Whisky as Medicine Sparks Escape In Confederate Encounter
A Civil War skirmish tale centers on Brainard and a guard during a whisky scheme that ends with prisoners freed and a night march to safety. The story then shifts to post-escape life, slave informants, and observations of Union soldiers among Southern civilians and enslaved people, ending with a fatal duel and a grieving aftermath.
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Stringer
Sealaard
Brainard
Lila
Enid Brainard
Jim
Chen
Charley
Johannes
Broward
Dave
Livas
Leo
Charlyy
Nur Buys
Sud
Bratutrd
Breiman
Wong
Ollletnily
Sun
Genrestead X
Hamilton
Johnny
Ryp
Chorley
Braiard
Gem
Asta
Juind
Unni
Aly
Jforce
Weader
Framour
Lattersard
Unido
Elaxs
Apollo
Croesus
Korest
Leeski
Xiv
Bute
Benny
Sia
Pick Eager Picket Duty Hardest Under Rain
Chapter excerpt describes mature deliberation among cavalry recruits on picket duty. Recruits value horse duty, endure driving rain and dark nights, and converse with farmers at road passes while guarding routes across the countryside.
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Erogsreada
A wartime march tale from a picket line tale
In a memory of a civil war era camp a narrator recalls a picket post where an elder woman claimed distant red soldiers were visible beyond the woods. The desertion of imagination is met with disciplined reality as the bugle sounds and the long roll echoes signaling the far flung posts have been breached.
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Amy
Tee
Longstreet's swamp march and retreat near the town page
A Civil War narrative recounts scouts dividing to reconnoiter three roads, Confederate artillery and skirmishes revealing enemy positions. It notes a 20,000 strong Longstreet corps and an 8,000-man post, the swamp’s deadly ooze, and the strategic need to halt a retreat path.
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Trent
Toe
Jess Tan
Citup
Excursion Tickets Discounted to Winter Resorts
Travelers are offered round trip excursion tickets at reduced rates to prime winter resorts in the United States and Mexico. Detailed information and booking available from ticket agents of the Chicago & North Western Railway. sale daily until February 24 noon.
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Mav
Kmetibach
Keith Eqund Porsceine
New Orleans
United States
Mexico
Chicago & North-Western R'y
Refund Guarantee Notice for Greene’s Syrup Warranted
Fragmentary historical notice from J. E. Dats, Jonsson & Mit Co. promising refunds for Greene’s Warranted Syrup if a product fails to cure cough or cold and offering 25 cent bottle refunds. signatories pledge money-back guarantee.
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J. E. Dats
Jonsson & Mit Co
Reduced Rates For Travel To The West
March 1754 to April 30 1903 travel pamphlet notes reduced one way fares on the C M S Ry and Co Moand St lines to western points. Agents supply further particulars about reduced colonial tickets and limited sale period from February 15 1903.
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C. M.S. Up. Ry
St. Wall
Liver Troubles and Quick Relief with Kellogg Syrup
An 19th century style medical note claims digestive troubles stem from indigestion and liver issues. It advertises Kellogg Your Laxative Syrup as a fast remedy and promises a person will feel new within two hours, with sale by Sam Church druggist.
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Sam Church
Cheap Travel Rates Through Wisconsin and Nearby States
Advertises reduced fare tickets via Wisconsin and connections to Washington Idaho Oregon and Wilt with daily markets except Sundays. Highlights new Overland Service to California Nevada and other points with routes from Chicago via Milwaukee St Paul and Ogden. Mentions agents for purchase and travel details.
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Wis
Con
Sui the
Wistotain Centers
Qwidik
Mumawa
Wanshington
Idaho
Sundsey
California
Poillta
Chicago
Mok St. Poy
Local Classifieds Offer Remnant Items For Sale
Fragmentary advertisement notes sales from Jolson & Hib Co and Carney Dry Lair with Mardi Gras items and various goods. Listings mention New Orleans and Mobile markets with return limits and inquiries to Jol agents for details.
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Wa Gould
Pain Balm Claims Relief in Historic Patent Remedy
A supplier from Amherst Virginia touts Chamberlains Pain Balm as a cure for aches and pains after failure of other remedies. The ad asserts it provided full relief and lists Johnson Hib Coy and Wned Co Drug Co as sellers.
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W.C. Williamson
Amherst
Chamberlain
Johnson & Hib Coy
Co Drug Ca
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Geblel
Causa
Longtreet
Longstreet
Choe
Aml Lee
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Goristi
Johnsyiill &Cu
Ansong
Nekolehard Deserinian
Lacntiis Jaten
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Stenklys
Amy Ecoutiihe
Jouranl
Weta
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HA & Goss
New York
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Mr. Witeeler
AL A St. PL Rey
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Mobile
Abita
East Side
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E. Boles
Giliec
MacKinnon Block
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