Famous Sheep Dogs of the West Told by a Colorado Sheep Man
Jed Bristol recalls New Zealand sheep dogs famed for intelligence and loyalty on Colorado ranges. A six month old pup saves 1,600-strong herd by guarding near a draw for 36 hours, dies later from hunger. The dog and its dam are celebrated for steadfast guardianship and clever herd management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jed Bristol
Fort Collins
Colo
Colorado
Rench
Lylis
Indiana
Denver Post
Fragmented Advice and Time Reckoning History Snippet
A garbled excerpt cites birthday gifts and marital questions from a mid article style. It includes a curious exchange on marriage age and money lending with a line about older men and borrowing, plus a note that the Christian era was not used as the base for time reckoning until the sixth century.
A Natural Soldier From Early Youth to Fierce Cavalier
Describes Lieutenant Colonel Forrest at Fort Donelson as a natural soldier built for combat. Portrait emphasizes his Gaelic derive, iron will, imposing frame, and a razor-edged saber. Quotes from Wyeth's Harper's Magazine depiction highlight relentless fighting mindset and readiness for death in war.
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Forrest
Fort Donelson
John A. Wyeth
M. D
Harper's Magazine
Green Ray Effect Seen Over Sea and Egypt Observed
The green ray is an emerald light seen at sunrise or sunset, noted along sea horizons and in Egypt from the delta to Alexandria or Suez. Observers report a blue tint at sunset and possible Egyptian recognition in ancient monuments, implying an atmospheric phenomenon tied to location rather than horizon.
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Jules Verne
Alps
Piet Bey
Academie Des Sciences
Paris
Egypt
Alexandria
Suez
William Gaff
Memphis
Pyramid
Saggarah
Gonners Patron Saint St Barbara as Gunner Guardian
The article explains why St Barbara was chosen as patron saintess of all gunners by land or sea. It notes her intercession for gunners, references the Ste Barbe role in the old French navy gun room, and cites her as the saint for gunners and all five brigades including the sapeurs pompiers who celebrate on her feast day.
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St. Barbara
Ste. Barbe
France
Sapeurs Pompiers
Pittsburg
Horticulture Versus Theology and Odd Observations
A Houston Post piece contrasts a child’s dirt question with heaven figures and recalls a joke about little boys and dirt. It notes Dr. Goldbaum praising pawnshops for Chinese merchants and mentions telegraph messengers in French towns using bicycles to deliver telegrams.
Mirror Moment Reflects On Aging And Self View
A New York Sun piece recounts a mature man viewing his reflection in an elevator mirror and seeing a face that resembles his older self. He notes gray hair crow’s feet and then, at home, sees only a younger version of himself despite the mirror’s claim. He resolves to stay young in spirit.
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New York
Dens of Horror in Morocco Prisons Cited by Cincinnati Enquirer
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Morocco’s prison system as Brutal and deadly. Prisoners face starvation, disease, and brutal treatment without trials while authorities allegedly torture dissenters and officials retaliate against those seeking payment.
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Morocco
Cincinnati Enquirer
Nelsons Burial and Effigy at Westminster Abbey
A Pall Mall Magazine note explains Nelson’s burial at St Pauls after Trafalgar and the Abbeys effigy efforts to draw crowds back to Westminster. The lifelike figure near Kempenflets monument mirrors the hero in Nelsons clothes with an eye patch noted in Maclises Death of Nelson painting.
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Westminster Abbey
Nelson
San Josef
Cape Vincent
Trafalgar
St. Paul's
Kempenfelt
Westminster
Islip Chantry
Maclise
Pall Mall Magazine
Doctor Tests Chest Expansion For Life Insurance
A physician explains chest expansion to an insurance applicant. The man recalls his stomach measurement and notes his chest expansion as 16 inches, comparing past and present measurements in a humorous exchange from Youth's Companion.
Faddist Converts to Christian Science Says Tribune
The New York Tribune notes Faddist has become a Christian Scientist and is reportedly treating the absent person. Wuzzy claims he lent $50 a month ago and is told the borrower is unavailable when asked for repayment.
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Faddist
Wuzzy
New York Tribune
Dentist Promises Quick Tooth Extraction for Dakotan Woman
In a brief humor vignette from the Chicago Tribune a Dakota woman pleads against having a tooth pulled while a dentist reassures her he can remove it in five seconds. The exchange ends with the woman consenting to proceed.
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Chicago Tribune
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Sold by Romig Bros
A Frightful Blunder will often cause a horrible burn cut or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the best in the world, will kill the pain and promptly heal it. Cures old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons and skin eruptions. Best pile cure on earth. Only 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Romig Bros.
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Bucklen
Arnica
Romig Bros
Local Man Self Heals With Arnica Salve Cure
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson D told by doctors he would die without costly surgery for a rectal fistula. He claims a self cure using five boxes of Buccklen's Arnica Salve, advertised as the surest pile cure, selling at 25 cents a box through Romig Bros.
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Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
Romig Bros
Generous Firm Gives Away Ten Million Trial Bottles
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Coughs has reportedly given away over ten million trial bottles to help the needy and suffering. The medicine is described as curing asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. Romig Bros offer a free trial bottle with regular sizes 50 cents and 1 dollar guaranteed or money refunded.
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Dr. King
Romig Bros
Electric Bitters touted as cure for scrofula and more
Dr D B Cargile of Wichita Kansas reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer’s scrofula and facial sores after other doctors failed. The ad claims it purifies blood and treats eczema tetter ulcers and boils while stimulating liver kidneys and bowels. Romig Bros offer free trials and sell 50 cent and 1.00 bottles.
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D. B. Cargile
Wichita
I. T
Brewer
Romig Bros
Drug discovery by a woman named Mrs Luther Lutz
A testimonial claims Mrs Luther Lutz cured herself of a seven year bout with consumption after using Dr King's New Discovery. She suffered three months of coughing and insomnia before trying the medicine, bought from Romig Bros in Shelby. Trial bottles were offered free and regular bottles priced at 50cc and $1.00 with a guarantee.
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Dr. King
Luther Lutz
J. C. Hammick & Co
Shelby
Romig Bros
Dr King's New Discovery Cures Philadelphia Woman
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard St Philadelphia reports that Dr King's New Discovery cured her long lasting hacking cough. She praises its chest pain relief and sound sleep. Price 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottles free at Romig Bros Store. Guaranteed.
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Annie E. Springer
Howard St
Philadelphia
Dr. King
Consumpton
Romig Bros
Medical tonics and cosmetics advertise broadly in town notices
An assortment of health and beauty ads promotes Kinsten Le Pill for appetite and digestion, a sun urn tan remover from Geyser Crem, Shilohs Cure for coughs, Matthews Pharmacy handling products, and a Townsend ranch sale near May 1 with 820 acres and alfalfa, water rights, offered by E H Goorws.
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Matthews’ Pharmacy
Shelly Ranch
Townsend Ranch
E. H
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New Zealand
Krewster Business
Soure Advicr
Middle Ave
Indianapolis Journal
The
Nile
Gonners
Johnny
Houston Post
Peking
DENS
Horror
Michael Curtain
Plainfield,ll
King
Messenger
Townsend Messencer
Broadwater County
Neck of the Woods
Townsend
the Pioneer Press
Old Istand S
NEW York Herald
Associated Press
Noorth
Kinsten le Pill
Remig Bros
Shiloh
Croup
Westnd
Hassel
Leave Orfers
Dewell & McDonald’s Stables
Dwell & McDonald, Propriftors
Townend
Mortana
Ona Scientific Press
Mareot
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