Veteran recounts Civil War charges and rescues
Long reminiscence by Lt McGinn and others details a June 27 1864 assault on Confederate works near Port Arthur and a comrade Keller mortally wounded. The piece also recalls a sailor named Harry and Mike Donovan’s muster tale, plus the unique career of John H. Brooks as a double spy and scout in the Union and Confederate armies.
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John McGinda
Port Arthur
Kenesaw
Illinois
Wei
Fred
James 1
Morgan's Works
Noyes Creek
Lair
Justagl
Stohn
Andy Keller
Keller
Jie
Con
Mum
Billy
Boston
Swan
Joe
Los
Lulya
Arti
Wooc
Sillinino
Alanta
Harry
Larry
Innels
Peoria
Mike Donovan
Mike
John H. Brooks
Tain Porter
Brooks
Sioux City
Porter Sid
Hideqah
Journal
New Orleans
Auring
Ehinp
Humor of the Week Phasee of Human Nature
A humorous collection from eminent word artists offers a budget of fun. It features quips about propriety in carrying hand baggage and a joke about a gentleman’s wife and being mistaken for a porter. The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes include a gag about gum chewing in a man’s literary club and compensatory talk.
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Arthur
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Man's Literary Club
Advice and Witty Quips From Dampened Daydreams
Snappy vignettes and puns show school authorities handing out diplomas and humorous exchanges about health money and manners. The quirky quotes feature teachers physicians husbands editors and neighbors in lighthearted domestic and social scenes reflecting turn‑of‑the‑century sensibilities.
We the People Claim Parks as Our Own
In a father son exchange, the elder argues the park belongs to the people as a breathing space and property rights derive from consent. A harsh park policeman interrupts, shouting for people to get off the grass, highlighting tensions between public ownership and enforcement on green spaces.
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Papa
Jimes
Strong Praise for Dodd's Kidney Pills by Rev. Stevens
Fredericksburg Indiana June 20 Rev Enoch P Stevens speaks strongly in support of Dodd's Kidney Pills saying they cured his kidney trouble after nightly and daytime urination issues. He touts patient improvement and recommends the pills to many with kidney disease and rheumatism noting they always cure the kidneys and keep blood pure and health strong.
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Fredericksburg
Ind
Enoch P. Stevens
Dodd
Stevens
Christine and the bitter words lesson from a kitten
A professor's daughter Christine learns a cautionary tale after scolding a kitten with a profane exclamation. Her mother washes her mouth with soap and quinine to teach the power of words. The next day Christine mutters inaudible sounds, insisting the same kind of kitten inspired the remark.
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Christine
Western University
Momma
The Marine Bride Dies in Berlin Streets
The Marine Bride a famed Berlin figure is dead at about 55. She wore shabby clothes though of good family and always carried a heavy bag. Her tragedy began years ago when she learned her navy surgeon fiancé was drowned at sea. She wandered Unter den Linden believing he would return through the Branderburger Gate driving.
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Berlin
Unter den Linden
Prominent Georgia Doctor Praises Grape-Nuts Nutrition
A Rome Georgia physician shares a personal health recovery from illness using Grape-Nuts. He notes improved digestion and rapid gains in strength and weight after two months of mountains rest and five weeks of Grape-Nuts. The doctor urges others with ailments to try the food and publicize the results. The ad cites Postum Co. and promotes The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Whatan M.D. Learned
Rome
Georgia
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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