The Fateful Duel with Joaquin Murrieta on the California Trail
A portrait of the famed bandit Joaquin Murrieta, his daring exploits across California, and his climactic final pursuit by Harry Lave and twenty rangers near Tejon Pass. Murrieta faces officers, dodges ambushes, and is fatally wounded after a dramatic escape attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garza
United States
Joaquin Murietta
Pacific Coast
School of Revolution
Mexico
Joaquin Marietta
Los Angeles
Joaquin
San Jose
Clark
Marietta
Feather River
Wilson
Santa Barbara
Rod
California
Harry Lave
Tejon Pass
Apollo
Lave
Improving the Memory Through Daily Focus and Discipline
The article argues that memory can be strengthened by simple daily practice and concentration. It notes that carelessness often causes poor memory and urges steady, honest effort with small tasks such as tracking daily expenditures, noting notes and dates, and even counting fruit trees to train recall. It cautions against overloading the mind and emphasizes willpower to overcome laziness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Plural Forms of Fish Names A Grammar Dilemma
A reader asks why plurals like soles herrings sprats lampreys and shovies exist while others such as cods and salmons are rare. The note cites fishermen scholars and grammar compilers noting many fish names do not vary in plural and that consensus on plural forms is uncertain.
Largest bull on hoofs weighs 5400 pounds in Norristown
The New Orleans Picayune reports William M. Singerly of Norristown Pennsylvania owns a bull claimed to be the biggest, at 5400 pounds and seven feet tall. The pure Helstein Frisian animal, bought in Michigan, stands on a Gwynedd farm and is expected to reach 4000 pounds when shipped to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Singerly
Norristown
Penn
Singerly
Michigan
Mr. Singerly
Gwynedd
Stores Open Longer Hours Fear Public Health Toll
Lakeman the fact ory inspector told a Lond n committee that girls and boys work eighty to eighty six hours weekly in stores, with some districts at ninety four hours. Workers start at six a. m. and finish at ten p. m. many stores stay open Saturdays until midnight. He linked long hours to anemia, dyspepsia and varicose veins in teens, noting no time for proper meals. He urged a uniform limit to hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeman
Lond N
Remarkable letter defends proprietary medicines stance
A physician defends Warner's Lafe Cure against editorial attacks, citing Dr. J G Holland and personal successes. The letter argues proprietary remedies can be valuable, urges public sharing, and lists addresses, advertisements, and testimonials from various products and sources.
Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promises Blood Purifying Cure
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a universal blood purifier that strengthens the liver and kidneys, improves digestion, and treats dyspepsia and skin diseases. It claims year round efficacy with a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Also Mentioned on This Page
Byrnes
New York Tribune
Sim
Warner
J. G. Holland
Scribner’s Mouthy
Holland
Bright
R. A. Gus
West Forty-seventh Street
New York
Mormon Temple
Salt Lake City
Utah
Sena
Lydia E. Pinkham
Tad
Isaac Thompepou
Canada
Beecham
Germany
T. J. Williamson
Eustis
Fia
Salvation Army
Hheme
England
Tvs
Irs
E. J. Rowell
Medford
Mass
Scrofula
T. S
Hero
Ilead Co
Miss. Free
Atlanta, Ga
Scott
Scott & Bowne
South Sth Avenue
Scien Ane
Johnson
AY Ant
MAY Brothers
Oice Nursery
Rochester, N
oTul
Ian Stout
Sarah J Cox
Defian
iStii
Totem Lee
Eka
Heveding Place
Liew
Hellem
Steed
Weer
He. Ee
San Theo
Worms
AYER _ ALIS
Perrame
Adjsstar
John P. Lovell
Wer Wuur
Washinton St
Boston
W. L. Douglas
Centlemen
Workineman’s Shoe
Goodweer Shoe
W.L. Douglas
Brockton
Heap
Northern
Pacific
R. R
Trated Publications
Montana
T Coverameni O
de Pasi, Bisco
NIONE
PRI
Amer. Ormonde
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!