15 Jan 1862
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Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1862
Page
1
Anecdotes on wealth without cash, virtue over riches, and good character. Crates the philosopher questions focus on child welfare, while anecdotes critique sermons and manners. War era notes include hospital misdirections and a tale of preserved bodies for the dead.
A collage of cooking recipes including Ginger Crackers and Soda Biscuit, Yeast and Nut Bread directions, plus on page notes from Civil War era events and oblique local anecdotes. It also mentions battle wreckage near Wilson Creek, railroad sabotage near Glasgow Junction, and a doctor patient tale.
Practical guidance warns keep matches in metal boxes away from children and animals, extinguish flames before disposal, avoid burning fuel in wood containers, and never leave lights or candles unattended. It stresses proper stove, chimney, and gas-light practices and notes broader concerns from skating to gleaning laws and Nile exploration.
A discussion on weeding incompetent officers from the army cites Lincoln’s firmness and broader disciplinary moves. The piece notes subordinates face boards and courts martial, with reform advancing through rigorous discipline and a call for pride in future soldiers. It includes a domestic humor piece about Shanghai Chandler and a jumpy anecdote about a farmer editor and cows.
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