Paymaster’s perilous march through frontier wilds
A paymaster recounts a four week trek from Jefferson to Fort Stetson Fort Carson and Fort Kearney to pay off troops and settle bills. He faces a wary escort sergeant James Connover a past grudge and a near murder plot, only to renew trust after a midnight confrontation and a reconciled handshake.
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Jefferson
Washington
New Orleans
Fort Stetson
Fort Carson
Fort Kearney
The Life of a Cannon Discussed in War Black Powder
A discussion on gun durability notes that cannons have a finite lifespan despite long service. It cites Civil War experience with a fifteen inch gun firing 1,000 rounds and compares European Krupp guns and an English steel gun on the Collingwood that burst after three rounds. The piece mentions government restrictions after the incident.
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Sandy Hook
Europe
Commercial Bulletin
Feeding Sugar to Stock Says Sugar Fed to Cattle Profitable
Feeding sugar to stock may be advantageous at current sugar prices. Williams, an authority on food matters, notes trials in France and Germany yielded excellent profits with a five to six pound daily allowance for a steer. The New York Market Journal hints at sugar cured hams, sugar fed roasts, candy tenderloins, caramel cutlets, and even oleomargarine sweetening tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wlm. Williams
France
Germany
New York Market Journal
Leadville Mines Boom Continues Despite Five Year Gap
Five years after Leadville’s great boom its mines now produce more ore with higher silver and gold ounces and more lead by weight than ever. The city hosts about a dozen mining companies paying dividends from 20 to 60 percent of stock value, per annum.
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Leadville
Atlanta Constitution
Louise Michel Publishes Novel Les Microbes Humaines
Louise Michel releases a new novel titled Les Microbes Humaines. The Pioneer Press calls it a faithful picture of the age’s wickedness, filled with accounts of revolting crimes and sharp social critique.
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Louise Michel
Pioneer Press
There Goes One White Man Who Never Lied to an Indian
A Philadelphia Call item quotes an “un tutored savage” praising Bishop Whipple for honesty with Native people. The remark titled An Indian's Compliment highlights the unusual praise from an Indigenous speaker for the bishop's truthfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Whipple
Philadelphia Call
Fall Fashion Show at Regional Department Store
Display across all departments highlights rich Silks and Velvets, large Woolen Dress Goods stock, Western New York and Pennsylvania fabrics, Parisian Robes and Novelties in demand for stylish suits. Cloak Depart ment reveals Fall Cloaks and Winter Garments, new Carpets and Upholstery fabrics for fall, and a full range of Gloves Hosiery Handkerchiefs and trimmings. Mail orders receive careful attention.
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New York
Pennsylvania
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Goodwin
Gg. P. Bowmasx
G. & Cochrane
James Connover
Stetson
Sergt
Connover
Smith
Adams
Mealy
Ocsau
van Wirt
Connolly
Queen's
Oesau
Gome
Vish
Sergt. Connover
Jem Connover
Snelling
Columbus
Brock’s Mountain
Sergt. James An Nover
Fort Snelling
Brock
Thad
St. Louis
Maj. Cochrane
Sergi
Maj
Cochrane Lever
Yours For Health
Lybia E. —— Pinkham’s
Jan Poaman
Mass
Poper
LFE
Pinkham
Warren
Acca. Pa
Phaten, Ste -bin
Hittoml
G. Kuebley
Tall & Thompson
Walter St
Apy
aMany
Warren, Pat
T. the Ptblic
Liv
General Agency
Atention
Atice
Waren
Adam
Meldrum
Main Street
Buffalo, N. Y
Main
Are & Cable
Warren, Va
Tepresep Linge Ovce
Beatty
A.A. Devise & Co
F R. Nelson
Matrescos
Diamond Block
Water Street
Warkin PA
Warres Savings Bank
Warren, Pa
Savings Bank
Warren County
Hainse
F. Watson
Prest
Nesmith
T A. J. Hazeltine
Phaeton
L. F. Watson
T. Hunter
M. B Dunham
Jas. Clark, Jr
E.G. Wood
B. Nesmith
A. Kirberger
Wmn
D. Brown
A. J. Hazeltine
Rowland
Wien, Penna
A&e Bartsch
Water St
Dhue Block
Pe Naveion VL Bank
Parma
Low
Wenn, Pres
M, Beecher, Cash
Arpet
Bers
Wilten
Engune
Rom
Ghute
Johnson & Siegfried
DD Shabar
D. Shear
Corie
Willimsport
W. M. Allen
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