Indian War Survivor Recalls Cavalry Rescue After Scalping
A veteran describing the 1869 Big Horn fight tells how he was scalped by an Indian warrior near Black Kettle's camp. He recounts wounds to his arm and scalp, torture by squaws, and a heroic rescue by U.S. cavalry that drove off the attackers. General Custer joked later that leaving the service may have been a mistake.
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Bargia, Holly
Dearboro
County
Indy
West Thile
Pik
Holly
Emirates
Advanos
Hig
Diane
Wilson
Ce. G
Lela
Apos
Tiny
Ioidion
Square
Und Squays
Comeone
Soren
Todian
Bret Areese
Black Kettle
Benea
Guster
Deadliest drug tale after peach pits and poison
A historical piece discusses prussic acid or hydrocyanic acid, its perception as a medicine, and dangers. It recounts a New Orleans duel involving a physician and rival over a deadly poison, ending with the rival’s death as the doctor turns away.
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Strong, Cobb, & Co
Behener
Paborishy Schewer
S. M. Strong
New Orleans
Mao Sayy
Ceveland Peres
Advice on Shapira Bible fraud and counterfeit scripture
A reader decries attempts to fake biblical text asserting the Bible’s truth rests on its own enduring authority. It warns against modern forgeries and notes sensational claims, including Shapiro tangents, as evidence that genuine scripture requires no human proof. It also mentions unrelated items: 30,000 pounds of presshoppers killed and a Turkish woman marrying age, plus a party remark likening a pianist to an ape.
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Tim
Wen
Shapiro
London
Pittsburgh Iila
Christmas cheer and household bustle in a farmer’s life
A reflective Christmas vignette details festive food, gifts, and neighborly trades at a rural home. The narrator notes abundance, family plans, and concern for poorer children, while detailing domestic scenes of cooking, carpet repairs, and shared meals amid holiday busyness. It also includes a Civil War reminiscence and local lore about hidden Confederate treasure.
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Wadorhood
Azores
Nader Breeman
Darkies
Iraagination
Santa Claus
Foi
Penrace
Ever
Anow
Nabor Freeman
Florida
Heaven
Eoon
Fatal strychnine poisoning at Beaver Dam home
News from Union county reports a fatal poisoning after a breakfast at Mr. Marsh's Beaver Dam residence. Mr. S C Marsh, a Morganton visitor Miss Mamie Peterson and Messrs. James Boylin Reese Blair of Monroe fell ill after eating eggs likely adulterated with strychnine. The eggs were bought at Austin's store from countrymen. Investigators suspect accidental contamination, not foul play. Ms Gillespie, Marsh's wife, mourns the loss.
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Charlotte Observer
Thix
Yeater
Beaver Jam
Union County
5.C. March
Marah
Mamie Peterson
Morganton
Mesra
James Boylin
Reese Blair
Monroe
Austin
Murnh Mod
Mies Gillespie
Mr. Marsh
Important Society Hints From A Lost Era
A collection of etiquette notes covers wedding kissing, bridal dress, funeral jokes, morning calls with hat in hand, and avoiding theft. Rules advise prompt dinner replies, tobacco manners, proper inquiring about bills, and discreet social cues at dinners and parties. It emphasizes courteous restraint, observing hosts, and avoiding boastful or presumptive conduct.
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Elianbesh
Loanda
Paterson Police Report on a Thief and a Superstitious Plot
Denis Philip Guyer of Paterson says a neighbor woman stole a large sum, but evidence was lacking. He told police he would nail a prayer to a pear tree at 11 12 tonight after summoning the thief by reciting a prayer aloud each nail driven. A package with the stolen notes appeared at his front door that evening, suggesting the theft's return.
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Petersburg
G. W. Tucker
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Tucker
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Maj
Starke
Calica
Venables
Ountice
Wilcox
Heath
Fort Gregg
Burgess’s Mill
Hatcher
Epch
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Charles
Gavernl
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Leo’p
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Eoen
Leela
Bill
Geo. Hill
Courians
Ines
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Horaon
Teal
Kirkpatrick
Jenkins
Posible
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Gisher
Gen. Il
Snd
Gen. Bill
Jennios
Gov. Lee
Turnbull House
Cox Road
Gen. Hill
Leo
Jeckine
Sarrender
Ees
Lee
Juntina
Lene
Hleth
Heth
Cole
Boydtawn
Penton
Geo. Heth
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Lipemoye
Ler
Mahove
Ierang
Nieeta
Sca
Geo. Hill Fang
Mont Earnestest
Deaver
Long Street
Appomattox
Ataif
Kourlera
Geo. Longstreet
Cal
Ealer
Columel
Himsalf
Uniontown
Washington
Amaska
Wilkes County
Jobe Frank
Lrensu
Bi Il
Mia
Mom
Davis
Mra. Mesa
John C. Breckenridge
Philip Guyer
Paterson
Lis
Guyer
Mr. Guyer
New York
Fai
Boy on Dutfield Street Dreams of Christmas Theft
A twelve year old boy on Dutfield Street overhears men plotting to steal Christmas money and toys. He imagines buying pistols and candy, while conversations reveal plans to persuade his father to beat him to obtain more money. A bystander girl reacts with alarm at the street scene.
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Dutfield Street
Bobs
Avery
Myanlf
Father
Mather Darling
Detroit
4 Match Tound For a Boston Quix
A fragment of a Boston Courier item mocks a dime novel duo and a suburban abduction plot. Three Boston boys from the suburbs of New York plotted to abduct maidens and tourists, exposing sensational themes in juvenile mischief.
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Boston
New York
Tourlata
Murder Penalties Sparse in 19th Century States
A 19th century New York Herald analysis notes that from 1860 to 1880 Massachusetts saw 279 murders with 29 convictions and only a few executions. Connecticut, New York City, and other states show similar underutilization of the death penalty, suggesting juries and laws often failed to punish murder.
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Massachusetts
Sistem
Connecticut
New York City
N. ¥. Herald
Weather Woes Across the Nation Challenge Farmers
The New England Farmer notes widespread severe weather testing the country causing crop damage and transport disruption. It argues farmers endure lean years, yet anticipate a more productive season ahead, while workers in other sectors also face cycles of hardship.
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Alwaya
New England
Skeleton of Confederate Soldier Found in Wilderness
Mr B A Larking of this city reports discovering a Confederate soldier’s skeleton in a dense thicket on the battlefield of the Wilderness near Chancellorsville. The remains showed a white skeleton with ruined clothing and a waist-belt marked O B A. A knapsack a blanket and a Bible were found beside the grave. The soldier likely crawled into the thicket after being wounded and died there.
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B. A. Larking
Chancellorsville
Larkins
Feare
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