davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14
Peanuts and Pickaninnies.

"About how large is the peanut crop this
yeara" was asked west side marketman a
day or two ago
''The consumption of peanuts is $1,000 600
bushels season, and the highest production
is but 700 600 more. The crop does not vary
much one way or the other"
"Where are they raiseds"
'All that come to New York are raised in
Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee, but
the Tennessee production is comparatively
small"
~ suppose the scene at harvest time rivals
q cotton picking in picturesqueness"
"Yes. During the peanut harvest the peo-
pie, the pickaninnies, the dogs, pigs and near
ly everything that eats get fat in the land OF
the peanut. Peanuts are planted at corn
planting time; each kernel produces a run
ming vine like crab grass, and each root de-
relops about twenty pods When ripe the
pillow is run through the loamy soil, on dry
day, just before frost The nuts are dried
and shocked up like corn to keep dry before
housing When marketed they go to clean
er, where they are put through steam power
machines and polished, after which they are
graded according to size and variety. "-New
York Star
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14
Half a Century's Progress.

The Homiletic Review thinks that those OF
US not yet 50 years of age have probably
lived in the most important and Intellectually
progressive period of human history. with
in this half century," it says, ''the following
inventions and discoveries have been made
Ocean steamships, street railways, elevated
railways, telegraph lines, ocean cables, tele
phones, p.ionograph, photography and d
score of new methods of picture making,
aniline colors, kerosene oil, electric light
steam fire engines, chemical fire extinguish
ers, ansesthetics and painless surgery, gun.
cotton, nitro glycerine, dynamite, giant pow
der, aluminium, magnesium and other new
metals; electroplating, spectrum analysis and
spectroscope; audiphone, pneumatic tubes
electric motor, electric bells, typewriter.
cheap postal system, steam heating, steam
and hydraulic elevators, vestibule cars, can
tilever bridges. All positive knowledge OF
the physical constitution Of planetary and
stellar worlds has been attained within this
period. New York Telegram.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14

CONNECTIONS.
Train No. AS connects at Harper's Ferry with
Vestibule Limited Train at 1885 p. M, arriving
in Pittsburg at $50 p. m Columbus at 3:25 a. m.
next morning, Chicago at 1898 a. m. next morn
ing. And with Vestibule Limited Train arriving
at Cincinnati at 1885 a.. m. next morning, ST.
Louis at $50 p. m. next evening
Connects at Washington Junction with train
arriving at Frederick at 2:10 p. m.
B. & O. Palace Sleeping run through to
Pittsburg, Cincinnati, st. Louis, Columbus and
Chicago. All Fast Express Trains run through
to above points without change of cars.
For tickets and further Information apply to b.
& q. Agents, or to
c. E. DUDROW, Travlg Pass. Agt.
Stanton, Va.
CHAS. o. SCULI
General Passenger Agent.
w. M. CLEMENTS,
General Manager.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14
PrOmptneSS.

First cold, then cough. then consumtn
then death. az took DIR. Acker's English Remedy
for Consumption the moment 1 began to cough,
and believe it saved my iife."-Walter N. Wal
ace, Washington. For sale by P. T. Allen. movie
Mr.. A. K. HAwKEs-Dear Sir; have thor
oughly tested the glasses you adjusted to my eyes
some time ago, and find them to be unsurpassed
in clearness and brilliancy. In fact they are the
best glasses have ever used.
w. D. BLOXHAM,
Ex-Governor of Florida.
Ali eyes fitted and fit guaranteed by
p. T. ALLEN,
jun I'm Staunton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14
A Narrow Escape.

Col. w. X. Nelson, of Brooklyn, came home one
evening" feeling peculiar tightness in the chest.
Before retiring, he tried to draw long breath
but found it almost impossible. He suffered four
days from pneumonia, and the doctors gave him
up Dr.. Ackers English Remedy for Consump-
ton saved him and he is well to-day. For sale
by P. II. Allen. noyl6
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14
Terrible Forewarnings.

