Old Man and Jim in War Bonds of Love and Duty
James Whitcomb Riley recalls an old man who adored his son Jim and urged him to take care of himself. The narrative follows Jim from drill to battle, carrying the family’s pride. The old man’s letters, prayers, and final breath echo Good-bye take care of yourself across decades.
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Jim
Jes
Cap
Jing
Keer
Hisse
Calvery
Camp Ben
Petersburg
James Whitcomb Riley
Century
Dismal Confederate Raid for Lincoln Fails at Paw-Paw
Washington Chronicle dispatch recalls a Confederate officer’s failed mission to intercept President Lincoln’s Gettysburg-bound train. The narrator, about twenty, delivers orders via General Imboden and digs for boots, cloth, and a hat, only to see Lincoln’s train pass. Lincoln replies with gifts, including English gray cloth and boots, marking a curious battlefield exchange.
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Lincoln
Northern Virginia
Imboden
Shenandoah Valley
Gettysburg
Mr. Lincoln
Confederacy
Paw-Paw
Richmond
Zake
Virginia
United States
Washington Cor
San Francisco Chronicle
General Sickles Astaunch Democrat in War and Diplomacy
John Swinton in Chicago Times portrays General Dan Sickles as a formidable veteran of Gettysburg politics and war, noting his stature, vigor, and long career. The piece highlights his role in slavery debates, his Civil War leadership, and his influence as minister to Spain influencing emancipation moves in Puerto Rico and Cuba, while praising his social prominence in New York.
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Dan Sickles
Gettysburg
General Sickles
Thor
New York
Congress
Union
Chickahominy
Madrid
Spanish Republic
Spanish West Indies
State Department
Washington
Castelar
Porto Rico
Cuba
Antilles
General Sherman
John Swinton
Chicago Times
Precious Parcels The Arrival at Camp of Home-Boxes Filled with Good Things
The piece recalls Civil War home boxes sent to soldiers, packed to maximize space with foods and essentials. It notes the joy of recipients, examples of items, and the ethic of sharing, contrasted with one selfish case, as described by Youth's Companion.
A Curious Discovery in Rheumatism Cures
A Japanese peasant woman's theory claims rheumatism is caused by tiny insects under the shin and cured by her remedies. A skeptical sea captain reports improvement after her treatments, while doctors doubt the insect theory. The piece contrasts old ideas about rheumatism with the new claims and promotes Warner's rheumatic remedies and other products.
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East
Warner
James Wight
10Th St
New York
Radway
Tradway
Veterans gain nearly 2800 members in past year
Union Veteran Legion shows a sharp rise as members increase by about 2800. Bucks County Pennsylvania lists 443 pensioners on the rolls receiving 12856.26 dollars annually. Gilbert Head of Danforth Maine meets the century mark on February 9, 1888. General Sherman reportedly avoids political talk and favors a fat cigar and short coat. Major General George H. Thomas life and services are being prepared for a book by Colonel Don Pratt. Ex-President Rutherford B. Hayes has been named an aide-de-camp on John P. Rea’s staff.
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Union Veteran Legion
Bucks County
Gilbert Head
Danforth
W. T. Sherman
George H. Thomas
Don Pratt
Rutherrom B. Hayes
John P. Rea
Appointing a Time
A brief humorous exchange between creditor and debtor about when to call for payment. The creditor notes Thursdays are least busy, so the debtor agrees to collect the amount every Thursday. The item captures a weekly scheduling gag from the New York San.
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Mr. Smith
N.Y. San
Hose tag unsettles timid teachers at Music Hall
The Providence Journal notes a large hose coil attached to a hydrant at Music Hall reassured the timid teachers at a recent institute, but the tag warned Don't Handel Water in Side, which did little to ease concerns.
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The
Providence Journal
Teachers’ Institute
A Fair Dream of Women and Health Remedies
A scattered 19th century collage praises women’s beauty and health, touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription, and mentions Demorest’s Magazine and various tonics. It cites testimonials and brand guarantees, with assorted quips about travel, cigars, and remedies including Brown’s Bronchial, Hale’s Honey, Pike’s Toothache Drops, and Dr. Savo’s Catarrh Remedy.
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Pierce
Sae
V Pierce
GOING NORTH No 2 heading and south No 1 Linowsk
A fragmented OCR line shows directions with numbers and a name that resembles Linowsk. The readable parts indicate a simple directional note, possibly a railway or lane marker, with mixed punctuation and capitalization. No clear event, place, or date is established.
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Boston Bulletin
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Isaac Thompson
New Haven
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Ohio
Minnesota
Ohio Dairy
Toledo
Shila Jorn
Weichts
Pittsburgh
Tenwson
Demorest
W. Jin-Nings
R. W. Tensill & Co
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Pike
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York Commical Works
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SEA Day
Maule
Henry Maule
Filbert St
Philadelphia, PA
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Bryant
Scollette
Buffalo, N.Y
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Binghamton. N
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Iowa
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Minneapolis
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Canada
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Chicago, Ill
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Gen’l
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Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
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Br. Pierce
E. F. Morgan
Lexington St
Boston
Mass
Metroverted Womb
Eva Konurr
Crab Orchard
Web
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Post Creek
California
Ep. M. Campbell
Oakland
Joan Stewart
Chippewa Falls
Wis
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Burrago, N
W.A. Rainey
TITAN
Cleveland & Marietta Railway
Marietta
Caldwell
Cambridge
Newcomerstown
Canal Dover
Canton
Akron
Cleveland
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Newark
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Cincinnati Express
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Mt. Verio
Mansfield
Shelby
Shelby June
GERON
A.M. Alm. P.m.ee
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St. Clairsville
C. K. Lord
W.E. Reppert
Zanesville, Area
Navy
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Independence
Everett
Buco Ca
Uniontown
Greentown
New Berlin
Lake Park
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Mineral Point
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Maretta
Isaac Bet Uns
R. A. Carran
A James Melen
Tray
Ph Res Skeet
Firtshur
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P.C
St. L. Ry
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Express Mail Express
Limited Express
Eastern Express
New York Express
Dennison
WM. Cole
James McCrea
E. A. Ford
Police Gazette
Richard K. Fox
Franklin Squake
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