Survey of Quinn County Geology and Early Settlement History
The report details rolling uplands with timbered creek bottoms and limestone bluffs along Shoal Creek. ironstone boulders from the Rockies. drift deposits and various rock strata including coal potential. It covers Mormon settlement events, postwar growth, population, agriculture, stock, and land values. notes roads, bridges, schools, fences, and Osage hedge development. It cites 1863 population 7,971 with 289 colored. 1866 voters 704. 1868 1,812 registered voters. and fruit crops, wheat, corn, oats, and molasses production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoal Creek
Rocky Mountains
Lears Drift
Kingston
Ins County
Ivnistoo
Nodaway
Aseerah
Belive
Ata
Fhedineber River
Southerm
Yrard
Mermotts
Joe Smith
Sarge
Hum
Shost Creek
Goose Creek
Atreama
Cdnana
Mirabile
Missouri
Kentucky
Ohio
Barna
Hamilton
Hanibal & St. Joseph Railrod Cou:y
Syostra Myers, Jr
Biographical Bureau of the New York Tribune
A writer notes the Tribune keeps a Biographical Bureau with alphabetized obituaries of notable figures. Large files like Peter Cooper and shorter rolls such as Walt Whitman’s Life are stored for early morning death notices. The system allows rapid four column sketches when news breaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Dr. Wood
Peter Cooper
Walt. Wittman
Friessenean
Ington
Hig Tike Ap
Tribune
Buchanan
Martin Ain Boren
Insurance Explainers Highlight How Premiums Fund Losses
The article explains insurance as spreading losses among many to reduce risk. It notes premiums fund payouts and a capital reserve backs large losses, warning that mismanagement can leave policyholders without relief, referencing historic Jersey City scams and State premium vs payout totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bealf
Shakephore
Venice
Tse
Jersey City
The Boy Who Said I Don’t Care
A mother disciplines her son James who repeatedly says I dont care about study food or effort. She finally explains that lack of care harms him and asks him to reflect on how care from others supports his future, urging obedience and self responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kwitism McConkey
John McCorkey
David McCockey
Porte County
Indiana
Eran Fo Footer
John Foster
Marion County
Iowa
Esther Smith
Johu C. Smith
Marshall County
Act
Isasc Brown
Frithee
David McConkey
William NeGeckarete
Maraise
Walker & DeWilley
James
Lynx
Kate of Oldport A Charming Center of Fashion and Favor
In Oldport, Kate acts as the universal favorite among girls, a gracious patron who decorates life with elegance. Her wardrobe spans Paris to thrift, aided by friends and suitors, while she guides shy cousins and dances through the sisterhood with sunlit generosity and steady charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldport
Kate
Hez
New York
Paris
State House
Ikate
Dreas
Advice to Young Men on Business Habits and Integrity
A dated guide urges young men to be punctual, diligent, and honest in work. Emphasizes prompt bills, reliable presence, avoiding idle talk, fair treatment of employees, and prudent money use. Encourages patience over rash wealth, strong integrity, self reliance, and firm but respectful refusals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouan Ee
Meney
Duyiog An
Co Donnelgys Rayl & CO
Ife
Mves
Ron
Our Receipt for Curing Meat
A dated home cure recipe explains salting beef or pork using water salt sugar saltpetre and potash with boil and skim steps. The mixture is cooled and applied for about four to five weeks with a two day initial cover and light saltpetre dusting.
Fortunes and Fortitude of a Chicago Teacher Widow
A Chicago Tribune paragraph honors a redoubtable widow, mother of five, who rose from a senatorial family legacy to teach in public schools after her husband’s rise and fall over California gold and civil conflict. Despite bitterness from school directors, she persisted, supporting her child and earning a teaching post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Praneissh
United States
West
Clay
Calhoun
Webster
Washington
United States Supreme Court
California
New
el Dorado
Ubel
Bas
Sewine
Clay and
W.l
Chicago Tribune
Poverty and Charity in Winter Devotion
A moving plea for aid to poverty stricken families as winter nears. The writer urges warm garments, mittens, and shoes, calling on readers to help those in need through private acts of mercy rather than grand gestures. It emphasizes daily compassion and the joy of giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Xclanhely
Fahnestock
Alena
Ongland
Cruel Treatment of Animals Draws Condemnation Across Farms
The piece condemns habitual abuse of livestock, noting that maltreatment comes from habit and ignorance of animal pain. It describes harsh collars, prolonged restraints, bleeding practices, and rough handling, urging stronger law enforcement to stop brutish acts in villages and cities.