Cough in the morning, hurried or difficult
breathing, raising phlegm. tightness in the chest,
quickened pulse, chiliness in the evening Oh
sweats at night, all any of these things are the
first stages of consumption. DR.. Acker's English
Remedy for Consumption will cure these fearful
vmptoms, and is sold under positive guaran-
nee by p T. Allen. noVl6
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14

Young Wife (affectionately)-We can live
more economically, l know. To begin, you
can stop smoking, resign from the club, give
no more wine suppers, and never, never treat
any one. Young Husband faintly)-Cer.
tainly, to be sure. In fact, of course. And
what will you do, deara Young Wife (tri-
umphantly)-I9 Oh, I'll mend all my gloves
myself. Philadelphia Inquirer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14
Take Notice.

Geo. C. Espenshied has remodeled his Barber
Shop everything in first-class style, and is pre-
pared with his assistants to do f1rst-class work.
Pompadour Hair Cut is the latest. Call and see
me under the Augusta National Bank, corner
Main and Augusta Streets
GEO. G. ESPENSHIED, Prop.
N. B-RaZors honed and ground at short no
tice Ii you want q nice hair cut, go to Espen-
shields under the Bank, corner Augusta and
Main streets.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14

Two-thirds of all deaths in New York City are
from consu,n ption OF p:l-..monia. The same pro-
norton holds for most other cities. Delays are
dangerous Dr. Acker's English Remedy for Con-
sumption will always relieve, and may save your
no Apt Aliens nov9
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14
Take 1t In Time.

"For want of nail, a shoe was lost; for want
of shoe, a horse was lost; for want of horse, a
rider was lost.' Never neglect small things
The first signs of pneumonia and consumption
can positively be checked by DR.. Acker's Eng
lish Remedy for Consumption. For sale by P
T. Allen. nov IL
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14
no Mot Suffer ANY Longer.

Knowing that a cough can be checked in a day
and the first stages of consumption broken in a
week. we hereby guarantee DR.. Acker's English
Remedy for consumption, and will refund the
money to all who buy, take it as per directions.
and do not find our statement correct. At P. L.
Aliens noNS
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14
A Sad SsOrX.

The child coughed. The mother ram No remedy
was near. Before morning the poor little sufferer
was dead. MoRAL-Always keep DIR. Acker's
English Remedy at hand. At P. T. Aliens.
nov9
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14

Nm. 6.-Leaves Clifton Forge daily, 800 a. M.
arrives at Richmond 5.15 p M
No. 12-Portsmoutf Accommodation daily ex-
cept Sunday. Leaves Cincinnati 400 p. m. ar
rives Maysvlle $40 p m South Portsmouth 8.3)
p. m.
No. 80 Runs through, via Clifton Forge and
Lynchburg, arriving Richmond 100 a. IN.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14
WHY Women Fade.

Women lose their beauty because colds under-
mine their life DIR. Acker's English Remedy for
Consumption is an absolute cure for colds. At
F. T. Aliens. noVI0
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14
A Pair of EN-.

Sad Faced Tramp-Madam, am home
less man. Patient Housewife-Well if you
are home less than my husband is, pity
-FOUR poor wife.-Bob Burdette.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14
OH<fS. II. III Us,
r. R. Agent, Broughton, Ark.
ONE BOTTLE DID IT-BoILS CURED AND HEALTH
RESTORED,

B. B. B. Co., Atlanta, Ca:
GENTS-My sister was afflicted for a number OF
years with bOils scattered all over her person
They would make their appearance every spring
and last through the summer and until lat in the
fall. Her herlth was sadly impaired, losing flesh
and strength every day; in fact, they were sap
ping her life. l gave her one bottle of b. b. b.,
pete cure and restoring her health. To-day she il
perfectly sound and her health fully restored. Ii
is without doubt the best and most valuable
Blood Purifier now on the market.
Yours, etc., d. NJ. MCRAE.
Waynesboro, Miss, July II, 1882.
Send for our Book of Wonders, free. 1t treats Of
all blood disorders. Address,
BLOOD BALM CO., Atlanta, Ca.
Sold by N. WAYT & Bro, Druggists June7 I'm
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14

A CARD.-We learn that there Is an I'm pre-. son
among some of our old friends and pa
irons that our Mr.. H T. MILLER has retired from
the business of manufacturing Gentlemen's I'm
derwear. This impression is created doubtless by
anINGENIoUs ADVERTISEMENT sent out through
the mail of the old shirt books and measures so
by the trustee of the late VIM. Mitchell Co
We will state that the trustee wanted to sell us
those books, but we did not want them, nor did
we need them at any price. What we want il
your esteemed orders, NOT YOUR MEASURE, and
five don't please and suit you is our fault moi
yours.
We are deeper in the business than ever before
and with greater facilities every way, and await
your esteemed favors.
HI. T. MILLER & BRO,
formerly H. T. Miller & Co.,
Manufacturers Miller's Acme Shirt
april and Drawers
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14
The Last and Greatest Discovery !!
MOAO-ELENENIIL ELECTRICITY!

