Harvest Storm Ravages Brown County Crops in 1887
A severe Monday night hail and wind storm devastates New Hope and surrounding areas in Brown County. An estimated 60 000 to 75 000 dollars worth of standing grain is destroyed, with farms, granaries, and homes damaged or ruined. The report lists affected farms and residents and notes ongoing harvest disruption.
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Foster House
Harvester
Mae Boyd
Alexandria
Crabb
Bayra
Iowa
R. B. Sweet
C. R. Ballard
Frank Wilson
Dell White
Rendell
Dell
Dell Blush
Brown County
Warner
New Hope
John Williams
Clark Brobst
O. C. Sanborn
Sam Bernard
Mr. B
Minnie Peacer
Wm. Rebfeld
Tobn Williams
Drummond
Minnie Peasor
Mes E. Dupre
Muel Bernerd
Notice on Farm Insurance and Threshing Machinery
Final proofs prepared and ready to furnish farm insurance for select farms. Agency accepted for Springfield Threshing Machine Co goods. J. W. Sarria of Verdon Dakota offers to show and discuss options on short notice.
War comic quips and travelogue groans from Cincinnati
A fragmented wartime cartoon caption and jumbled travel note critique pieces reference Afghanistan and Ghizais in a chaotic blend. The excerpt cites a Cincinnati Times-Star line about tribal violence and a judge recounting a colorful speech. The mix reflects restless era humor and foreign headlines.
Humorous City Nonsense and Lincoln Anecdotes Told
A dense, fragmentary reminiscence blends comic city chatter with a Long Lincoln anecdote. The piece recalls elevated roads, the Statue, Brooklyn, boats, and local mischief, then shifts to a Gen Logan Lincoln anecdote about a barber and a fat horse tale from the era.
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Brooklyn
Old Farry
Veronica
Lincoln
Logan
Hess Siete Giepatenes
Grant
Mr. Lincoln
Heegan
Lozan
Linwoiny Seing
Gen
Farewell to a Beloved Citizen in a Sad Community Funeral
The Arkansaw Traveler recalls a heartfelt farewell for a cherished local figure. The report notes a somber, well attended funeral reflecting the community's loss and the enduring impact of the deceased on neighbors and friends.
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Yokeberg Whirlwind
Arkansaw Traveler
Plausible Theory: Naming Baby William Sparks Debate
A humorous sketch notes a wife suggesting naming their baby Bill so he grows up as William, prompting the husband to ask why. The quip plays on the long form of the nickname and the playful logic of naming.
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Bill
Wiliam
New York Sun
Temperature contrast on skin across the human body
Professor Kunkel of Würzburg reports that while core body heat stays near 95 to 100 degrees, skin temperature varies widely by region. Facial areas show lower readings with exposed parts like the nose and ears rarely above 75 degrees and sometimes dropping to 71.5. Children’s skin runs cooler than that of adults in full vigor.
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Kunkel
Warzburg
Arkansan ‘ Z Saas
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