Names and Old Names in War Era Tales
A collection of anecdotes tracks name changes from Ulysses Grant to Jules Grevy and Henry Carter to Frank Leslie, noting historic misnomers at West Point and in American journalism. It contrasts personal naming quirks with enduring military maxims, arguing national unity and steadfast leadership as keys to victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rowland
Henry Wilson
Grant
Henry Colbath
U. S. Grant
Wilson
Young Grant
U.S. Grant
H. U. Grant
Hiram Ulysses Grant
Hiram Or
T. la Harmer
Congress
U. S
Weat Point
Harmett
U. 8
H. U
U. 3
Jules Grevy
French Republic
Jules
Grevy
Judith Fancoir
Paul Greviot
Frank Leslie
Henry Carter
America
St. Louis Republic
Europe
Rome
T. A. Dodge
Forum
Prayer and plague: grasshoppers judged by court in 14th century Europe
A historical note recalls a 133 grave grasshopper outbreak in central Europe and a court led by clergy that prayed against the pests with candles and blessings. The account reflects on natural pest cycles and misdirected remedies, alongside brief humor items from period publications.
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Asia
Europe
Austria
Italy
Kansas
Mary BR. Spencer
St. Louis
Think of It Think of It and Table Etiquette Excerpts
A collage of domestic advice and anecdotes covers table manners from chewing and napkin use to handling fish bones. It also includes notes on aluminum properties, Bank of France female staff rules, and light humor anecdotes about rescues, tailoring, and parental restraint.
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Ryan
S. B Snider
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General Bronson
Harper's
Basar
Tor
Pittsburg
Democratic Northwest
L. L. Orwig
Napoleon, Ohio
Chambera’ Journal
Bank of France
New York Sun
Amir
Pittaburg Bulletin
Wentman