Natures simple but potent increasing and intenyng
maximum--the vital forcc-he us mezlcatrr naturae.
electrical the human body absolutely necessary the be-
ginning and progress of disease and to death.
To cure disease the force that caused it needs only to be reversed
The electrical condition of the human body nby controlled by the
ELECTROPOSE The and absolutely SAFE Our
and apartments protected absolutely against any epidemic any contagious
infectious disease
Disease by necessary
stmce.
The recovery any part already destroyed most but question
of time.
1t ubdue any kind miasma zemot aumac naamma
Natures nble curing every formidable form of dis
eseepecay Group Dthea srofu Cancer Consumption Epidemic
Typu Typhoid Yellow Fever Plague Cholera the same happy
results Cold Coughs Sore Dpsy Neuralgia Rheumatism, Bron
ct Peursy, Ch Insomnia Coma Darrho, Consp
ton Govt nt Night sweat Whoong Cough Measles Scarlet Fever
Smallpox Aony Cramps Asthma Cataps Paralysis Epilepsy disease
the Brain and Spinal Cord Heart Liver Stomach Bowels Kidneys Spleen
Bladder, &c. &C.
Cases Abandoned by Physicians, Speciality.
Opium Habit Uema Narcosm and other comaoe
removed replaced by HEALTH and REFORMATION
The EIectropoise is Never Sold But Rented.
For Week. $780, For Month"; $780, For Three Months Sis;
For a Year, $50.
Apply to JOHN N WEBB or s. H. OWENS, Agt,
1920 G. St. Washington 0. C. Staunton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14
She is Grateful.

"I saved the life of my little girl by prompt
use of Dr. Acker's English Remedy for Consump-
tfon" Mrs VIM. v. Hartman, New York. For
sale by P. 7. Allen. nov Ii
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14

Remember EsPENsHIED's is the place to get
fl rst-class Shave, Hair Cut or Dry Shampoo
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14

ELOWERS.-I h2Te on hand and for sale a
ers, consisting in part of
ADutilons, Ageratums, Alyssums, Begonias
hohVardlas, Caladiums, Cannas, Carnations,
Chrysanthemums, Coleus, Dahlias, Dais-
les, Feverfews Geraniums, Hello
tropes, Lantanas, Lilies, Lobe
las, Pansies, Phlox, Roses,
Salyias, Verbenas,
Fuchsias, &c.
respectfully ask the Ladies to call and examine
for themselves. ~ ~
Gut Flowers, bouquets, Baskets, Wreaths, and
promptly attended to. Gnu
Large lot of Tomato, Cabbage, and Celery
Plants &C., for sale.
JOHN FALLON
SS-Greenhouses on Lewis St., Stanton, Va.
aprl2 Pm
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14

TO OUR EADERS.-MALARIA OR AGUE
SURELY CURED.-In this broad assertion
We speak positively, that, these and all miasma-
tic noisens can be radically driven from the SyS-
fem and q permanent cure guaranteed. Thou
ands of chronic cases, whose testimonials bear
evidence, have been cured by our infallible reme-
DIV which contains neither quinine, arsenic, or
anything injurious. Full treatment free by old
trial remedy and treatise sent on receipt of adj
dress, to ASAHEL MEDICAL BU:EAU,
june 22-lyr I'll Broadway. ~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14

DR ROBERTSON, us N. Liberty ST., Baltimore
ID Md, the Oldest reliable Specialist Irregular
gra duate) in Baltic, with % years experience in
hospital and Special practice, guarantees a cure
chronic diseases of the URINARY ORGANS, Ner-
yous and Organic Weakness, Structures, &c. Ure-
thra diseases recently contracted positively cured
in to days All consulta lions strictly conhdens
tial Special treatment for Ladies. Medicine
IepIy, Apl oily
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14
TWO BOTTLES CURE RHEUMATISM.

bRUUGHTUN, ARk.. j U1l6 +, ISt
cheerfully state the following facts in regart
to the of your medicine in my family. Ny
little son, II years of age suffered from acute
and chilling of the blood. l heard your remedy
highly recommended, and purchased one bottle
of Moncrief Bro, Prescott, Ark. In about one
month, after using this bottle he became much
better that got the second bottle which is now
being used, and my son is nearly well, and think
by removing him to cooler summer eli innate
(Which / will do) and continuing its use
perfect cure will be effected. l consider D. B. B
o most excellent blood purifier.
CHAS H. TITUS,
R.R. Agent, Broughton Ark
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14
Little Grains CT Sand.

