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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1890
Page
3
A rambling Civil War era tale describes a hunter’s horse Old Satan escaping into tall grass. An Indian observer tries to claim the best horse, but Satan bucks him off, laying him nearly senseless. The thief recovers enough to ride away, having suffered a threshing machine like beating.
Osgood Plummer of Worcester offers 100 for a moose, joins hunters to Kibby stream in Eustis Maine. He snaps a photo with a small camera and shoots a large bull moose weighing over a thousand pounds, earning a trophy set of antlers for his Maine hunt.
A fragmentary notice suggests someone plans to be on deck later this month. The readable text hints at a timetable or social plan but lacks clear names or places.
A damaged text fragment discusses Count Cavour with a reference to seven monuments in Italy. The passage also includes a historical oath related to FJ Cheney and Hall's Catarrh Cure.
Column announces Kemp's Balsam for throat and lungs with promise of relief from coughs colds asthma bronchitis and similar ailments. Ad states guaranteed satisfaction and a free trial, and cites an insured title and stockholder claims from Minnesota company.
By adhering to general health laws, individuals can avoid the grip and even severe epidemics. The aim is to maintain the best possible health with no drastic changes to daily habits. Avoid strain on nerve-centres and cultivate means that increase their vigor.
An old warning on consumption contrasts its fatal course with a new medical advance. It touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy that can arrest the disease in early stages and restore health, while also claiming Dr. Joe's Catarrh Remedy provides thousands of cures. It notes Japan's population at just under 40 million.
Oregon Im migration Board in Portland offers full information about the state's mild climate and abundant crops. The ad touts fruit grain grass and stock as world leading and urges readers to request details from the board.
At Captain Tip Harrison's Capitol office a circle of veterans recalls extraordinary wounds and recoveries. Narratives include Lieutenant Muncie of the Sixty first Georgia Regiment who survived two passes through the body and spine area, Sergeant Curtright later of the Atlanta police and Lieutenant Leath with a shell fragment through the cheek. Also promotion of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women's health.
An old Fayette Maine resident known for tall tales told of a fishing trip where a two gallon jug fell overboard and sank with water. Years later a fish allegedly swam into the jug grew large, and, on a later cast, the fish was caught on the hook.
A collection of brief comic incidents from British India showing native English usage and stylistic misunderstandings. One writer imagines the horse as noble but irritated and ceases to do so. another contrasts riches and pies with odd phrasing. a Judge Cunningham tale about a bad shot ends with mercy to the birds.
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