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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1889

Page

3

A Wild Prairie Gamble Ends at a Grave Site

A sprawling tale recalls 19th century gamblers and adventurers in the Northern Plains and their risky march toward a rumored prize. Dennis Lientin figures as a central figure among a party that travels by rail and river to stake a claim near Apple Creek on the Minacone river, facing violence, schemes, and tragedy as the pursuit unfolds.

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Notorious Horse Swindle at a Brookline Church Drive

A vagabond tale from New York Sun and a Paris note recount a staged charity barter. Thomas Clark pretends to donate a mare for a church bell fund, pawning a real horse then misdirecting the recipient. A curate later claims the prize and the ruse unravels with a comic escape.

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Blackfoot Hills Prospectors Uncover Rich Mia Skeleton Finds

A party led by AcDon-14 and Hip Bait payed to fathom the Blackfoot country and uncovered two white skeletons amid deep mountainsides. Locals report a secret past of prospecting and conflict with native groups, with hints of a prior expedition that may have etched the area.

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Freight Brakeman’s Perils In Cold Storms And A New Braking Era

A century study outlines the freight brakeman’s toil in freezing gales and mountainous grades. It details riding under cars on descents, the risks from wind and sleet, and the shift to Westinghouse air brakes enabling brakemen to stay in their car while others brake the train. Also includes a bizarre Tennessee River sighting of a ghostly bridal boat and local lore about its haunting effects.

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All Kinds of Pocket Real Estate Books for Farm and City Property

Pocket real estate books offered for farm and city property include receipt and note books. Vendors advertise practical ledgers for rents deeds and mortgages with compact sizes suitable for site use. Customers can expect durable bindings and clear record pages for daily property transactions.

Pocket Real Estate Books

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