Gettysburg Battle Returns A Turning Point In Civil War
Edward B. Clark surveys Gettysburg as a pivotal Union victory shifting the war. He details Lee's July 1863 campaign, the three days of heavy fighting, major assaults like Pickett's charge, and the colossal Confederate and Union losses.
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Edward B. Clark
Ashington
Gettysburg
Richmond
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Chancellorsville
Robert E. Lee
Pennsylvania
James Longstreet
Richard S. Ewell
A. P. Hill
Lee
Meade
John Fnolds
W. 8. Hancock
Daniel Sickles
George Sykes
John Sedgwick
Q. C. Howard
H. W. Siocum
Robert JE. Lee
Winchester
Potomac River
Maryland
Hooker
Stuart
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Susquehanna Valley
Jubal A. Early
York
Wrightsville
Halleck
George Gordon Meade
Pennsylvania Village
Armien
Masson
Reynolds
Abner Doubleday
New York
151St Pennsylvania
Doubleday
Seminary Ridge
Hancock
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Longstreet
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Armistead
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Kimabai
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Heth
Johnson
Trimble
Grant
Appomattox
Battle of
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Virginia
Jankins
Corse
Second Corps
Cavalry
Puzzled Missourian Explained by Churchgoers at Cinema Time
A puzzled Missourian asks why some habitual church lateness followers still arrive on time for the moving picture show, suggesting a difference in call to action between church bells and cinema prompts.
Duty of Lawyer Explained in Old Debate on Corporate Counsel
Elihu Root discusses the role of the corporation lawyer. He notes that public perceptions have shifted from abuse to support, citing Professor Lawlace as a witty critic of modern life. A student quips a lawyer must ensure justice even if the heavens fall, while Lawlace questions how many justice seekers end up in a grand Fifth Avenue home.
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Elihu Root
Corporation
Senator Root
Lawlace
Fifth Avenue
the Park
Right to Advertise Coca Cola Debate
An editorial argues political figures muddy public opinion with ad tactics. It cites Coca Cola advertisement as a target, noting a court ruling that Coca Cola differs from coffee or tea only by caffeine content. The piece suggests advertising beverages in general is a broader question.
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Bac
Coca-Cola Company
Coca- Cola Company
Finely Sarcastic Tale at Social Function
Gov George W Clarke Iowa recalls a sarcastic home scene where a mistress tells a maid Mr Smith will call for dinner. She then instructs the maid to dust the top shelf ornaments because Mr Smith is over six feet tall. The anecdote highlights social wit at a recent function.
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George W. Clarke
Iowa
Jane
Murphy Dismounts Without Orders In Cavalry Tale
A sergeant quizzes Murphy a new cavalry recruit who fell after the horse kicked him. When asked if he dismounted Murphy replies yes and claims orders came from hindquarters, a humorous misquote from La dies' Home Journal.
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Murphy
Ladies’ Home Journal
Visiting committee debate on slum calls
Mrs Flitterby remarks on visiting committee duties for social workers. Mrs Hunter Fadde defends the role and says she sends her maid with her cards on visiting days. The judge remarks on the duties and sacrifice involved.
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Flitterby
Social Workers’ Society
Hunter Fadde
Molly Song Possible at Caterwaul and Yelp
A composer seeks publication for a song about a girl named Molly but is told Nellie songs are the only published option. He is advised to try Caterwaul and Yelp, specialists in Molly songs.
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Molly
Nellie
Caterwaul
Riddle Dialogue About Sitting On Hat
A short comic exchange between Mrs Wagg and Mr Wagg about seating on a hat. Mrs Wagg asks a playful question and Mr Wagg responds with a humorous remark. The dialogue ends with a caution not to sit on the hat again.
Poem Torn by Nephew Sparks Lighthearted Exchange
In the Leadon Opinion, Augusta jokes that a nephew read and shredded a poem she wrote to someone. The exchange notes the child’s early reading and the playful shame in the mishap.
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Adolphus
Augusta
Cam
Highest Tower in the World Planned for Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires contemplates a project to build the world’s tallest tower at 1 173 feet with Eiffel Tower’s height exceeded by 189 feet. The design includes social spaces cafes a library billiards gym a wireless telegraphic station a meteorological observatory and a top mounted 1 000 000 candlepower electric light.
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Buenos Ayres
Eiffel
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