Andersonville inmate's graphic hospital life told in his own words
An inmate recounts hospital scenes at Andersonville prison including brutal nurses, dying soldiers, and desperate calls for water. The narrative mixes horror and humanity as a Black soldier and fellow inmates share bread, a chicken, and memories of kin while awaiting transfer to Jefferson Barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sparra
Frank
Andersonville
Jefferson Barracks
Georgia
Tom
Ali
Union Blue
Gray
Duda
Mars Bulton
Neber
Carlina
Hyar
Mississippi
Missus
Miceus
Norfolk
Virgina
Migeus
Constipation Pills Adversal Racial Voices
Fragmentary 19th century newspaper text portrays medical ads and overheard dialogue with vivid dialects. The piece includes references to Ayer's Pills and painful eye and liver symptoms, interwoven with racist language and a nurse scene. The piece ends with a dramatic line about the President.
Tourist Sleeper to California by Frisco System
The Frisco System will run a fully equipped Tourist Sleeping Car between Birmingham Alabama and San Francisco starting December 9 and then every Tuesday. The car will depart Birmingham at 10:20 p m Tuesdays on the Southeastern Limited with calls at Memphis and Kansas City and will return Mondays from Kansas City. It emphasizes scenic routes through Kansas and the Rockies to the Land of Sunshine and Flowers and is managed by a qualified attendant. For berths and details contact A Hilton, General Passenger Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Birmingham
Ala
San Francisco
Memphis
Kansas City
Kansas
Rockies
A. Hilton
Home Seekers Excursions on Big Four Route
Low fare excursions offered to Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming. Travel dates January 5 19 February 2 16 March 1 15 April 5 19 1904. For rates tickets limits stopovers and details contact Big Four Route agents or Warren J Lynch General Pass and Ticket Agent Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Misnissippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Warren J. Lynch
Gen’l Pass
Ticket Agt
Cincinnati
Mother's Friend promotes easier labor and healthier newborns
An old advertisement claims Mother's Friend prepares the system for birth reducing labor pains and risks for mother and child. It asserts protection against morning sickness, prepares the breasts for milk, softens the skin, and prevents abscesses by early treatment. features pricing and a promotional booklet from Bradfield Regulator Co in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary Save
Bradfied Regulator CO
Atlanta, GA
Cowen Publishes Early January Sale Dates
Auctioneer Col. C. W. Cowan lists sale dates in this section. On Monday January 11 Harmen Craven holds a sale near Parryxville, and on Wednesday January 20 Mrs. Ollie Harbert conducts a sale northeast of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Cowan
Harmen Craven
Parryxville
Ollie Harbert
Hess Brown Marriage at Hess Family Home Near Hastings
Mr Sell Brown and Maud E Hess wed December 24 1903 at the bride’s parents home eight miles north east of Hastings Neb by Rev Zike U B church Hastings Only family and a few friends present The couple formerly lived in Brook Indiana and will reside in Hastings after a ten day southern visit The Republican notes the groom’s prominence and wishes them happiness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Nebraska
S.A. Brown
Thshawnee
Neb
Clover Leaf Route Excursions Low Rates to West and South
Very low one way second class colonist rates to the west south west and south on dates from December 1 1903 through April 19 1904 with low round trip fares to all points west and south west on the first and third Tuesdays each month Columbus Ohio custom cutters association of america one and one third fare certificate plan tickets on case January 15 to 21 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Custom Cutters’ Association of America
For Rent Large Second Floor Room Over Office
For rent a large second floor room above the Republican office. Could serve as a fine factory space. Apply at this office.
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Cox
Office
Indiana
Oolice
eComes Biosk
B. Cor
Pabie Sqr
E. Livingood
Attorney AT Law
Covington, Indiana
Ever Covington Banking Company
C. Yourt
Washington Street
Wees F. Stilwell
Cotary
Reriementa
Catates
Oney
Agency
Cheer Insurance Comates
Offics
Elde Public Square
Arter’s
John B. Martin
Covington
P. Lewis
Allen'e Biack
R N. Voliva
Newtown
Ead Notari Putitie
S. Jones
Notary Public
Melomas Hock
Sbcor Public
Commuyton
H. Lublow
M. D
U. S. Army
Calla
Ofice
Koaf PL
Covington, Inbiana
Romer Sewell
Rombh Sewell
J. A. Lindley
Willdoaw
Real Estate, Stocks & Loan
PARM
cIiTy
Resi Estate
Onil Canon
J. A. Lindsey
Wricht Brcck South Elde Puabile Sar Covington, Fod
Ffarmers
Wi. Hunt
Geome
William Hunt
Foley
Weill Man
Lee Allen
Ayers
C. Baxter
Braidweed
Ayer
Bette
J.C. Ayer
Republican
Sam
Flere
Mara Sager
Eick
Vermont
Buckingham's
Dr Cavegeene
CKRP
Mat & Co
Nagra
New Orleans
Miscus
Massie
Shiloh
den Day
Trecon
California
C. W. Cowen
Hess
Brown
Edford
Thedford
Chattanooga Medicine Company
A. J. Green
Hlewara, la
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