Dream Bride and Civil War Medals Highlight Lost Pieces
Dreamlike verses speak of a dream bride and a mellow half light while Civil War veteran feats are recounted. Generals Weston Knox Haring are honored for bold river transport capture and a pivotal New York Battery charge, followed by obituaries of notable past department commanders across multiple states.
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John F. Weston
Weston
Wilson
Alabama
Montgomery
Tallapoosa
Coosa
Col
Edward Knox
New York
Knox
New York Battery
Abram P. Haring
One Hundred and Thirty-second
New York Infantry
Bachelor's Creek
North Carolina
Pickett
Newbern
Alive After Shiloh: Soldier Snooping a Nashville Death List
A Civil War veteran recalls convalescent ward life in Nashville after Shiloh. A fellow patient reads a death notice and writes home refuting it with a bold, humorous letter. Years later the letter passes to the writer’s granddaughter.
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Nashville
Shiloh
Nurse Hays Still Living and Civil War Service Detail
Mrs Margaret Mescrell Hays former army nurse from Mendota Illinois served at Adams Hospital Memphis from Feb 17 1863 to July 2 1865 later moving to Gayoso Hospital. She recalled Forrest raid on Memphis and the Sultana disaster and the survivors cared for in local hospitals. Now a Los Angeles resident for seventeen years born in Chautauqua County New York.
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Hays
Margaret Mescrell Hays
Mendota
Adams Hospital
Memphis
Gayoso Hospital
Forrest
Sultana
Vicksburg
Andersonville
Macon
Los Angeles
Chautauqua County
N. Y
Los Angeles Times
The Colonel His Superior. Civil War Soldier Drinking Remorse
A Civil War tale recalls a regiment colonel scolding a soldier who drank. The exchange shows the soldier confessing his trouble, admitting he is sorry yet unable to drink like the colonel. The colonel presses, asking why, and the soldier replies that drinking would “hit” him.
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Tam
Boston Herald
Bible Gift Moves Soldier Recipient to Give Back
A wounded Union soldier once comforted by a Bible in an army hospital sent 200 to the American Bible Society to aid distribution of the New Testament to wounded soldiers in Japanese hospitals. The gift honors a lady visitor who presented the Bible forty years ago and highlights ongoing wartime charity.
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American Bible Society
World Wide Postal Carriers In Colorful Uniforms
A survey of global mail delivery shows varied uniforms and methods from Congo’s barefoot runner to Russia’s dog sled teams and Japan’s yoke carriers. Descriptions cover French, Egyptian, Indian, Australian, Chinese, and Swedish styles with distinct dress, gear, and delivery customs across regions and eras.
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Uncle Sam
United States
Far West
Congo
Africa
Santa Claus
Russia
Yuletide
Carrie
Thia
Japan
India
Hansom Cab Invention Stolen From Designer Hansom
The article recounts how Charles Hansom, famed English architect, conceived a safe urban cab design. A dishonest draftsman copied the idea, secured a patent in his own name, and reaped a fortune while Hansom received nothing.
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Charles Hansom
Donohue
London
Hansom
H. Tt
Hansum
Prince Gustavus Adolphus and European Nobility Ties
Prince Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, now the Duke of Connaught's son Indaw, is described as a great grandson of the German Emperor Wi iatt. The lineage traces to Ineindere Gustavus TID of Sweden and to King George I of England, with connections to the grand dukes of Baden and highnesses of Gaysela and Würtemberg.
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Gustavus Addolphus
Gustavus Adolphus
Sweden
Connaught
Indaw
Wi Iatt
Gustavus Tid
George I
England
Baden
Gaysela
Wurtemberg
Mile-a-Minute Express Train Introduced by L&NWR
The London and North Western Railway introduces a nonstop express from Todon to Liverpool covering 201 miles in 26 minutes. The service promises rapid transit between the two cities, highlighting speed and efficiency.
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Todon
Liverpool
London & Northwestern Railyay Company
Georgia Negress Miss Burroughes at Baptist congress
The Philadelphia Record reports a Georgia woman, Miss Burroughes, addressing Hyde Park London during a Baptist World Congress meeting. Her remarks drew attention for quaint expressions, including a quip about blessings arriving on a wharf and a remark on a small home church making Baptists, and a revival anecdote about noisy neighbors and temple building.
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Miss Burroughes
Hyde Park
London
Georgia
Mary
Philadelphia Record
Bishop Warren and Walden Advise on Horse Judgment
Bishop Warren recalls a visit from Bishop Walden who advised judging a horse by its worn knees seen on the horse’s appearance. Walden says worn knees signal a stumble and warn against the horse, noting ministers may tolerate worn knees but not a minister’s horse. English divorces show rising trends.
Postal Card Wisdom and Reflections from a Window View
A collage of aphorisms and notes from various authors. It invites readers to reflect and write on a postal card for millions, offering maxims on kindness love purpose work and self improvement. Names like M.R.S and Orince Sisson appear amid practical reflections.
