20 Sep 1863
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Newspaper
Dubuque Democratic Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1863
Page
1
A report from Cascade and Whitewater townships describes a large political gathering with preparations underway. Readers weigh in on processions and meetings, noting large turnout and heightened activity as Democratic influence grows in the region.
From Cumberland September reports describe continued skirmishing and artillery duels along the lines. Reinforcements arrive for both sides with Old Confederates moving south toward Pigeon Mountain and Chattanooga Creek. Rumors of Rosecrans facing a government inquiry are dismissed while Bird’s Cap battles yield 45 killed or wounded and 86 Confederates buried.
At the GWA State Fair the Dubuque Society hosted five days of exhibitions including a $100 citizens purse trot and a late afternoon sweep stakes for $200. Four ladies competed in the equestrienne trial with Miss Gray winning the saddle prize amid cheers for Mrs Vosburg and Miss Mason. Receipts neared $5,200 with premiums totaling over $5,010 as pledges and displays from local shops added to the event’s income.
An old advertisement proclaims Roback's Stomach Bitters as a valuable tonic for all families. It urges apothecaries and physicians in city and country to stock and dispense the remedy for stomach, liver, and general debility complaints.
Telegraphic dispatches describe Lee moving south for unspecified aims and Longstreet reinforcing Charleston and Mobile. Hill's corps to Bragg, about 60,000 Virginia Army forces at Richmond defences, with Gen Sam Jones planning another raid toward Beverly.
Richmond papers report Lee’s army now on the defensive and not strong, with troops moved south from Virginia. A Post speech notes the railroad north of Washington, washed away, has been repaired.
This advertisement promotes Bucnu and Wells Bold Extract products as cures for kidney and bladder issues, dropsy and swellings, claiming to improve digestion and reduce calcareous deposits. It also touts Wells Balm or Bach extracts for debility from excesses and nervous symptoms, asserting they prevent impotence, insanity and consumption.
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