Governor General Merritt General
Wesley Merritt born December 1 1886 in New York grew to a frontier soldier and hero. Fought in civil war cavalry campaigns with Buford Stoneman and Sheridan earning rapid promotions and famed raids including Cedar Creek and Five Forks.
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Merritt
Mesa -Nallitary
Wesley Merritt
John Meritt
New York
Nassau Street
North Moore Street
Howag
Ong
Elah
Birthplace and relics of Buddha unearthed in India and Nepal
Archaeological finds reported by Vincent Smith detail ancient Buddhist sites in Kapilavastu and Sravasti, including brick ruins, a pillar at the Asoka era site, and relics housed in a cedar coffin with a crystal bowl. Investigations place Kapilavastu in Nepal Terai and Sravasti in the Nepaul frontier jungle, while noting the 4th century BC dating and inscriptions linking relics to Buddha. A separate Georgia court remark addresses a prison escape case with a mild parole release consideration based on self defense amid scarcity.
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Vincent’ Smithy
Vincent Smith
Becket
India
London
New York Sun
Gautama Buddha
Kapilavastar
Nepaut-territory
Ritna
Kapilayastut
Gautama
Asoka
Buddha
Sravast
Valm
Smith
Nepaul Terai
Nepalganj Road
Bengal and Northwestern
Kapilayantu
Bar Han
Insurgenta
Chicago
Dispatch
General Merritt a Soldier Leader With Irish Roots
A biographical sketch of General Merritt traces his rise from a boy learning printing to cadetship at West Point, his European marriage to Caroline Warren, and his long Civil War cavalry service. It highlights his daring Beverly Ford escape, hard winter marches, and role alongside Sheridan. The piece lauds his judicial temperament and predicts future leadership in military affairs.
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Merritt
Gelleville
The
Advocate
Lebanon
Texas
Oregon
Pacific Ocean
Shenandoah
Battle of
Five Forks
Lee
Hla Hérole
Gettysburg
Yellow Tavern
Department of the Missouri
Fort, Teavenworth
St. Louia
Mary ‘S
West Point
Second Cavalry
Haynie
Sa- Yen
Gov
Bissell
Congress
Gen. Merritt
Eaton Merritt
Connecticut
Gen
Europe
Caroline Warren
Cincinnati
BL Paul
Merritta
America
Ireland
Winchester
Merritts
Beverly Ford
General Marritt
Fifth Cavalry
Fort
D. A. Russel
Cheyenne
Rawlings
White River Indian Agency
Thornburgh
Rocky Mountains
Custer
McPherson
Rheridan
Weat Point
Second Dragnong
Himgelf
Rherdan
Sagacioua
Aiyil
Women’s Hair Improves with Sunshine and Bonnets
The article claims women’s hair grows thicker and longer each year and becomes more beautiful in color, due to small light bonnets and exposure to air and sun. It notes sun bleaching lightens hair and deepens color, citing Venetian red as a widely admired shade, while sunshine brightens brown hair.
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Tia
Tights Misread by English Sunday School Boy Definition
A humorous clash over a definition of tithes where an English Sunday School boy misreads the term and offers a comic answer about things worn by Jadias in circuses and pantomimes, sparking amusement.
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Jadias
Sugar and energy: global consumption and dental notes
Medical authorities link sugar quantity to health and energy, noting high national consumption in England and the U S while Denmark, Russia, and other nations vary. Sugar in tea guides appetite and fatigue relief, with caution about prolonged contact with teeth and a remark on mental exertion driving demand. A closing proverb urges prompt action rather than delay.
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United States
England
Denmark
Holland
France
Sweden
Norway
Russia
Turkey
Italy
Greece
Misleading Beauty Claim Promoted by Candy Co
An odd advertisement touts Cascade rubeal beauty pills promising to purify the body by improving the skin and eradicating facial blemishes. The copy uses garbled phrasing and sensational claims about toxins. Sources mention druggists and a guarantee, with a harsh aside about life in Brooklyn.
Inutines May-Mies Pabsay Opinion Fragments
Fragmented text from an historical gossip note mentions Inutines May-Mies Pabsay and Berthh-Yes debating single status. The passage references commissions, cash, a bond, and vague pledges tied to a Lamp address in Ni City with Bally Gay and Dolly Switt noted in a flustered, uncertain tone.
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Mies Pabsay
Berthh
Tetund
Sromard
Unscrupulous Patent Remedy Ad Sparks Cautionary Reprint
Fragmented OCR notes describe a dubious constipation cure advertised as a universal remedy with claims of affordability and nationwide sale. Mentions of Cornelius Vanderbilt and generic business admonitions appear amid garbled text and police reference, suggesting a cautionary or sensational clipping.
Heredity and hair restoration claims from a 19th century ad
An excerpt argues heredity governs traits from birth and links it to physical and mental qualities. It then presents testimonials about Ayers Hair Vigor restoring gray or faded hair color, eliminating dandruff, and improving scalp health, with references to Dr. J C Ayers and a Curebook offer.
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Ion ‘Gray
Aglougasl
Ayer
C Ayers Hale
Dr. Ayers
Air Vigor Re
Mount Airy
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Major Thornburgh
White River
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Joldier
Hero
Army of the Potomac
Cooke
Stoneman
Richmond
Rappahannocks
Virginia
Sheridan
Confederacy
Earry
Cedarville
Cedar Creek
Sheridan Merritt
Grant
Merrit
Muntioga
Indianapolia Jouran
Mr Bottly
Punol
Belle
Brooklyn
Bally Gay
Dolly Switt
Price, Mo
Corneliua Vanderbilt
Ata
Creed
Hales Fygor
C. M. Ayrib
Heen Wut
Y.C. Hubinger Bros.co
ORCC
New Haven.con
Ontal
International Lible
Fifth Ave
New Y0 Ave
Br.i
Asen Naver
Morting Rmedy Company
Chlonge
Montreal
Kew
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