Closing Scenes of the Great War Between the States
Fragmented narrative of final Confederate surrender movements near Shertz Ford. Describes Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia facing Grant, Sheridan, and pursuit across Virginia, with rearguard actions and eventual collapse as Union forces tighten grip. References cavalry and infantry clashes and looming surrender after heavy casualties.
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Eoell
Jumen
Sheridan
Lee
Low
Sherdan
Eyer
Corin
Tin Seath
Joseph H. Jaimellen
Virginia
Mt Wat
Ord
Bheriden
Mitch
Memorial Day Significance Grows Across The World War Echoes
The piece reflects on Memorial Day’s evolving meaning from local observances in Algerton to a national and world stage with France Britain and Italy participating in graveside ceremonies. It ties past wars and the Spanish empire’s decline to a broader tribute to American soldiers and the unity of free peoples.
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Algerton
Amerten
Anny
France
Britain
Italy
Marshal Poch
Clemencents
Herale
Denversey
Ingersoll Tribute to Those Who Died for Their Country
Poised as a funeral ode, the piece recalls heroic dead and the living who sorrow and remember. It portrays soldiers marching to battle, families bidding farewell, and the nation honoring fallen heroes as they rest beneath pines and willows. This meditation blends reverence with enduring devotion to the fallen and the living alike.
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Ingersoll
Mina
Melis
Pance
After Gettysburg Pormunthe and the Battlefield Scenes
Narrative fragments describe grim aftermath after Gettysburg with drenched soil and flood of wounded. It notes dead soldiers, the First Minnesota guarding a Pennsylvania precinct, and a touching scene of Union and Confederate officers sharing water. Also mentions a pearl and jewels as an odd aside.
State Siftings Ohio closes schools and births news
Norwalk shelters close in June and B C Tripp, 36, dies when a steam rofter overturns. Youngstown and Lorain report crimes and accidents. Teachers receive raises. new factories and hospital needs rise. Sheriff and city officials address budgets, taxes, and public works amid war era shifts.
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John Black
Youngstown
Wills R. Crater
New Cameratown
Alfred E. Smith
Ohio Northern University
Ashland
B. C
Lorain
Louis Cedor
William Nesper
Manchester
Whitaker Glessner Company
Martins Ferry
Alys M. Bryant
Sandusky
Cedar Point
Put-in- Bay
Beaver Valley Traction Company
Fairfield County
Birglats
A. H. Huber
Belle Center
Logan County
Natural Gas Association of America
Cleveland
Port Clinton
Carl Lieber
Monroeville
Erie County
Hunter's Drug Store
Lima
Ashtabula
Ashtabula Rapid Transit Company
Elmer Bethards
Columbus
Bucyrus Board of Education
State Industrial Commission
Bucyrus
Roze Cornells
Frank Spataria
Lisbon
Portage River
Lake Erie
Port
Swanson
Cox
Freeman Bi
Federman
Margaret Moore
Bridgeport
Camp Sherman
George J. Markley
Mineral City
Tuscarawas County
D. C
Malcolm
Rainbow Division
Mra
Samuel Essax
Kenton
Vinton County
Ohio
Evans
Vans
Mabie
Obio
Ohio items span tragedy and policy across the state
Reports list numerous deaths from accidents and violence including Andrew Campbell in Manchester Stover, Alexander Watson in Girard, Norman Hodapp in Columbus, and Norman Hodapp among others. Incidents include a factory fire in Columbus, drownings in Sandusky and the Mahoning river, and a fatal auto incident in Lorain. Public notices cover salaries, bankruptcies, waterworks plans, and school leadership changes with city and county references.
