Mysterious war tale and a grim Missouri execution
In 1861 near Howard and a river bridge a Confederate guerrilla ambush ends with a cabin fire and three murders. A young Irish prisoner and a 16 year old girl defy guards during a court martial, and the girl’s plea leads to a postponement of the execution, while the story unfolds of guerrilla danger, a soldier’s letter, and a dramatic rescue attempt amid war torn Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haouina
Ark
Pogead
Observathee
Avichburhood
Waatile
Aptium
Jeruaalem
Avery
Jim
Geture
Jin
Etovis
T ‘O
Wéua Union Caldfox
Missouri
Gergerth
Adi
Hay
Ifa
Trish
Bal Ben
United States
Rand Ball
Allnatura
Pneange
Upson
Andy
Mazbu
Rosecnant
J. W. Gano
Hosecrats
Bosecasns
Sponging, sailors, and odd tales from distant shores
A mixed digest recounts divers in the Levant, sponging near Tripoli, and Syrian practices. It blends travel notes with anecdotes of strange rituals, curious encounters in the jungle, and a rebel prisoner account from Galveston detailing a young captain’s son fighting valiantly aboard Harriet Lane, plus column vignettes on aging and a joke about General Rossc...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samiral
Syria
Tripoli
Simbal
Levant
Alexandretta
Saida
M. Lamiral
Willemain
New York Times
Harriet Lane
Galveston
Wainwright
Linaytenant Lee
Gays
Philanthropiegy
Paper War and Printer Troubles in Wisconsin 1892
A fragmentary historical notice depicts a newspaper office defending its independence amid presses and financial strain. The piece notes tensions with authorities, threats of force, and a shift in ownership and editorial control. It includes a referenced letter to the Internal Revenue Commissioner and mentions Sheriff Stanley, Leonard Late, and the Washington Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick Pomeroy
Sole Owen
Baie Esty
Wisconsin
Iit
Powie
Leonard Latehile
Ce Porigeal
Bariyna
Stanley
Washington Republican
Washington, DC
Fredericksvurg Barnside Affair and Burnside Judgment
A fragmentary historical report discusses the Fredericksvurg Barnside affair, Burnside’s judgment, and speculation on potential outcomes if battle had continued. It includes a NY Times-like note on a farmer, a university claim, and a bricklayer anecdote about ale and a cellar repair.
Fragmented 17th Century Style Text Fragment
A garbled historical snippet shows archaic dialogue about roasted meat and a boast of proof, mentions England, Henry, a dissolved pope, and a threat of personal ruin for a woman. The fragment mixes names and phrases with unclear context, preserving period voice but lacking coherent narrative.
Sure cure for diphtheria puzzles readers
A sensational note claims a tobacco smoke method as a diphtheria cure, urging inhalation of tar and smoke from coal. It contrasts the claim with a bizarre riddle about food for body and mind, then oddly references a person named Sheena.
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Decntor Gayette, AM
Byeey Weoneuosy
Datin
Snanius
Essenaus
Bertismiente
Devries Thom
Nani
Amr
Shel
Chancery
Deewee
Ennevoiy
Crete
AlyaAfi
Lis
Dee Decatur
Mace Coals Tt
Ryhain BU
Altorprys & Counsetors
Lay
L. Misys
BonDarsg
Pho. Erows
Tremont Hotel
Jarnar
Wet Mag Toy
Robert GC. Hwe
Popridoe
Chaos
Fitck Baska Welp
Bhir Las Baert
Rooney Garmmerly
Curtis
Jden
Buller
Renadsiakte
Bern
Peddecord & Berrows
Central Illinois
Avery Soteloke Cvomtuilly
Deneo
Escoeaytit
Oliva
F.L
Toy Rofgr
Cat
Uence
Bievixty & Coun
Bank Rair Cabin
Bony
Sulisrag
C.H Muorn
Beany
Vandalia
Nova
Tangiyes
Shue Baanty
Sobdy Rg Vail Proney
Bern Diene
DY Bayard Taylor
Tony
Howard
Dave
Yale
Petit Tran
Sinibal Babind Tae
Honcotor
Evtian
Tursink
Ieee Lays Warnissae
Wii Gates Bey
Circe
Tub
Nal Sareshep
Faye
Tela Ts
Chicago
Ireland
Phe
Sintad
Curang-Outang
Padas
Bin
Sreen
Rome
Phat
Acaio
Chevert
Grenadier
Gil
George Gurisy
Dundee
Stonewall Jackson
Glasgow
Montreal
Fredericksvurg
Barnside
Piadeyburg
Sintay
Burnside
Cowec
Bunday
Sucess
New York
Anes
Sh Wu. Brown
Sint
Bia
Tishman
Toin
England
Henry
Sheena
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