Canadian Land Booms and Prairie Prospects Highlighted
Frank Fisher, a prominent Dunkard from Mexico Indiana, writes of Western Canada. He praises Alberta, Assiniboia and Saskatchewan for rich soil, grazing land, and low entry costs. A 160 acre tract costs about 10 dollars, with government and private sales options. He notes favorable winters and free cream prices boosting farmer profits, and compares potential gains to Indiana farming over several years.
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Department of the Interior
Ottawa
E. T.’ Holmes
Indianapolis
Indiana
F. Fisher
Dunkards
Mexico
Mr. McInnes
Avenue Theater
Detroit
Mich
Jault Ste. Marie
Crawford
Mais Waet
Ninth Street
Hanes City
Benjamit’’ Davies
East Thine Street
Grand Avenue
Milwaukee
Wis
Broughton
Monadnock
Chicago
New York
Omaha
Canada
Conode
Cory
White County
Thomas Daley
Edmonton
Alperta
Frank Fisher
Hold the Fort at Allatoona Fort and a Confederate assault
An old officer recalls the Civil War battle at Allatoona Fort inspired the hymn Hold the Fort for I Am Coming. Hood’s Confederate army pressured Corse and a unit of Iowans guarding the pass. Despite heavy losses and fallen flags, the defense held as Sherman’s troops moved toward Atlanta.
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Mail and Express
Allatoona Fort
New York Mail and Express
Sherman
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Tennessee
Hood
Allatoona
Corse
Leutenant
Sfth
Kenestw Mountain
Shermes
Three Old Maids Save Captain Porter in Civil War Escape
Capt. Nathaniel David Porter, 83, East Baltimore resident and former captain of the Third Maryland infantry, recounts a Civil War escape aided by three old maids at a Charlestown house. Confederates surrounded the home, Porter fled on a horse borrowed from Capt. Imbaden, reached Harper's Ferry, and returned a week later to thank the maids. He sold the horse for 180 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel David Porter
East
Baltimore
Porter
Canton
Providence
Third Maryland Infantry
Charlesstown
W. Va
Capt. Imbaden
Harper's Ferry
Charlestown
Employed Virtue and Severe Warnings Cited
A Denver Times quote praises an employee for virtue while a Fliegende Blatter item notes a harsh threat to dismiss a cook after a return home. A Detroit Free Press remark questions marriage by those deemed unsound, reflecting varied snippets from era periodicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Denver Times
Alfred
Berin
The Pin in Fashion and a Curious Deportation Case
A discussion on the artistic use of the pin in dress contrasts with critique of over sewn garments and fashion rigidity. The piece notes that true style arises from imagination and pinwork, not heavy stitching, then shifts to a tale of Wilson Wondered and a New England farmer, followed by Antonia Paratora’s deportation after illness, and a North Carolina literacy boast.
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New York Commercial
Paris
Jace
Tony
Wilson
James Wison
New England
New Hampshire
Philadelphia Post
Antonia Paratora
Italy
Washington
New York
New World
Bellevue Hospital
North Carolina
Stsle
Diverse World Topics Highlighting Notably Odd Totals and Tales
A sweep of brief items covers intentions to practice economy in England, mass illness measures in Germany, a Romanian queen as lecturer, gender ratios in Hong Kong and Hawaii, honors for Sir Henry Irving, Mississippi river traffic, a Michigan university appointment, a one-armed grave digger in England, Cripple Creek gold output and projections, lightning death statistics, Nebraska property valuation, a life saving device invention, Himalayan bear eyebrows for fishing, Albany hospital bequest and other charitable gifts, and ancient Greek silk prohibitions with fines.
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England
Germany
Roumania
Hong-Kong
Hawaii
Henry Irving
Dublin University
Mississippi
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Reuben Peterson
Chicago
Bates
Direarses of
Michigan University
J. N. Martin
Church Cemetery
Luton
Alli Ten
Cripple Creek
Colorado
United States Weather Bureau
Nebraska
Albany Hospital
Nathaniel C. Brockway
New Haven
Massachusetts Frog Company
Maine
M.C. Trent
Washington
Buie's Creek
Greece
B. C
Dropsy Cure Promises Relief From Dodd's Kidney Pills
Mrs. J Flanigan of Carmi suffered dropsy for fifteen years and could not wear shoes for three. After taking five of six Dodd's Kidney Pills at the urging of J J Dale, she recovered fully. Her husband Mr Flanigan claims the pills cured her and brought praise for the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumpter
Fianigan
Dodd
Sho
Shela
Methodist Bishop Endorses Peruna Medicine
Prominent clergy praise Peruna for catarrh and vocal debility among pastors. Bishop A Grant of Indianapolis writes a testimonial, others like Rev E G Smith and Rev A S Vaughn share experiences. Dr Hartman of Columbus offers free advice to readers seeking guidance on Peruna usage.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Pennsylvania Street
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Grant
Perna
Iis
Perum
Peruma
Themelves
E G. Smith
Presbyterian Church
Greensboro
Peruna
E.G. Smith
A. S. Vaughn
Eureka Bprings
Ark
A. & Vaughn
Hartman
Ing
Hartman Sanitarium
Ohio
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United States
Dankar
Mexico. Inc
Florida
Europe
Newport
Lemos
Stetson
Iftice
Boston
Chicago Daily News
Ome
Otr
Andersonville
Free Preas
Bishop A. Grant
Ted
Libby
McNeill & Libby
Devon
Devon & Compan
Devoe
Bao
Eilen
Ata
Winchester
Sterling Remedy Company
Woodward & Co, Grain Commission
BeLera
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