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Andrew Campbell
Manchester Stover
Marys-1ville High School
Alexander Watson
Girard
Mahoning River
Anchor Rubber Company
Columbus
Joseph C. Gilchrist
Painesville
Max Bishops
Akron
Lorain
City of Canton
New Lexington
Norman Hodapp
Warren Real Estate Board
Union County
C. C. Taylor
C. Martin
Luckey
Ohio
Findlay
Horace Cleveland
Marysville
William G. Neeper
Brown County
Elsberry
William Williams
Sandusky
Sandusky Bay
William Thoma
Albert Hail
John Lavelle
New Pittsburgh Coal Company
Hocking
Athens
John Nichols
Lancaster
Youngstown
George Winkel
Henry Eckert
Ruther Eckert
Frank Kress
Vendel Gyuroviski
Frank Davis
Cleveland
United States
First English Lutheran Church
J. A. Hanning
Arthur Brady
Berea
Meveland Stone Company
Robert Browning
William Ater
Clarkeburg
Ross County
Hamilton County
Edward Ness
Jacob Edinger
Albert Nadermann
Albert Schroeder
Albert Sanders
John Smith
William Thie
Baker
Cincinnati
Ohio Masonic Home
Springfield
Barney J. Gillen
Warren
Frank H. Flowers
Ohio State University
Peter Peterson
Russia
Marion
Will
David Tod
Fred Tod
Clara Bradies
Chicago
Brotherhood of Railroad
Price
State Liquoricence Commission
Catherine Mover
J. Haniel
Emery H. Konilos
Daddy's Evening G y Tary Graham Horner
A dialogue between Mr and Mrs Bat explores affection beauty and social reception. Mr Bat defends the idea that sadness can be beautiful while defending bats as worthy of admiration. They agree to visit friends who welcome them and overlook those who dislike them.
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Mr. Bat
Mrs. Bat
Mr. Far
Better Than Heaven Sunday School Africa Go To Africa joke
A columnist set of church humor and jokes including a Sunday school anecdote about Africa lacking Sunday schools and the cry Go to Africa. Other gags touch on power units, a misfiring gun, egotism, changes in staff, and a marital misunderstanding with wordplay.
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Africa
Symbol of Brute Ferocity in the Tiger
The piece notes the tiger’s fame for strength, daring, and cunning, compares it to Tippoo of Mysore, and describes the animal’s power and agility. It cites the New York Herald on the tiger as a royal emblem rarely used due to language connotations, praising the tiger’s speed, strength, and ferocity.
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Tippoo
Mysore
New York Herald
You Need a Medicine You Should Have the Best
A promotional piece extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney and urinary remedy with claims of curing kidney liver and rheumatic ailments. It invites readers to request a sample bottle by sending ten cents to Kilmer & Co. and to buy the product at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Steam Heaters Ruin Nathan Hale Scene in Birmingham
In a Birmingham Age-Herald note the stage mishap during Nat Goodwin in Nathan Hale ruined a key hanging scene as steam heaters roared. The audience broke into noise, drowning the moment and affecting the tragedy. A humorous exchange followed about a family misfortune and a dog farewell.
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Nathan
Nat Goodwin
Nathan Hale
Fidokins
Birmingham Age-Herald
No Exit Quip Noted In Birmingham Age Herald
A brief quotation from the Birmingham Age-Herald records a courtroom joke about marital tension and confinement. The exchange highlights a wry remark on anger and escape as a commentary on resisting one’s environment.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Woman's Life Transforms With Herbal Remedy Claim
Mrs M Goppen of Fremont Ohio reports feeling better and stronger after using a famous root and herb remedy. She cites relief from heat, backache and nervous symptoms. The ad promises guidance from Lynn Massachusetts and guarantees confidential handling of inquiries.
Lykerstanes and road-side coffin stones in Scotland
Fragmented text recalls Lykerstanes in Scotland once used as roadside coffins, with notes on their origin and regional names like Lecferstone and Lignorteh. Mentions two lykerstones in Addie parish demolished early last century and a stone at Pathiohd. Includes assorted antiques, quotes, and unrelated bits.
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Scotland
England
Pathiohd
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Indiana Housekeeping
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Caio
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