Apples of Sodom Shaker Maiden Wi th a Dream of Freedom
Elizabeth a Shaker maiden longs for life beyond the village. Elder Charles and Sister Hannah weigh her happiness against vows. She leaves then returns home with the soprano, recounts a hidden romance, and learns forgiveness in a quest for inner peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah
Elizabeth
Tannah
Sir Hobdink
Shakertown
Buirnie
Mother Ann
Charles
Hanish
Plier
Faith
Sam
Shaker
Curio
Shaker Town
Vilelage
Shaker Village
Heme
Thinnah
Eligaveth
Singrat
Nove
Peterson's Magazine
Obstinacy of llamas and mountain life described in tales
A camelid standstill scene unfolds as Ramon and a boy tease stubborn llamas with pebbles atop perilous Andean slopes. The professor notes Peruvian customs, while Barton advocates force, and Lummis reflects on mountain Indians and elite conservatories in late 19th century prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upal
Hamas
Horton
Peru
Ramon Yuga
Atea
Konion
Barton
Ramon
Adelante
Charles F. Lummis
St. Nicholas
Luckless Hatter Drops In Puddle After Derby Hat Becomes Policy Deal
A well dressed young man slips into a puddle, sprains nothing and buys a hat. A newsboy sings as the incident ends with the life insurance man taking out a $5,000 policy while the solicitor departs relieved by the narrow escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Smelts and winter fishing along the Bagaduce river
A vivid 19th century Maine scene describes winter smelt fishing along the Bagaduce river frontier towns near Castine and Brooksville. A portable ice-house method, local customs, family meals, lantern-lit nights, and the social bustle of river hamlets are sketched through rustic detail and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malac
Sedgwick
Brooksville
Fenobscot
Castine
West Brookville
Congress
Walker's Pond
Groonda
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Wolf
Bronksville
De Kalb Fence Co Promotes Smooth Wire Fencing Line
The De Kalb Fence Co of the Kun nois promotes its wide range of fencing products including steel web picket for lawns, cubed and Log fence for farms, poultry, garden and rabbit fency. They offer a free catalog and urge customers to inspect their lines before ordering. News note cites Washington Post as source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busiacan
Pla
Fencing Manufactur Company
Destruction to Wellness via Bitters Say Globe
The Globe notes claims that tonics marketed as Bitters restore activity, prevent malady, and conquer dyspepsia and rheumatic ailments. It warns that idle men risk Bright's disease and other illnesses unless they take the remedy, a claim framed as peculiar financial irony for unpaid bills.
Yukon and Alaska Gold Fields Rail and Steam Routes
Notices advertise travel and mail rates to the Yukon and Alaska regions. Great Northern Railway and Whitney lines list routes from St Paul and Minneapolis to Sitka via steamer, with publication details and service rates for subscription announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yukon
Alaska
St. Paul and
Minneapol
Great Northern Railway
Beatie
Sitka
Whitney
Great Ni
St. Poul Mina
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Williston
Corzeano
N. Dak
Sodom
Emily BD
Weride
Stride
Llamas
N.Y. Sun
Dellas
Jove
Texagiter
Mat
Washington Post
Hood
Cora
Annie Peck
Place
Amsterdam
N.Y
Ladi
Hes
Ely
Gerard Jtmeks
Fant
Devo
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