Indian bloodhound tracks missing prospector in wild New Mexico canyon
A hunter-narrative recounts an unnamed Indian tracking a white prospector across forest and ravine terrain near Sumner, New Mexico. The pursuer follows burned campfires, broken branches, and signs along a rugged trail, leading to a lone miner resting beside a fire before a fatal encounter. The piece blends nature study with a stark account of pursuit and death.
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New Mexico
Sumner
Fe 100
Zinc marker for orchard trees noted in old guidance
An old zinc strip six to eight inches long was recommended to mark orchard trees. It should taper at one end and be inscribed with a common lead pencil. The text fragment ends with an unclear phrase about a person or incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibbard
Hibbard Herb Extract Co
J. Hibbard
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Moderate cigar use and its effects cited by Hammond
The text argues that moderate cigar use may provide mental or physical consolation for most, but can cause serious disorders in a few highly sensitive individuals. It notes nerve and facial pains such as tic douloureux as potential outcomes, especially under stress, cold, or anxiety, quoting Dr. William A. Hammond in the New York Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Hammond
New York Herald
Observances of Thanksgiving Across Denominations
The piece notes Thanksgiving observances during the Revolution, with Congress recognizing the day. It cites the 1789 recommendation for the last Thursday in November from the Protestant Episcopal prayer book, Catholic approval in 1864, and a late 19th century push to move to October 12, which failed.
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Congress
America
Baltimore
New York Telegram
White Deer Stone Believed to Absorb Poisons
The Indians hold that a white deer's stomach contains a mad stone placed by the Great Spirit to absorb poisons from grass. In 1848 Captain Wilson of Alabama killed a white doe and found a spongy stone as large as a fist. The stone, owned by W. B. Somers of Fourth, Texas, has been used in hydrophobia and snake bile cases.
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Wilson
Alabama
W. B Somers
Fourth
Tex
St. Louis Republic
Not Perishable Seeks Reversal of Marriage License
A colored man who recently obtained a marriage license went to the clerk to cancel it and have the dollar returned. He claimed the license was not properly filled, saying he believed it would be voided if his intended wife died or if other events prevented the marriage. The clerk pressed for details as the man left still holding the license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
James
Ton Star
Boy’s Question Stuns Shoe Store Clerk
A small boy about five or six asked for rubber boots in a downtown shoe store. The facetious clerk’s response froze the moment and drew a crowd, prompting a lesson in patience and courtesy.
Curious medical tales and ancient Indian circles near Morgen
The piece recounts a tale of two doctors and a Bavarian statesman’s injured legs, noting different treatments and the prankish amusement of matching questions. It also describes two perfect circles 90 and 140 feet across near a river, barren of vegetation, believed by locals to be Indian relics from bygone eras.
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Morgen
Macon
Rich Puyallup Indians feature in county land notes
The transcript mentions Rich Puyallup Indians with estimates of values from $50,000 to $250,000 and speaks of reservation openings by Congress in coming years. It notes Pierce County as likely to see a dozen or two Indians moving to the United States lands and lists some names among the highest valued.
Fragmentary note on language, music and choirs
A fragment discusses language and Jewish books, noting the beauty of non verse in translation. It remarks that linguistics and music matter, with general choirs noted for their musical results and fame in New York.
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New York
Tomato Poisoning Case Hinted by Noted Physician
A prominent physician discusses a condition described as poisoning from tomatoes. The account reviews symptoms in the gums and teeth and notes the error of misplacing molars as part of the ailment.
Fragmentary 19th Century Text on Washington and New York
Incomplete lines reference the United States and a date in New York on October 8 9 and November 28 of a year. It mentions devotion to a great person and an exchange feature. A remark about Mr James and a distinctive eye is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New
Mexico Seen as Republic Yet Governed by Landlords
Fragmentary notes describe Mexico as a republic in name but controlled by an entrenched landlord class, with indications of political tension and social inequities despite formal structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Republic
Two-Cent Stamp Purchase Notice for Haarse & Brora
Receipt copy requests specimen aresent on receipt of a two cent deste Niwasas five cent each. Remittances by Post Office Order to Haarse & Brora New York to avoid loss. Copy this advertisement using Haarse & Buornens New York as address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarse & Broraddrese
Haarse & Buornens
New York
Mortgage Sale Notice from Beadle County South Dakota
Notice of mortgage default and impending sale filed with Beadle County records. Security Investment Company of Yankton holds the mortgage on Henry J Beedle and Kellogg interests, dated September 13 1888, with full principal and interest due triggering immediate due date and sale.
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South Dakota
Nook
Beadle County
City of
Huron
Beadle
Parsons
Milville & Lanoxer
Sherif
Sot Dakota
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Beacls Co
Philadelphia Mortgage and Trust Company
Flora L. Williams and
Nelson ‘H. Merrill
P.M
Lole
South
County of
Warenreay
Seecoten
Henry J
Beedle
M. Kellogg
Terriers
Dakota
Wate
Security Investment Com
Yankton
Teroat
Deeda
Terr Cay
State of
Mintenan
Mortgage foreclosure notice in Beadle County Dakota Territory
Default in payment secures mortgage to Frederick T. Day from Harriet I. Sieter and William Elson. The record shows assignment and pending foreclosure for the debt plus interest and fees totaling 547.50 plus costs. Executrix action led by C. M. Harrison attorney.
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Wiscon
Register of Deeds
Beadle
Bealester of Deeds Office
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Third Street
Wright Block
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Ene
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Harper
Veaders
Tery
PR Munroe
Tron
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R. Rick
Annie Sox
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Epwin Lassette
Bx Mer
Ret Prescore Gedsmp
Mary B Way
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Hi Ory
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Existen
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Eves Young Rae
Milwaukee
St. Paul
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Omaha
Kanana City
Joseph
Rap
Miwaukee
St. Atl
Akorger
Mortgagor Willis
Thrivier
Gage Jqnaeny
Rocaraen
Gister of
Nortgage
Asei
Sioux, Falls
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H.W. Coveian
Firat Pub
Orrsom
Dakot
Samuel _Stewartson
Gilbert G. Christen Austen
J. C
Rastmussen
James Woes
Arthur G. Morse
M Morse
T. EB. Feeney
Court House
S. H. Cranmer
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U.S
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Richard Ae
South Ion Po Tange
Alleng
Richard F. Wyman
Richard F. Wyrman
Richard FP
Orato Iy
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C. M. Hannison
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