Mickey Emmett's Balloon Adventure on July Fourth 1872
A long reminiscence recalls Mickey Emmett of Elwood Kansas as a freckled schoolboy who joined a balloon ascension at Lake Contrary. He rose with Prof Windall, then descended safely after a dramatic, hours-long flight, with his mother’s fear and his own awe, ending with a vivid postflight tale and a note of future fireworks wishes.
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Elwood
Kan
Illinois Central Railroad
M. R. Emmett
Mickey Emmett
Michael Robert Emmett
Mickey
Lake Contrary
Bedlam
Prof
Windall
Prof. Winball
Kane
Emmett
Missouri River
St. Joe
Kansas Plains
Prof. Windall
Chicago Record-Herald
A Boy's Letter From Omaha Boy Seeks Fourth of July Fireworks
An Omaha boy staying with his grandmother in western Nebraska writes to his father asking for a dollar to buy fireworks for the Fourth of July. He notes Grandma's health and that two bundles of fire crackers cost 5 cents, mentions saving 30 cents, and requests a pistol and paper caps.
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Omaha
Mamma
Canary Island scientist unveils atmospheric electricity device
Las Palmas correspondent reports Clemente Fuegueras, engineer and former physics professor, claims a generator that collects stores and uses atmospheric electricity without chemicals or dynamos. He plans Madrid Berlin patents, with offers from German and Barcelona firms, and a 550 volt prototype powering his home and a 20 HP motor.
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Las Palmas
London Daily Mail
Clemente Fuegueras
Canary Islands
St. Augustine’s College, Las Palmas
Fuegueras
Madrid
Berlin
Barcelona
London Mail
London
Willie Tain't No Fun Shying Crackers at Em
A Chicago Daily News humorous quip notes the stubborn reaction of crackers to shying, describing a comical stance as riders attempt to spur them into action. the piece uses rural dialect to capture a light moment.
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Willie
Chicago Daily News
Tinting Schools with Alabastine for Health and Appeal
The article urges all school districts to consider Alabastine for interior walls. It claims the material improves eye comfort, offers sanitary cement coatings, and helps prevent disease in crowded rooms. It emphasizes sanitarians and officials endorsing its use.
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United States
Georgia woman buries five husbands in marriage probe
A Georgia woman who tested the idea that marriage is a failure has buried five husbands. She warns that there will be trouble in Heaven if they recognize each other there, sharing a curious, irony laced remark reported by the El Paso Times.
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Georgia
el Paso Times
Allen's Foot-Kase and Cure-All Claims
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Kase as a cure for hot sweaty callous and swollen feet with a 25 cent price and free trial package. It urges not to accept substitutes and lists Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York as the contact. Included are other adage quotes about courage and life and brief testimonials and cures for consumption.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Peruna Cure Promoted by Dr Hartman for Women
An advertisement touts Dr Hartman’s Peruna as a universal cure for female catarrh and related troubles. It offers free treatment during summer months and invites women to write for guidance, with testimonials from Mrs A Johnson and Miss Mabel Meyers supporting its effectiveness.
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Dr. Hartman
Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna
A. Johnson
Mabel Meyers
Kansas
The
Kansas Temperance Union
Hartman Sanitarium
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Maine
Pacific
Everglade
Liberty
Henry Denver
Springfield
Mass
Yire
John Raer Quest
Canary Island
Thos. Robbins
Maple Street
Norwich, N. Y
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White
America
38Th St
New York City
Peruna Medicine Co
Lizzie Sneathing
Alex. Johnson
University Avenue
Kingston
Ontario
Can
Miss Lizzie Sneathing
Mrs. Alex. Johnson
Rators Cs
New York
Eve
Primy Dosis
Castoria
Bears
Cleveland
Shelby
Crestline
Galion
Marion
Bellefontaine
Sidney
Union City
Muncie
Anderson
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Warren J. Lynch
Tkt. Agt
Cincinnati
W. P. Depee
Asst
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