German View on America Prefers Americans After Initial Coldness
A condensed review from a German observer Mr A Van Gulpen, delegate to the International Commercial Congress, describes American work ethos, energy, and urban growth. He notes Americans value physical vigor, rapid invention, and open social manners, contrasting them with Europe. He praises free baths, cleanliness, and the vast market, warns Europe to strengthen trade and consider a European Zollverein, and calls the United States a rising working giant seeking wider influence in the Americas.
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A. van Gulpen
van Gulpen
Germany
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Commercial Museum
P’hiladelphia
California
America
Berkeley
Stamford
Columbia College
New York
Lise
United States
San Francisco
Chicago
St. Louis
Gers
North Germany
South Germany
Europe
Caate
Money Baga
McKinley
St. Lou's
Commercial Museum
Europa
North America
A Soldier's Tale of Lee and a Confederate Horse
In a memoir excerpt set after the seven days of fighting around Richmond, the narrator recalls meeting General Lee and his love for his loyal horse traveling through Civil War campaigns. The piece blends battlefield hardship, family reunions, and the horse's enduring service from Orange to Appomattox, highlighting its role in key campaigns and its cherished status in retirement.
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Cold Harbor
Richmond
Jackson
Lee
Lalinde
Gen. Lee
Taon
McClellan
Darrinon
James River
Ivor Fellows
Pope
Rob
Louis Marshall
Tom
Johnny Lee
Johnny
Louis
Rappahannock
Orange
Pateraburg
Spottsylvania
Marbor
Chickahominy
Mather
Hull
Appomattox
Petersburg
Appomattox Court House
Lin
England
Baltimore
St. Louis
Lucy Long
Leslie
History of Ice Cream in Early America and Europe
The piece traces ice cream origins from Paris in 1774 where it was called cod butter to 1776 recipe appearances in London. It notes Mrs. Alexander Hamilton popularizing it in Washington and President Jackson endorsing its inclusion in White House menus. It mentions Jackson’s confectioner and rising ice cream trade, plus earlier European techniques and 17th century frozen fruit cups and juleps.
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Paris
London
Alexander Hamilton
Washington
Jackson
White House
Executive Mansion
Hamilton
Italy
Paria
Duc de Chartres
Bees Swarm Coffin Box Yields Honey Cache
An undertaker in Sudbury Centre Michigan stored coffins in an outside shed. While lifting one box a bee hive released swarming bees forcing both men from the shed. After fumigation 60 pounds of first class honey were found inside the box. Evans' Pharmacy promotes De Witts Witch Hazel Salve as original and cautions against counterfeit copies. An inventor claims a waterproof glue mixed with quartz sand creates flexible stone soles for boots offering firmer footing on slick surfaces.
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Sudbury Center
Mich
Ao Agaiatant
DeWitt
DeWitt's
Evans’ Pharmacy
Executors Sale of Margaret L. Hayes Estate in Anderson
Executors announce a sale of real estate from the last will and testament of Margaret L. Hayes deceased. Two parcels, totaling about 183 acres, lie near Anderson with connections to the C and W C R lines and neighbors Dr. A J Newell and J Newell Hall. Cash terms with purchaser responsible for titles and stamp taxes. Sale to occur in October at Anderson Court House during legal hours. plat available by contacting undersigned. Vendors VANDEVER BROS. & MAJOR also promote wagons and buggies in the notice.
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Margaret L. Hayes
Anderson C. H
Margaret Fea
Wsd
Anderson
Hleakley Station
A. J. Newell
Billy Stevenson
J. Newell
Hall
Lear
Andersop
Statope
Barnesville
Vandever Bros. & Major
Digestive Aid and Miscellaneous Advertisements Collage
An amalgam of vintage ads commingles claims for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure promising instant stomach relief with general promotional phrases for Evans Pharmacy and Evang' Pharmacy. It mentions Do Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a wartime supply and references humorous asides about Goliath and a cheering woman, all printed in a late-era newspaper ad fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Goliath
Kansas
Philippines
Evans
Earl
Evans’ Pharmacy
Veterans' Intelligencer Subscription Notice from Nashville
The Intelligencer announces a Veterans edition published in Nashville Tennessee with a year subscription offer at 2.15 dollars. It invites veterans unable to subscribe to receive copies, detailing club rate and mailing info for renewal or new subscriptions.
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Low Crussares
Runnin
Pat
Japhville
Sean Mont
Tire Setting by Experts Helps Save Your Wheels
Skilled mechanics offer tire re-assembly and setting services to extend tire life. Long experience emphasized to ensure correct alignment and balance for safer driving and smoother performance.
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Pendleton
Voning
Glens Space
J. B. &. Bloan
Hickory Flat Farm
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Creditora LG Pereons Hay
G. W. Taylor
Bonham & Watklen
Batata
Ala B. Ms
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Taylor
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Thompson
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FIC. Company
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Weer Listnreeting Co
Dean Stim
West
John £ Clare
M. de
Evans Pharmacy
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Farmers Loan & Trust Co
Vandiver
Blue Ridge Railroad
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Via
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HOV
Charlotte
Alyew
Basie
Westhound
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Denver
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Pendisto Spa
Adams Crossing
Walballs
Wbloe
Seaxi
Falbaila
Weat Union
Seneca
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Pendiston
Oroxa
Anton
Hezolar Station
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