Reminiscences of Carson and Mountain Men Recall the Frontiers
The essay recounts frontier life in St Louis and camps with mountain men including Carson, the Santa Fe traders, and their courage. It notes Carson’s death after a long career as an Indian Superintendent, his family ties in New Mexico, and Gen Sherman’s support. It also discusses Michigan’s defeated woman suffrage amendment and a Wyoming letter arguing experience shows women vote responsibly, with juror use failing to prove broader reform.
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New York
St. Louis
Santa Fe
Washington Irving
Our House
Sam
Washington
California
Plains
John King
Karl
Mazepypa
Carson
Louie
Thorugh
Salt Lake
Etepa
Tliko
Caron
Dr. Sayre
Taos
Caraon
Iris
Sherman
Ohio
Kit
Go Back on Woman Suffrage Likely in Wyoming
Dr J Solland argues in Scribner for March that while men protect their wives and daughters, election results change little and jury duty fails. he predicts Wyoming will reverse its woman suffrage record within ten years, more likely than any other state adopting the current example.
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Wyoming
Union
Dr. Ju
Solland
Scribner
The Old Knox Mansion in Thomaston’s Colonial Era
The Knox mansion on St. George’s river in Thomaston is described as a grand villa with stables servant lodgings and a cook-house. General Knox lived there after 1795, hosting guests including foreigners, and the estate featured ships, mills, brick making, and livestock enterprises. Mrs. Knox, Sally Knox, was aloof and famed for card-playing, while local tales recount extravagant hospitality and disputes over nearby burial stones. The accuracy of these anecdotes is uncertain, but the General’s lavish lifestyle is noted.
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Knox
St. George's River
Thomaston
Mra. Knox
Haatena
France
General Knox
Philadelphia
Montpelier
Ita
Lady Knox
Over the Way and a Civil Rights Bit of Wit
An 1810s style verse laments love and a mother in law while a cholestarly street interview with a Black laborer explores the civil rights bill. Pomp, a darkey character, humorously misreads privileges and the need for Senate passage.
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Tome
Sunimora
Fale
Massa Shaw
Massa Baker
Col. Seay
Senate
Drst
Jiolla Herald
Fragmented ancient tale and a veiled murderess in court
An 19th century style narration discusses shepherds and crooks as symbols, then recalls a notable case of a woman known as the veiled murderess in Sing Sing. She was condemned for murder but commuted to life imprisonment. The chaplain believes in her innocence and hints at undisclosed family secrets.
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Danbury Nan
Jaida
Siena
Sing Slng
Secresy
Farmer buys items with colored strings in odd display
An old farmer purchases items at a drug store, holding up several strings and declaring meanings for each color. He explains the red string covers a borano, the rag covers a breom, the blue cord outfits a calleo dress, the dress braid equals four pounds of sugar, and the remaining string covers sweet. He remains unclothed throughout the unique exchange.
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Ysterday
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Jeaus
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