Unclear fragmentary 19th century dispatches mix wars and accidents
The report bundles diverse items from a Chicago debrief to battles with Crazy Horse and desertion trials, plus local incidents in Iowa and remarks on social issues. It mentions military actions, bank notices, a fatal accident, court cases, and various human-interest details from different places and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear-Apmikat Alpex
United States Navy
San Francisco
Chicago
Crazy Horse
Miles
Joss Dot
Paches
Arizona
Columbia
8. C
Judge Carpenter
Chamberlain
Gorrnor
Najonal Bank of
South Caroline
F. L. Pardoz
Tate
aarBe
Reai
John D. Saket
Self-styled opticians and eye-glass myths
A fragment discusses self-styled opticians selling spectacles to all ages. It notes some elderly people retain sharp sight while younger generations rely on glasses. It notes eye strain from long work and improper lighting and hints at simple rules to judge the need for glasses are difficult to discern from the garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindoo
Etta
India
Gates
Zenana
Madras
Mm. Sataden
Narsvan Shesadri
Rs .Aoe
Calcutta
le Tong
Ion
Prussia
Alent
Roger Bacon
Whitened Hair Fear Tale From a Villa Parlor
A physician and his wife recount a chilling night near two years ago when a frightened caretaker faced unseen danger on a quiet piazza. The story traces terror, suspense, and the mind's cruel imagination as stealthy footsteps approach under a tense, silent sky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr.Maynard
Helen
Maya
Tragic voyage tale of James Stockton and child loss
A letter tells how emigrant James Stockton faced hardship while sending for his family from England. His wife died aboard, leaving five children with a fifteen year old girl caregiver. The infant died during the journey, and a niece carried the coffin as Stockton awaited reunion, a sorrowful tale from the Cleveland Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eng
Ae Nene
New York
James Stockton
Cleveland
Moorish King Builds Marble City Zerah Tale
Fragmentary text describes Abdoulrahman, a Moorish king, who built a city named Zerah as memorial for a favored slave. Marble halls, gold inlays, a marble basin, and gold birds and beasts are mentioned. The passage alludes to vanity and grandeur but is incomplete. No clear dates or outcomes are given.
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Grance Wagner
Rock Island
Henry Hahn
Davenport
Hahn
Wagner
Suh
Iowa
Frank Granger
Chariton
E. WiLuiRop
Marshalltown
Cerromarr
Susband’s
State Horticultural Society
Clark
Jeff Davis
Ben Davis
Milan
Des Moines
Keokuk
St. Louis
Asa Western Railway
Judd
West Mra
C. M. Arthur
Grayford
A. T. Boocky
Prairie Creek
Dubague C Grove
Wall Abner
W. Woll
Postgial Scott
Buena Vista
I. C. Hadden
Appotafi
Jefferson County
Alle Smith
Point*Pleasant
Charles W. Hammer
Scho County
Samuel A. Cooper
Louis
Abdoulrahman
Pain
Boloears
Zerah
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Giada
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Popelcas
BOM
Uriel Court
Tim
Treasury Department
United Stats
Germany
Treasury
Boston
D. L.moody
P. P. Bliss
New Haven
Tl H
Lake Shore & Michigan South+ ka'road Company
L. C. Crain
East Liberty
Adheurabad
Iitea
Belgrade
Dill
York
Philadelphia
E . Bohh
Humphreys
Florida
Benate
Wash
Arctic
Howgate
Arb
Encour
Coamiscoee
Amerenea
Baltimore
Leery
R Frandlent
Aren Pee
Ared
Promai Ted Bret
Eaid Brave
Sil Os
Lapthe Senate
Mr. Field
Commissiom Fm
Fiedds
Een
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Mitdey Academy
Ae Tiston
Privile Fons
Samuel Kiden
Wim T. Pelton
Hewitt
Investiga’ Toumgabbee “Eiboctated Press
Alesse
Louis M. Kenner
Lowisidna Returning Board
House
Commattea
Viscana
Coe Littlefeld
Lefield
Senate
Louisiana
A. B.levives
Hayes
Praga
Witnees
Frank
Gor
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Ruger Uger
Senate_ Commiites
Beneter
Chandler
M. Mich- Pea
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Rmar
Commission
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F.C
Enone
Seeese
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Shella
Evarts
Edaan
T.moes
Edmurds
Hepublicsa Nortore
Uniteds
Tates
Tor
Congremy
Sid Seorarr
C ‘al
Davis
Ketchum
Mr. Ketchum
Mir. Ketchum
Brosarts
J.G
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John Taaheen
Onagician
Phiadelphia
Mme. van Zandt
England
Courtney
London 7
Bates
Illinois
Berlin
Adam
Louisville, New Albany
Ayar
Abd Ha Portale
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Tuzne
Igwa State
Towa
Treville
Monona County
David Flecus
Belle Air
Johnson County
Belinda
Lucas County
George W. Qler
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Poweshiek County
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Pacific
Morgan House
Mary Davis
Miss Davis
Mas. Canoursez J. Haners
J. C. Harris
Burlington
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Manchester
Delaware County
Northwestern Dairymen’s Association
Stidia
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Dace
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Washington Gazette
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