Molly Perry's path from clerk to Wheatfield domestic
A fragmented late 19th or early 20th century tale follows Molly Perry, a debt ridden city clerk who quits her job at the Mart of Fashion. She accepts a new life as a domestic for a New England squire and his wife in Wheatfield, finding dignity and labor in hard work and simple country comforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly P
Molly
Shiba
Mart of Fashion
Vington Street
Sheba
Ash & Crush
Jackson
Mollie
Miss Perry
Pry Perry
Clap
Rush
Concord
Grendether
Mondsing
Harlow
Wheatfield
Dan’las
Ome
Dan’l
Mary
New England
Neers Byes
John
Jackman
Molly Perry
May
Squire
Bauer
Eli
Dakota farming notices and county records
Readable fragments mention Robel summons in a Dakota farming context with references to EL Devermay Miller and a date of November 26, 1883. The item appears as a brief public notice or legal notice embedded in a historical newspaper page.
Dakota poised for great statehood and land rush
Pierre Signal predicts Dakota will become a strong state with mild winters and dry air. The article notes rapid settlement, wide expanse of land near rail lines, and optimism that land values will endure despite potential booms and busts as settlers flood in before summer.
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Dakota
The
Union
Wisconsin
Missouri River
Pierre Signal
Encourage the Children to Farm Small Plots for Growth
An old farm advice piece urges giving children a small dedicated plot or animals to manage. It argues regular income from their labor builds self respect and responsibility, with rivalry as motivation. It suggests girls receive poultry or sheep, boys similar tasks, and keeping strict accounts to prove worthiness.
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Wisconsin
Ork
Eight youths plan to run Dakota when statehood comes
A party of eight lively young men on a Lakeshore drain near Toledo declare their intention to settle in Dakota and run the new state. They name roles from Governor to United States Senator and intend to establish communities in adjacent counties once started.
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Dakota
Toledo
Jim
Henry
John
United States
Forest Schools and Experimental Forest Stations in Dakota
A proposal urges the creation of a Dakota forestry school and experimental forest stations, funded by a land grant, to study soil climate and tree suitability. It argues seed plantings fail without knowledge and that education via state grants will advance forestry, aiding plains development and national economy.
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Dakota Faddner
Dakota
Sedds
Congress
Great Plains
Life and thinking beyond wealth in Dakota philosophy
A Dakota farmer essay urges readers to think for themselves and develop intellect. It critiques money focus across professions and calls for independent study, comparing mental growth to physical exercise and urging readers to test ideas against common sense. The piece advocates self reliance and curiosity over paid thinkers.
Planting Evergreens in Dakota Soils and Climate
The Dakota Farmer reports evergreen varieties including pine spruce and fir thrive in Southern and Central Dakota with minimal culture. It advises planting in spring not fall not burying roots deeper than in nursery avoiding manure and two year old stock. prefer 1 to 3 inch high trees and use light surface mulch to keep soil mellow and suppress weeds.
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Dakota
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Charles D Jones
Advancd
Edivance
General Directory
Aon
Teun Fe
Elias
Iitehcock
KG. Waltos
J. K
Bishop
Ac Os Telia
Justices of the Peace
Ieee
McRosatie
Ood
Church Directory
Jepiscopal
Dn. Hort
Grace Church
Pdaver
Union Pra
Eyterian Church
J. B. Seymoon
J. B. Sermorn
Gular
Parker Hall
Svaatog
J. Nicholl
G. A. Cressey
Hannay
Oo. F
James River
Gies
H. Osmors
WN. Favant
N. G
M. Augusta Brown
Veene Medical College
Chicago
Third Street
Dakota Avenue
Liddy
LU Ron
Vee Medical
Dr. Byford
D. R. Brower
Chicago Médical Journal
H. C. Hinckley
Wisconsin Street
W. B. Ingersoll
LAW
Iowa
Unites Tee States
Huron
George Raines
National Bank
S.m.west
Grow
Sterling
Notary Public
R. H. Brown
Sterling & Brown, Awyers
J. E. Elson
Norton D. Walling
Edward A. Morse
Walling
Morse
E. E. Wightman
Wright House
A. J. Dickinson, M. D
First National Bank
S&s Hazen
General Insurance
Agency
J. W. Primm
M.D
Homeopathist
Dakota Ave
Huron, O.T
Top Kamenenees
Chicago, IL
Tiemaes Quine Fchmiat M. D
North Sth .Strest
Cole & Laythe
Sreetan
Fryan
J. R. Smith
Troquois - Dakota
Times
Saxtorp & Holmes
Huron, D. T
G. W. Moody
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Ritschlag& Schaller
2D Street
the Traders’ Bank
Genral
Cage
D. L. Sticx
Trens
J. A. Kemp
Sec
James
W. R. Snyder
John F. Fisk, Jr
Takota
Fisk i van Horne
Attorneys
LAND
U.S. Land
Beadle County
D. T
Fisk Block
R. W. Day & Co
Snedigar & Davis
Iby
Rhee Iinet
Parker Bros
Cloaks & Dolmans
Ulsterettes
Parker. Bros
West Third
St. Huron
Harper's Bazar
Pierre
Dakota Timber Culture
H. M. Tuomrsox
Dakota Farmer
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