Soldier Recovers Long Lost Coin After Fifty Years
A race fan recounts the post Shiloh incident in which J V McCarr of Race Fans recovered a long lost coin. The tale details a pause in the pursuit and a return of an article tied to a despicable event and a search by the comrades.
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Shiloh
J. V. McCarr
EolgUotar
Pitsburg Landing
Celstra
Etfy-Prings
Wit
Atiar Afr
Siams Stee
Fohiows
Geas Wa Ling
Putisburg
Amd
McCarty
Asmcede
Lost gold coin sale prompts farmers to heed advice
An old copper coin found by two men is described as unworn and well preserved. Editor Henry Wallace warns farmers to avoid misjudgments when buying land and stresses matching choices to each family’s circumstances.
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Zellow
Broier
Henry Wallace
Wallace
Tees
cmstaSers
Water Power Run Tanning Mill and Windmill Work
A fragmented notice describes an engine that powers water pumps washing machines cream separators churns and windmills. It notes backgear windmill work and outlines general mechanical uses without specific names or places.
Illinois Official Weight for Grains and Commodities
A scanned 19th century statute table lists standard weights per bushel and per barrel for grains and related products. The garbled text enumerates weights for wheat, corn meal, oats, bran, coal, and other items, with figures such as wheat per barrel and per bushel, corn meal per bushel, and bran per bushel.
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Ninois Blue
Stat
G.arter
Corman
Bastel
Bos
Wellesley girls circulate conduct guidelines in school
Local youth circular advises that girls avoid swearing flirting or showing dislike for instructors and encourages modest behavior. It contains moral guidance and anecdotes about dramatic incidents while urging self restraint and focus in study and social conduct.
Rabies Debate Released by Experts in The Times
The New York Times article reports experts asserting rabies is a real disease, not a delusion. Pathology staff note increasing prevalence, with 2 to 300 cases annually, including humans in Washington and other states, and debate over hydrophobia versus psychosomatic explanations.
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New York
Times
District of Columbia
Washington
Carolinas
Maine
Wisconsin
Nar Jerseys
Virginia
Oklshoma
Hari
Potato Crop Yields Record 24 Bushels Per Acre
An account from a farmer notes a remarkable potato harvest with 24 bushels per acre despite drought and poor conditions. He details costs 4770 per acre, land value 240, net profit 3147 50, and compares soil quality to neighbors as factors in outcomes.
Mystery Rail Track Found Beneath City Canal Work
Workmen digging a sewer tunnel uncovered an old buried railroad track several feet beneath the canal area. Opinions vary on its use with theories of secret passageways or a mine, while some think it relates to canal construction or hidden transport. Local traders offered speculative dating and possible connections to city fashion.
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Albert
Wilhelmina Fahlenkamr
Dot Rinley
Davensartes
Lingis
Sichigan
Priday
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Kidney
Ryan
Illinois
Wellesley
Orher
Rose Stahl
Sambo
Nurrieilly
Serinses
Gene Ravrer
St. Lager, Oferle & Co
Harry
Senta
Seteetate L
D. Anderson
Ernest
Minnesota
Henry County
Ernest D. Redus
Owatonna
Minn
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Segass
Espervanios
Cevl
Palmer
School of Chiropractic
C. E. Whitenberg
Cenesco
Ju1Nois
Blackiston
N. State St
Detroit
Atkinson, Illinois
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