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Accuracy Press Bureau
North East Avenue
Oak Park
Ilinois
M.R. S
Oberlin
Pride Before a Fall as Evelina Gains Compliments on Jumper
A young girl, Evelina, promenades in a new sweater praised by an old man named Henry. He admires her figure and jumper, insisting she is a pixter in that garment while she corrects him that it is a sweater. The scene ends with playful flirtation as she prepares to leave.
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Sol
Evelina
Henry
Lippincott’s
Floral visiting committee aids sick listed church
In England a pastor failing to get sickness news from his parish formed a floral and visiting committee at a Christian Endeavor meeting. The group keeps the pastor posted, visits and reads to the sick, delivers flowers, and ensures Sunday church decorations. The effort spreads, with the whole church co operating in similar philanthropy.
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England
Christian Endeavor Society
A Song for Life's Day from Atlanta Constitu
Fragmentary verse from the Atlanta Constitution urges savoring life and joy despite hardship. The lines reference enduring storms, dancing, and keeping stars in view as a path toward glory, with a playful rustic tone.
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Atlanta
Food of the Golden Eagle in Sheep Districts
The article describes the golden eagle’s diet of small animals and birds, noting it harms domestic lambs in sheep-raising districts and competes with mountain sheep and Roath in mountainous regions. It warns deer and other large prey cannot reliably deter attacks, as eagles often snatch offspring from hidden perches.
Photographer Claims Record Portrait of Dowie
A Chicago photographer asserts he has captured the largest photograph in existence, an eight by four foot genuine portrait of Dowie. The image is not a mere enlargement but a true photographic work.
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Dowie
Chicago
Panama Gold Mines Reopen Plans Near Patan Canal
Ancient gold mines near the Patan canal could be reopened after centuries of dormancy. Exploration teams assess ore potential and environmental factors as work bids are considered. Local authorities emphasize preservation alongside new prospecting efforts.
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Panama
Patan Canal
Notre Dame de Bonsecours Shrine Loved by River Men
A Montreal church on the St Lawrence bank, Notre Dame de Bonsecours, holds a golden image of Our Lady of Good Succor and a hanging row of miniature ships. River pilots and sailors have donated silver ships as thank offerings since the Zouaves’ voyage, creating a famed sailor’s shrine.
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St. Lawrence
Montreal
Italy
Canada
Why the Horse Acted So on Thirty Fourth Street
A man unhitching a horse at Thirty fourth street and Girard avenue told his wife of the animal’s terror while rearing and plunging. A passerby said the rider had just come from the zoo and the horse, sensing wild animal scent, reacted in fear expecting danger to pass as the odor wears off.
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Thirty-fourth Street
Girard Avenue
Philadelphia
Greek Room Prank Ties To Comedy In Chemistry Lesson
A New York Times report recalls Prof. Fitzgerald Tisdall at the College of the City of New York as a stern Greek teacher who was amused by a student’s pun during a chemistry class. The student answered a riddle about To die off with iodide of potassium, prompting humor.
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Fitzgerald Tisdall
College of the City of New York
Tindall
Dream of a ball game with beer delivery ends in wakeful start
In a Tennessee Free Press dream tale, Hardman recounts a playful game where a fictional team lineup includes Sehlitz and Anheuser among players. After a lopsided win, the losing team sends a wagon of bottled beer to celebrate, only to have the dream end as beer rains through the roof and wakes the dreamer.
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Crue
Sehlitz
Pabyt
Miller
Seherr
Garst
Ss Anheuser
Buseh
Coon
Lempp
My *& Wagon
British Income Tax Review Reveals High Earners in Britain
A Partian8otary review notes that in 19 Ghly twenty individuals in Great Britain received more than 200000 dollars annually. The record references Barefoot Boots and details recorded at Wk N M BE Murefoot and Miag S M Moots in the context of income tax assessment and payment.
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N. M
Murefoot
Miag
S. M
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TOLD
Ol, Tome En Wetzilalnss
Cleveland
BE. A. Gardner
New Hampton
Towa
Red River
Jackson
Chicago Inter Ocean
James H. Seymour
Department of Ohio
Akron
Ohio
Matthew T. Benton
Department of New Hampshire
East Derry
N. H. Alvin Coe Voris
David W. Thomas
Baltimore
A. F. Dill
Department of California
Nevada
San Diego
Cal
Richard A. Donnelly
Department of New Jersey
Trenton
N. J
B. E. Miller
Camden
I. M. Christy
Department of Arizona
Phoenix
Arizona
John Palmer
Albany
Amos M. Thayer
St. Louis
Joseph P. Cleary
Department of New York
Rochester
Stephen M. Long
Department of
Prince Albert
Paris
France
Egypt
China
Montreal Herald
Goes ET
Bishop Warren
Denver
Bishop Walden
Cincinnati
Walden
Rogla
B.C
Paul Point
Glen Rice
Orince Sisson
Albion Girard
Ehaner
Ms Hones
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