Old Fifth Georgia Battle Memoir and Oddities
A Nashville writer reprints a Murfreesboro battle reminiscence from a survivor of the Fifth Georgia Regiment, describing artillery actions at Stone River with Battery A and related scenes. The piece blends affectionate veterans’ reflections, lore about old customs, and brief notes on oyster lore and a satirical sketch of youth during Congress era.
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Nashville
Tenn
Murfreesboro
Fifth Georgia
Stone River
I. Hs Rousseau
Thorhas
Roonaan
van Polt
Cedars
Fort Copeloop
Aes Bo
American Women Health Compared to Other Lands
A physician writer argues American women are sicker than peers abroad, citing decades of inquiries with travelers and missionaries. He attributes poor health to dress norms such as tight garments and inadequate leg clothing, suggesting fashion as a major factor in female ill health.
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Rockville
Tediana
Rapida
Congress
Solomon
Eure
Calla
Leopard
Fesson
Tatrima
Pest
Tisneo
Father Hubbard Costume Prank In Rural Letter Poke
A rustic tale recounts Major Solman’s church readiness and wife Mary’s comical Mother Hubbard dress. The farmer mocked the fashion by sewing meat sacks into pantaloons, prompting a startled reaction and a quip about keeping up with trends.
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Father Hubbard
Solman
Mother Hubbard
Mary
Jeems
Asia
Misconceptions on Birds Frogs and Whales From a Candid Talk
A museum attendant recalls a visitor who clung to old myths about swallows burrowing in mud and toads living in solid rock. He cites Buckland experiments, notes many hold beliefs about hoop snakes and whales spouting, and contrasts them with scientific explanations from New York Sun.
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Glen's
Falla
Hiold
Frank Buckland
Orange County
New York
Mandan
Bloffa
Heart
Missouri
Fort Lincoln Road
Wiese
Mans Dan
Yash
Red Man
Dakota
Hioneer
The Last Word on Domestic Insecurity and Moral Advice
A fragmented moralizing passage warns about dangers within marriage and society. It contrasts fiery infernal ideas with domestic duties, urging caution against temper, obstinacy, and bigotry while urging spouses to address vulnerabilities and uphold virtue.
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Georgia
Job
Galt
Chicago
Texas
Lernel
Wales
Fia Natalie
Mene
Vale
F. Purasxt & Co
Cuthbert
Wichelld
Simpson
Ohsnea Epriegs
Stonnetonale
Spes
Welka
Klok
Commodore Vanderbilt
Baratoga
Jersey
Brava Island
Uncle Nash
Dale
Tad Mack de Our
Huusband
Ladica
Angele
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