Gettysburg Nurse Salome Caretaker of War's Wounded
During the Gettysburg days Salome Myers and her mother shelter, feed, and tend wounded soldiers in their home and a nearby church hospital. Salome befriends Alexander Stewart, aids his care, and writes to his brother Henry. Henry and Salome later marry, the couple remaining in Gettysburg with enduring devotion amid postwar memories.
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Ince
Gettysburg
Salome Myers
Cagm
Salome
Union
Buford
Virginia
Doctor Fulton
Tag
Alexander Stewart
Stewart
Fanning
Henry
God
Washington
Hene
Myers
Mit. Henry
Camp Letterman
Henry Stewart
Alexander
The Kitchen Cabin Recipes and Food Preparations Recalled
A vintage kitchen section presents guidance on preserving and cooking meats such as leg of mutton and beef heart, with detailed steps for marinating braising and larding. Additional household recipes include nut loaf cranberry salad and pickled tongues with brine, plus a note on meat tenderness and flavor.
Dainty fruit dishes and desserts in old kitchen lore
A homey guide shows how to dress up family meals with charming fruit salads and desserts. Recipes include a honey olive oil dressing for fruit, Sage Rarebit on toast, Fresh Strawberry Bavarian Cream, Strawberry and Raspberry Dumplings, and a fruit sauce with whipped cream.
Namelézs Georgia Town Names Its Ambitious Moniker
A Georgia town christens an unusual place name Namelézs after many submissions failed to satisfy post office authorities. Residents joke about the name causing misunderstandings while locals, including Uncle Hben, quip about people thinking others are to blame for their troubles.
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Georgia
Valn Search and Mrs Bacon-Do You Know Dear Broadsides
A brief newspaper exchange records a dialogue between Valn Search and Mrs Bacon noting scant clothing and little money. The small item reflects everyday concerns with attire and finances in a St Louis patch.
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Valn Search
Mrs. Bacon
John
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Carter
Carec
Kline's Epilepsy Medicine Promoted With Free Trial Bottle
Ad panel from Red Bank New Jersey touts Kline Company epilepsy remedy with fifty years of uninterrupted success and lasting results. Promises a large trial bottle free and mocks modern photographs versus traditional tintype likenesses.
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K. Kline
Kline Company
Red Bank
N. J
Ady
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Wight
Overton GO
Broadway
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Agdress Mother Gray Co
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Allen
Trea
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le Roy
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