The Old Hunter and Indian War Tale
A long reminiscence recounts a settler's escape during an 1840s Indian raid. He and two women with seven children hide in a hill cave, kill attacking assailants, defend a terrified group, and thread a perilous retreat with water and fatigue as constant threats. The narrator notes relief after reaching safety and the lasting trauma of the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tea San ‘Eikeo Corre
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Canton
Nev
Carlson City
Winnemucca
Ridley
Carsonity
Ore
Snake River
Lunar heat and stamps in leisure hours notes
The article discusses lunar heat measurements by Rosse and Langley, noting the moon’s heat behavior and radio micrometer findings, plus summaries of stamp collecting decline and a Texan trial anecdote. It includes reflections from Leisure Hours, Texas Siftings, and Boston Traveller on oddities and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Rosse
Lord Rosse
Langley
Keys
Boys
Rosse
Texas
Boston
Miscellaneous items and humorous snippets from 19th century papers
A collage of jokes and short anecdotes ranging from marriage wisdom to clever quips about willpower, mules, clover leaves, and New York elevated rail analytics. Includes brief jokes about rumors, manners, and a few regional tales with light, non-graphic humor.
Household Auctions and the Grief of Breakup Homes
A Ledger column laments the sorrow of selling household goods at auction. It compares the auctioneer’s hammer to an undertaker’s blow and notes the deep emotional strain on families, especially women, as treasured chattels move to the crowd. The tone blends humor with poignancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merontis
Ledger
Soldier of Fortune and the Remarkable Career of De Rohan
A Washington obituary sketching Admiral William De Rohan of Norse and French lineage. Born Dahlgren, he allied with Garibaldi, aided Italy’s unification, led marine forces at Rome, funded ships from private means, and died in Providence after a troubled claim to repay Italian debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral de Rohan
William de Rohan
Washington
Dahlgren
Admiral Dahlgren
United States Navy
Charles Dahlgren
de Rohan
Forties
William
Navy Yard
Pearly
Oren Dahlgren
Willie
Navy
France
Hobart
Pashs
Sultan
Argentine
Buenos Ayres
Garibaldi
Europe
Italy
Liberator
de Bohan
Sardinia
Victor Emanuel
Rome
House of Savoy
Providence Hospital
England
Admiralty
John Dahlgren
Fish
Evarts
State Department
Hayes
Blaine
Washington Post
New Day Reflections on Textiles and Craft Heritage
In a National Museum exhibit in Washington visitors view the weaving process from raw fibers to finished textiles. The display shows baskets hats mats and laces made by Indigenous and Mexican artisans, highlighting skills and tools, color dyes and the civilization behind their craftsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Museum At
Washington
Arizona
Indiana
Europe
Christian Union
Willie Simpson Learns Honesty In Spelling Lesson
In a tale from an old-time classroom, Willie Simpson tries to cheat on a spelling test by hiding his work. Mr Mortimer forgives him after Willie confesses, teaching that truth and responsibility matter more than momentary gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Journal
Boston
Herald
Brnfkins
Peck
Sun
Quester
St. Joseph
Harry
Chicago
Belton
Texas
Alhouse
Ballyglass
County Mayo
Hackman
Royal Guard
Connaught Rangers
N. Y. Sun
New York City
Kings County
Railroad Gazette
Mr Mortimer
Willie Simpson
Jimmy Lask
Tom Spooner
Willie
Mr. Mortimer
Willis
Moore
Elfie
Clowdinas Moon
Elie
Galiie
Elfie Spot
St. Ni
York Bay
Fort Wa
Worth
Cata
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Sofonetia Sroma
Moon
Thut
Massachusetts
Texas Siftings
Burrows
N. ¥. Herald
Fortune
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Carthage
Justin
Syracuse
St Louis
John B. Mason
Fall River
French Society For the Encouragement of National Industry
Lyons
Yakutsk
Siberia
Nures
Greeley
Prussia
Belgium
N. Y
Kensington
Pacific
Sea of Kamchatka
Norway
Sweden
Newfoundland
Buron
St Louis Republic
A. de Bausset
de Bausset
N. Y. World
Vienna
Dioscorides
Oberstein
Tuileries
Tiberius
Livia
la Sainte Chapelle
St. Louis
Sainte Chapelle
Joseph
Constantinople
Empire
Western
Charlemagne
Lorenzo de Medici
Giovanni del Carniole
Domencio del Ramei
New York
Holly
Failie Pouleson
National Museum
Iwillie
Robbie
Wes Robbie
Bostonian
Peru
Tommy
Mina
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