Appeal for Georgia help to honor Confederate dead at UVA cemetery
The Atlanta Constitution urges Georgia readers to fund markers for Confederate soldiers buried at the University of Virginia near Charlottesville. It notes 1,097 graves there, with 125 Georgians, and recounts past drives, appeals for one dollar per grave, and the moral duty of citizens to honor the dead. The piece blends appeals with personal anecdotes and references to pastors and faith.
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Atlanta Constitution
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Old Dominion
Georgia
Fredericksburg
Goroga
James Berry
Head
Judgs Underwood
Berry
Roberts
Solomon
Atlanta
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
Florida
South Carolis
Virginia
Punderburk
Huckaby
Dana
Lee
Indian Horse Chase Tests Navajo Quickness and Cavalry Limits
A Civil War era描etched tale recounts how Indian bands, led by Navajo runners, evade pursuit across mountains. Lieutenant Baker bets Navajo can outpace a horse, Pierson runs a sprint, ponies and plunder traded in a high stakes showdown. The story highlights army struggles to overtake elusive Indian groups and the resourcefulness of both sides.
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Indiana
Geronimo
Morgan
Indian Bureau
Baker
Seventh Infantry
Pisr3ou
Engineer Corps
Penton
Raver
Pierson
Scolyse
Agaon
Mergen
Gat
Witalbington
Chleago Merl
Thornwell Orphanage appeal and irrigation debate across regions
A mixed page blends an orphanage appeal from Thornwell urging donations of five or eight dollars monthly and supplies, with care details for 400 children from several states, and a long irrigation congress report in Salt Lake City praising water access, small holdings, and community projects shaping western agriculture. The piece includes remarks by Wilford Woodruff and Utah leaders on irrigation, water rights, and the benefits of dispersed ownership. It ends with a Wyoming governor interview praising Australian ballot use and women’s voting influence.
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Thornwell
Southland
Maryland
Texas
Gott
Wm. P. Jacobs
Clinton
Thorn
Salt Lake City
Irrigation Congress
Pilates
Mississippi
Great West
Peorle
Galt Lake City
Congress
Wilford Woodruff
The
Mormons
Imat Tuly
Young
Great American Desert
New England
Vermont
Maine
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Heraara
Cannon
Utah
Theo
Woodend
United States
Thelleva
Artesian
Aubterrangia
Nevala
Nornog
Eid
Livain
Scientific American
Wy ‘Oming
Amos W. Larcher
Wyoming
Hts
Jadlea
Public Sebonla
Alta
Salt Cure and Germ Theory Promises Split Opinion
An Englishman Jobe Bland writes to a New York journal claiming salt can prevent and cure infectious diseases by killing germs. He cites salt intake and crude remedies, touting two to three ounces daily as safe in epidemics. An advertisement for Dracklen's Arthritis Salver promises cures with 25 cent boxes sold by Hai Bros, amid a tale of a surgeon and anxious mother discussing an infant’s accident.
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London
Freoch
St. Louis
Maine
Jobe Bland
New York
Jerald
Dixenge
Jetter Tresta
Dracklen
HAI Bros
Wadin
Farmer Hardship and Tariff Debate in Uhio County
In Greville News, a column argues farmers deserve broader support amid tariff-driven limits on foreign trade. It contends urban workers appear wealthier due to housing, food, and living costs, urging readers to compare true family expenses and labor value to avoid rural drift to cities.
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Uhio
Busiogia
High Seas
Hse
Eawily
Colton
Bia
Greville News
Seed Corn Saving Tips From a Farm Column
The article extols saving seed corn as a simple, valuable task for seasoned farmers. It outlines selecting uniform color and kernel size, proper piling in the wagon, and storing to prevent pests. It notes seed corn can yield 35 bushels per acre in typical states and warns against damaged granaries while recommending timely harvesting.
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Iowa
Illinois
Nebrealsu
Missouri
De Witt's Little Early Risers and Local Mirth in 19th Century Ads
A collage of vintage ad copy and quips from a 19th century newspaper page. It highlights DeWitt's Little Early Risers laxatives with multiple testimonials and satirical jokes about social norms, marriage, and daily life. The piece references tobacco acreage, buttons from bone, a goat race in Texas, Texarkana’s twin-state situation, and small-pill health claims from Wilhite & Wilhite.
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Yirelaig
Harlem
Angel
Teeland
South America
Indiana
Mississippi
New Hampshire
New Jersey
North Carolina
Ohio
Texas
Wilhite
Ft Mont
DaWitt
Wi Bite
Kanean
DaVitt
Johnjoy
Pennsylvania
Schuylkill
DeWitt
Tee Bite
Theo
de Wit
Sharen
Bridgeport
Chicago
de Witt
Houston
jPeer
Milwaukee
Tio
Texarkana
Miller County
Ark
Bowie County
Tex
Wilhite & Withite
South Jackson
Mich
Jackson
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Chigapla
Anderson
Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company
Hill
Serrempen
Atie
Sylvester Bleckley
Anderson County
Anderson Shop
Leather Company
T. G. Crayton
Oxford St
Brooklyn
Enstoria
N.Y
Iglehard
Baltimore
Sallie Bowte
Billarp
Hasent
Nots College
Gabernion
Cataerh
Tally Cahors
Ani
Fon Viento
Bios Bolydey
O. Hult
Meuuguisis Prive
Lawestatiass
Bareley
Colon
Spartanburg
Bashell
Larely
Cheyenne
Philadelphia
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