Stratford Hall Bought as National Memorial for Lee
The Stratford Hall estate in Virginia, birthplace and boyhood home of Robert E. Lee, has been purchased by William Alexander Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy to become a national memorial and research center. The project, guided by the Robert E. Lee foundation, links peaceful North and South in preserving Lee’s memory amid a broader effort to honor his role in American history.
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Harry” Lee
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Francis Lightfoot Lee
The Kitchen Cabinet by James Russell Lowell
A poem excerpt appears to reflect on nature and humanity with simple, childlike wisdom. The lines consider how each person mirrors a portion of heaven and urges paying love to every living page of God’s book.
Outdoor meals and picnic dishes from old cookbooks
A guide to planning outdoor meals highlighting sandwiches with cheese, meats, and mayo plus boissons for picnics and camping. It includes dessert ideas like Dream Pie and Chicken Pudding recipes, with notes on paper utensils and forms for serving and cleanup.
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Legion
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Brings Quick Digestive Relief
A sour stomach and gas ease quickly with Phillips Milk of Magnesia. The preparation neutralizes stomach acid and calms digestive organs, offering relief for adults and children alike. Seek the genuine Phillips product as imitations differ in effect.
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Stout Folks! End skin torture with Kora Konia powder
Advert reads a medicated powder Kora Konia to relieve raw itchy skin in three minutes for friction from clothing and sunburn. Claims quick soothing film, stops burning and itching, absorbs perspiration, keeps garments dry, prevents odor. Also notes demand for Ozaukee oil burners and burners by Reliance Oil Burner Co. Saukville Wis.
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Ozaukee
Reliance Oil Burner Co
Saukville
Wis
Water Rights and Public Ownership Jurisdiction
The discussion covers the control of water rights across navigable waterways, lakes, rivers, ponds, and brooks. It notes federal jurisdiction over navigable waters and state authority in other aspects, with ponds and brooks belonging to individuals subject to state regulation.
Arkansas woman praises dog remedy for fits and wealth
A Arkansas woman claims she cured fits in a valuable dog using Russ Ball Blue and says many others now use it. She asserts it never fails and attributes success to the remedy. The note ends with a tangential quip about a girl's ideals shattering when a man goes broke.
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Arkansas
Russ Ball
Recommend Lydia E Pinkham's Medicine in Cleveland Letter
A testimonial from Elizabeth of Cleveland Ohio praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says the medicine restored strength and appetite after a period of weakness and nervousness, noting ten bottles helped her feel alive again and she continues use until fully strong.
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von Moltke
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Jock-Neal Co
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T Oan
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