Little things continue to make our mighty uni
verse of material things. People are too Otter
prone to reject minor details. One drop of the
right kind of medicine has often effected cure.
where years use of the wrong medicine had failed
Reao the following endorsements of b. B. B., the
most wonderful of all Blood remedies:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14
uow doctors CONQUER Death.

DR.. Walter K. Hammond says: "After long
experience 1 have come to the conclusion that
two thirds of all deaths from coughs, pneumonia
and consumption, might be avoided if Dr.
Acker's English Remedy for consumption were
only carefully used in time" This wonderful
Remedy is sold under guarantee, by P. L. Allen
novS
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14

nor SALE-Nine Hundred Tons of Pure
L Spring-Water Ice, from to 5 inches in
thickness and clear as crystal which will be sold
whole OF in smaller quantities to dealers. if
purchasers can be found. Prefer to sell in large
quantities, but if not disposed of, will supply
families and the trade in general.
Respectfully,
WIN. WHOLLY,
Staunf0n. Va
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-14

II you want to get Good Shave or Hair Cut,
60 to EsPENsHIED's, under the Bank
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-02-15

william Warren as r.l,icoddy.

The John Peter Pillicoddy of Mr..
Warren was almost worthy to be called
great creation The old time farce,
which has nearly been superseded by
burlesque and extravaganza, had q real
artistic reason for being 1t had tho
same place in the drama that humor-
Gus character has in painting, and
served a like purpose Farce simply
tool: a natural human feeling or habit,
magnilicd or intensified it, and showed
how amusing man might be who was
entirely under its control. Mr. Pilli-
coddy IS a nursery gardener and Il
scotsman, a beautiful, perfect spcci-
men of the small but prosperous En-
glish Philistinc.
He is dcvotCdly fond Of his wife,
who was the widow of Il sea captain
named O'Scuttic, and all his spirit is
possessed by Il dread that Mrs. Pilli-
coddy's first, who was supposed to
have been drowned at sea, may turn
up and claim his spouse. His fear
soon has something substantial to feed
on, for Capt. O'Scuttio docs turn up
and demand a wife, and the action is
occupied simply with the display Of
Mr.. Pi!licoddy's emotions until he dis
covers that hc IS dealing with his pre-
dcccssors brother, and not with the
predecessor himself. Absurd rs the
character is, it fairly glowcd with life,
as well as drollcry, in Mr.. Warren's
hands. Atlantic Monthly.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-02-15
. Substitute Tor Sira..,

One Christmas l spent up on the
mountain side with two or three
others, and there we had our holiday
dinner, and it was wholesome meal,
but wanting in those delicacies that q
mother or wife can best prepare. A
snowstorm was raging along the
mountains, but with our cheerful fire
and warm cabin, we cared nothing
for it.
IF VIC had some flowers for the
wish table," said one of the boys.
We all wished the same.
"Gct out your old letters" said one
We all knew what that meant, for
many a flower from the old house
finds its way in letters to the boys out
west. One found a rose bud, another a
violet, another a daisy, and then an
other rose was found in mothers
letter. Withercd and faded were these
tokens from the old homes, but never
did men value flowers moro than we
did that withered bouquet.
Cant some one say grace" said
one of the boys.
No one volunteered.
The closing lines in my mothers
letter." said a boyish fellow, might
do"
"Read them" was the response that
came from all.
Heads were bowed around that fru-
gal Christmas board, and the young
man read:
God bless you, my son, and God
bless us ALL"
then looked up and saw tears on
tho checks Of weather beaten faces
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-02-15

