Fierce Yankee gunner’s daring retreat at Manassas battle
A Civil War anecdote recalls a Federal artilleryman at the second Manassas engagement on August 20, 1869. He dragged a four horse cannon through a ditch under heavy Confederate fire, narrowly escaping capture as men fired at the horses and a famed marksman repeatedly shot, yet the gunner persisted, then raised his hat in triumph as Union troops cheered.
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Manassas
Hood
Hichy
Efe
Eran
Lita
Fred
Lira
EL. F. Gwen
Phila
Forests and Rain Fall Across Mountains and Forests
The text argues forests and mountains reduce storms by trapping vapor and forming gentler rain. In the West, treeless areas see violent storms and destruction, while the Atlantic slope remains calmer. Our Alleghany mountains help shield us from tornadoes and cyclones, though rainfall has increased recently across regions with wetter seasons and stronger winds.
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Great Prairie
Gostly
Atlantic
Alleghany
California Stage Driving Skill Shown In Downward Runs
The account praises stage drivers in California for their remarkable control during downhill drives. It describes the whip, footboard brace, and tension on the reins as conveying the driver’s thoughts, noting rough, rutty roads and sharp turns. Drivers risk the horses’ safety with high speed and near-misses, relying on experience and practiced safety measures.
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Jong
Ife
Teather
Agbacoaent
Acs
Fife
Ovens
Trani
Uelow
Milwaukee
Premium Silver Spoons Offer For Subscribers
Important notice announces a premium offer from Union Silver Plating Co Cincinnati for engraved extra plated silver spoons valued at $4 per set. Subscribers pay 75 cents for engraving and packing or 60 cents without engraving, with delivery by express or mail. Requires sending name address express office and coupon to prove patronage.
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Union Silver Plating Co
Cincinnati
Union Super Plating Company
Ohio
Office OF
Astox Silver Platine Co
Oro
Uxtox Sinvren Prarixe Co
Theron Tinelose
Expres
Iheater
UNION
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Macor &Co
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CoLocne
Nclca Ad
SSS Ono
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A. Moldenhauer, Agt
Os Flj
Anderson
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Wark Comedhys
Ak Serriea Co
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Eggleston CO
Chicago
Center Street
Dunkirk, N. Y
Wirtner & Alling’s
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Langworth
Dingenwich, N. Y
Greenwich
Banghampton
Waverly
Hornellsville
Dunkirk
Eastern Hotel
Ddskirk
Égune
A. Langworthy
Penolean
Sneby
B.R Locke
Pierre
Fe & Echueman
Ant
Mall of Wine
I. T. Woods
Eamerly
Cheve Jan Medica Collége
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Meeker
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Job
Northern
Chantanqua
Ball
Thatcher
CaNada
Darymen
Creatmetics
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H. D. Thatcher
Potadam
N.Y
Gina the
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Prompty
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Sunlight Shadow
Vohn
I Cate
Cipesdal A
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Pine Hill
Main St
Buffalo
N. Y
G. Znnirmar & Sons
Queen Ft
South Farm Mills
Cribb
Paty
Lois R. Penn
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Park Kom
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