Why He Wasn't Hung in Osage County
Ex sheriff narrates a mystery of John Upshot, condemned for murder, and a fatal pistol shot in a moonlit grove the night before execution. Upshot dies at his cell, leaving a widowly vengeance tale told by the narrator and the late Lillian Blake, Upshot’s daughter.
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Osage County
Mr. Mittimus
John Upshot
Upshot
Osego
Relef
John
Owage
Lillian Blake
Strang
Ohio
The Transmutation of Elements Opens Alchemy’s Door
A London era report outlines Lockyer’s demonstration of converting copper into calcium and other elements with a voltaic current, suggesting a possible overhaul of chemistry’s elementary concept and hinting at future, costly applications if proven reproducible. It notes support from chemists despite scientific upheaval and references ancient aims to turn base metals into gold.
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Aily
Norman Lockyer
Mr. Lockyer
Lochyear
Lockyer
Priestly
Favorable balance of trade as aid to resumption
A long discussion argues that a favorable balance of trade may mislead about national prosperity, using England’s twenty year surplus and U S debtor status to claim exports and debts mask true wealth. It cautions that interest payments to foreign creditors inflate exports without real returns.
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England
Levi
United States
Enquirer
Wisconsin News Bits From Reevesnoare 1878
A 1878 item from ReEvsnoare Wisconsin notes severe winter pressures with low prices and widespread unemployment among artisans except blacksmiths and cobblers. It covers a Ferryman’s son’s suspected suicide near Lone Rock, a hardware store burglary, two counterfeiters arrested in Madison, and general public concern over crime and economic strain.
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Wis
Porcine
John Sherman
Lone Rock
Our County
Herman Christian
Madison
Signs of the Weather and a Rail Ticket Ruse
The article discusses dew as a weather indicator under clear skies and how wind direction affects moisture. It notes west winds bring rain and reduce dew, while east winds add moisture. A railroad detective story follows a passenger offering to pay for a ticketless journey, revealing a traveler’s simple plan to travel without a ticket by walking. An obsequious barber quips about Adam and Eve as raisers, prompting a customer’s Cain remark.
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Broommieton
Nes
Dezar Coroxes
Kearney
Platte River
Johnny
Avery
Nebraska
Jayne
Esat
Ohio
Platte
Boss River
Canter Creek
Atlantic
Srza
Cain
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Bates of
John Goucher
Iowa
New York City
Ios
Euclid Avenue
Cleveland
O. Besinesce
Wilcon Avenue
Ravenna
Pitubar
P. B. Conant
Tfosney AT Law
Phenix
Richardson
M. W. Phelps
Isndieusetiiors
Law
Ravens
H C. Swain
Portage House
Main St. Ravenns
Euvremiss
W.b
Hutchins & Thomas
Lars Raresas
Omics
Ts Ortks Comimon Pleas
Iltetricts
Portage County
Siddall
Fice
Ravenss
Ohin
Peter Flath
Rather
Een
Bors Allding
Mala Karenna
Ohis
Pet
Tema
Li Banerte Iy Meray
J. H. Nichols
Atternesy St
Notary Public
Phesix
Kirsinerd & Hou
Rockwell & Norris
St Law and Notary Public
Dewil
Benib Tone i
J. Waggoner
M. D. Finis Bese
Remora Eeester
W. Maxson
Weenecy
Sipar
Oles Over First Nations Bask
Garrettsville
L. Belden
Main
G. M. Proctor
Shalersville, Oho
Shalersville Exchange Motel
Rockwell
Watfield Rockwell & Hatfield
Crafts
Sergeon
Hisak
Mantis Station
Oale
Ana
Merry Christmas
Gar " ‘of
Geo. E.pairchild
Geo. E. Fairchild, Undertaker
D.C
Coolman
Savenna Village
Bowery
Rea
Mduely
Comortate Homes
Rare
D.C. Coolman
Pease
Balding & Armstrong
Wheeler's
Eber Pianos
H. Coolman
Ftavenna
U. Red
Etna House
Oyster Depot
Tam
St My New
Ulster
Sol
Ostheimer
Ravenns
Eders
Democratic Press
Ravenna, O
Anil
Sweet Bessie Moore
Eve
Abe
Diana
Beasie
Heasie
Earth
Ateaina
Hialy
Grace Church
Yananogue
Ont
Boston
New York Times
Asia
Edison
Sawyer
Mr. Gary
Gary
Mia
Europe
Germany
TR Democratic Press
D.harris
Proprieto
Phelps Boys
Bloomington
Paarr
Wisconsin
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