Midget Locomotives on Wooden Railroads Across America
A Southern plantation style thrill highlights the rise of small steam locomotives used to haul logs and supplies. The engines, lighter than elevated motors, run on wooden rails and pay for themselves by replacing mule teams. They operate across Summerville South Carolina Pensacola Florida and Brookfield Ohio with costs of around 1000 in annual investment and crews earning modest wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pw. Y. Mei
Express
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Ohio
Summerville
S. C
Savannah
Pensacola
Fls
Brookfield
Newa
Fragmentary Economic Note on Animals in Work and Cost
A fragment discusses animal use in labor, noting mules’ feed costs persist in all conditions while other animals incur minimal expenses during slow markets. It emphasizes long service life and economical operations beyond mere expense.
How He Made Shoes. Mrs Mahoney’s Criticism Sparks Warrant
In Chicago, Mrs. A Mahoney runs a State Street shoe shop. A visitor named Tam Nathan Korn offered shoe making and produced twenty four tiny ape-like shoes. Mrs Mahoney accused him of using improvised methods, leading to a warrant and her bond to appear before Justice Prindiville.
Forgotten Kindness: Gould Repays Timely Friend’s Help
Uncle Lew Simons recalls lending Jay Gould five dollars in spring 1859 after a trunk loan. Gould later repaid with a five dollar bill to cover New York fare, stamping him a ticket and leaving Simons with a tale of marked generosity. The tannery near Gouldsboro became a clothes pin factory.
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Jay Gould
Philadelphia Press
Lew Simons
Gouldsboro Station
Wayne, Pike, Leznne
Lackawanna
New York
Gould
Uncle Lew
Unels Law
Prodigy Mathematician Who Does Not Know Alphabet
A Cincinnati Enquirer report from Owingsville Kentucky profiles Reuben Fields a prodigious self taught man who lacks knowledge of letters yet masters mathematics and can answer complex problems instantly He can also tell time to the second and his intellect is described as wholly consumed by math akin to Blind Tom in music
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Owingsville
Reuben Fields
Pratt Sesson
Tom
Reaven
Peruna and Aromatic Wine Advertisements in Ohio and New Mexico
A compilation of testimonials touting Peruna as a cure for diverse ailments from Reynolds in Ironton Ohio to Mrs Engel in Columbus and Las Vegas New Mexico, with praise for Mawatiy and Hood's Sarsaparilla and Gilmore's Aromatic Wine. Endorsers claim dramatic health gains, with sales by druggists and offers of large bottle quantities.
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Henry C. Reynolds
Ironton
Lawrence County
Ohio
Peruna
O. L. Gregory
Las Vegas
San Miguel County
New Mexico
Cora Engel
Lazelle Street
Rich
Columbus
A. W. Blackburn
Wooster, O
Mawatrty
Mawatiy
Dottie
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Hood
Bhoon
Olean
Gilmore
L. Loomis
Elba
N. Y
Rly. H
Emell
Pavilion
N.Y
Glimore
W. Fisk Requa
Aurora
Ill
Harris Peck
Pavillion
I. Um. Derby
Linden
DR. Freeland
Fowlerville
B.S. Whitney
Clarkson
Gilnoe
MES. I. H
Daggetts Mills
A. W. Morek & Co
Gartrinr
Phila
Kare & Case
J. H. Mitchell & Co
Warren, PA
Scofield’n Block
Athearta
Aater
Sparta
Lesor && Cos
Gan
Els
Simmons
al ‘Ual
J.h.zeilin & CO
Philadelphia, PA
Vision
Lincoln
Fragrsn Srres
Grand Army
D.8
G.W. Carleton
C O., Publishers
Steve
Philadelphia & Erie Railroad
Sheffield
Oil Express
Erie Mail
Kane Ace
Erie
Warren
Buffalo
Philadelphia
R. R
Dunkirk
Allegheny Valley
Pittsburg
Noa
Lette
Lis County
Marehiai
A. Moreh
Penn’a
Beech St
Nixon & OF
Eth Labs
Christian Smith
Acteal
Howe Co
Ritene
Howe Sewing Machine CO
Sixth St
Pittsburgh
Pennnsylvana & Ohio
R. R. Jonneenen
Erie & Wesnern Railroad
Cleveland
Chicago
T Louis
Louis
Minnesota
Dakota
Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
Texas
BH. Garfield
Jamestown
M. Ferre
A.E. Clare
Pass
C.H. Meacham & CO
Scofield
Joan Rowland
Herman Greenland
Rowland & Greenland
Hickory St
School House
Warren French
Gloth
L. Noel
Proor
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