Civil War Letter Archive Sheds Light On Du Quoin Soldier
Edwin Lossley of Du Quoin enlisted in the 81st Illinois Volunteers in 1862 as an officers’ cook. He later fought at Vicksburg and wrote a 22 page letter describing the campaign, now archived at Southern Illinois University. His letters reveal his anti-slavery stance and independent spirit, including a harsh assessment of a fellow Du Quoin captain during the Vicksburg fight.
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Edwin Lossley
du Quoin
81St Illinois Volunteers
Cook
Vicksburg
81St
Southern Illinois University
Ray Armstrong
Belleville
Loosley
John Y. Simon
SIU
Simon
Ulysses S. Grant Association
Current
Lossley
DuQuoin
Raymond
Hinds County
Miss
Co. K
Reese
John P. Reese
Jonesboro
Grant Papers Highlight Ulysses S Grant Name History
The article notes Simon John, a U.S. Grant scholar, discusses how Ulysses Simpson Grant was born Hiram Ulysses Grant. West Point records mislabeled his name, he used the new name, and he asked Julia Dent to decide what the S should stand for. SIU Press will publish The Papers of Ulysses S. Grant in 15 volumes.
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Simon John Simon
Ulysses Simpson Grant
Simon
Hiram Ulysses Grant
West Point
Julia Dent
Ulysses S. Grant
SIU Press
Farmers weigh price versus services in livestock feed choice
A study by David L Armstrong of Southern Illinois University found that feed price matters most to larger livestock operators, while small producers cite brand and dealer convenience. Most farmers grind or mix feeds, rely on dealers for grinding, and prefer cash or 30 to 60 day terms with routine cash discounts.
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David L. Armstrong
Southern Illinois University
Armstrong
Illinois
Family Car Trips Become Living Room On Vacation
A bulletin on family vacation motoring advises one adult to read to children and supervise their care. It urges seat belts for all over six, proper restraints for younger kids, and a car bed for infants, plus safety locks and avoiding dangerous foods and hard lollipops. Rotating seats and quiet periods are recommended on long trips.
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Marjorie B. May
Home Safety
Workers Day Tribute Emphasizes Labor's Role in Economy
The piece honors all working Americans and stresses job opportunity through education, apprenticeships, and training. It quotes Dwight D. Eisenhower noting workers as key in the three-member team of capital management and labor, insisting productive work fuels opportunity for all.
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Labor Day
Dwight D. Eisenhower
New Bank Clearing System Speeds Securities Checks
The New York Clearing House and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York announce an automated system to clear government securities like bank checks. Transactions will move in two minutes via a Western Union teletype network, with net deliveries between the ten member banks and no physical transfer of securities.
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New York Clearing House
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Western Union
Clearing House
Federal Reserve
Federal
The
New York
Outlook meeting covers livestock grain trends in 1968
Monroe County farmers are invited to the Outlook meeting on September 12 at 8 00 p m in the Farm Bureau Hall Waterloo to hear Don Doerr and a National Stock Yards representative discuss livestock grain prospects current market trends supplies demand and prices plus fall lawn care pruning and strawberry planting tips for the season.
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Monroe County
Farm Bureau
Waterloo
Don Doerr
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
National Stock Yards
Crossword Puzzle Clues and Grid Reference
Puzzle clues listed with numbers and directions for across and down entries. Includes hints like Chatter Cobalts sym Indefinite article Greek letter Relatives Performs Wagers and notes DOWN Log for grid.
Puzzle Clue List Hints Week’s Answer Set
A teaser lists last week's Answer 36 and 37 with a sword theme for 36 Pierce for 37. It prompts search for 39 a Greek island 40 and ends with the word Regret.
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Roy P. Conrad
Ophelia Mueller
Alice Horcher
Clarion Printing Company, Inc
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Wach
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Reece
Franklin Campbell
Zebedee Hammock
James J. Collins
Benton
Tom Dorr
Fant
Arlin H. Obst
Cooperative Extension Service
Bermuda
Fisher
Perinstrument
King
Office the Golden Uch Boy's
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Combat
Lincoln Vehicles Center
Hospital Specialties
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