Four Rogue Portraits and a Boy Who Breaks a Rock
An article excerpted from Harper's Weekly retells a tale of four charming rogues and a mother’s plea. It shifts to a longer story about Wallace, a sickly yet ambitious nephew who earns a living by tackling a giant boulder with fire and clever physics, winning respect from his stern Uncle Bent and revealing plans to become an architect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Bent
Wallace Bent
Wallace
Uncle Ben
Bent
Jack
Walter
Nephew
Boston
Troy
New York
Lamont
Shelbyville
New York Cat Show Prizes Awarded to Spot and Quevedo
The New York cat show distributed prizes with Spot earning 250 dollars and a gold medal, while Walter C. Quevedo of Brooklyn won the 10 dollar cat essay prize for the solo entry among 557. The piece presents a humorous tale about a common wooden “Tip” cat and a jumble of cat lore and city satire referencing Bergh and other figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter C. Quevedo
Brooklyn
Mr. Bergh
Two Dollars For Fire Damages Debated On Russell Street
A minor roof fire on Russell Street prompted insurance adjusters to value the loss at about two dollars. The owner balked, arguing for higher compensation while the adjusters stressed coverage only for actual damages. A humorous exchange ensued with regional dialect, ending as the claim remained limited to repair costs, plus a dog and children’s role in the scene were discussed in jest. Fever and ague remedies from Ayer’s were also promoted in the same item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Street
Detroit Free Press
Custom Suits by Geo Ball Co Keep Two Cutters
Geo Ball Co advertises two cutters Dan Miess of New York and R D Bartlett of Warren offering made to measure suits with guaranteed fit. Large trade demands are noted for custom work. Pricing or dates are not provided. The ad emphasizes personalized tailoring and direct cutter access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan. Miess
New York
R. D. Bartlett
Warren
Timbers, Taxes and Teasers Across the Nation
The narrative recounts Jay Cooke paying creditors in full, Arkansas timber purchases surge with thousands of acres sold weekly, and Jay Gould testifying about a multi million dollar check. It notes funds for a William Morgan monument, Batavia as its site, Swedish migration controls, liquor clashes in Leavenworth, and widespread temperance fervor. It remarks on rail and road accident damages and the oddities of legal outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Cooke
Arkansas
Jay Gould
America
Leavenworth
Union
Kex
Family joys and homely wisdom fill a bustling household
A bright gathering of brothers and sisters shared kindness and forgiveness at home. Older siblings guide younger ones, mending wounds and tending chores, while memories of childhood adventures bind the family with enduring affection.
What the Farmer Ought to Know at New Britain Convention
At the Farmers State Convention in New Britain Connecticut the lead topic urged redefining farming as learned skill. It criticized unbalanced agri cultural schools and urged home taught nature based lessons, study of plants and animals, and engagement with fellow farmers to build independent thought and judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ State
New Britain
Conn
Poultry Circular Offered by Jamestown Advertiser
Advertises Lang shans Asiatics Hamburgs Leghorns Plymouth Rocks and Bantams with 20 varieties. Promote imported and premium stock from C F Fletcher Jamestown NY and guarantee satisfaction. Also notes finest neck wear available at Geo Batt & Co's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Fletcher
Jamestown
N. Y
Geo. Batt & Co’s
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Ball & Thompson
Beaty Block
Warren, Pa
D. I Ball, Co
C. Thompson
Wilbur & Schnur
Front St
Postathian
Walkue
W. W. Wilbur
WM. Schnur
R. B. Stewart
Hazeltine & Davis’ Drug Store
Hickory St
Union School
Henry Cobham
L. D. Wetmore
Cha‘. H. Noyes
Wetmore
J. M. Davies
Liberty St
the Baptist Church
G. H. Leonhart
Tobacco, &c
Carver House
M. Davis
Tanner House
High Street
Court House
G. Bb. Evans
Johnson
Lindsey
Parmlee
Office No. Ae
Johnson's Exchange
Warren Pa
W. M. Lindsey
J.C
A. Cogswell
City Meat Market
Front Street
D. J. Hodges
Sextus Keller
Smith's
Second Street
Brown & Stone
First National Bank
H. FE. Brown
H. K. Brown
Co. C. Thompson
L Aw
Tidioute
Warren County
Arts
Hazeltine
Variety Hall
Callahan
Atlas
Postoffice
G. Offerlee & Son
H. W. Merriam
Keystone
Ely
Discovery
Ely’s
Dream Balm CO
Owego
A. J. Davis
Wells & Noyes
E. T. Hazeltine & Co
Merck & Co
Parath Eae Keds
Hazeltine & CO
Olen
George Ball & CO
Central Clothing House
Pennsylvania
Water Street
Durance
Grandpa
Harper’s Weekly
Cat Eissay
Ayer
Geo. Ball & Co
William Morgan
Batavia
Daisy
Fred
Nat
Vassar College
Socrates
Josh Billings
Mr. Conkling
Pat
Hartford Post
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