Hogs Fall to Venom as Rattlers Haunt Fresno Hills
A San Francisco Examiner report quotes geologist John Muir describing rattlesnakes in Fresno County and Yosemite. He notes they kill hogs and sheep rather than eat them, and shares sightings and snake behavior from the foothills to Mirror Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Muir
Fresno County
Fresno Hills
Fresno
Yosemite Valley
Yosemite
Mirror Lake
Sierras
Nevada
San Francisco Examiner
Peculiar Labor Customs in Caracas and Other Vignettes
A Chicago traveler notes broad prejudice against labor-saving devices in Venezuela with peons preferring head loads and donkeys over rails. He contrasts that with Guzman Blanco's reforms, plus anecdotes on mills, carpentry, and daily life, including humorous clippings and stray quotations from various papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Caracas
Moses
Guzman Blanco
Republic
Guzman
W. E. Curtis
Chicago News
New Discovery for Consumption Promises Recovery
Mor ris of Newark Arkansas says Dr King’s New Discovery cured his Abscess of Lungs and alleged consumption after doctors labeled him incurable. Jesse Middlewart of Decatur Ohio credits the medicine with saving his life after doctors gave up. Free sample bottles at Morck Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Morris
Newark
Ark
Dr. King
Jesse Middlewart
Decatur
Ohio
Morck Drug Store
Music Conquers California as Band Calms Conquest
In a historical snippet from Musical Record, the US conquest of California is eased by a naval band playing daily at sunset in Los Angeles plaza. Captain Phelps and Commodore recommend music to reconcile Californians, impressing locals from children to ranchers and even the San Gabriel priest who calls it more effective than bayonets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
California
United States
Los Angeles
Phelps
Mission of
San Gabriel
Spain
Gladstone’s Cold After Hawarden Tree Felling
A brief note reports Mr Gladstone catching a severe cold while felling timber at Hawarden as scarce timber prompts thoughts of Wildwood style forest feats. The item includes a quip from Blizzard and a light remark about Mrs Shaw’s separation and independence.
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England
Gladstone
Hawarden
Forest County
Shaw
Texas
Whimsical vignettes and wry quips from old time salons
A collage of anecdotes and puns featuring figures such as Wuex Wilberforce and Miss Wilberforce, Homer and Parr at a Cambridge coffee-house, Drs. Pierfox and Fuseli, and Lord Chesterfield. The tales hinge on witty exchanges, mistaken names, and playful wordplay across social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuex Wilberforce
Miss Wilberforce
Drs. Parr
Homer
Abthorpe
Old Frank Smith
Garrick Fairlane
Cambridge
Parr
Ladd
A. T. Pierfox
Belfast
Dublin
Cork
Turre
Fuseli
Huxper
George II
Lord Chesterfield
Covent Garden Theater
Purcell
Flint Union Blues
Michigan State
Flint
Luce
Admirable Advice on Patient Work and Self Control
The piece urges doing one thing at a time, being patient, and avoiding premature judgments. It promotes moderation, service to others, steady work, frugality, and accurate conduct in speech and business to build reliable character.
