Brief History of the Eleventh U S Regiment Volunteers
A compact history of the Eleventh U S Regiment from its formation by order of President in 1861 through its service in the Army of the Potomac and later reorganizations. It covers transfers, commanders including Col E D Keyes and Col George Sykes, postings at Fort Independence and Fort Leavenworth, and later departments from Dakota to Texas and Missouri. The article notes the regiment’s evolution, notable officers, and the Indian company experiment ending in discharge.
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Ballion
U 8
E. D. Keyes
Fort Independence
Geant Parr
U. S
Army of the Potomac
Richmond
Thomas HN
Frederick Ee
Louis D. Watkins
Thomas H. Neill
Roy
John
Department of Dakota
Fort Buelling
Mann
Department of Texas
Sykes
Fort Brown
Eres
Department of the Missouri
Fort Leavenworth
Bismarck
Gros Ventres
James A Iron
Arthur C Ducat
Wiliam P Burnham
Richard Croxton
Frank D. Webster
Methods of packing muskmelons for the city market
Professor John Woolllyd discusses standard muskmelon types in large city markets, noting Netted Gem and Osage types in Chicago demand. He details crate and basket packings, including 12x13x22% inch crates for 46 melons, one-third bushel climax baskets, Rocky pony crates, four-basket flats, and apple or rhubarb boxes, plus a limited use slatted 8x8x17 inch crate for fancy stock and its size constraints.
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John Wolloyd
Oleriguiture
University
Munole
Chicago
Illinois
Peors
Colorado
Lincoln Meets Giant Private On Ward At Washington
A wounded Private from the 140th Pennsylvania, six feet seven, convalescing in Washington, overheard that the president would pass. Lincoln approached, studied the tall soldier, then extended his hand and asked, How do you know when your feet get cold.
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140Th
Chancelloraville
Washington
Lincoln
Humorous Civil War Exchange at Little Lick
After Hunter's defeat in Lynchburg Virginia a Confederate retreat passed through a town four miles from Lynchburg. A Thirty-fourth Ohio soldier approached a woman in a doorway and asked the name of the city. She replied gently Little Lick. He pressed for distance to Big Lick. She retorted If you had brains in proportion to your impudence you would know that you just came from it.
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Hunter
Lynchburg
Thirty-fourth
Ohio
How He Reasoned During the Army Excitement
In a garbled report a man named Gut is questioned by the sheriff about why he did not draw his wages. He responds with a quip about preferring someone else to lose the money, asserting the other party is more able to lose it.
Farm Management And Its Profit Potential
The article argues farm management as a business unit can reduce waste of time labor and soil, stressing proper crop combinations, efficient labor use, and the value of simple records. It notes that understanding costs and profits, along with adaptable planning and timely labor, drives farm profitability and broader agricultural success.
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Dexis
Boiled Eggs Betray Them Across National Tastes
A playful comparison notes how Sherlock Holmes might miss a clue as it surveys egg preferences by country. It describes how English and French eat three minute boiled eggs with shells tapped and sauces, Spaniards and Italians favor runny contents, Germans and Italians prefer near liquid, and Americans often eat minced, peppered yolks with toast.
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Sherlock Holmes
Wiihl
Itching and Burning Relief From Cuticura Remedies
Mrs Geo F Clark of Iberia Missouri reports five years of scalp eczema. After using Cuticura Ointment and Soap, the condition cleared, hair grew back, and she regained a healthy scalp. Sample offers and 83-page Skin Book advertised.
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Iberia
Geo. F. Clark
P. Bkin
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Man uses safe and strap in Philadelphia suicide
Jacob Rabinowitz, fifty four, of Philadelphia, committed suicide using an 800 pound safe. He placed a head under the safe, drew a strap tightly around his neck, then kicked away the block supporting the safe. His wife found him. he died before a doctor arrived after months of despondency from a lost lawsuit.
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Jacob Rabinowitz
Philadelphia
Penn
Teapot Linked to Boston Tea Party Unearthed
A newly wealthy woman eager to impress showed her antique collection to a visiting bishop and claimed an old teapot was used in the Boston tea party. The gesture emphasized status as she pointed to the item and narrated its provenance.
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Boston
Fragmentary quote hints at social roles and illusions
In a brief, clipped exchange the speaker mocks labels like suf fragista as women without husbands and contrasts with antis who obtain uncles. The text notes that even an actor can see life in a fleeting show is transitory, while tombstone inscriptions seem overly idealized.
Padding the Ironing Board for Lasting Cleanliness
The article advises pad the ironing board with a thick quilt or old blanket then cover with heavy muslin. Sew slips at ends to make two strips that wrap the board allowing the padding to be changed infrequently and stay clean for months.
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Mothers Magazine
A Difficulty in Joy Rides Ends on the Wagon
A witticism about starting a merry outing notes a downside. The speaker warns that a joyful venture may conclude in trouble, as the ride ends with the wrong kind of transport. The line captures a cautionary view on risks tied to carefree beginnings.
Case In Point: Parisian Politeness Sparks Denial
A Parisian gentleman debates politeness with a French interlocutor, denying the accusation and insisting on courteous restraint. The exchange centers on social behavior and cultural norms reflected in a brief cross cultural dialogue.
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Chicago, Ill
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Motor Car
Mickie Weer
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MONRO
Daisy Fly Killer
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Shoul
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