Unpleasant Escape Tale From a Federal Pursuit
A Union soldier James Newcomb of Maine was wounded before Atlanta and captured. With a loyal colored servant Moses, he escaped into a cave shelter but was buried by a counterattack. Moses returned with help five days later as Union forces reached Atlanta, freeing Newcomb. Also included is commentary on Gen. Sheridan’s fearlessness and tenacity in battle.
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James Newcomb
Maine
Atlanta
Newcomb
Moses
Massa
Ave
Ingersoll
Forrest
C. B. Avsprey
Milwaukee
Jefferson Davis
Mr. Davis
L. Montgomery Bond
Philadelphia
Peace
Union
NO NONSENSE ABOUT LINCOLN A Lincoln anecdote on military strategy
In Brooklyn, a senator, a supreme court judge, and a citizen discuss Abraham Lincoln. They recall how Lincoln improved on a Halleck order with plain spoken counsel about crossing a river and avoiding self harm, praising Lincoln as a great general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halleck
United States
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Abraham Lincoln
Robert Lincoln
Army of the Potomac
Rappahannock
Mr. Lincnln
Lincoln
Brooklyn Standard Union
Sheridan and Crook recall famed ride from Winchester
General Crook, recalling his arrival during the Civil War, details his long friendship with General Philip Sheridan. He describes Sheridan’s dramatic Cedar Creek moment, the rush to headquarters, and Sheridan’s vow not to give up until the enemy was routed.
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Crook
Missouri
Sheridan
United States Army
Phil
West Point
Texas
Fourth Infantry
Pacific Coast
Hood
Second Cavalry
Cascade Range
Army of the Cumberland
Gen. Sheridan
Winchester
Cedar Creek
Middletown
Gen. Crook
Captor and Captive Reunite as Ingersoll Recalls War
Memorial recollections surface at Memphis reception as Col. Robert G. Ingersoll meets Maj. G. Rambaut from Gen. Forrest's command, thirty years after a Civil War capture. A manuscript in Milwaukee traces Jefferson Davis contact, arguing democratic tariff policy favors the South and spurs broad national backlash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Ingersoll
Memphis
William R. Moore
Col. Ingersoll
Maj. G. V. Rambaut
Gen. Forrest
Forrest
Eling
Illinois
Pongersoll
Ingersoll
Washington
Ma. Rambout
Philadelphia Inquirer
Gen Slocum Named Wealthiest General of the Late War
The fortune of the late General Slocum is estimated at one million dollars making him the richest general of the late war. The report places him atop a list of Confederate generals in wealth at the time of his death.
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Slocum
Interests of the People and the Tariff Debate
The Chicago Tribune comments on Democratic tariff rhetoric alleging class bias and demagoguery. It argues Democrats promised “the whole people” gains but enacted sectional policies, and predicts a Republican shift after the next election with the end of anti-protection legislation.
Economy of the Democrats and the so called hundred billion Congress
The piece argues the Democratic press exaggerated the cost of the Fifty first congress calling it a hundred billion dollar congress. It claims the motive was hostility to soldiers and pension policy and says actual appropriations were below the claimed figure. It accuses Democrats of using repetition to mislead voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of the Fifty-second Congress
Holman
Congress
House
Fifty-second Congress
Appropriations Committee
Toledo Blade
Milk Sterilizer Apparatus Described Under Seven Dollar Cost
Description of a low cost milk sterilizing setup using a sheet metal or copper heated steam chamber. Heat to 150 degrees for about fifteen minutes in a tight heater, then bottle and seal. Claims bottle quality and week long preservation, notes earlier coil heater method and cost under seven dollars for a herd of 15 cows.
Plans of the Democrats and tariff shift debated
Ex Governor Russell writes in the May Forum that the 1892 repudiation of protection signals a move toward gradual free trade. He argues a Democratic Congress would ease protection step by step, with costs to wages and ongoing industrial strife, and cites congressional spending figures to critique Democratic finance.
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Russell
Massachusetts
Democrats regret votes for Cleveland in 1892 rise daily
A compilation of editorials quotes from the St. Louis Globe Democrat Chicago Journal Chicago Inter Ocean New York Advertiser and Albany Journal critiquing the Democratic Party. They claim voters would favor Republican principles, criticize the Wilson bill, and lament Democratic honor following the Chicago pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Chicago Journal
Chicago
N. Y
Experiment with Fungicides on Grapes by Galloway
United States Department of Agriculture researcher Mr. B F Galloway ran a decisive fungicide trial on a five plot grape vineyard abandoned for five years due to black rot. Four plots were sprayed, one was not. treated plots yielded 93 to 99 percent perfect bunches while the untreated produced none. Bordeaux mixture gave best results. carbonate of copper was nearly as effective, easier to prepare and cheaper.
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B. F. Galloway
United States Department of Agriculture
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Pills Sold by Druggists
The text promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy targeting blood and mucous surfaces and claims it as a nonquack medicine. It also advertises Hall's Family Pills at 25 cents and cites F. J. Cusner & Co as producers and distributors.
