Siege of Vicksburg and Civil War letters recount battles
Fragmentary Civil War report describes prolonged siege works around Vicksburg, mining of a key redan on the Jackson road, and heavy artillery exchanges. It notes Grant and Pemberton's forces, troop counts near 92 600 for the Union, and July 4 signals of Confederate withdrawal. Included are letters discussing maneuvers, the Atlantic theater, and personal remarks from General Lee and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uy Diack
Cheumyalhaian
Sheena
Dubnaran
Vicksburg
Woolas
Tutus
Malt
Login
A. J. Switch
Car
Lanmap
Heetow
Yarno
Lig Blick
Johnston
Viersburg
Logan
Redan
Jackson Road
Farney
Missouri
Cockerell
Sedan
Mina
America
Grant
Pemberton
Voyage Through Space Reveals Sun's Timeless Journey
The article argues the sun and earth voyage through space at immense speed, with Earth, planets, and meteors traveling together. It notes the solar system's direction toward Hercules, the drift of human history across the universe, and speculative effects on climate from ether resistance while stressing the wonder of celestial travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Nutley
Ife
Walliam Mersciel
O'Elouk
Buiman Bistus
Columbus
Garth
Alexander
Casor
Gaul
Ariog
Iss Azia
North Pole
South Polar
Morsar
Leo
Globe
Rhett and the New Hampshire bully at a northern college
A campus clash at an unnamed northern college centers on Rhett a South Carolinian student. After a brutal confrontation with a New Hampshire bully the South Carolinian defeats him in a staged challenge, leaving the bully humiliated. The tale recalls earlier debates and a later battle where New Hampshire defeats Rhett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhetts
Syuth Carallin
Harvard University
Atudente
Marval
Mason
Dixon
Souhern
Swanstap Tully
Mehott Hind
Boonthorn
Tony
Ate
Nuit
Mampabire
Jfangshire
Wiett
Mhett
Hell
Fumpestre
Rhett
Boston
Bowtoy
Hemtin
Bigiaoll
Andlay
Cnmipur
New Valin
Ton Mays
New Hampshire
Aoid
Khar
Tina New Hampahire
Fueron
Brent
Aid Atheth
Khott
Shapes
Toston
Georgia
Rhalt
New
Nile
New York and Crooklyn Bridge Opens May Twenty Fourth
A grand new bridge unites New York and Brooklyn, celebrated for its beauty and engineering. John A. Robeling began the foundations in 1870, succeeded by his son Wantington A. Robeling. The structure spans 1,600 feet between towers with 185 feet central height, five avenues, and 10 inch diameter cables weighing 60,000 tons each. Cost reported at 15,500,000 with impressive river views and nation wide pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York and Crooklyn
John A. Robeling
Wantington A. Robeling
T Tan
Brooklyn
Suttom
New York
Twins and Their Mistaken Identities Across Life and Love
A collection of anecdotes on twin confusion from childhood to adulthood. Observations include twin misidentifications by college porters, lovers, and families, plus anecdotes on engagements, letters, and a fictional German note about twins married to sisters. The piece cites historical examples and a quote from Wilkie Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lestian
Perati
Anya
Ray
Lowlo
Bietelf
Thare
Ais Finch
Bot
Olster
London
Fester Galton
Mirthful Medicine Show Exploits Native Folklore For Profit
A Philadelphia Times report criticizes a traveling medicine show run by a self styled doctor selling a miracle cure. The act combines staged native rituals with ads for a panacea, hiring Indigenous helpers, and portraying mock ceremonies to persuade audiences to buy the remedy. The piece labels the operation as exploiting Native imagery, draining money from attendees while promising universal cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagae
Hovhevner
Syracuse
Wanson
New York
Iinding
Howe
Tein
Ioard
Miladelphite Times
Romantic elopement tale ends in mistaken marriage tale
A Virginia County tale recounts two brothers courting sisters in a close neighborhood. The elder seeks to wed one, the younger plans elopement with the other, but a mix up at the elopement place leads to a marriage with the wrong sister, and the story continues with consequences and a publicized moral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jny
Our
County
Ubio
Maplenhand
Hila
Fay
Abe
Une Gilaco
Eie
Mart
Nauret Eki
Ale Wna
Alva
Hinmell
Minnesota Mills Abandon Wheat Grinding Old Methods
Century old milling method shifts as Minneapolis mills switch to a new roller and bolting system. Quicker cracking of kernels separates waxy germ from the flour, yielding finer powder and stripped hulls. The change promises higher quality flour, with burr stones replaced by vertical and Hungarian roller equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Northwest
Minneapolis
Debates on Liquor Credit Law and Shelter of Debts
A discussion traces changes to liquor credit laws from 1840 through 1882, noting that debts contracted after May 1882 may be collected legally. The piece references a robberies, a Pattonville farmer's cabbage planting methods, and observations from a writer at the Frontstead. It comments on legal shifts and local experiences with debt and farming practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbin Commission
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James M. Payne
Andrew & Prevost
Reaper
Epkeg
Ren
Siemie & Call
A. Chapman
Benson
Anderson
Clare & Co
We Daniels
Clark & CO
Alii
Eutaw
Excellenza
Yemussee
C. Sf
Gark
Rylss
Trai Rowm Bros
Rownlati i
Peerleas
San Ee Saw Mills
Meire
R. F. Divver
TN Front OP Vickseung
Joan
Abele Pond
Gromswall
Connor
Jikuwino
S. Gurasa
Pillab'g
Weel Wey Gon
Joe Jheton
Ttemuregurit
Judes
Omelia Shard
Aly
Melty
Felday
Tureday
Malvern
Jamey
Met
Troopa
Chickakawly
Richmond
Longstreet
Ius
Keyes
Williamsburg
Longetreet
Whiting
Karhamagille
Wen
Yenkee
Rappahagnoock
Leato
J. E. Jounatox
Charleston
Worden
Hampton
Philadelphia
Monitor
James Elvor
Burnside
Frederickaburg
Rappahannock
Potomac
Lee
Ges
Bracresann
Ene
Elletic
Horagle
Congress
Ste
Louis Globe-Democrat
Carottun
Mainerites
Brown
Troy
Wwe
Isutay
Kentucky
Ewa Teathos
Sweshore
Erie
Rontestead
Pattonville
Iown
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