San Francisco in ’49 The Harbor and the Diggings Scene
The account describes entering San Francisco Bay, Telegraph Hill, and the adobe town in 1849, with a busy Plaza, gambling tents, and merchants preparing for mining expeditions. It notes the era’s focus on gold, the scarcity of permanent settlement, and the primitive state of the region before rapid development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atrag Island
Telegraph Hill
Rive
Anjel
San Francisco
Clark
Aspurot
Plaza
Portsmouth Square
California
Pack-horse Expedition Opens Interior Alaska for Mining
A letter from Lt. E. J. Glave and Jack Dalton reports successful pack-horse travel from Seattle into central Alaska. They describe vast grassy valleys, rugged barriers, rich streams, wildlife, and abundant fish and fruit, arguing pack-horse transport can unlock Alaska’s mineral potential despite myths of inaccessibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Glave
Jack Dalton
Seattle
Washington
Alaska
Glave
Lam
New York Post
Ravages of Coyotes Stir Local Debate on Humane Kill Plan
A city resident recounts losses to coyotes claiming over 400 dollars in two years. He supports state bounties for cow scalps and urges killing the animals within the next year, arguing protection is impractical and noisy nuisance remains.
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Pune
Not the 1isty Bob ig Bal son cet CHT kind
Fragmentary lines hint at a dispute or joke about a child and parents. Sparse readable names include Bob and Tim, with unclear meaning and no verifiable event or outcome.
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Tim
Rusty Tim
Boy Steers Stricken Setter to Doctor Then Home
A dazed Gordon setter, owner lost, is aided by a brave boy on F street near the Ebbitt House. The boy carries the dog to Dr Stone, where treatment begins with amica and bandages. The healer dog, a companion, cries in sympathy as the stretchered patient is moved to a hansom. The boy offers to care for the dog, then escorts him home in a hired carriage. Washington Star notes the touching act of humanity and animal companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Street
Ebbitt
Gordon
Washington Star
Ride via diligence and a debtor dispute in a French carriage
The narrator recalls a French proverb about self accusation and recounts an incident in a diligence ride with a litigant bound for Neuschatal to press a debt against M Hollande of Amiens. Reading the defense, the narrator pockets his purse, prompting an emotional reply about fairness.
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M. de Solilhac
Baron du Casse
Neuschatal
M. de Hollande
Amiens
Dr Pierce’s Pellets Advertise Health Benefits and Poultry Advice
The ad touts Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as superior small pills that cleanse and regulate the liver stomach and bowels with minimal discomfort. It argues they are the best laxative and cathartic and offer money back satisfaction. A poultry note urges proper nutrition during moulting and cites Sheridan’s Condition Powder as valuable for feather growth and show birds.
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Dr. Pierce
Joan R. Jones
Suffield, Conn
Sheridan
Johnson & Co
Boston
Mass
Pronouncing Bees Among Season Fads
A brief note highlights pronouncing bees as a popular fad of the season, reflecting local social interests and community events. The item points to idle competitions and shared entertainment in the town.
Health Advice and World Fair Notes from Old Ads
An assortment of medical claims and public notices. Lydia E Pinkham tonic cures claimed in multiple ads. Central Park cost cited as 4 million. Dr Kurve nerve restokek promised. Dr Kline address listed. Constantinople hosts nineteen daily papers. Missouri World’s Fair appropriation 159000. Hall’s Catarrh Cure recommended by M L Thompson & Co. Druggists. Mexico exhibit budget stated 2000100. Eye water suggested for sore eyes. Confederate general count noted.
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Richardson Hotel
Monmouth
I. N.B
Heath Supply CO
Broadway, N
Frazer
Bryant's College
Main St
Buffalo
N. Y
East Tennessee
Knoxville Sentinel
U.S
Canada
P. Harold Hayes
M.D
5.Y
Mane
Johnson
Magi , Jr
Rye
I. S. Johnson & Co
Ohingalls
2Nd Baptist Church
H. H. Green & Sons
Atlanta
Tutt
Park Place
New York
Ely
Gatarre
ELY Bros
Warren St. N
Aeever
Missouri Pacific Ry
Iron Mountain
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Texas
H. C. Townsend
St. Louis
Mutual Investment Company
Minneapolis
P.co
Vandewater St
N.Y
Lydia Bk. Pinkham
Central Park
Kurve
Kline
Arch St
Phila. Pe
Constantinople
Turkey
Lydia E. Pinkham
M.L. Thompson & Co
Coudersport
Mexico
Isaachomson
G. Gloger
Watertown
Wis
Boschee
G.W. House Mrc. Co
Beca
G.V
Pierre
South Lakota
Iyvu
Ulars
New
Arantee
HUD
Terre
South Dakota
Sige Ree
Fages
Hennels
Clementon
I. H
Mekety
Sapolio
Syaurhitg
Sam Francisco
Cal
Louisville
York, A
W. L. Douglas
S&s
Samme
Yee Woo
Pond la
W. L Cousine
Brockton
Hartford Journal
Lisbet
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