Tide of Miscellaneous Historical Notices
A Leapyitie man invents a buttonless device. a 250 mile canal in New Mexico is planned. A Connecticut village reports a large wedding surprise. North Dakota to fund manual training with 40000 acres. Pike's Peak rail link projected. a cog-wheel road contract signed. A West Virginian misnames a wife on marriage license. Two men complete a cross continent ride in four months. Danville coal lump weighing 37000 pounds shipped to Chicago. A Southport Me woman commits suicide by walking into the sea and being carried away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Connecticut
North Dakota
Pike’s Peak
San Francisco
New York
St. Louis Coal Company
Danville
Chicago
Southport
Bucklen Arnica Salve Offered At Morck Drug Store
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale at the Morck Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morck Drug Store
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Atlanta
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N. Y
N. Y. Herald
St. Louis
Somerset
Senator Ingalls
Chicago Tribune
Dallas
Oakland
George Newton Sandomire
HA. Arcuer
M.D
Oxford St
Brooklyn
Tue CenTaur Company
Murray Street, N. Y
Henry
T.S. Messner & CO
Warren County
WO Choice Schools
Brooke Hall
Shortlidge Media Academy
Swithin C. Shortlidge, A.M
Harvard Graduate
Media
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Jenks
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Ical Association
Wain St. Bu 3 Ispensary Med Proprietors
Alo, N. Y
Warren
Christian Smith
First National Bank
A. Siegel & Sons
Knox Hat
Edowns’ Elixir
N. H. Downs
Henry, Johnson & Lord
Props
Burlington, Vt
Downs’ Elixir
B. F. Morris, Warren
N.C. Allen
Glade
WM. Ayres & Sons, Philada
Baker
Bucklen
Pitcher’s Castoria
Jacob Keller
W. H. Pickett & CO
H. A. Jamieson & Co
N. H. Paaren
Prairie Farmer
N. Y. Ledger
Terre Haute Express
Sherman
Jewett
Syracuse
Gale
Pittsburgh
EF. O. Pierce
Cterson
Warren, Pa
Lucy H. Hooper
Alice Bowman
Jank Lee Benedict
Alice Maud Ewell
Elia Higginson
Howard Seeley
Pztenson
Particu
Eterson
Chestnut St
Philadelphia, Pa
Scott
Scott & Bowne
N. Ye
NERV
E. C. West
Peoerieee
Johnson Egfried
Kemp’s Balsam
Baxter’s Mandrake
Morris Mullen
Ayer
Ayser
I. E. Fowler
Bridgeport
Conn
J. T. Hess
Leithsville
Moses Grenier
Lowell
Mass
N. Smith
Utica
Burke
Saco
James Quinn
Middle St
Hartford
Samuel T. Jones
Oak St
Boston
J. C. Ayer
Ater
GEO
Ball's
Overholts & Co
Finch
JOS. Fleming & Son
Market St
Pittsburgh, Pa
O. Graham
Nurseryman
Rochester
Struthers
Iron Works
Warren, Fa
Struthers, Wells & CO
Boitlers
Olidom
Parshall & Sill
E. W. Parshall
G. W. Sill
General Agents
Finzer & Bros
Louisville, Ky
Luburg
Zacy
BBABY
Yburc Mfc. CO
North Eiguth Street
R. R
Warre
Sheffeld Express
Sheffield
S:l
St. Mary’s
St. Mary's
Will Express
Erie Mall
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Baltimore
Washington
Phila
Erie
Williamsport
Wililsfesport
Kane
the Mail
Ate
Erie Express
Kirlé
Erie Mail
Washington W. M
Joses Pullman
Te Oil Express
Ab Warren
M. Chase
Pugh
J.R. Woop
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Dunkir
IME Ne
Leny Vallay & Pitpsburg RY
Dunkirkar
Fredonia
Laona
Casadaga
Sinclairville Seven Goers
Oss Mill
Falconer
A&gwcraig
Frewsburg
Fentonville
Aceley
Russellburg
N. Warren
Warren, Jackson
Irvington Youngsville
Pittsfield
Garland
Torpedo
Nvans
Pra
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arTitusy’le
Lake Sherrie
Dunkirk
Jamestown
Bradford
D. Thayer
Gen’ Ass’i Supt
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R.R
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Eagle
Tionesta lv
Kinzua
Corydon
Wolf Run
Quaker Bridge
Red House
Balamanca
Olean
Gatchell
J. A. Fellows
Paas
Exchange St
Buffalo
N.Y
Garfield Vandergrift
Dunham’s
Mil
Clarendon Corwen
Underwood’ McCalmont
Wood's Mill
East Branch Junction
Garfield Arr
Garfield
Junction
East Branch
Wood’s Mill
McCalmont
Underwood
Clarendon
Ridgway
Vandergrift
Garneau
Anu
Dunham's
Valley
Philade
North
Tionesta Valley
Farnsworth Siding
Tiona
Markham
Farnsworth
Jerr
Openees Shop
Philip Bysecker
Hoffman Block
Market Street
Ludlow House
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