First Tennessee Confederate Regiment in the Civil War
The article chronicles the First Tennessee regiment’s formation from Tennessee counties, its fierce charges at Perryville and Murfreesboro, later battles at Chickamauga Missionary Ridge Kenesaw and Atlanta, and its ultimate surrender in 1865 with 125 of 1,167 arms. It notes leaders, units, and the regiment’s renown as the “Kid Glove” troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Tennessee Confederate
Ward
Rosecrans
Sherman
First Tennessee
Maney
Turney
Tennessee
Nashville
Franklin
Columbia
Murfreesboro
Pulaski
Rock City
Tennessee Riflemen
Maury County
Maury Grays
Brown Guards
Rutherford County
Rutherford Rifles
Giles County
Martin Guards
Williamson County
Williamson Guards
Secessia
Perryville
George Maney
Georgia
Cheatham
C. C. Parsons
Parsons
James S. Jackson
Stone
Bush
Kentucky
Indiana
Twenty-first Wisconsin Infantry
H. K. Field
John Patterson
Field
Napoleon
Stone’s River
Tenn
Phil Sheridan
Sheridan
Houghtaling
Col. Field
Honightaling
Chickamauga
Atlanta
Kenesaw
Davis
Lhne
Hood
Fair Plains
Alabama
Richmond
Fair Weather Christians
A terse Ham's Horn remark notes many pray for blessings while avoiding clouds picturing their demand for rain without darker skies. The line contrasts religious ease with genuine faith demanding hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham
Jewelry fashions in mourning and society pieces
The Jewel Casket outlines mourning jewelry trends with onyx and black enamel accents. Gold and platinum pieces include cuff buttons, belt buckles, and lockets while tiaras and coifs feature pearls, diamonds, and clouded pearls.
Exposition Echoes and World’s Fair Plans
Michigan plans a forestry exhibit costing 12000 to 15000 dollars and a fruit display costing 1000 to 5000. George M. Vickers writes a centennial anthem titled Columbus. The Princess Louise of Lorne works on a Queen Victoria bust for the fair. A fish restaurant will feature in the Fisheries building. Foreign invitations were sent for dedicatory exercises next October. The Electricity building will have 40000 panes of glass and shine at night. German commissioner Stickler owns Columbus sword from Salzburg Museum, sent to Chicago 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
George M. Vickers
Philadelphia
Louise of
Lorne
Queen Victoria
Committee On Ceremonies
Blaine
Stickler
Germany
Christopher Columbus
America
Museum
Salzburg
Chicago
Notable literary and artistic figures in 19th century circles
Alexander Dumas is orderly and cleans his study in shirt sleeves. Alma Tadema, born in Friesland, is the Dutch-heritage painter beloved in England. Ella Wheeler Wilcox has frizzy gray hair and Psyche knot. George Moore and Emile Zola share red hair rare among peers. Theodor Hery-Garten is Mrs De Mattos, related to Stevenson. The Danish author Thekla Juel translates stories into multiple languages. Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore, Jinrikisha Days author, becomes secretary of the National Geographic Society, a first for a woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Dumas
England
L. Alma-Tadema
Friesland
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
George Moore
Emile Zola
Swinburne
Theodor Hery-Garten
de Mattos
Robert Louis Stevenson
R. A. M. Stevenson
Karl Krone
Thekla Juel
Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore
National Geographical Society
Washington
Electric Sparks and Electric Power Developments
The Chicago Electric club backs a technology institute. The London Telegraph Office employs over 8 000 operators with 30 000 batteries in use. A Swiss British capital syndicate plans Rhine falls power via turbines to 7 000 horsepower. L Elettricita Milan opens a prize for a practical new electric battery worth 2000 francs. Otto Besser patents canal boat towing by electric power with a bottom cable and trolley system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Electric Club
Institute of Technology
London Telegraph Office
Otto Besser
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills Endorsements
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior blood purifier with a long record of cures for scrofula salt rheum and blood poisoning. It urges confidence in its merit and advises obtaining Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as essential family medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Rise in Fire Prevention Efforts Drives Inventive Talent
An unusual amount of inventive talent is used to prevent fires as fire losses in the United States and Canada for 1891 reached 135000000 dollars, up 29 percent from 1890, according to the New York Times.
