The Mike Apple Blood Dropped Apple Tale in Franklin
An old Connecticut tale from Franklin, New London County, explains the Mike apple’s blood red core. Micah Rood’s orchard tree allegedly bore fruit with crimson stains linked to a peddler’s death, shaping a moral legend preserved by locals.
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Cor. N. Y. Sun
Mike
New London County
Connecticut
Franklin
Jake Armstrong
Peck Hollow
New London Northern Railroad
Miesh Rood
Franklin Congregational Society
Rood
Micah
Thomas Rood
Shetucket
Micaa
Jacob Hyde
Micah Rood
Appie
Pin Tres
Est Greas Plain
Truth in Dakota and the wild climate tales
A travel anecdote explores Dakota’s climate and distance myths. The narrator shares incredulous stories from locals including a bishop and a Methodist minister, noting improbable events and exaggerated truths in a frontier landscape.
Counterp at of Rip Van Winkle
A Philadelphia physician searched Pittsburgh for C S Kingsley, wounded in the rebellion and wearing a silver plate in his head. The plate pressed the brain, drove him insane for twenty years, then removal in an asylum near Washington restored his reason. The memory blank persisted until recently, as the doctor continued the search.
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Philadephia
Cty
C.s Kingsley
Washington
Rip van Winsks
Rattler's Revenge Tale Of Snake Bridge Adventure
A Texas frontiersman recounts a perilous crossing of a canyon swarming with rattlesnakes. He chains a rope of snakes to haul a crossing while his partner fails, leading to a dramatic collapse. the crowd disperses, leaving him as the lone survivor amid wreckage and jelly. The piece closes with a quip about mosquitos being healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Sprakin
Texas Frontiersman
St. Louis
Rio Grande
Juirer
Constipation and Digestive Remedies Sell in Ohio Ads
Correctee Miss Anna Johnson of Columbus reports relief from constipation and indigestion after trying Mana lia. Urbana man Milton Knotts credits Peru Na and Mananin with curing typhoid symptoms and regaining strength. Other testimonials from John R. Davis Moundsville and George Fisher Portsmouth praise Peruna and related preparations. Ads warn of counterfeit Beta ers and promote Simmons Liver Regulator and Flys Cream Balm for hay fever with consumer endorsements.
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Anna Johnson
Front Street
Columbus
Ohio
Elvira Redmond
East Long Street
Milton Knotts
Urbana
Earth
John R. Davia
Moundsville
W. Va
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Dakota
Cor
Indianapolis Journal
Herald of the Cross
Utica
Rip van Winkle
Pittsburgh
Rattler
Madison County
Tfetatevdile
Gtk
Mer
Brown
Udellion
Simmons
Nev. R. Giller
Princeton
N. J
Oy Honda
Ib Reeves
Ely
L. M. Georgia
Iinghamton
Hay
Jenks
Mich
Mrsa.l Noel
Rropr
Penna
Pinsburgh
Natural &Cieress
Helene
Pillsburgh
Kad
Tex Bryant
Stratton & Smith
Lar Ae
A.W. Smith
Meadville, Pa
Johnson & Siegfried
Paty P Supplies
Watt Paper and Decorations
Warren County
Hangi
Liberty Sts
Warren, PA
Schellhammer & Lesser
F. E. Myers & Bro
Warren
H. A. Jamieson & CO
Brecot
Lake Shore
National
OTT
Syracuse
Dupont Powderco
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