Mystic Apparitions and the Ghosts of a Boston Sister
A discussion of evidence for life after death from the Society War Psychic Research. It cites revenant sightings in libraries and warned of impending misfortune as told by Mr J of Boston and Mr F G of Boston, with attestations about a sister’s death and the eerie care of a powder scar.
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West Point bond in Civil War story remembered
General Morris Sehaft recalls Stephen D. Ramseur of North Carolina who fell in Confederate service. After Cedar Creek, Union troopers spare his life and Custer, recognizing a West Point voice, asks, Is that you Ramseur Weakened and fading, Ramseur is taken to Sheridan’s headquarters where Merritt Custer and Pennington show him care before he dies near 10 o’clock the next day.
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Stephen D. Ramseur
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West Point
Cedar Creek
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Custer
Ramseur
Sheridan
Merritt
Pennington
Bunsen and the Pocketful of Orders
Professor Bunsen, famed for his science, reportedly carried many honors in his suit pocket. At a Baden prince’s dinner Heidel berg colleagues teased him about his awards. He revealed another fistful from his right pocket, prompting laughter.
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Beauty of Mars Revealed by the Telescope Color
Percival Lowell in Century describes Mars as seen through a telescope with vivid color and depth. The view shows star seas, ocher and rose tints, icy white caps, and diamond-like white dots, creating a sense of planetary grandeur and authenticity.
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Mars
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Maiden Speeches Through English Lords and Lords
A St James Gazette recounts famous maiden speeches in the House of Lords. The Earl of Rochester’s first address backfired with a fiery self parody ending in a dramatic oath. Lord Byron’s maiden speech was praised as the best since records. Lord Rosebery spoke with modesty after years of silence invoking indulgence for youth.
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St James’ Gazette
Substitutes In Civil War Draft Case Raised By Illinois Group
During the Civil War a town in Illinois formed a club to avoid front lines. When a member was drafted the group taxed itself to hire a substitute. A stalwart member bought a spare, wizened substitute and presented him to the provost marshal with the remark that he was the substitute. The marshal commented on people trying to beat the government.
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Illinois
Indian Bride Traditions Amid Wedding Pranks
The text describes East Indian Gonds and Marars wedding practices with the bride carried on a brother-in-law’s back to visit friends who give money. Debates arise as she hides rehearse amid arch spears and a playful clash at the groom’s house, followed by post wedding sport and playful feuds.
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Tn-Law
Vloneemot Giuess
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