Patriotic songs and the Lombards who mobilized troops
A feature on how Civil War era songs like Rally Round the Flag and Tramp Tramp Tramp inspired enlistment, the Lombard brothers of Chicago popularizing them, Jule Lumbard’s later life in Omaha, and the broader impact of patriotic music on Union morale with notes on Lincoln’s praise and enduring legacy.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Chicago
George F. Root
Lumbard Brothers
Jule
Frank
Omaha
Neb
Jule Lumbard
Dr. Root
Old Courthouse
Clark Street
Lumbard
Georgia
Abraham
Farnsworth
Eighth Illinois Cavalry
North
Lincoln
Vicksburg
McPherson
Shady
B. R. Hanby
Nellie Gray
Castle Tales of a Haunted Hudson Castle in Tarrytown
The New York Tribune recounts the Castle near Tarrytown built by Dr. Herrick and now a girls school run by Miss C. H. Matson. It describes architectural oddities, sweeping river views, and legends of a lost room, ghostly carriages, secret passages, and a sealed silver strong room.
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Tarrytown
Hudson
New York Tribune
Dr. Herrick
C. BH. Matson
Hudson Valley
Tappan Zee
Nyack
Ramapo Mountains
Rockland County
North Tarrytown
Croton Point
Haverstraw Bay
Verplanck's Point
Stony Point
Catskills
Battlements
New York City
Canning
Music Room
J. W. Herrick
Arizona Judge Praises Air Clarity Across the State
Judge Murphy of Arizona extols the exceptionally clear air of the territory claiming views of distant mountains up to 130 miles away. He contrasts with California and notes a Scottish clergyman’s remark that such clarity could reach the moon.
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Arizona
Judge Murphy
Washington
California
Scotland
Dan's Pay Day and the Ice Wagon Sermon
A northern firm faces a pay grievance as workers seek weekly wages instead of fortnightly pay. Irish delegate Dan D- presents the request while anecdote recalls Spike Brady in Dubuque church with a remark about the preacher.
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Dan D
Daniel
Spike” Brady
Mississippi Valley
Dubuque
Iowa
Spike
CARE OF CHILDREN In Early Years Practical Advice
Guidance for mothers on infant care highlights weight and height gains in the first year, rubbing after baths, choosing a good nurse, teaching walking, signs of malnutrition, nursery temperature, fresh bottle feeds, and choosing warm loose wool garments over tight fabrics.
Academy of the Sacred Heart opens next session
Educate Your Daughter urges parents to consider the Academy of the Sacred Heart in St. Joseph Missouri. Buildings grounds healthful location and thorough teaching are highlighted. Five month term is 116 dollars payable in advance including tuition boarding wash and language courses. Next session begins September 1 1895. For information contact Mother Superior.
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Academy of the Sacred Heart
St. Joseph
TT. Joseph
DHE
Academy Sacred Heart
Henry Meekton's Wife Sees Political Talent Hint
The Washington Star notes Mrs Meekton remarks Henry could enter politics, praising his reluctance to discuss money. The snippet ends with a dismissive line about roof gardens being a boon to men who never leave town.
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Henry
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M. F. Wackett
Hackett & Taylor
Chalers
Office Farmers and Merchants Bank
Hamburg
the Farmers’ Bank
Watson, MO
Franklin
G. M. Beal
R. A. Harris, B. G. Franklin
Lawrence Griffin
North Main ST
Hamburg, LA
S. T. Mitchell
Hill & Mitchell
Gillman Block
Frank. Gillman
H. Gillman
Cashier
Bank OF Hamburg
N. H. Hokins, Prop
Hamburg Bank
Chas, Halstead
Revivo
Madea
Na & the Great
Royal Medicine CO
Chicago, Ill
Bartlett Drug CO
Veterans’ Corner
Mass
Jeff
R Stephens
Uncle Abram
Lower Canada
Maine
Windham
Maian
William Garland
United States
Papua
Dan
Hood
Emma M. Hooper
The
Ladies’ Home Journal
P.O.B
Charles B. Wires Co
Philadelphia
Hot Springs
South Dakota
J. Francis
Burlington
Sioux City Engine and Iron Works
Pech Mfg. Co
Sioux City
Towa
Tuc
Rowell Crase Machinery CQ
West Eleventh Street
Kansas
Stark Tree
Stark Brothers
Louisiana
Rooxront
Ill
Drummond Carriage CO
18Th and
Hamey Sta
Ension, Ohn
W. Morris
Aveenington P
Syren
Lindsey
Manan
Quincy
Mich
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Arena
Erie Orv
Naina Tael
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