Observations on Greaserdom and Mexican Peculiarities
An American writer portrays Mexico and its policing, crime, and social customs with sharp observations. He notes police use of convicts, corrupt immunity via bribes, and the grim highway robbery code. He also lampoons Mexican hospitality in weddings, contrasts with American wealth, and speculates on Nansen’s Arctic expedition plans from Norway.
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Mexico
Suilpatit
Taye
Lnthe
Chicago
Ima
Tuch
America
Ameri
Sama
Burt
Ican Diveler
Tmy
China
JW Moxito
Revolus Snate
Dick Turpin
Canally Jrlves
Invari
Wells the gunfighter in a yellow fever tale at a gulf resort
A New York Tribune account portrays Maj or Wells a tall sober figure with keen eyes and a gray imperial at a gulf coast summer resort. A witness recalls Wells fending off three attackers with a single revolver shot, then leading them away unharmed. The piece shifts to a catalog of costly medicines and drugs priced for the army era, noting high costs for alkaloids and preparations used in various diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
The
Gulf
Wells
Jess
Cariona
St Louis Republic
A Woman Private in Revolutionary War Claims Debo rah Gannett Heroism
The document details Deborah Gannett of Sharon Massachusetts who served as a private soldier under Robert Short Jeff in 1781 to 1783. She testified to wounds at Tarrytown and captivity at Cornwallis, receiving a pension. disputed by Gilbert Thompson’s claim of descent from a private soldier on both sides.
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Deborah Gannett
Sharon
Massachusetts
Sharperd
Henry Jackson
Cornwallis
Tarrytown
United States
Robert Shurles
General Knox
West Point
Agvordanes
John Hansock
Henderson’s Red School House Shoe Shop Milwaukees History
Shoe department offers inducements after large purchases with wide ranges of mens and boys footwear. The Milwauk ee store highlights French and American calf, Kangaroo, Dongola, Clo, and goat leathers, with machine sewn uppers and standard stitches. Also features ladies French kid and pebble goat shoes, plus miss and children styles in brown and grant sizes.
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Mons
O. M. Henderson
Milwaukes
Grocery Dept Promises Low Prices at Alva Crockery
The grocery department advertises constant supplies and prices that are said to be lower than the lowest, identifying Alva Crockery Glarsware and Catlorv as the names in the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Crockery
Glarsware
Catlorv
Local Store Listings Include Whisky and Provisions
A small town shop announces a sale to reduce inventory for new goods. The stock lists Kentucky Bourbon and various whiskies, rums, gin, port, wine, and other spirits alongside ham, collards, meat pads, buggy whips, and more. All items offered cheap for cash or on credit.
WTAE District Count of the State and County Mentioned
An OCR distorted notice mentions WTAE district counts for the state of Nevada and Lincoln County. It references a person or event with fragmented text likely indicating a legal or official matter. The readable fragments are insufficient for a precise event or outcome.
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Derren Braree
Diairlet
Lincoln
Nevada
Chaim
Ain
Maine
Clas
Mhence
Muluwten
U S Hurvey
Budcourte
Thenon
Vontee
Ogres
Houthiorn
Yabe
W & Burvey Iody
Neethern Oubinsy
Ald
Pont No
Burgey
Whaelae
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Sth
Nootions
Range Biaty
Mount Diablo
Morkdan
Nihanlon
Degrove
Mlue
UA Surroy
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Bilevey
Yaba Wiue
Vail’ Pring Mitan
Dave
J.P. Dunkle
Wely
Pioshe
Lincol County
Nordik
Howinter
Lincon
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Odd Old Mexico
Fina
Nansen
North Pole
Norway
Salanda
New Stherly
Pele
Gevonland
Doe Anal
He Eacape
Alaska
Nouwentea
Cobteau
Thay Country
Judeatrag Table
Price
Addivin Ns
Ion Hine
Aternational
Patt Lee
Boston
Mass
AGH
Nesbitt Bros
J, Nesbitt & Bro
Miscellaneoue
Esperian
Druc Store
Olain Street
Bicehe
General Merchandise
John Shir
Dry Goods Department
Ploche
Kearlot Enuich
Joey
Miers
Ghildren
Clothing Department
Wwe
Official Directory
United
Govermen
Jheak
Mate Printers Es, Supe, Publte Thieiraat
I By
John Shier
Postoffice
Main St. Fioods
Nev
Lincoln i ‘District Court
Fiat Arcs
Comaty Commion
Pioche Township
Atten
Posen Donutable
Soboo! Trustees
Societins
Jonn' Lodge XO
RowanDs
Fiooue Lodge
Lywch
Piocoche
J. Sheridan
Shoemaker
Moone Nevada
Oppen
Patuntabia
Tage
A. Pamgnial
Fatorta
Damon
Andrean C.a.snow&co
Washington, D. C
Sith
Shoe Department
Salt Lake
Tribune
Dovoindi
Aid
Tninemountain
Crocery Department
Liouor Department
R. G. Schofield
Pioche
Loran
Braga
Caanabeios
Vivehs Water Co
Mala
Eacle Sakery
CHOP
Main Btreat
Opyoatie Lucent
Notonatad
John Ward
Christian
Beate Nf
Han
Theta Fe
Fran
McDonald
Balerodt
Oni Alsin
Fishn Watt Oberatio
Ikon
Thawary
Dea
James McTadden
Walt
Ploohe
Kans
Aolerk
Asi Court
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