Parson Tom Uzzell and other revival figures rise in the West
A survey of notable preachers across the United States highlights Rev. Thomas Uzzell of Denver known as Parson Tom and the fighting parson persona. It recounts hisLeadville beginnings, hat collection by Pap Wy man, and later mission work in Denver and legislative chaplaincy. Also featured are Rev. Sam Black of West Virginia and Rev. Eugene Augustus Hoffman of New York, noting Hoffman’s fortune and impact on the Episcopal church.
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West
Blue Ridge
Tom” Uzzell
Denver
Sam Black
Mountains
West Virginia
Eugene Augustus Hoffman
New York City
Colorado
Thomas Uzzell
People’s Tabernacle
Uzzell
Parson
Tom
Leadville
Wyman
Pap
Thagi-Herma
Sou Methodist
Black
North
South
Charch
Law
Eugene Augustus Hoffran
Parkersburg
New York
General Theological Seminary
Episcopal Church
Hoffman House
Gotham
Rutgers
Harvard
Christchurch
New Brunswick
N J
St. Mary's
Burlington
N. J
Grace Church
Brooklyn
St. Mark's
Philadelphia
Hoffman
United States
F. &. Waits
the Patriot
Harrisburg
Banaseme
Seattle
Denennang Wroig
Prinssivan
Snl
Bon Gon
London
Watts
Wright Aid
Gaarmaige
Addie
Americans Reach Mount Ararat Flag Summit
Two American bicyclists on a world tour climbed Mount Ararat and planted the United States flag at the summit. They are said to be the first Americans to reach the spot linked to the ark. The piece also notes the British army’s officer corps, including honorary ranks, as numbering many officers.
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Ararat
Mount
United States
Thoew
Erals Alonsone
Patriot DA One Pres Six JoHs Ore Treas Toe Loss
A cryptic note describes losses in the grape region labeled as a calamity yet notes resilience. It mentions toe grapes and sebene treat, suggesting potential for wine production despite hardships. The text mixes unusual phrasing and unclear references to persons and roles.
Castoria ad story and health notes from early 1900s
An OCR fragment mix shows Castoria advertisements claiming cures for infant and child ailments and heart disease. It cites individuals from Elkhart Indiana and Ovid Michigan as cured, mentions Dr Miles New Heart Cure with testimonials, notes a comet sighting from Lick Observatory, and includes miscellaneous local names and places from the era.
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Markante Fae
Simbra Hatch
Elkhart Ind
Mary Raher
Ovid
Mich
Sears
Dr. Mies
Morris & Mullen
John Henry and the breakfast wake up drill
A mother uses a dramatic waking method to rouse her son John Henry for breakfast. She calls him by name with increasing urgency, then delivers a sleepy breakfast command. The tactic yields quick obedience, as the boy finally rises and dresses without further fuss.
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Johnny
John Henry
Atather
John
Golden Specific touted as cure for drunkenness
An advertisement claims Dr Haines Golden Specific can cure drunkenness by adding to tea or coffee without the drinker’s knowledge. It alleges thousands cured and guarantees no harm. Company address given as 185 Racetrees, Cincinnati. Separate note mentions ten thousand Catholic temperance men paraded in Avoca Freeland and Carbondale for Father Mathew’s 101st birthday.
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Ceud
Golden Opecific Co
Racetrees
Cincinnati
Avoca
Freeland
Carbondale
Father Mathew
Dr Lee’s Liver Regulator Promoted For Consumption Cure
Sufferers from consumption coughs and colds urged to try ban Tina Cough and Consumption Cure as quick relief and permanent brnesture. Medical profession declare it a remedy of the highest vane. Trial bottles free at L G. Noves & Co’s drug store. Address AP Ordway & Co., Boston, MA.
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Lee
Triz
L G. Noves & Co
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Premeherse
Wes
Galevede
Inie
Sem- Bilack
Siberian
Costa Rica
Scriven
Central America
Jackson Park
Creed
Ayer
Frank Teson, Jr
West Fourth Street
D. W. Barnes
Valparaiso
Neb
J.C. Ayer
the Patriot Company
Groyes & Co
Warper
Castoria
Russia
Ural
Lick Observatory
Cal
Hackeyville
WM. Ayres & Sons
Wyman & Davis
Jewelers
Sierenand
Catalus Re
Sater Street
Carver House
Warrer
Dr. Haines
Adress AP Ordway & Co
Boton
Mace
Samuel Pitcher
G. C. Osaoon
Lowell, Mass
Sam
de J.P. Riverevee
Conway, Ark
A. Ancuer
Oxford St
Brooklyn, N. Yo
Children’s Department
Unsiren Hoserran Snp Dispengany
Easton
Mass
Allen
Sytra, Pres
The
Cowtens Company
Murray Streat
Mir Sgu
Northwestern
Pennsyania
Warren
Front Street
Peter Greenland
Warren, Pa
N.K Wendelboe
Artis
N. K Wendelboe's
Liberty Street
N. K. Wendelbon
Wendelboe
Gowanada
Wiard
Bissell
AMORA
Champion
Robison
R. Edmonds & Son
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