Larkin and Mare Jo Beadle a Civil War-Era Tale
A fragment from a Southern diary recounts Larkin and Mare Jo, enslaved people, their trials under slavery, a brutal auction for Rin, and Larkin’s heartbreak after loss and journeys toward freedom, with reflections on auctions, bondage, and emancipation amid a plantation community in Louisiana and nearby places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
Nike
Edward
Larkin
Mare Jobo Paxton i
Deus Ling
Ramuy
Larkin Kin Halt
Arcade Dry Goods Company in Wichita Promises Cutting Prices
An advertisement from Arcade Dry Goods Company claims strong ties to major Eastern houses in Wichita, Chicago, and New York, promising “cutting prices” to win local business and urging customers to switch suppliers for better pricing. The piece also weaves in a travelogue style narrative about Nimes and Roman ruins, interlacing local commerce with foreign travel anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsanew Dry Goods Organization
Wichita
Chicago
New York
Delayed Christa Handkerchief Shipment Reaches Store
A large import of linen handkerchiefs arrived late and hides Christmas sales. The shipment was meant for Wichita more than a week ago, but the late arrival leaves only one day to sell the entire stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lim
Perpos
Ria Weiss
Sarwe Jedin
Bec
Nell Polio
Wii Ds
Hatier West
Wien
Genmnirt
Luke de Wits
Powtal
Sillae
Wiermighsy
Jobe Sherman
Seastor
Ingalls
Atchison
Ean
Frank Howard
William
Wagner
Louis
Bavaria
Owas
Torad
Soaner
Christa
Wichita
Today Only Extra Low Prices to Close Out Line
Guarantee an assortment surpassing this season plus prices lower than ever before. We are compelled to offer EXTRA LOW PRICES to close out the entire line. Come early today.
Divorce Suits Highlight Pauline Hall and Edmund White Strife
Pauline Hall sues for divorce from Edmund R White Str. He responds from London as she recalls her stage life and his alleged infidelity. She claims support from salary while he labels her lazy and an alcoholic with a volatile marriage history. The piece cites her past as a chorus girl and notes Mr White’s evasive behavior. Alice Hastings, wife of Roland Reed, dies, affecting theater communities and public performances amid grief.
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Larkin
Murso Sam Tianna
Erin
Kate
Hanna
Riu
Louisiana
Ava
Missy
Moses John
Eia
John Bowin
Lucille
Dias
Laura
John
Maria John
Harbon
Atlanta Constitution
Pauline Hall
Edmund R White
Whilse
Mr. White Aves
London
Wales
Saris
Prince of Wales
Mr. White
Hall-White
White
Pauline Balk
New York
Luisa
Moreso
Penlige Hall Irs
Pauline Schmitgall
Alice Oates
Roland Reed
Alice Hastings
Chuck
Sascnin
Mr. Reed
Bondy
Femmapers Pub Lakes
Dows
Grief Atrickes
Webead
Mire Bowd
Giltt
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Brothers
Yee Tem
Tucan
Arnos
Himean
Ray Eleaves
Abias
Ehorky
Graeme Puldes
Mowe Brothers
Enol
Tarkin and
Marta
Jim
Dave
Greta Danes
Larkiss
Mercer
Maree Joba
Mary Larkie
Maree Joby
Weil
Sun
Miletie
Wwe
Actu'ly
Mars John
Gobody
Ant Larkin
Bates
Ted Tow
Larsin
Murster
Tim Ergin
Yan
Washington
Cours
Karl
Asi
Pis Telegraph
Muggins
Goodsoul
Mr. Mageneeeayl McKy
Pye
Sandi Paitageiaois
Arcade
the Arcade Dry Goods Cy
W. J. Wilson
Nimes
Boston
Heston
Baltimore
Nismis
Maison Carrea
Marcus Aurelius
Antoninun Pius
Nismes
Ube
Cardinal Alberoni
Versailles
Colosseum
Whipit
Tura
Tio
Spain
Beck
Diana
Emmelf
North Main Sr
Ord
Accra
Belsakoa
Visevant
Tata
Globe Iron Works
A. Flagg
Bropely
H. Fonda
Henry Schweiter
H. Schweiter
Office
Emporia
Missouri
Pacific
Railway
Kansas City
St. Louis
Jalary
Hot Springs
Ark
New Orleans
Florida
St Louis
Pueblo
Denver
Colorado
St Loui
St Lonia
Pullman
H.C Townsend
I. Pam
St Lowia
Houck, Thomas & CO
Sarcoxie, MO
Kansas
Ruse
Wichita Wholesale Grocer Company
Comer First and
Water St
Wichita, Kan
Chicago Lumber CO
Chicago Yards
35Th and
Iron Sts
W. A. Smith
Geo. L. Pratt
Geo. D. Cross
L.c.jackson
Backer & Jackson
Eer
Ats Am Eanes
THE
Wichita Eagle
Murdock & Bro
Justce
York
R. P. Murdock
First Arkansas Valley Bank
W. G. Woodman & Son
Arkansas Valley
Gta
SoLneania
Boappapeaks
Peete
Oliver Bros
Weeee
Moma Pisock
Aux Fae
Cone Planti & Fimk
Dan
J.P. Allen
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