A Provost Marshal Survives Rebel Ambush and Snake Threat
In Louisiana after the Civil War a Provost Marshal recounts a desperate raid by ex-Confederates led by Mat Kingsley. Stripped and threatened at gunpoint, he is rescued when Kingsley is killed by a rattlesnake as a woman intervenes. The narrator, wounded in spirit, returns to duty with Colonel C. and reflects on his near-fatal ordeal.
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Mississippi
Louisiana
Colonel C
Georgia
Jamaica
Mat Kingsley
Kingsley
Territorial loan agent in Dakota robbery jest
A Dakota loans agent appears before a justice of the peace accused of robbing a man at a depot. The agent argues a quick act to seize twenty five dollars was the only way, suggesting a later chattel mortgage would make it lawful. The judge allows the case with a note to pursue proper mortgage when possible.
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Justice of the Peace
Dakota Loans
Soner
jude@e
Dakota Bell
Foreign Gossip and Modern Ventures Across the World
A digest of international notes: Calooiden mayors from one family in Germany. Chinese capitalists reportedly undercut foreign banks at Foo-chow. Gordon Memorial Boys Home site in London with 160 places and annual maintenance of 20009 dollars. Sanitary gains in India military forces. a Vienna bequest condition on wardrobe. Spanish Corrunna farming lacks meat. Mexican beggars and coin tricks. England and Wales census estimates for 1885 show 7.3 percent growth. Australian apples and pears imported to England with longer sea voyage. Amsterdam diamond cutting output rising to millions of carats. Rothschilds preparing secure transport cases. English navy adds Sans Pareil, Raccoon, and Buzzard with rising costs.
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Gordon Memorial
London
Elwin Chadwick
British Association of Sanitary Engineers
India
Vienna
Detroit
Corrunna
England
Australia
Europe
M. Y. Ledger
Coster
Amsterdam
Drake
Travelers’ Magazine
Paris
Ant Hart
Sanspareil
Raccoon
Buzzard
Popular Black Grenadine Fabrics For Summer Costumes
Black grenadine regains popularity as a summer fabric with striped and plaid designs. Fabrics range from 1.00 to 3.00 dollars per yard, featuring weaves like satin, Sicilienne, and lace-like effects. Garments include mourning-appropriate plain weaves and seaside wear with varied widths and textures.
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Sicilienne
Demoresi
Convenient Granary Design for Farmers and Grain Handling
A detailed 18 by 24 foot granary plan describes framing, doors, windows, and interior layout including two large corn cribs, grain bins 4 by 5 feet, and chutes for rapid filling. The design emphasizes airflow, damp grain handling, and a movable staircase balancing weight. A note suggests moving the structure near the barn for efficiency and discusses insurance considerations. Cor. Ohio Farmer.
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Ohio
How to Treat Weeds In Clean Cultivation Methods
Ail Villers of the Soil argues that weed-free cultivation, not soil prep or manure, yields profits. He notes weeds steal root space, and plants must have open ground. a neighbor’s ground shows little weed growth due to timely removal of annual weeds and cutting perennial leaves.
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Tribune
Musical prodigy Blanche Ramer poised for Northwest fame
Four year old Blanche Ramer daughter of E T Ramer Valley City Dak plays organ and piano strictly by note and reads music rapidly. She counts her own time and observes rests dots and accidentals with exceptional accuracy. Her stage debut drew the largest Valley City crowd with a faultless solo earning loud applause and Patti level dignity.
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Valley City
Dak
Northwest
Blanche Ramer
E. T. Ramer
Blanche
Patti
Chicago Herald
Home and Farm Tidbits Spur Practical Household Farming
A compilation of practical advice from various publications on farming and domestic efficiency. Topics include fertilizer use, poultry feeding, manure, dyeing calico, and preserving bread. plus tips on cattle care, wood prep, lime wash for fires, egg-producing feeds, hard-boiled egg canapés, cat as animal feed, and simple recipes for marble cake and ginger snaps.
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Creston Gazette
Chambers
France
Chicago
St. Louis Republican
Boston
Indianapolis Journal
Novel Way of Selecting a Wife in Arkansas
Jabez Hall, an aged planter near Mariana,Ark., advertised for a wife and received many replies. He numbered each applicant, placed the numbers in a box, and had his blindfolded grandchild draw a card. He is now corresponding with the selected lady, and a wedding is probable.
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Jabez Hall
Mariana
Ark
What Drug Will Scorn These English Hence
An New Jersey editor recounts a sighting of a nest of forty seven snakes in boots. The piece mocks sensationalism while posing questions on remedies and health products. It cites Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure and notes gunpowder as essential in modern warfare.
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New Jersey
Macbeth
Duncan
Pierce
Be Certain Morning Illness Tied to Stomach Bitters
An old medical advertisement notes morning tongue foulness and bilious symptoms linked to digestive trouble. It promotes Hostet ter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia, biliousness, and related fatigue, urging prompt use for infantile stomach issues and general malaise. It also references various tonics, cosmetics, and drug products of the era.
American Apples Exported Nearly One Million Bushels
Data from A C Lombard shows 1886 87 U S and Canada apple exports at 811 410 barrels with Boston New York and Montreal leading shipments. Seasonal timelines, weekly peaks, and liner sailings to Liverpool Glasgow and London are noted, indicating shifts in port contributions and transit routes.
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Europe
A. C. Lombard
United States
Canada
Boston
New York
Montreal
Portland
Halifax
Annapolis
Nova Scotia
All Points
Liverpool
Glasgow
London
Warren Line
Cunard
Leyland
Allan Line
Anchor Line
Furness
Boston Budges
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Man Wert Bulletin
Summersett & Arnold
Prop
Darling
Heavenly Father
Home Journal
Thrilling Adventure
Ley
Heaven
L. B. Wilson
Inter-Ocean
Territorial
Dakota
Calooiden
Germany
Foo-chow
Erie
Mixea Western
Malherbe
Great Britain
Newman
Tam
Jennie
Demorest
W. Jennings Demorest
Eastith St
N. Y
RW. Tassill & Co
Tansill
Joan W. “Aitken
Drugzist
Carbondale, Pa
Glenn
Hill
Inter Ocean
Isaac Thompson
Sannath Breaakeeris
New
Cockle
Hk Neen
Mery
Messiller & Fuller CO
Ekess
Easant
Elles
Dr. Pierce
Wizard Oil Company
W. L. Douglas
Las
Lockton
Maes
Iarlin Repeating Rifle
Ballard Gallery
Martin Fire Armato
New Laven
Corn
Imea
B. Cullen
TATE
Moy
TEN Nessers
Piso
Common Sense Truss Co
State St. Ch
Treation
Etenore
Caro
Fitzgerald
Aim
Indianapolis
Chemical Laboratory of World's Dipensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Bois
William Ramich
Fisq
Minden
Kearney County
Nebraska
C. W. Browns
Wiyekoneta
American Apples
Catarre
Uniono Agony
Catarrh
W. Hare
Ithaer
Dr. Sage
Thomas J. Russa
Pine Stree
St. Louis
Sage
Kennedy
Tom
Ee Smith
Jo. EY
Fie
Ile Beans
St. Louia
Ronats
Myciyan P.O. Columbia Co. Pa
Seilinge
Lars Mdidpess
Ali Nen
Mils
Matt
W.B. Hair
Cincinnati
Lebanon
Brewstxi
Ry Klin Holder Co, Holly, Wek
Mouby & CO
Cincinnati, Ov
GOULD
Poseney
Bow
Nion College of Lawice
Aia
ST. Glara Academy
Dubna
Ted Letihy
Procter & Gamble
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