Rally at the M Hall and Gettysburg memory in 1863
The Baily Star notes a rally at M Hall with mention of the Atlantic Cable laid twelve years ago, a Delphos fireman’s tournament prize, and guests Prof P G Ernst and H C Hauck of Detroit. It recalls the Battle of Gettysburg, mentions a schoolhouse wood contract in 1850, and outlines subscription rates and an upcoming Dayton excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
P. G.ernst
S H. C. Hauck
Detroit, Mich
D. Yake
Gettysburg
His First Love and Notes From a Baltimore Paper
Fragmented reminiscence hints at a childhood romance described in sepia tones. A Baltimore editor’s column piece muses on youth, family, and the oddities of newspaper life, mixing sentimental scraps with sharp backstage satire about editors and the press.
Simple yet cheap lightning protection method proposed in Tarbes
A French agricultural paper reports a plain device using bundles of straw tied to sticks and placed upright on roofs to shield houses from lightning. Trials at Tarbes showed 80 percent satisfactory results and eighteen Tarbes communes adopted the system, with no lightning accidents since. Subscribe to the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarbes
Hautes Pyrenees
Tarhep
Millinery and Notions Ad Promises Low Prices
A fragmented advertisement urges customers to examine their goods and prices, claiming to offer the lowest figures. It warns against being bamboozled by competitors and pledges to align with readers' verdict on who sells the best goods at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mho-Sella
City Real Estate Ad Promises Refund Policy
A local ad touts houses for sale with a stated price and a return policy promising cheerful refunds if customers are not satisfied. The notice emphasizes customer satisfaction and transparent pricing.
Local Goods Advertise Fashion Accessories Sale
A fragmented advertisement lists trimmed fats from 50 cents to 12 000 dollars and a mix of kids gloves shades mitts neckwear and handkerchiefs. It touts ladies and children items and claims cheap stylish goods with a focus on stock like black mitts and colored neckwear.
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Dayton
G. Walliass
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Baily Star
Furphy Hall
van Wert
Rook
Firemans
Delphos, O
J. Keller
Naylor & Etherton
Marion County Medical Society
D. B. Dorward
Wooster
Mansfield
Bair
Mra. ‘Orvis
Big Prairie
Mother Fulton
Zacariah ‘Fulton
Dave Eplar
Ohio Editorial Association
Cleveland
Sra
Krawforad
Knewcomer
Kristian
America
Tretiéniber
Both of
Baltimore
Bei G
Tventy Four
Nell
Dolge
Bureholder
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