Interesting Letter from Poemer on Lookout Mountain Tour
Henry County reader recounts a trip to Chattanooga’s Lookout Mountain and National Cemetery. He describes the cemetery gateway, the 80 foot monument, the Missionary Ridge battlefield views, the 150 foot Mag staff, and the Lookout Mountain hotel with 500 mile vistas across seven states. He notes Sunset Park, Garden of Gods, the Eight Wonders of the World natural bridge, Siamese Twins trees, and Rock City formations. The voyage ends with reflections on Chattanooga’s peaceful present in February 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Chattasonga
National Cemetery
Lookout Mountain
Canoeon Hill
Walden’s Ridge
Missionery Ridge
Cincinnati
Alabama
National Military Cemetery
Chattanooga
A. D
Samuel Slavins
Robinson
G. D. Wilson
Marion Rows
Wm. Campbell
P. G. Bhadrach
John Scott
Ohio
Atlanta
Union
Point Lookout Hotel
Tennessee
Georgia
North
South Carolina
Virginia
Kentucky
Tlure
Gen. Hooker
Clouda
Moccasin Bend
Hooker
Grant
Bragg
Missionary Ridge
Chicamaugua
Cameron Hill
Browns Ferry
Sherman Hill
Bald Knob
Fort Wood
Rossville Gap
Fort Negley
the National Cemetery
Stone Fort
Sunset Park
Sunset Rock
Basin Rock
Wonderful Mountain
Chattanoga
Wat
Lonpex
Higdon
A Husband's Mista! From Jieainens This Fragmented Note
A garbled fragment describes nerves and remedies, mentioning Dr Miles restor- Hive nerring and Marloes reuniting. It references a book on nervous diseases and a free copy offer, with scattered names and phrases about sailors and opiates.
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Jieainens
Seeralain
Duaness
Dr. Miles
Nerring
Marloes
Hasan ii
Yw & Co
Oat
N.Y
Hida
First Indian Education Effort on the Pacific Coast
The story recalls the 1840 effort by the Fur Company to educate a Kootenai and a Spokane child, with chiefs reluctantly agreeing to part with their children. A Spokane chief’s speech mournfully affirms the children are their hearts, begging their return before they become white men, lest sickness or death befall them.
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Pacific
Jampin
Carlisle
Mr. Ross
Spokane
Weonnell
Tyme
Sen
Hotame
Sanc Ismé
A Volcanic Cry
San Salvador is described as a single volcano with repeated earthquakes. A Salvadoran observer notes shocks at times up to eighty per hour, odd ground features such as a one by three foot column displaced miles, caverns beneath the city, and lava flows that hardened into a walking path with tree imprints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Salvador
Senor Jose Fulano
Pasoubre
Salvador
City of
China
Poisoned Vases and a Dangerous Compound
A historical account notes Dr O Hartwig detailing many poisoning cases tied to a potent toxin referred to as rough on rats. It describes near-misses and a saved young woman after ingesting a small amount, attributing survival to prompt medical care, while warning that arsenic and corrosive sublimate of phosphorus complicate treatment. The piece criticizes lax sale restrictions on such poisons and calls for precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thave
Hartwig
Arkansas Awakens From Myths The State's Notions Shift
The article counters stereotypes about Arkansas noting its growth in education manufacturing railways fruits woods and cities. It highlights improving schools colleges and increasing prosperity attracting northern investors and new residents dedicated to building a stronger state. It portrays Arkansas as progressive and developing despite old impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Union
Arkansas 14
Washington Letter on Treasury, Reed, and politics in 1893
Washington letter from February 21 discusses Treasury Secretary Foster, Hayes era policies, and opposition to free coinage. It reviews House and Senate actions on bonds and Nicaragua Canal, notes journal errors by Republicans, and cites potential Cleveland candidacy and holiday closings. Also includes local notices and a social note on dancing party behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prem
Ashingten
D.C
Harrison Hae
Roma
Ndfbe Seoners
Bat
Natinn
ex-Gee
Pisterio
Treamiry
Treasury Department
Ben Wilfemade
Foster
Col Almihty
Fiethr
Sheman-Hayes-Kiefer
Treasury
Hayes
John Sherman
Wall Street
Czar Reed
Pulte
England
Morgan
Senate
Crisp
Clementa
Turner
Georgia
Blanchard
Cleveland
Progress in science and wartime tech in a scattered 19th century note
The column surveys diverse topics from popper pipes for gas and water to plastic cables, steel tank storage, and carbymic gas diffusion. It mentions a German armored vessel, a Dutch India salt packing puzzle, Arctic exploration, and global adoption of a standard unit of measurement. plus brief medical testimonials for Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Barren
Siegfried
Strangelne
Yube
Asia
Europe
America
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Henry County
Washington
Mansfield
B.A. Clifford
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
John Speaker
Bucklen
Tim
D. J. Humphrey
Peltie
Ferdinand Royal
George Behnelder
Sencar
Aitand
Casper B
Ble
Daniel Aybine
Inmelly
Haury van di
Haury van
Donnelly
Duidun
Sural
Ecle
Ulug
Sidley
Michael B. Vaca
J. Gi. Markley
Memry
Silas Globe
Michael B. Todi
P. Ragan
Amos H. Foote
Bor
Dougise M. Rabwoo
Henry County Court of
Camon Pleas
Kbutitf
Cwill
Court House
Napoleon
Sil- Jowinn
Neary County
Ghia
Spond
Gta
Eal
Cash
Ore Decker
Heary County
Ola
Ioptell &anCasipen
Frogse
Harriet Preane
Nelly
Momn
Henry Meyer
Perry and
Washington Sts
Napoleon, Ohio
Bitzer & Son
Haury County
Gouda
Zeee & SO
J. H. Frease
SSS
Perry Street
Warnes
Deder of
Sale
Philanes
Spaper
Lasteley
Werlonen
Yeti
Geo
B. Rowell
Newspaper Advertising Bureau
Spruce
New York
Statin
Eparton
Inte
Texas
Kansas
Taxus
Furiara
Faree
Acte
Minsotanta Wili Dottie Ts Waive
Ieee
Wadnee
Pal Bank
Merchants Nations
Fort Ward Chambee
Mara
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