19 Dec 1863
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Newspaper
Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Location
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1863
Page
1
Fragmented letters and notices recount rumors about Civil War figures, a retraced Train anecdote, and local editorials on drafts, with community ads for tobacco stores and shop talk. Includes battlefield casualty lists and institute minutes from Lewis Iowa, plus letters praising regimental gallantry and civic discussions.
Merchants are warned about the Revenue act provisions on cordials stomach bitters and similar preparations. After October articles named including perfumery and cosmetics must bear stamps or face confiscation. Manufacturers and dealers alike are subject to duties liabilities for noncompliance and sale of unstamped items.
A partial OCR line mentions individuals with unclear roles. The readable bits include names Eyed Gilt Helen Sel Os Wad X and a number five, but the context and full facts are missing. The fragment suggests a local or society note but lacks actionable details or events.
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