A Queer Kink In Nomenclature Explains a River Tale
The piece recounts how a small Colorado river near Trinidad has three names Rio de Las Animas Purgatorio and Picket Wire. It traces origins to a 16th centurySpanish expedition fleeing south along the Raton Pass reaching Trinidad and vanishing, with local superstition shaping name choices among Mexicans French traders and American traders.
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William Stapleton
Trinidad
Colo
Raton Pass
Santa Ma
Raton Canyon
Rockies
Santa Fe
St. Augustine
Iron Shirt
Garm
Rio de Las Animas
Sublettend
St. Vrain
St. Louis
Brita Fe
Himelf
Washinsion
Just Like a Woman Telegram at Charing Cross Office
A well dressed young woman entered the Charing Cross telegraph office and sent three telegrams to Manchester. The first declared never to be beaten, the second said no one expects you to return, and the third pleaded for forgiveness and home.
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Charing Cross
Manchester
Pearson’s Weekly
Whitey Hive Accommodations and Verdi Lumber Offer
Local ad lists lodging at Whitey Hive with pine and redwood shingles for mountain stays near Verdi and Reno. Vendors promote pine and row priced lumber, feather on the cane, and a cheap wheel deal. Notices warn hunters to avoid trespass and promise prosecution for violators. Mrs E Fowler is the contact for inquiries.
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Verdi
Reno
A Bargain Cabin Outfit for Cash at Distaron Office
A fragment from a 19th century paper describes a 12 by 12 cabin lot with lakes bedding and furniture offered cheap for cash at Distaron office. Separately a description of a large man lingering at an uptown hotel interacting with a young girl, asking about candy. The report notes the girl answered questions and the man offered candy.
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Distaron
Chigo Lot
Real To a email family halts home with all conveniences
Partial furnished house with hot and cold water inquires at Dinrarou Mee.
Four room house with prime location and well furnished
A well built four room house in a choice location offers a large yard and shade trees with good outbuildings. The nearly new furniture is first quality and can be sold with the house or separately, bargain offered at the Diawaton office early.
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Hone Ani
X Bargain
Savoire
Diawaton
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