Stolen diary scraps reveal camp life at Chickamauga Park
A fragmented diary from Camp Thomas at Chickamauga Park details daily life of soldiers. It covers drills, meals, fatigue duties, weather, discipline, pay, and letters home, with notes on new officers, promotions, and rumors of movement as Spain seeks peace. It also mentions Gibraltar history and mock military assignments amid routine camp routine.
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Tegign
Towa
Iowa
Chickamauga’ Park
Rothér Itksoma
Lo J
Walter
Crawfish Springs
Gaia
Carp
Waler
Wilkinson
Foy
Swafford
W. H H. Clark
Ft. Dodge Company
Clark
Uebers
Spain
Lowa
Porto Ries
Camp Thomas
Chickamauga Park
Agne
Jiat
Ligue
Jennie
Brooke
Gibraltar Fortifications and Strategic Power
The passage describes Gibraltar as a vast rock fortress guarding the entrance to the Mediterranean. It notes its strategic value, past possession by Spain, and the implication of its control for naval power, referencing Commodore Watson and his flying squadron as a force that could influence the region.
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Mediterranean
Spain
Gibraltar
France
Cvmning
Arroy
Moyland
Negister
Gibralter
Watson
The Yankee Soldier and Foreign Stereotypes in Song
A fragmented satirical verse collage mocks Americans and foreigners during wartime. It parodies English and French accents and praises Spanish and Cuban foes while vilifying opponents with exaggerated dialect. The piece includes verses attributed to The Swede The Tlel The Trishiopan and others.
War Atlas with Colored Maps Issued for 25 Cents
A War Atlas containing new maps of Cuba the Philippine Islands the West Indies North America Europe and more has just been issued. The sixteen page book features maps each measuring eight by nine inches and can be obtained from the agent of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway at the depot for 25 cents each.
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Cuba
Phillippine Islands
West Indies
North America
Europe
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Flymouth County Fair at LeMars Iowa Sept 13 16
Seven thousand dollars in cash premiums offered by Plymouth County Fair directors at LeMars Iowa for September 13 to 16. Last year’s LeMars fair was among Iowa’s largest except the state fair. Mile track and fine buildings, plans avoid conflicts with nearby fairs, attractions noted, speed purses over five thousand dollars, liberal purses for cyclists, stalls for 300 head of stock, poultry building, premium list available from M Silbert.
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Plymouth County
LeMars
Iowa
M. Silbert
Sealars
Ladies advertise baking orders at Mrs Fie’s restaurant
A note invites ladies to place baking orders for cakes pies bread and buns at Mrs Fie’s restaurant in the room that formerly housed the post office. Orders will be promptly filed.
Iowa Farms Forals Sale Offers Prices Per Acre
The undersigned offers four or five good farms for sale with prices ranging from 330 to 40 dollars per acre. F. C. Beckatan.
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F. C. Beckatan
For Sale Cheap Waverly Bicycle at DeMlot's
A high grade Waverly bicycle is offered at a low price at DeMlots ros. The listing emphasizes value for quick sale and references a likely neighborhood sale context.
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DeMlots Ros
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