Shiloh Dawn and Duncan Field Preview of Battle
The narrative sets the stage for Shiloh on Sunday morning April 6 1862. It details Duncan Field and Shiloh church as critical landmarks, lists Confederate and Union divisions, and notes approaching columns from both Corinth roads. The piece teases a discussion on whether Grant was surprised by Johnston and promises continuation.
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Lew. Wallace
Shiloh
Wallace
Corinth
Carpenter
Johnston
Pittsburg
Grant
Southland
Pittsburg Landing
Duncan Field
Shiloh Church
Walla
Sherman
Purdy Road
Owl Creek
Corinth Road
Yonder
Crump
Len. Wallace
W. H. L. Wallace
Battle Plain
Forest
Army of the Tennessee
Lick Creek
Hardere
General Brage
Polk and Breckenridge
Beaugard
Albert
Sidney Johnston
Agate
Cincinnatti Gazette
A Charming Woman Seeks Health and Beauty
A historic ad touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for women’s health and beauty. It claims they improve digestion, liver and kidney function, purify the blood, and enhance complexion and nerves, ending with a sale note at Rickert & Davis for 60 cents.
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Rickert
King’s New Life Pills Advertises Quick Health Boost
A vintage ad claims Dr King’s New Life Pills relieve constipation and indigestion, restore appetite, and renew energy. The copy promises stomach liver and bowel regulation and urges purchase for 24a at Rickert and Davie.
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Dr. King
Rickert & Davie
Wadena Community Notes on Drilling and Repairs
James Kennedy nears completion of a two story four room home with sand and hardwood floors. D Rafuis drills a well near the depot. Eisie Bellerich at home with usual health. Miss Anna Schmidt returns to Garnaville and plans Garnavillo. N Wiltgen works on county bridge projects in Illyria township. Mrs. D Pritchard back from Iowa City hospital and improving. Leroy Leontart assists Wm Magee with well drilling for D Raftia. Mr Peterman's well completed Saturday.
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Wadena
James Kennedy
Eisie Bellerich Ja
Haa
Mise
Anna Schmidt
Garnaville
Garnavillo
Leroy Leontart
Wm. Magee
D. Raftia
Mr. Peterman
Wins Fight For Life By Newark Man After Lung Hemorrhages
James B. Mershon of Newark New Jersey recounts a long battle with lung hemorrhages and weakness. After eight months unable to work death seemed near he began using Dr King’s New Discovery three weeks ago and reports great help. Suitable for coughs colds hoarseness grippe hay fever and lung trouble priced 50 cents and 1.00 trial free guaranteed by Rivkter and Davis.
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James B. Mershon
Newark
N. J
Rivkert & Davis
Miss Alta Oelberg Serves Clerk Role in Lima Saturdays
Local notes from Lima mention Miss Alta Oelberg preparing to assume duties at Inele Qhab's counter each Saturday after school closes. Decoration Day efforts beautified the cemetery. families visit relatives, with John Davis and wife visiting their daughter Hisie at Oakdale Sanitarium benefiting from rapid improvement. A W C T A Silver Medal contest is announced for June 6 in Lima with 10 cent admission. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for wounds and skin issues. New York promoters report financial losses as fights move to percentage-based pay rather than guaranteed purses.
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Alta Oelberg
John Davis
Hisie
Oakdale Sanitarium
New York
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al Hinds
Sitis Fed
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Ted and
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Rafuis
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N. Wiltgen
Illyria
Lima
J. J. Oetberg
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Mrs. M. QO. Lanz
West Union
C. A. Martin
W.U.T. UL
Dott Lambert
Frank Smith
Wthel Crawford
Lambert
Guo
Rickert & Davis
P.O. Box
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Royal Cardiuf
Jesse Holtzman
Frank Holtzman
Burger& Chittenden
Payette
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Rhode Island
Ohio
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H. B. Morrieson
Fayette. IA
W. A. Bright
Donnan
Lawa
Minion
Common Sense ME Co
Niagara Bi
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N.Y
Ritory Unlimited
Allen Nursery CO
Rochester, N. Y
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