Belfry Vendetta Over a Civil War Mistiming
In Alabama a belfry lookout tale from 1802 centers on Dan Harkaway and Nancy Durbin as rival Tom Nolan tries to warn of Yankee forces. Harkaway greases the ladder to stop Nolan, who climbs at dawn, slips, and is found by Harkaway while the rival slips from the tower amid confusion and pursuit.
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Alabama
Dan Harkaway
Ahyouna
Harkaway
Barkaway
Nancy Durbin
Tom Nolan
Nolan
Belfry
Inder
Harkiway
Noob
Moor
Nate
Job
Paneed
Farkaway
Dan Hyrka
Flarkaway
Goohl
Horkaway
Treckon
Tennessee
Nancy
Shorty
Boston
Boston Traveler
Belfry Mystery of Nolan and Harkaway in Yankee Nights
A tangled tale unfolds with Nolan and Harkaway missing after a skirmish near a church belfry. Rumors spread among locals as dawn reveals bloodstains, a shattered scene, and soldiers marching with cannon. Veterans later reconnect on memory of the events, questioning what became of the missing pair.
Wifely Orders in a Late Night Bet Gone Catastrophic
Three men bet a wife dictated task on return home and each faces a comic, risky misstep. One kills the cat to settle a dinner bet, another fumbles with the piano and a third staggers in after a rough evening, risking their reputation and the wager.
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Emd
Stum
A Merchant's Memory and a Perfect Carpet Match
A New York merchant Mr Stewart recalls Mrs Lathers seeking a plain brocaded carpet for a Hilary in a blue gray shade. He orders a clerk to fetch from the third floor the last invoice No 2206 and delivers the exact carpet, amazing Mrs Lathers with his precise memory.
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A. ‘Ti Btewart
New York
Richard Lathers
Brosels
Birds of the Air and Air Travel Observations
An eminent ornithologist notes that cranes travel a thousand miles daily by gliding on prevailing breezes while gulls and hawks stay aloft with winged motion. The piece compares avian acrostatics and references behavior of winged creatures in flight and study.
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Boston Herald
Daily Market Report East Buffalo Cattle and Sheep Prices
Market news from East Buffalo and Union Stock Yards May 22 shows cattle receipts around 1,500 with Saturday estimates of 200 and a mostly steady tone. Hog receipts near 10,000 with tomorrow’s estimate about 15,000 and prices lifting for lighter and heavier hogs. Sheep receipts about 6,000 with steady to lower bids on lambs and mixed offerings, native and Western sheep recorded at varied quotes.
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East Buffalo
Ehalen & Ge
Arthen
York
Foumha
Sada
Union Stock Yards
Lls
Market receipts show mixed livestock trends in Cleveland region
The report lists varied cattle calve and sheep receipts with fluctuating prices across different consignments. Higher demand noted for select items while cattle remains slow. Net figures include 15 cars shipments and 300 units with calves steady at 400 and sheep weak at 4 cam receipts.
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Cleveland
Maybe
Grain futures show mixed moves across wheat corn and pork
Chicago grain and provisions markets record scattered changes May futures for Wheat May at 1.01 and 1.02 1/8 copper adjustments. Corn May traded between 75 1/2 and 77 1/4 with July and September ranges. Provisions for lard and pork futures noted with varied openings and closings across July September and December contracts.
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Crtcago
Chicago
New York May Produce Receipts Brief Fragment
New York daily copy shows miscellaneous prices and package receipts for butter creamery and wool futures. Boston notes dated May 22 reference market summaries and regional commodity reports with several odd figures and descriptors.
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New York
Crete
Wool market buoyancy seen as orders rise
Commercial Bulletin notes growing confidence in wool, with larger duplicate orders for worsted varieties and firmer buying at the mill. Evidence suggests a turning tide after a long slow period, as shipments to May 21 reach 56,382,189 pounds against 112,075,615 pounds year earlier while receipts total 6,081,708 pounds versus 96,708,955 pounds.
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Mercial Bulletin
Milla la Bet
Ter
Lonton
Boston
Local grain and produce market prices corrected daily
Daily market report from Marion Milling and Grain Co lists Wheat at 90 cents per bushel Corn at The per bushel Oats 50 cents per bushel Rye The per bushel Clover Seed 12.00 per bushel Timothy 2.00 per bushel Hungarian Seed per bushel Local produce prices corrected daily by Chas Turner and Co pay and selling prices for butter cheese lard onions potatoes popcorn syrups sugars teas vinegar and various dried fruits beans and grains with multiple unit prices and bulk bundles detailed for buyers and sellers.
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Marion Milling & Grain Co
Chas. Turner & Co
N.Y
I Am Sorry for Friends and Self in Tough Times
A self reflective piece speaks of sympathy for others misfortune while admitting pride and stubbornness. The narrator laments hardships faced by friends and family, hints at economic strain, and expresses a wish to help, balanced by personal resolve and pride, ending with an advertisement for a health product signed E. W. Grove.
Colonial Country Club Hotel West Baden Springs Ad
Rates from 260 to 460 per day Ameri can Plan with Private Bathe Special Weekly Rates year round COME to West Baden Springs to drink the water and take the baths claim cures for kidney liver and stomach ailments. Mail symptom and pain notes with 6240 apt and we will supply six gallons mineral water with physician guidance for home treatment.
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