Man sues over wife purchase in 19th century tale
A Louisville Post reporter records a bizarre divorce claim from a man who says he bought a wife for seven dollars. He claims the wife balked at work and seeks correction, recounting a tale of a dysfunctional trade involving the wife, her father, and a future retraining plan.
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Tree murder and odd frontier tale mix in Northwest timberng
A forceful feature mulls industrial logging as tree murder amid pine forests, with vivid notes on axe crews, falling giants, and the forest’s ancient chiefs, followed by a zoo of quirky scenes and a brief flash of Napoleon III history and a winter forecast from Albany.
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Harper's magazine plans and promotions for 1896 and 1897
Harper's announces upcoming content for Briseis and other fiction in the December 1896 issue, promising new novels by Wrens Brack and Gzromoe Du Mavaien, plus continued Personal sections on Joan of Arc. It previews works by Twain and Bu wan METCHRET, stories by DeTave Imaver and others, and features on George Washington, the German Struggle for Liberty, and St Claes de feat. The magazine adds a 1906 milestone with a British North America expedition article by Casram W. Wotrixey, plans for photogravure illustrations, and publishing timelines. Remittances via Post Office Money Order or Draft. free postage to subscribers in US, Canada, and Mexico.
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Holiday excursion rates and tickets offered
Holiday excursion rates announced with outbound travel within 200 miles. Tickets on sale December 24 26 and January 1 with return by January 2 to third fare for round trip. City ticket agents J P Mower and A M Fonum noted.
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