There'll be a hell of a row at the bar tonight
A man causes a disturbance at a bar, brandishes a six shooter, and demands drinks. Dan warns him to pay for the drinks and not to start another row, while the assailant boasts of a big quarrel and tries to leave with the bottle. The scene ends with a tense standoff and a final offer to settle up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matsogn
Rue & Shepard
Dan
Tian Corahil
Win
D. Neel
Charles Williams
Noel & Willian
Noel & Sydnor
Wa. DD
Psa
Henry Coke
Lincolncounty
Missouri
Troy
G. Sitton
George Hopkins
W. Parker
Crews
J.B. Allen
Bedford Township
Forrest Refuses Full Shave in Bold Barber Encounter
A Mobile Register retold anecdote recalls Gen. Forrest visiting a Broadway barber shop. The barber, named Forrest, jokes about kinship with the general who jokes he only wants half his face shaved. The exchange ends with Forrest keeping half his face lathered and saying he likes half a shave at a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen
Forrest
Mobile Register
Broadway
Gen. Forrest
Fort Willow
Katie and John A Silent Ring Conundrum
A fragment from a tale shows Katie and her sister debating marriage rings and a conundrum. Katie seeks a path to coax John into proposing while he remains unaware of the implied pressure and a jokey challenge about asking for an engagement ring. The scene hints at social tact, romance, and perplexing riddles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Katie
Feats of sword swallowing and odd anecdotes unfold
A jumble of sensational feats and humorous vignettes including sword swallowing by Carl and a musket bayonet, six blades swallowed at once, and medical remarks. The piece also recites amusing snapshots from San Francisco shopping to horses, schoolboy misstatements, and aphorisms about life and wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
Maury
Beneditti Firet
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Cesar
Massa
Strange Coffee Effect and Odd Historical Snippets
A fragmented relic recounts that fresh coffee can neutralize odors from spoiled meat and cess pools, with a method to dry and roast beans for use. The text also recalls a racially charged prayer meeting insult, a cryptic note to an Illinois merchant, and a Portugese mayor's odd identification remark about a drowned man.
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Jones
Brown
Ben Nevis
Ilelio
Gainesville
Eagle
Gumfoozicum
Erie
Brad Ah Brown
Braddah Brown
Jane
Portugese
Wertzev
Dierker& Cos
U. S
Wentzville
St L. K.C N Ry
John R. Britton
THE
McCormick Reaper
Jorn R
Sweetor
Dat
Bien
Dolphots
Highland Prairie
Ranrecwne
Kgaeda County
Duke of Scott
Troy Berald
Patie
Bill Heads
St. Louis
Hunter & 88
Siam Strest
St.louis
Amit Bauss, Muwicke & CO
Siz'n
Main St
Bet. Olive
Washington Avenue
ST. Lois
Meissoure
Vende
Thos. Rhodus & Co., Commission Merchants
N. Commercial
ST. ST. Louis, MO
Wick Sales and Prompt
Vanity
T. M. Rogers & CO
General Commission
St. Loui
Alkire & Co
Nave, Goddardt Co
Panyt
Chas. Worsts
Main Street
N. E. Cor. Olive
Massoure
Vensky
Barton
Grant
Albert Houston
Grant & Co
Navon, Olow &U
Houston, Achts
N. Commercial ST
Siegel & Boer
Jehu Sylvester
Bre
Jowdiry
Ae Sr
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