Lamented West Wyoming Mining and Lynching News
Fragmentary report details a lynching in Cole Maru county and mining notes from Big Horn area. Mentions George A Mate peniten, tide of ore from vein in Wyoming with gold and silver, and a Seattle Yukon style gold strike. Also notes a Cheyenne specialist claim of two copper veins in La Grange, plus a Seattle discovery prompting a regional stampede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sar Hymtt
Big Horn
Myaltville
Csleawl Hyatt
Pease
Boston Aid
Sivera Madre Mining
Chicago
Saye & Mawlius
Wyo
Wilvur
Willian Steegis
Colarar la Grange
Larante
Wilet
Eile Pene
Nile
De Witts Little Early Risers Praised By User Bob Moore
A Lafayette Indiana resident Bob Moore touts De Witts Little Early Risers as a perfect painless pill that cleanses the system aids liver function relieves headaches and leaves a good mouth taste. The ad notes Dr BE Guyon sells the product and compares it favorably to other pills that cause gripe or sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
De‘Witt
Bob Moore
Lafayette
Ind
de Witts
BE. F. Guyon
DeWit
C. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
Guggenheim Backs 32 to 1 Silver Ratio Opinion
Daniel Guggenheim commented on the international exchange report favoring a 32 to 1 gold to silver ratio. He said fixed parity could open western mines and boost demand by helping nations like China purchase goods from America, while noting he would prefer 28 to 1 but respects the commission's study. Victor Smith offers carpenter and contract work with prompt, satisfactory service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Guggenheim
Commission On International Exchange
Mr. Guggenheim
United States Commission On International Exchange
Guggenheim
China
America
Arab Legend of the Date Stones
In a tale a poor man spends his last dinars on dates, climbs a cliff to eat them and die, only to be saved when a lean hand catches the stones. The second man thanks Allah for divine aid unseen, and the two men recall their shared poverty as they walk toward the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aral
Allah
Fragmented historic text on art and ancient secrets
Fragmentary OCR text discusses malleable glass and ancient art forms. Mentions Egyptian workers and imitation techniques, secret arts, and claims about ages past. Contains garbled names and phrases, rendering precise details unclear.
Valley flowers packed for shipment and care tips
Instructions describe packing lilies of the valley for transport with damp cotton around stems and green coverings. It notes lining the packing bin with paraffin paper and mentions care steps for the flowers, referencing a Philadelphia Ledger entry about bookmakers and pawnbrokers.
Dyspepsia Remedies Advertised by Kodol and Ko Cure
An advertisement notices dyspepsia cures Ko Dyspepsia Cure and Kodol claim to cure indigestion and related symptoms. Mrs W W Saylor testimonial mentions relief after use. The pitch highlights natural digestion juices and tonic properties. Sold by Dr E F Guyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Saylor iNiard
E. F. Guyon
How to Fry Soft Shelled Crabs and Travel Case Repair
Instructions describe frying soft shelled crabs after cleaning and washing, using salted flour and butter. Also outlined are making a cheap linen travel case cover for pasteboard boxes, stiffening straps, and attaching buckles for durability and personal initials. Also notes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a reputed remedy and warning of counterfeit products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollands
Breechloading rifle idea eyed by British in 18th century Dublin shop
Although commonly dated to mid century, breechloading arms were discussed earlier. A Dublin gunmaker in Cork Hill displayed breechloading life and offered it to the British war office near the century's end, but authorities rejected it for requiring too much ammunition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Gunemith
Cork Hil Fa
War Office
The Way It Goes and Carlyle Engagement Tale
A Philadelphia Press excerpt quotes Kronnick noting luck in business as risky or fortunate and Carlyle's sharp reply to Miss Welsh about shared households. Carlyle says two households cannot live as one and vows to master a home before allowing intruders, promising the first act would be to slam the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kronnick
Carlyle
Miss Welsh
The Ragging Word and Its Origins Briefly Explained
An English paper notes rag is not slang but a real verb meaning to banter or irritate. In Lincolnshire the phrase getting this rag out is used to provoke a boy. Bullyrag shows an intensification of the term, and ragamuffin once meant a demon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Lincolnshire
Evidences of Friendship in Colloquial Debate
A dialogue contrasts modern friendships with classical pairs like David and Jonathan and Damon and Pythias. It critiques superficial, calculating bonds while recalling deeper, storied ties, then humorously lists intimate exchanges not shared among friends such as hair brushing, cow hats, infant care, and dressmaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Jonathan
Damon
Pythias
Goethe
Schiller
Masy to Make Talk in Quip on Bonnets
In a witty exchange Mrs. Closefist pleads for a new bonnet while Mr. Closefist jokes that refashioning the old one would generate more chatter. The judge remark underscores social irony about gossip and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masy
Mrs. Closefist
Mr. Closefist
Chicken Foot Luck in Folk Speech
A Washington Star quote recalls superstition about animal feet. Mr. Erastus Pinkiey asserts that chicken feet bring more luck than rabbit feet, provided the animal is properly attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Erastus Pinkiey
Washington Star
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Maru County
Ad Mining
Aite
Priday Wight
Bhikell
the Ogden
B. Price Ani
Saeneon
Vis
Wendin Khorp
Moore
York
Denver
Cope
Aguali
Mme
Seattle
Wash
Shuahitivat
Mlaxka
Victor Smith
Stralo
Chamberlain
Anguat Cieth
Bern
Weakuemday
San Prandino
Martin
Taprett
Nervitt
Philadelphia Ledger
San Francisco
Wasp
DeWitt
I Sa Guyon
Cunnington & Hocker
Evanston, Diamond
Cumberland, Kemmerer
H. E. Christmas
U. S
Iy Ra
Cyrus Beard
Fiat National Bank
Kemmerer, Wyoming
L. R. Henderson
Kemmerer, Wyo
Joe Wheelwright
Uncle Joe
Drayman OF
Kemmerer
Mountain Trading Co
Diamondville
Frontier Supply Co
Frontier
Wyoming
Ranchmen’s
Sheepmen’s
Thedford
Lhat the Great
Regii
Ciomsian Ton
Eaeet
First National Bank OF
P. J. Quealy, Prest, M
Sneddon
Frank Pfeiffer
John L. Lane
Arthur Robinson
United States
Europe
the Kemmerer Meat Market
L. Quealy
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Oscar Smith
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