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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1864
Page
1
A poem praising soldiers who defend the Red White and Blue. It honors unselfish, untiring courage and the bulwark role of servicemen in defending freedom. The verse recalls battles, resilience, sacrifices, and the nation’s gratitude across scenes of conflict and remembrance.
A correspondent writes from a wartime city, describing hospitals swollen then thinning as wounded are moved north toward Richmond. He notes calm among soldiers, glimpses of reconciled spirits in wards, and public election tensions disrupting quiet nights amid the ongoing war and civic care.
In a scattered wartime miscellany, notices urge readers to avoid risky patent pills and to support the Maine Soldiers Relief Association. It describes a committee coordinating aid for sick and wounded Maine regiments, requests cash contributions, and outlines distribution through Sanitary and Christian Commissions. It also mentions local figures and ongoing efforts to fund and transport relief supplies to suffering soldiers.
A serialized melodrama traces Louise Montaine's downfall through love, betrayal, and ruin in Napoleonic Paris. A priestly rescue and a surgeon’s mercy save her from execution, leading to secret marriage and a renewed life with Francis as public memory of injustice fades.
A skim of wartime tips describes making condensed milk for soldiers by simmering two quarts of milk with sugar until thick, then drying on plates. It praises Dr Wall's Balsam for colds and lung issues. Mentions General Scott at Cozzens Hotel and West Point testimonials to his improved health.
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