Remembrance of Civil War Veterans and Sherman's March
Maj. Gen. O. O. Howard recalls 1864 1865 campaigns with Sherman's armies from Chattanooga to Atlanta and the March to Raleigh and Richmond. He notes 113 days of daily fire 19 major battles 800 killed at Pickett's Mill and the grim toll at Columbia Cheraw and Gettysburg. Soldiers endured wounds and fear yet found relief in peace rumors and the homeward push.
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Pickett’s Mill
Carolinas
Columbia
Cheraw
Gettysburg
Sher‘Man
Raleigh
N. C
Lee
Grent
Johnston
Slocum
Schoffel
Howard
Washington
Lincoln
Richmond
Quarius Giide
Unknown Soldier Remembered in Civil War Reflections
The narrator recalls the heavy losses from the Civil War and the Unknown Soldier, recounting Murfreesboro cemeteries visit with General Hayes wife, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville battles, and the costly human toll before noting hopes for peace. The text also describes a Philadelphia streetcar strike turning violent with mob attacks on cars, police response, and property damage.
Practical Fashions LADIES YOKE SACK Pattern
Paris pattern 1938 with all seams allowed features pink challis negligee. Deep lay-down collar three quarter sleeves shirring front and back inside band. Seven sizes 32 to 44 bust. fabric yardage varies by width and tie ribbon edging. Send 1 1 2 cents to Pattern Department with name address size and pattern number.
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Paris
Red Pepper Hindering Bank Robbery In NYC Attempt
In Manhattan on a Monday afternoon two armed men attempted to rob the Jefferson Bank of 45 000 dollars on First Street. They restrained messenger Samuel Adelman and Joseph Neizer, but pepper spray and a surge of onlookers derailed the heist. A 20 year old, Mya Javnowitzka, attacked one assailant and knocked away his knife which aided rapid police arrests nearby. Police link the raid to the Black Hand society.
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Chester
Rich
Chester Traction Co
Irsa
Seventh and
Edgemont Avenue
Kvick Sergt
Nader
Dennis
Serat
Noden
Third
Jeffrey Streets
Claymom
Delaware Line
Itds
Ninth
Highland Avenas
Chiymont
Chor
Lary Kelley
New York
Jefferson Bank
Samuel Adelman
Messenger
Joseph Neizer
First Street
Mya Javnowitzka
Ramrod Pierced Heart in Maryland Farm Home
May 2 report from Aston Cordova farmer Thomas Parrot used a loaded shotgun to shoot through his heart after arming the weapon at church time. He was said to be found with clothes aflame and the room’s ceiling damaged. Baltimore reports a mad dog scare with 44 bite cases since May 7 and 2 in April.
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Aston
Church
Thomas Parrot
Cordova
Baltimore
Police Department
Three men die after being swept over falls in Kootenal river
Spokane report states John Sharpiess, John Miles, and nine year old Richmond of Nelson were swept over falls in the Kootenal river. Their bodies are missing and search continues.
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Spokane
Wash
John Sharpiess
John Miles
Richmond
Aul
Nelson
B.3
Kootenal River
Child's Rompers Paris Pattern 2394 for Kids
Describes a romper pattern for ages two to ten with square yoke, back fastening, and full sleeves. Materials include gingham chambray galatea denim in several colors. Details list fabric yardage for four-year size and serpentine braid trimming. pattern costs 60 cents and requires name and address with size and pattern number.
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Paris
Save Plumbing Bills With Weekly Outlet Cleansing
Tip from a home expert urges weekly cleaning of bath tub and washstand outlets using a long-handled button hook to prevent clogs from Ant and Katy, and warns against disposing hair combings in flush-requiring receptacles.
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Ant
Katy
Cleaning Mother of Pearl Care Reminder
Cleaning guidance notes that mother of pearl should not be washed with soap as it discolors and dulls the brilliancy. It recommends using whiting and cold water for cleansing the shell.
