Anderson and Johnston Rival West Point Companions
The article recalls Gen. Anderson and Col. Johnston from their West Point days and early careers in the Black Hawk War, noting Anderson’s eventual rise to colonel and pay, Johnston’s move to Texas, and their reunion in Washington. It also mentions Henry Stephen Fox, Oliver Morton, and other figures, plus medical advances and a joke column about boxing.
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Anderson
Fort. Sumpter
Abraham Lincoln
Albert Sidney Johnston
West Point
Second Artillery
Anderton
Johnston
John Reynolds
Thrail-Splitter
Col. Anderson
Col. Johnston
Texas
Utah
Washington
Hever
West
Henry Stephen Fox
Webster
Viscount Palmerston
Charles James Fox
Diogenes
Clay
Ha Boon
Fox
Georgetown
Oliver P. Morton
Indiana
John A. Andrew
Massachusetts
Cartin
Pennsylvania
Buckingham
Connecticut
Dennison
Ohio
Rhode Island
Sprague
Smith
Gus. Morton
de Bodiscos
White House
Polk
A Moral Lesson on Public Opinion and Health Rhetoric
A fragment from a 19th century newspaper debate critiques public opinion on health remedies and medical commissions. The piece cites fear and sensationalism, condemns misleading reports, and urges careful consideration of medical claims before drawing conclusions. It names officials and doctors, arguing against hasty judgments and urging rational discourse.
Anton's Opinion of Lincoln and the War Plan
A fragmentary historical tale describes Lovejoy and colleagues proposing to move 10,000 Eastern troops to the Army of the West. Lincoln questions Stanton, who declares the plan unwise, and Lincoln, after reflection, notes possible misgivings about the President’s view. The narrative hints at the tension between strategic moves and political restraint during the Civil War.
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Anton
Lincoln
Army of the West
Snd
Bran
Lovejoy
Stanton
Waliating
Massage by Blind Men in Tokyo Streets
A fragment describes blind masseurs performing shampooing and light massage in Tokyo districts. It notes the practiced, gentle methods, the instinctive understanding of pressure points, and even mentions delicate needle placement for certain ailments, without leaving marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Ho Mowiy
Fragmented Essay Notes on Credit, Urgency, and Language
This excerpt discusses running accounts at stores as convenient yet risky, noting how easy credit tempts purchases and often leads to regret when items accumulate. It references historical usage, banking habits, and the social language around debt, with scattered mentions of Michigan terms and medical remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
Man and Soil Link Bursts From Historian Lecture
Historian James Parton argues in a recent lecture that humans fail to thrive when separated from soil. He cites New England factories where workers with gardens and pasture cows stay healthy, save money, and avoid destitution if mills close. He warns urban factory populations face demoralization without access to land and nature.
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Mames Parton
New England
Fragments From an Old Classified Page on Remedies
A jumbled OCR slate of patent medicines and medical claims. It mentions Dr Foote’s Health Journal guidance on fistula and consumption, references to various tonics, and an offer to mail for money or loans. The tone mimics early 20th century ads for herbal and mineral cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foote
Health Journal
Fragmented Health Ad Snippet From Old Paper
An OCR fragment discusses female health, dieting, and bodily functions with references to patent medicines. It mentions Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Da Harte Leon Voule remedies, adds a political aside about a New York candidate, and ends with a reader’s thanks for cures claimed by these products.
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Mr. Easter
de Harte Leon Voule
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Boston Medical and Surgical Journal
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Russia
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American Register
Garalyny
Inca
Sindie
Louis Chromi
New York City
Grand Union Motel
Rand Central Depot
Ong Milion
Pat 'Elevator
Hostsar
van Buren
New York
Michigan
Buckeye
Boston
Sint
Uae
Dirk
Latrobe
Baltimore
Ted Siar
Samuel Ke
D.C
Mort
New Orleans
Hone Bille
Dominion Paria
Whitehall
Ted Rete
Eaf
Eal Jarier
Toni Ringn
Ead Heray
Loveld
Emoyen
Hallet Co
Portland
Slaine
Pris
Ash
Arrivas
Bali
Nota
Ely
Sasbara Gence
Lord & Thomas
Iaderat
Micke
Procter & Gamble
Worcester
Pattie
Coli
Chicaco
Rock Island & Pacific
Aeick
Acta
Weshington
Ottumwa
Great Rock Island
Thone
Cancer Am Anes
Heaey
Bridcen
Serenges Cares
Brare
Fia 1
Shacken
Sulgneo
Rasusan
Albert Lea
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Phineas Eld
Winaron
Sabiay
Towa
Itha
Dakoca
Yin W. Shore
Ron Vin Been
Ranapp
Cincinnati
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