A Soldier's Bride in the 1857 Indian Mutiny Tale
Dora Metchalf and Jack Spencer survive a perilous escape from Semapore during a mutiny. Colonel Metchalf plans Dora’s safety with Ram Singh, while Jack vows to protect her. They endure ambushes, gunfire, and a daring ride to Lucknow, where Jack earns a commission and Dora becomes a soldier's bride.
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Ram Singh
Nimrod
Missie
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Paus
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Muhammedan
Jack Spencer
Spencer
Briflans
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Ees
Midat
Gues
Sahib
Nyah
Morse
Father
Luacknanv
Jack Speecer
England
Julie Sencer
Jack Weare
Dora Metcalf
Wooster Seedsman Reports Ninth American Nurserymen’s Assoc. Meet
William S Filattery of Wooster returns from Chicago where 400 association members were hosted by Chicago nurserymen and florists. The tour included Pullman shops and the Corliss engine, with speeches by Colman Judge Judd and others. Filattery’s membership yields a full report and praise for his business-minded attendance.
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William S Filattery
Wooster
American Nurseymen’s Associt
Chicgo
Chicago
Sp*nnis Central Railway
Cty
Pullman
Pullman Palace Car Company
Philadelphia
Pulloran
Col
Norman J. Colman
St. Louis
Barry
Rochester
Orange Judd
New York
Flattery
Association
Iis
Ayer's Sarsa Parila Praised as Scientific Blood Remedy
The text extols Ayer's Sarsa Parila as a scientifically minded treatment for all blood diseases, claiming stem and progressive satisfaction from intelligent study. It presents the preparation as a premier medicinal option.
Blaine Career Defends Reputation Against Corruption Charges
The piece argues Blaine’s public record shows long service and leadership roles from 1862 to 1888, noting Speaker terms, Senate tenure, and support from Republicans. It cites Curtin and Curtis condemning charges, praises Civil Service Reform advocacy, and claims critics lack public honor.
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New York Evening Post
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Congress
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Barper's Weekly
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Curtin
Harper's
Century Company
Electoral vote certainties for Blaine and Logan noted
The New Orleans Picayune reports certain electoral votes will go to Blaine and Logan regardless of Democratic nominee or platform. The piece also lists states where votes depend on tariff positions and notes overall paths to victory. A separate reader letter from Lubec, Me praises a patent remedy for bilious disease.
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Cnlu
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Times
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Republican Party
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Georgia
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Gan
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New Hampshire
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Lubec
David Kennedy
Readout
Ash Hauler's Name Confusion Delays West End Job
A West End resident hired a colored ash cleaner to clear cellar ashes. The worker introduced himself as George Washington, causing the employer to doubt the name due to mispronounced speech. The incident ends with lingering skepticism about the man's identity and a nod to his prior ash handling experience.
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West End
George Washingon
Washington
George Washington
the Inquirer
Electric Bitters touted as cure for kidney and liver complaints
Advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure Bright's Disease diabetes and urinary troubles by purifying blood and regulating bowels. It promotes daily use and lists Laubach and Donnelly as sellers. The piece also reports Mrs Morolf of Columbia City Indiana shot herself after a period of invalidity.
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Bright
Laubach & Donnelly
Morolf
Columbia City
Ind
New Quick Cure for Urinary Ailments Advertised
An advertisement from D. Park & Squire of Cincinnati Ohio promotes Buchapaiba as a new four day cure for urinary infections and related symptoms. It claims rapid relief with a dollar price at local druggists and notes Ohio Depot MO.
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Buchapaiba
Ohio Depot
D. Park & SQ
Cincinati
Ohio
Kidney-Wort Promises Cures and Noted Judge Resigns
The advertisement extols Kidney-Wort as a universal remedy for kidney liver and bone issues constipation piles rheumatism and malaria claiming cures in incurable cases. It also notes United States Circuit Judge Drummond has forwarded his resignation to take effect July 1.
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United States
Drummond
Pittsburg Man Dragged by Runaway Horse in Buggy Incident
W Q Sterritt of Pittsburg was kicked in the head when his runaway horse dragged him and the buggy at a furious pace for nearly two blocks. He escaped a terrible sight and injuries are reported.
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Dorn
Idlay
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Semapore
Jack
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Ore
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Pittsburg
Hantman Request for Ila of Life Books and Peruana
A customer named F. H. EEE Babe t Yord asks Dr. Hantman & Co. for many copies of Ila of Life and notes they sell a lot of Peruana, praising its high reputation across the country.
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Dr. Hantman & Co
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