Final Resting Place Ready for Putnam’s Oldest Bachelor
Phineas Gardner Wright, 79, worth about 200000, orders a granite monument in Putnam cemetery with inscription Going, but know not where Never beat by man, but by woman. He funds whisky cigars and a cornet band for his funeral, and bristled at a sculptor who cut his whiskers.
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Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
Burnside
Tee
Lee
Thomas
Hood
Nashville
Marve Heights
Coach
Howard
Rappahannock
Phineas Gardner Wright
Putnam
Wright
Waterbury
Conn
Putnam Cemetery
Mr. Wright
Ile
The Morning Glory At The Breakfast Table
A writer praises the wife as a morning glory bright at breakfast. He argues women should look dainty and cared for in the morning, noting tidy aprons protect dresses and kitchen help, while breakfast hours reveal a wife’s best effort to impress the household.
Cramp Rings in Royal Inscriptions and Diplomacy
The article recounts historical practice of hallowing rings on Good Friday to prevent cramp or epilepsy. Rings were made from decayed coffin metal and ceremonially sanctified. It notes medical endorsement, a 15457 reference in Andrew Boorde’s Breviary of Health, and mentions diplomacy where Lord Herners sought cramp rings for Charles V’s court in 1508.
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Hugtind
Andrew Boorde
Cramp
Kynge
Lord Herners
Charles V
Ecardingl
Future wireless typesetting reshapes newspaper work
The article envisions a future where wireless systems allow rapid typesetting from any location. Compositors could set columns remotely with typical typographical errors evident, and plants might operate scientifically from distant sites while on-site staff remain minimal.
A Virtuous Paradox Dialogue Punchline
A brief quip frames a young doctor as a queer contradiction. The speaker notes his exceedingly good bedside manner yet a surprising lack of patients. The joke plays on irony about professional charm versus patient turnout.
Fragmentary exchange on affection and practicality
A fragment shows a sentimental question about love and a practical response. The lines contrast emotions with rational doubt, reflecting a brief, unclear dialogue from an unspecified source.
Paralyzed Woman Recovered Fast Using Sloan Liniment
Mrs Louis McKey of Oakland Cal says rheumatic paralysis struck her from hip to foot leaving her bedridden. After using Sloan's Liniment twice she rose from bed and by the third day walked freely. She credits the liniment alone for her rapid recovery and relief from pain.
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Louis McKey
Seventh Street
Oakland
Cal
Bret
Sloan
Tillman praises temper and humor at Washington banquet
At a Washington banquet Senator Tillman defends frank talk saying calm speakers mistrustful and those who never lose temper may be hypocrites. He cites a South Carolina deacon who quips that a soft answer is best and angers foes more than any other reply.
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Tillman
Washington
South Carolina
Pusson
Hit
Sonny
Deafness Cure Claim by Catarrh Remedy
An advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by topical applications and asserts a constitutional remedy via "Malls Catarrh Cure." It states the Eustachian tube inflames hearing loss from catarrh and offers $100 for any deafness case caused by catarrh not cured, with circulars and a Toledo address.
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Mall
Fcheney & CO
Toledo
Drugeiate
Hali
Not Embarrassed and Odd Advert Tone in Aged Notice
A mash of quotes and ads includes a boast by Dustin Stax on fines, a powder claim for foot ease, a free trial offer for foot care, Pettie's Eye Salve for sore eyes, and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething. The fragmentary text reads like a late 19th century advertisement column with moralizing quotes.
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ALLCN
All
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Truth and Quality in a Family Laxative Ad
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a quality laxative option. It claims cleansing and relief with no debility or dosage growth, noting physician approval and urging purchase of California Fig Syrup Co. product through leading druggists.
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California Tig Syrup Co
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Gray Matten
William
Mr. Dustin Stax
Thomas A Kempis
Pettie
Howard Bros
Buffalo, N. Y
Mrs. Winslow
Syra
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