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United States
Canada
New York Times
China
New York
Pennsylvania
Heartbroken letter seeks forgiveness amid tireless nights
A Mrs F C Roe of Watkins writes a desperate confession to her husband about unbearable illness, fatigue, and thoughts of ending her life. The note appears among ads promoting Dr Miles Restorative Nervine claiming quick cures with a free trial bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradshaw & Thoma’s
Repartee Between Father and Son Sparks Dinner Table Debate
A witty exchange ends with the son insisting on leaving as the father resists giving his own advice. The brief household humor reflects a timeless banter about discipline and independence.
Family Honor and Jail Cell First Occupant Tale
A fragment recalls a family quarrel with a taunt about a father jailed as the first prisoner in the new jail. The voice boxingly cites Brown and Black families and a mention of a boy nicknamed Pooh in a rough regional street exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Black
Tommy Brown
Yankee Blade
Edwin Arnold Declares Madison the Venice of America
A remark by Edwin Arnold likens Madison Wisconsin to the Venice of America. The text notes that fifty one metals are now known to exist, a vast increase from four centuries ago when only seven were known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Arnold
Madison, Wis
Venice of America
An All-Purpose Salve Offered by Clarke and Junkin
An advertised salve claims to cure cuts bruises sores salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not effective. Sold for 25 cents per box by Clarke and Junkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke & Junkin
Just Before the Engagement
A witty exchange from the New York Sun features Maude, a wealthy young woman, and Charley in a playful moment about her eyes. The remark turns on flattery and self reflection as the couple teases each other about beauty and sight.
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Charley
Maude
New York Sun
Product Recommendation Letter for Mothers Friend
A testimonial from Mrs B F Walterhus of Marion Ohio dated September 1890 praising Mothers Friend for easing childbirth. She reports using three bottles and arriving at 3 AM with minimal pain, promising to recommend it to others. Letter notes Clarke's drug store as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Walterhus
Marion
Clarke’s Drug Store
Two souls with but a single thought in wedlock
A fragment from the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette notes a romantic couple, a minister, and a wedding knot. It references nuptial ties and hints at the rest of the story in a periodical style.
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Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Holiday Goods Stock Offers Fresh Groceries and Candies
The advertiser promotes a holiday goods stock featuring oranges lemons bananas grapes figs dates nuts celery cranberries cigars and fine groceries. They claim the finest and largest candy assortment in the county and invite customers to call before buying with candy priced from three to four pounds for 25 cents.
Dr John Bulls Worm Remedy Promises Quick Health Recovery
A vintage drug advertises Dr John Bulls Worm Remedy guaranteeing complete worm removal for both children and adults. It claims to curb disease germs, boost appetite, aid digestion, and strengthen health, priced at 25 cents with orders via John D. Park & Sons Co. Cincinnati and local agents Bradshaw & Thoma in Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Park & Sons Co
Sycamore St
Cincinnati
Ohio
Bradshaw & Thoma
Fairfield
Doctor Badger Promises Cure for Chronic and Nervous Disorders
Dr Badger with a full staff offers treatment for chronic nervous skin and blood diseases using modern methods. He targets neglected and incurable cases and guarantees cure of organic weakness nervous debility premature decline and other sexual health issues from solitary vice. Free urine exam and mail treatment options offered with strict confidentiality and no upfront payment.
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Badger
United States
Clinton
Iowa
Dr Kings New Discovery trial offer for lung troubles
Guaranteed cure promise for consumption coughs and colds with a refund if no benefit after fair trial. Trial bottle free at Clarke and Junkin's drug store. Large sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
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Dr. King
Clarke & Junkin’s
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American Press Association
Gefolge L. Kilmep
Fair Weather Christians
Detroit Free Press
Bucken
Arnica
D.G. Higley
L. R. Parton
Rockford, Sr
Geo. D. Clarke
Shiloh
Johns Hopkins University
William Murford, Jr
New Morefield
Hustler's
Southwest Corner Square
H. W. Weikert
Hustrier
DR. Badger
Leggett House
John Bull
Charles Gift
C. L. McGawn
Pittsburg
West Side
Charles Cift
Pluc
The
University of Bumaly, N. Y
Huntzinger & Voorhies
Goodban
Fulton
Modera
C.a.snow & CO
Washington, D. C
Vipa
Rude
Weetere
Wheel Works Line
L.thompson
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