Dietary Maxims From The Journal Of Haiti
Read like health guidance from a 19th century periodical. The text extols temperate eating and drinking, warns against meals too frequent or long, and urges rest between eating sessions. It references a Caribbean religious influence and stresses moderation for longevity.
The Rags of Commerce in Mid 19th Century Trade
A mid 1800s note on rag trade shows Italy supplying a large share of US rag imports from 1846 to 1855 averaging over 14 million pounds yearly. Article highlights rag scarcity in France and Belgium, the search for substitutes, and the rise of shoddy wool from woolen rags used in textiles and manure value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
W Peraong
United States
Mediterranean
France
Belgium
Sen
Lndsc
Joglarnd
Soma Fabrica
Foslon Bulletin
Blanket use in winter horse care and press rivalry noted
The Canada Farmer warns against blanket use on horses during winter unless used consistently to prevent shock from repeated cooling. It argues erratic blanketing harms horses and hampers labor. The item also reports Brick Pomeroy’s New York paper lagging behind its own publication and scandal involving Par La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaykeuxe
Canada Farmer
Brick Pomeroy'a
New York
Par la Crosse
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Bocheater
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F. R. Myers
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Norti Holmes Till
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Arcadome
Operatra
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Lucian Adams
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Orries
Poblig?Square
Poat
Ap-Statre
Notary Public
Koch
Apple Crere Wagon County
Élys
John McSweeny
Torney
Aly
McClure
Ctornly &T
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Taylor
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Orrvilie
Htv
Orrier
A. J. Thomas
IT Law
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Wayne
Jay Toner Rex
Jonhos
Felming
Gfille
West Liberty Street
George Braunecke
TUN Prack
East Liberty Arrest
Buckeye
Washington House
Byi
Bonewite
Carr
Bonewitz & Carr
Tnorneys
LAW and General Collectors
Aloar
Liberty Street
Cantoy
Rowaing
Weleer, Downing & Given
Astonneye
Waystar
CHILD
Holmes
Aubland
Eete
Slark
Palace Tynare
Noreow
WILEY
Richeson & Wiley
Attomneys
Agvots
Wayre
Wayne U» National Bank
Georget
ALD
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West Baley
Calle la
L. G. Harley
Prysician
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Pila
T. HB. Joboeun
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Alga
J. B. Bennett
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Suuckseua
Rhodebaltras
Robibon & Whaver
Roene
Nwth Market
Bta
Wooatar
John Lehman
M.D
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Artystio
Chay Pet
Aloe Wilco
Eaath
St. Wooster
Dr C
Hesler, Intisi
Janet Ad Hubber Plaza
Mt McDowell
MD du
Baker & Parhets
Oparis Rrs
Dreainess Africa
Arcedome Bulding
Weare
Miaam
Sulahme
Wilson & Har
Prysiciana
Surqeone
Wilson
Tadee
Kya An Kaz
Hass
W. W. Rolberonz
Firestonh Bon
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Moorh & Murray
Baring
Aml
Mindy
Barrett
Jame Prompbon
Supreme of Pennsylvania
Poucape
Sqsrfa
Rennaed
Jacxrson
Rae
Oh Leetin Kane
Jim
Toa
Oukse
Er Diva A
Rh Barrett
Thers
Darrell
Pusthance
Whynty
Cana
State of Sea
Waship
Aix Actes
NTS
Volerke
Cave County
Horning
U. M.ieeksond
EPSIA
Prvou
Shies
Satichiscus
Hodfland
Germany
Tomvma Dyacientifie
Fanaa’ Igow
Bronx
Weserts
Ike
B. A. Fahnestock’s
Imi
Pittsburgh, PA
Bole Proprietors
Hoofland
Por
Qborge
Eithir
Teaves
Adare
Caldwell County, Mo
Caldawell County
Camden
Kidder
Breckinridge
Hambal
Hambal & St. Joseph
Cameron & Keygsas
North Missouri Railroad
St. Lowa & Omaha
St. Loui & St. Joseph
Ottumwa & Leavenwort
St. Ida Chicago
Omaha
St. Joseph
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Denver
Misagari
Father of Waters
Missouri River
Lexington
Timmxk
Missour River
Place Aux Dames
Byn, Wi Higginson
the Atlantic Monthly
Tom Benton
Agay & Man
Milous
Opocumorcia
Falls Journal of
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