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Hall
F. J. Cusxer & Co
Beats Secures Victory in Chicago Encounter
A terse report states that Beats secured a win in Chicago with no Minas and Apel 30 noted among players. Details remain unclear due to damaged text but outcome appears decisive.
Hostetter’s Bitters Nervine Tonic Advertised
An old Tremble area ad describes Hostetter’s Bitters as a nervine tonic for weak nerves. The copy claims it calms tremors, aids digestion and assimilation, and remedies constipation biliousness and malaria.
The Vale of Minnekahta Booklet On Hot Springs
The Vale of Minnekahta is a new illustrated booklet describing Hot Springs South Dakota and its waters touted for rheumatism neuralgia and related diseases. Copies mailed on request to the General Passenger Agent of the Chicago North Western Railway in Chicago Illinois upon receipt of a two cent stamp. Mrs Arrowx Did you post my letter this morning George yes Boston Courier.
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Southland
Tennessee
B. W. Waexy
G. Ry
Knoxville
Tenn
North America
Colman
South Dakota
Agen Iago North-Western Railway
Chicago
Ill
Monon Route to Health Resorts From City Ticket Office
The Only Line to Westen and French Lick Springs promotes health and pleasure, claiming relief from blood, stomach, and kidney issues. Pamphlets available at City Ticket Office 233 Clark Street, Pittsfield, Main 174.
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Monon
Westen
French Lick Springs
Clark Street
Pitcsenne
Fragmentary Vet Quip Reflects Cold Winter Humor
A garbled quote from a veterinarian yields a fragmented glimpse of humor about rheumatic legs and cold conditions. The readable bits mention a vet and cold winter, with phrases about wooden legs and Arctic sheets.
Hicks and His Wife Delay in Finding Coy Ends
A quirky exchange about Hicks and his wife reveals a mishmash of words and misunderstanding as he struggles to find coy remarks. The lighthearted moment showcases domestic humor and a playful exchange.
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Hicks
Mr. Hacks
Speculator’s Witty Exchange Sparks Market Humor
Tid-Bits quotes a passerby asking if a trader was a bull or bear. The reply: neither, I was an ass. The joke riffs on market jargon with a humorous turn.
Maiden Name Retention Aims Amid Court Edict
A Philadelphia Record note states a woman's intention to keep her maiden name despite marriage while legal and social norms are debated. The item reflects ongoing discussions on identity and naming conventions in the era.
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Philadelphia Record
Infinitely long Sos Vou Tate Eee Ee Apt Poured
Fragmentary quote appears nonsensical with garbled wording and no clear event or entities to summarize. No coherent person, place, or organization identified.
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Goethe
Fragmented quotations and odd snippets from old papers
A jumble of out of context lines and aphorisms from various sources includes lines about voices, fame, and a czar referenced command, plus odd fragments about throat remedies and a humorous exchange on hero worship. The garbled text resembles OCR noise from a historic page.
Widow’s wish to wed sparked by selfless mortals
A short note from the Toronto Empire reflects a widower’s desire to marry and praises acts of selflessness among mortals. It mentions life’s sadness and a brother named Zoe in a tersely worded update.
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Speut
Patient Pays for Bayo Treatment With Unclear Feeling
A scrambled OCR fragment suggests a patient considers paying for Bayo treatment amid unclear feelings or sensations. No clear names, dates, or organizations are present to specify a location or event.
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Sixth Corps
American Tribune
Grover Cleveland
South
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Men of
Albany Journal
Hill
New York
Smith
New Jersey
Brice
Ohio
North
Gov. Russell
House of Representatives
Chicago Tribune
Economy OF the Democrats
Atlanta Constitution
Freddy
Corey
Buffalo Courier
F. Harmer
Hawkins
Harper’s Bazar
Vale of
Minnekahta
Royal Baking Powder CO
Wall ST
New-York
Hale
Pike
PaTti
Russia
Czar
Picayune
Carlyle
ST. Jacobs
Santa Claus
Meee
Nefairbank Company
Tage
Theo
Meyer
Nassau Set
Amely CO
Laporte
Ind
Bastiers
Samp
Age
Colambian Sa
Ion
Lees
Hi Leck Cc
Aubers FR
Motner
J. J. McGorprick
Bean Station
Motners
Express
Bradfield Regulator CO
Mee
Zoe
Ava
Toronto Empire
California Fig Syrup Co
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Mase
Om, & Bridge &T
Mibhawakn, Ial
W.L. Douglas
Thev
Indiana Bicycle Co
Indianapelia
Bait
J & DouLoTa Railroad Company
Minnesota
Hopewell Clarice
Paul, Ata
Denny
W. PF. Snyde M. TD. McVicker
Qapeisen
Eh Acter
Sang Hannis
Poot Payne
Dematin
Sese Eee
Payer
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