Estate at Nashobah sold by Supreme Court order
The Nashobah estate near Memphis sold after three generations under Supreme Court order. The property fetched 11717 dollars and 40 cents. The narrative follows Fanny Wright and sister Sylvia Wright, their Western land schemes, forbidden loves, and ties to Jeremy Bentham and Eugen Picault, ending with Picault’s bigamy case and the estate transfer.
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Nashobah
Memphis
Supreme Court
Fanny Wright
Sylvia Wright
America
Fanny
Far West
Sylvia Wrigh
Titania
Europe
Francis
Jeremy Bentham
Jances Wright
d'Arusmont
Sylvi d’Arusmont
Sylvia d’Arusmont
Eugen Picault
Picault
Sylvia
Guthrie
Bigam
Avalanche
Fixing His Horse to Win
A San Francisco Post tale describes a race fixing scheme told by a jockey met in St. Petersburg. By using altered goggles and magnifying lenses on both horses, the jockey manipulated Stevens to misjudge distance while Rutherford saw a false shorter course, letting Rubhy win while Stevens faltered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford
Winter Palace
St. Petersburg
True - Blue
Katie Peace
Thad Stevens
Rubhy
Bolter
Stevens
Thad
Jem
San Francisco Post
Esthetic Cowboys and the Colt Revolver Craft
Two Wyoming cowboys sought estimates from Hartford's Colt factory for elaborately crafted revolvers. Designs feature pearl inlays, gold chasing on sides, heavily chased barrels and working parts, and solid silver butts. Without gold filling, each piece would cost at least $62.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt’s Arm Manufacturing Company
Hartford
Wyoming
Hartford Post
Care of the Horse Advice From The New York Graphic
Practical horse care rules from 19th century guidance cover stable behavior grooming feeding and shoeing. Topics include avoiding teasing or beating, keeping litter dry, regular brushing, proper washing and drying, cooling after travel, daily exercise, leg checks, loose stabling, foot inspection and cautious drug use all intended to prevent lameness and illness.
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WN. Y. Graphic
Dickens as a reporter shaping his greatest works
Mr. Osgood recalls Dickens sending an agent ahead to assess American reception after lampooning the country. James Bennett of the Herald doubted Dickens, calling him only a reporter, while noting Dickens sketches the dialect and behavior of men in Pickwick Papers.
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Osgood
Boston
Dickens
America
Dr. Dolby
Fields & Osgood
New York
James G. Bennett
The
Herald
Bennett
England
Dolby
Mr. Osgood
Gath
The Black Walnut Supply Declines and Warnings
A reader warns that three quarters of the United States black walnut has been consumed in the last decade with prices reaching 150 per 1000 feet. Trees take 100 years to grow large enough for lumber, so future supplies seem uncertain. Forestry gains emphasis as a remedy.
Elder Kite’s Remarkable Plains Missionary Tale
The narrative centers on Mose Kite a revival preacher from the plains who endures long illness and a legible medical journey. He attributes recovery to Warner’s Safe Cure and Providence and urges readers to follow his example for renewed health and strength.
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Mose Kite
Con Henshall
Nedo
Savin
Life
Bockies
Lng
Pasha
Warner’s
Rochester
Bright
Kansas City
Lee
Wakefield
Palilow
Kite
Widespread Advertisements and Medical Claims Highlight 19th Century Notices
A jumble of ads and prose items references servants, wine, and medicines. Dr Warner of Reading Michigan appears with claims about remedies for coughs and throat with a general tone of unsolicited medical promotion. The text also notes debates over artist pay and mentions Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a popular female health remedy amid various sensational claims.
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Byrup
Warner
Reading
Don’t Die in the House Rough on Rats Ad Runs Claim
An odd ad copy touts a philosophy by David Davis claiming he never borrowed or lent a dollar. The text suggests a home pest campaign and hints at financial integrity, though the surrounding garbled words reference rats flies ants and other nuisances.
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David Davis
New Postal Card Introduces Carrier-One Feature
A new postal card with a flap prompts a fresh letter practice described as carrier-one style. The feature suggests a novel viewing emphasis along the sender's face as a lengthening of the gaze.
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Byithe Company
Col
Samuel Colt
the Reporter In Literature
Guysett
Yellow Dock
Sarsaparilla
Elder
Mose
Kan
Butler
Rician
Jofforder
Thahan
Jan O&tric
Brel
G Ofabheline
Tree Railroad
Caswell, Hazard &c
Hunt
Zery Noe
Alrea Roug
Baltimore
Gotham
N. H
Tia
Busod
Kentucky
Caswell, Hazard, & Co
Catcaco
Ruaths
V. Promece
M. D
Buffalo
Atlantic Ocean
William Rypin
Jefferson St
N. YX
Nea
Georgia
Tely Devile Ee
Canada
Vino Myastee
Eabotimaz
Fenderson
S4ny Medical Association
aLry
Nx Exchange
Amer
M. L. Boomer
Exoahyberian Church
Mich
J. T. Iddings
Albion
V. L. Lockwood
Ann Arbor
Voltaic Belt Co
Marshall, Mich
Will
Dr. Dye
N. B
Redding
Russia
Chifazen
Fever, Bros., & CO
St. Louis
Pardren
A. Gerald & Co
Boston Globe
Lynn I
Pink
St Arin
Arifier
Philadelphia
A. LD
Gilead
Ta el Assmatic
Melbourne
thelJudges
Atram Holt & CO
East Wilton
U.S.A
Foun
Foutz
Utz
David &. Foutz
Timohre
Paitins Okie
Neds
Worth
Wa Ork
Philadel
Rioyal
Oe &C
Sand Lake
Concord
Isaac
John L. Thompson
Hompson
Troy, N. Y
H.shumway
Rockford Iil
ION
Easa
Ite
New Yorke
Threshers
Arcade
Cate Tis Anitman & Taylor Co
L.smithscoole
Palatine
Washington, D. C
Gerald & GO
Ngto i
Atlmeyn
Washington,d
le Young
Iational Pub
Chicago
Portland
Maine
BR Pubpgsetter Gt al Gatibe
HUTUS
Dioutti Free
Address True & Co
Augusta
Colorado
C. W. Little
Denver
Cenery
Ado
Stam Uinite&co
Buron, Vt
Setar Athenea
Ella, Richaedron &Co
Burlington, Ve
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