Beech Trees and War Echoes From Kentucky Fields
The reminiscence recalls brave war days near Louisville as Bragg’s advance led to felling beech trees for barricades. It describes camp sites, a cave near the camp ground, and the toll on a young soldier's life, with reflections on leaders and political letters shaping later events.
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Brenner
Nature
Bragg
Louisville
Nelson
Terrell
Cross Roads
John Morgan
Fleetfoot
Camp Ground
John
Sterling
Bette
Driving Methods and Horse Training in Track Racing
A veteran driver discusses evolving track diving techniques, stressing understanding the horse, bit control, and progressive conditioning. He notes that yanking is unnecessary, outlines rein holds and forearm strain management, and argues modern drivers advance beyond old methods.
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Golden
Winship
Ay Eels McGowan
John Stewart
McGowan
Stewart
Maud S
Rattlesnake Encounter Ends With Odd Portrait
Professor L R Smith of Missouri tamed a rattlesnake during a winter visit. The snake formed a clear profile of a woman’s face. In court, Irish magistrate Jude Vorter sentenced a notorious drunkard, joking that he would be punished by Talk will and Porter.
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Fessor
L. R. Smith
Missouri
Jude» Vorter
Mormon Recruits and Mixed Views on Plural Marriage
A New York World piece describes four hundred Mormon recruits arriving in Europe led by Elder C. D. Fieldsted, with many women and children among them. Interviews reveal varied attitudes toward polygamy and religion, with some women accepting it in theory and others opposed or indifferent. A humorous aside contrasts piano passion with editor and business life.
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New York
Rier
Europe
C. D. Fieldsted
Delea
Wales
England
Scotland
Scandinavia
Eng
Utah
Ted
Montana
Johnny Es
Prairies
Gnah
Josh Billings
Pthne
Brahmins and Sudras in Travancore Caste System Description
The article describes caste divisions in Travancore between Brahmins and Sudras, noting subcastes and degradations. It covers the once-brahmin priests among Sudras, the ban on Sudras reading sacred texts, and the harsh caste attitudes. It also portrays the Pulayar as deeply degraded, chronicling poverty, vices, and social oppression across generations.
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Travancore
Western Ghats
Arabian Sea
Amon
India
Pulayar
Travancorean Pulayar
The Piano Effect Divides Opinion Across Readers
A writer muses on piano influence, citing poets editors and musicians with varied views. The piece notes personal taste, the thrill of ivory tones, and a skeptical take on predicting a listener’s reaction.
cure for nervous weakness offered free by missionary
An advertisement promises a free remedy for nervous weakness and early decay. It claims discovery by a missionary in South America and asks readers to send an envelope to Rev. Josefa T. INMANS in New York for proof and recipe.
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South America
Josefa T. Inmans
New York
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy Praised
A customer testimonial claims the Chamberlain remedy has saved over a thousand dollars in family relief. The advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy available in 25 and 50 cent bottles.
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Seeee Co
Chamberlain
Sinking feeling overboard and cold remedies cited
An old passage notes the familiar fatigue after falling overboard and unable to swim and mentions Piso's Remedy for Catarrh as a remedy for cold symptoms.
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Piso
Daily labors keep life’s clock steady, Longfellow quote
A reflective line on how routine duties balance time’s passage, noting the steadying effect of ordinary tasks on life. The quote emphasizes the discipline and rhythm provided by day to day work.
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Longfellow
Patent medicine ads and remedies in the period notice
An assortment of patent medicine claims and medical cures dominates the page. Advertised tonics and troches promise liver invigoration and hoarseness relief, with makers like J. P. Allen and Brown's Troches cited from London. Other entries push pest remedies, digestive aids, fever cures, and Carter's Little Liver Pills as a tonic for liver and bowels.
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Brown
Suz
Christian London
Eng
Carter
The Million seeks readers nationwide for free trade debate
The Million reports 2500 subscribers in two months and aims to reach readers in every state. It pledges independent political economy coverage, priced at 50 cents a year, with endorsements from Hon. David A. Wells and The Chicago Times. Subscriptions offered at five cents for a sample or five octents for a year.
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David A. Wells
Chicago Times
Tts
America
Iacaa League
Brooklyn Revenue Reform Club
Des Moines
Chicaco
Rock Island & Pacific R’y
Atlantic
Chicago
Joliet
Peoria
la Salle
Geneseo
Moline
Rock Island
Pullman
Missouri River
Minneapolis
ST. Paul
Albert Lea
Seneca
Kankakee
Newport News
Richmond
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
la Fayette
Council Bluffs
United States
Canada
R. FR. Cable
E. ST. John
T & Gen
Cen’t T’k’t & Pass
R Ag’t
Goldsboro Man Collects Nickels as Penalty for Lost
A Goldsboro man is collecting nickels as a penalty for a lost item. The unusual restitution highlights a quirky personal agreement and local curiosity about the man’s thrift and humor.
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Goldsboro, N. C
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Burknell White
Corwin
Alabama
Mr. Clay
Thomas Ewing
Ashland
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New Jersey Committee
Clay
Congress
Texas
Raleigh
Ewing
Ohio
Frelinghuysen
Albany “Evening Journal
General Taylor
General Cass
van Buren
New Free Soil Party
Buffalo
Carornia
New New Mexico
Henry Clay
Cleveland Herald
Ea Ieee
Raleigh Letter of Mr. Clay
Canva Ag
Polk
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Smith
Puck
Denahiesy
Cobien
Yostetters
STOM
Hayfever
ELY Brothers
Owego
N.Y
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Grinnell
Taree College
Jemmmaeion Gao
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A. B. Wilbor
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Stoddart & C
G Street
Washington, D. C
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Rover
Ibc., Inc
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Caswell
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Druggista
Uncle Sam
Eilert
Addree
Box
P. Simpson
D.C
Invenor
Valens
Bro
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Greenwich St
Lee Sarate
Dubuque Fir Fire Arms
Dubuque
Iowa
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Hamilton
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Broadway
Contron
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P. O
Pearl &T
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Downa
Hops and Malt Bitters Co
Detroit, Mich
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Palmer
Montisellie
IW & CO
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Yma
Mason City
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Oskaloosa
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R. S. McMurray, G.P
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Agane Potty Aoe
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ST. Louis
Omaha
Lincoln
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Kansas City
Atchison
Cenver
Union
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Great West
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Grand Union Depot
Bastery
Indiana
Maines
St. Joseph
Topeka
Chicago City
Deover
Couned Bluffs
Vie Peoria
Hannibal
Qu Heookuk
Burtington
Coir Pad
St. Peoria
Liveolm Vin
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Esau
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T. J. Potter
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Minder Sonus
Kirks
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