The Gospel of Work and a Westward Miner’s Fortune
An essay contrasts workers who avoid extra effort with a miner named Stratton who repeatedly seeks risk and wealth. Stratton returns East to announce fortune after striking a rich Cripple Creek vein, then funds his former wife’s new life while employing his ex-husband as a teamster. The Victor mining town flourishes amid high wages and steep rents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratton
Cripple Creek
No. 2
Victor
SCO
Loyalty in the Workplace and Employee Initiative
A Hartford Courant excerpt discusses the gap between what workers should do and what they think they should do. It notes reluctance to help other departments during rushes and a tendency to question tasks instead of acting. The piece argues for loyalty and genuine effort to improve employer prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford Courant
City of Victor Fire Destroys Business District and Mines
A fire in Victor Colorado leveled the business district near the Bank of Victor after a Merchants Cafe blaze. A south wind and wooden buildings aided destruction as explosions echoed from dynamiting attempts. Estimated losses exceed two million dollars. The Gold Coin Mine, found during foundation work for a burned hotel, has shafts and levels extending 500 feet. Independent Mine was sold to an English syndicate for 13 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Cafe
Bank of Victor
Victor
Colo
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Squaw Mountain
Independent
Laborer Paid Three Fifty A Day for Eight Hours
A laborer receives 3.50 dollars for an eight hour workday. The low wage reflects the era's typical pay rate for unskilled labor.
Burrs Dueling Pistol Found in Kentucky Estate
A rare Burr pistol linked to the Burr Hamilton duel, dating from July 11, 1804, surfaces in Kentucky. Louis Marshall of Buckpond owns the historic weapon, altered to percussion caps, with a long barrel and wooden stock, kept as a treasured family relic through generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Marshall
Burr
Edwin C. Marshall
California
Thomas F. Marshall
Kentucky
William van Ness
Col. Bowie
United States Arsenal
Baltimore
Carr
Thomas St. Marshall
James Watson Webb
New York Courier and Enquirer
Marshall
Cannonball Tree Nuts Described as Spherical Shells
In tropical forests the cannon-ball tree yields three cornered Brawnln nuts packed in shells that resemble rusty cannon balls. The nut shells are nearly perfectly spherical and could be mistaken for cannon balls.
Czar's Suite Reveals Size and Nationalities
The Czar of Russia maintains a 178-person suite including 73 generals and 76 extra aides, with 15 imperial family members and a mix of nobles. Nationalities listed include 128 Russians, 30 Germans, 6 Finns, 1 Pole, 4 Circassians, 2 Greeks, and 2 Romanians. A polite term for a gossipy woman is that she is critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Mercy of the Court in Frontier Trial
A Harvard Law School graduate opens an office in a western town. His first client is a man charged with horse theft. The jury, led by a bewhiskered ranchers, acquits despite guilt with a verdict of not guilty and asks mercy for the young lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Law School
Owin
San Francisco
Discovery of Life Plant Arouses Stomach Bitters
A vivid claim describes a vigorous life plant whose leaves sprout new growth on warmth. The same principle is said to revive the stomach with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, recommended for dyspepsia and stomach troubles. A private revenue stamp seals the bottle neck.
Blinker Signatures Faulty Check Drawn by Head Clerk
The head clerk gave Blinker a check to sign and his wife filled it out. Blinker signed it without question. The amount was so large the bank refused to cash it. Detroit Free Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blinker
Todd
Detroit Free Press
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Relief for F feet
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease powder cures painful swollen smarting nervous feet and instantly eases stings from coins and bunions. It makes tight or new shoes feel comfortable and treats sweating callous and hot tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores 25c by mail. Trial package free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Welsh Policeman Receives Civilist Pension Reward
Mr. Balfour grants a retired Welsh policeman Charles Assheton a civilist pension of $200 yearly. He has authored a history of Welsh literature, won Histeddfod prizes, and is composing a Welsh bibliography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balfour
Charles Assheton
Histeddfods
Halls Catarrh Cure Ad Repeats Price Claim
An advertisement promotes Halls Catarrh Cure taken internally priced at 75 cents. The copy echoes a testimonial style noting the product and price, alongside other unrelated quotes and slogans from various figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halls
John M Smyth Co Catalog Delivers Value to Chicago Homes
The John M Smyth Co at 150 to 166 West Madison Street Chicago has served over a half million Chicago area homes in 33 years and earns public trust through fair dealing. Its immense illustrated catalogue lists every household article with prices and shows sample values like men's overcoats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Smyth Co
West
Madison Street
Chicago
John M. Smyth Company
The Shekel Earner
The piece argues that wealth gained by inheritance deprives a person of the lessons of toil and sacrifice. It contends that wealth earned coin by coin through hardship teaches wiser money use, while a golden spoon upbringing leaves the heir without understanding desire, danger, or victory.
People complain about being imposed upon
A short remark notes that some individuals enjoy feeling imposed on so they can voice complaints about it.
Mrs Richardson Saved by Mrs Pinkham Letter
A testimonial from Mrs Cot E P Richardson of Rhinelander Wisconsin credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after prolonged illness and painful uterine conditions It describes severe inflammation and a loss of profession as a musician and pianist and states the remedy helped her regain strength and vitality The letter urges others to read and seek similar aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ayer
Buckingham
Critts
Jos
Krehling
Congress St
Candy Cathartic
Sterling Remsdy Company
Montreal
New York
Tolono
Renmenber
St. Louis
Kansas City
P.&t
Detroit
Mich
Pho’s
Follen
Lafayette
Ind
Gro
D. Maxfield
D. P
Indianapolis
C.s. Crane
G. P
T. A
W. L. Douglas
W. J. Douglas
Bennes
W. L. Douglas Shoe CO
Brockton, Mass
Town OF
Victor, Colo
Aaron Burr
Hamilton
Czar’s
Mr. Peppery
Peppery
London Judy
John A. Miller
Au Sable, Mich
Thomas Scott
Spitzbergen
Fort Wayne
Confucius
Hood
Mrs. Col. Richardson
Mrs. Pinkham
Ely
ELY Bros
Warren St
N.Y
O'Parzell
Pension
Washington
AL Sae
York Chemical CO
Milwaukee
Wis
Madison
VE Telimucaly
Mercanti
SpLinen
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!