HEALTH THoUGHTs.-A rule to
follow closely while attending the sick
is to give them what the appetite Graves
for ; first in small quantities, and when
satisfied the ingredients will not nauseate
o: Otherwise disagree, the quantity can
be increased. When the patient does
not ask for food the attendant should
exercise ingenuity in getting up palat-
able dishes, daintiIy and nicely arranged
and bring them in without the patient
knowing what is coming. Always re-
gard sick person who's, mind is feeble
with the body and act for them. The
physician and his medicines are only
potent when well and ably seconded by
good nursing.
Absolute rest in bed will do moro to
restore to health person suffering
with summer diaTrhoea than much
medicine with the patient up and walk
ing about.
Let your baby have drink Of nice
cool water frequently during the day.
The moment milk reaches the baby 8
stomach it begins to curd. This is the
first act in the process of digestion and
always creates thirst. A little water
given at this time will comfort the
child, and relieve the mother of worry
ing with c.oss baby.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-02-15
Two Smart Birds.

Birds of many curious kinds are
found in Australia which cannot be
found anywhere else. One of them is
the bower builder or walk builder, rs
it is called. 1t builds long walk or
bower with grasses and sprigs, and
then collects all sorts of little things
to decorate it. Gaudy feathers lie
likes particularly for this purpose, but
he does not disdain shells, blcachcd
bones, a pipe bowl, q penlinife, or any
small object that he can find. So well
is his propensity known, that when
persons lose such things in the bush
they generally find them in the bower
birds walk. 1t is evident that the
bird takes them purely as ornaments,
for he lives entirely on seeds and fruit.
Another noteworthy bird native TO
that far off land is the Tyre bird. He
can not only initiate the notes Of all
other birds, but also nearly every
sound made by man. Settlers are
often deceived by him, and many
amusing stories are told. Sometimes
n man working on his clearing hears
somebody chopping wood a short dis
tance away, and dog barking st his
heels. He goes i'll search of the in
trudcr, and finds after long walk
that the Tyre bird has been making
game of him. a man using a cross
cut saw hears somebody doing the
same thing, and after searching un-
successfully for him, discovers that it
Is the bird. rd.-Philadclphia Times.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-02-15

MODEL FARMER s.--Nearly every
section has what might properly be
styled few model farmers. At least
they are such comparatively speaking.
Their farms, their barns, their houses
and surroundings are far above the
average in every respect. These farm
ers show degree Of thrift and fru-
gality too that is above the average
They are on time with their work, they
get the top prices for their produce,
they live better and nicer than their
neighbors, and generally are respected
more and held in higher esteem than
any other set Of men in their commu-
nifty. They are held up az examples
for young men just starting out in life
aud as the title implies, arc good models
to pattern after. If asked for reason
why some men arc leaders 10 their line
of business it would not be hard to give.
First, they study their business. They
go into the details and master them
thoroughly. They work with their
brains as we'll as with their hands.
They systematic and economize. They
take time to read and post themselves,
and in this way get the advantage of
others experience. They keep up with
the times in every way aud by doing
their duty in the way that common
sense and good judgment dictate they
clearly earn the title of model farmers,
and should enjoy the respect that such
title cohmands,-Natonal Stockman.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-02-15
Wise Cows.

In general, COWS arc supposed to be
rather wanting in intelligence. Else
why do they invariably cross the road
in front of a passing carriage? But
The Pail Mall Gazette cites an instance
Of what looks like genuine bovine
aagaclty and atrue neighborly feeling:
The other morning, q very sultry
one, two COWS came to our gate, cvi-
IDENTIFY on the lookout for something,
and after being at first somewhat
puzzled by their pleading looks, l be-
thought myself that they might be in
want of water. No sooner had this
idea occurred to me than l had some
water brought in large vessel, which
the poor animals at once sucked up
then sauutcrcd contcntcdly away to a
field near at hand.
In about an hour or so we were sur
pri&cd and not little amused by Sec
ing our two friends marching up to
the gate, accompanied by three other
COWS.
The water tap was again called into
rcQulSltIOn, and the new comers were
in like manner helped literally. Then,
with Gratiiied and repeated "boo-oos"
"A unanimous vote Of thanks-our
visitors slowly marched off to their
paSturagc.
1t was quite clear to us that the two
first callers, pleased with their friendly
reception, had strollcd down to their
sister gossips and dairy companions,
and had informed them-how, can
not say, can you?-of their liberal en-
tcrtaiimcnt, and then had taken tho
pardonable liberty of inviting them
uD to our cOttape