The Pawnee War and a Lone Telegraph Tale on the Plains
An 1863- era Overland Telegraph operator at Plum Creek Nebraska recalls a lonely post with a Pawnee threat. A Pawnee captive named Joe becomes his companion and ally, warning of an impending war, and the operator escapes with relief to Omaha just before a massacre reports surge.
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Phin Creek Station
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Plum Creek
Athurs
Plas
Onsali
Navy
Dobey
Pacific Slope
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Miman
I.om
Joe
Tavis
Inia
Lit
Alwass
Big 9
Tore Jong
Pawnees
Pawnee
Fort Kearney
Rancho
Plumb Creek
Omaha St
Herndon House
Cures for Coughs Promised by Hyun's BatsaM EOR TuE
The ad touts a remedy for coughs and bronchial irritation claiming speedy relief and complete cure when breathing is affected. It urges timely use to prevent consumption and notes sales by Newkirk & Liggett.
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Hyun
Newkirk & Liggett
Early Boston credit tales from bustling era of sales
In a Boston Commerical Advertiser reminiscence the author recalls bustling credit days, naming Baraboo Wisconsin and Iowa figures. A dealer recalls John Jordan of Iowa and a Parson’s salesman, noting a $10,000 swing in profits with no real collection after Jordan’s suspended accounts.
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Old Merchart
Boston
Dakota
Wyoming
Sitting Bull
Baraboo
Wisconsin
Sam
Parsons
John Jordan
Iowa
Parson
Jordan
Dubuque
Free Shade endorsed Dr Bull’s Baby Syrup for children
Toomas Y. Lawson endorses Dr Bull’s Baby Syrup noting it gave his family the greatest satisfaction and calls it the best remedy for children. The testimonial appears in a historical advertisement.
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Free Shade
Middlcest Co
Dr. Bull
Toomas Y. Lawson
Police search male theatre visitors in New Orleans for concealed weapons
In New Orleans police conduct checks on male patrons at theatres seeking concealed weapons. The precaution aims to deter hidden firearms in public venues.
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New Orleans
Han's VEGETABLE Sicilian Hair Renewal
An ad touts Han's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewal as a powerful restorative for hair health. It claims to restore gray hair, clean scalp, cure dandruff, prevent hair loss, nourish the hair, and leave it moist and glossy. Endorsed by medical men and the Massachusetts State Assayer, it markets widely and says it is economical with long-lasting effects. Sold by all dealers. 85-No. 5'ly.
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Genesiz
Red
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Air Radihel
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United States
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Vegetable Kingdom
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