bay
Pamet Harbor
Wear
Chuleur
North Truro
Bus Tuews
Cape Cat
Cape
Brewster
Denim
Sandwich
Boston Harbor
Connecticut
Kanel
Cape Cal
Cape Ano
Ye Georges
Pricon
New York
Philadelphia
Chrintmas
Truro Anil
Cape Cod
Permat
Lewin
Crade
Wennon
Wales
Ike Ty
England
Germany
Canwli
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