Reminiscences of Civil War Battles and Aftermath
The narrative recalls 1864 1865 campaigns under Sherman with the Army of the Tennessee and Cumberland and the Army of the Ohio. It details harsh combat at Prickett's Mill the toll of wounds and death the hardship of night raids and the numbness of soldiers to shells. It reflects on the March to the Sea and the Carolinas the fall of comrades and the graves of unknowns near Murfreesboro. It closes with memories of Fredericksburg Chancellorsville and the enduring cost to families and a nation's memory.
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Sherman
Teessee
Cumberland
Okino
Mattanoogé
Atlar
Shermsy
Greever
Prickett’s Mill
Carolinas
Columba
Columbas
le Po
Reine
Ace Geerted
Tornado Activity Across Iowa Draws Insurance Debate
The region reports frequent tornadoes in spring across many counties including Muscatine Dubuque and Page. The Mutual Tornado Association notes rising insured values with $175 066 000 in Iowa risks and $375 000 cash on hand while avoiding assessments for over two years.
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Lee
Muscatine
Dubuque
Jones
Lions
Sioux
Trouth
Pottawattomie
Huerbotd
Wright
Page
Fremont
Dss
Iowa
Lior
Seux
Fremont Jones
Sousa
B. Herri S
Uptown hotel dining rules spark tenant disputes
Readers report conflicts over hotel leases that ban cooking in apartments in favor of hotel restaurants. A manager stopped guests from bringing food to rooms, while a legal view warned rights may clash with lease provisions. A noted incident involved sausages cooking behind a door on the fifth floor, traced by staff to a resident.
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New York
Uptown
Fragmented OCR hints at contentious debate and scattered names
A garbled OCR passage references various names and phrases without clear context or events. It hints at discussions about debts, races, and individuals such as Tawser and others, but the text is too fragmentary to establish concrete actions, dates, or outcomes.
Woman is certainly dead in Gunness case trial expected
Laporte Indiana reports state prosecutors ready for Lamphere trial while coroner confirms the burned remains likely belong to Mrs Belie Gunness. Autopsy shows one of seven unidentified bodies is female. grand jury probes continue with witnesses, and prosecutors say a life term is likely.
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Laporte
Ind
Png
Pressenter
L P. Norvon
Sirs Gunness
Wack
Smith
Lamphere
F. T. Wilcox
George R. Osborne
Moonlight launch tragedy near Clarendon Ark seven die
Seven prominent young society people drowned when a launch gasoline tank exploded during a moonlight trip near Clarendon Arkansas. Survivors were rescued with difficulty and one passenger Miss Mary Cavett of Clarendon suffered severe burns. The boat departed Clarendon with a merry party intending to travel several miles downstream. The boiler explosion split the craft and threw passengers into the deep river. rescue efforts were hindered by swimmers unable to reach all survivors.
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Clarendon
Ark
Mary Cavett
Bankrupt broker Melntyre arrested on larceny charges
New York report says Thomas A. Melntyre of T. A. Melntyre & Co. was arrested on a warrant charging larceny in the first degree after the firm failed. He was released after custody claims by family and staff at a sanitarium where he had been ill. Police transported him to headquarters in an ambulance.
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Childred
Fredericksburg
Chancelorshire
Burnside
Lee
Studdy Thomas
Nashville
Marve Heights
Hlewara
New York
Thomas A. Melntyre
T. A. Melntyre & Co
McIntyre
Sherur
Water famine from fire hits Masfield Ky
A fire at the water and light plant in Masfield Kentucky caused a severe water famine. Water is scarce citywide and rationing may be enforced with charges rising per gallon.
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Masfield
Sundar
Watus
Parade Marks Graal Army Encampment at Millie Mill
The Graal Army held its second encampment at the millie, with the feature parade on Wednesday drawing nearly 4,000 veterans and participants. The event showcased veteran presence and community involvement in a large public display.
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iHingis G. A. R
Quacy
Graal Army
M Huainenm
Methods of Cleaning Straw Hats From the Era
Cleaning guidance covers straw hats and various materials. Instructions include scrubbing with a weak oxalic acid solution for 2 W or split straw, rinsing with clean water, drying, and brushing. Methods vary by material, recommending alcohol for black Milan, gasoline for lace, and polishing or professional cleaning for sunburned or chipped hats.
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Milan
One of the late hats The Bridal Veil
Talle is chosen for the veil in nine cases out of ten even where the bride can afford lace. It is very soft and becoming and drapes beautifully from the wreath of orange blossoms. When the veil is of tulle it should be as long as the train and it may be edged with lace. When lace is used for the entire veil a shorter length is permissible.
Mending as an Art Keeps Garments in Fine Condition
A reflection on how a well groomed woman preserves clothes through constant repairs. She mends gloves, braids, seams, and patches woolen undergarments before holes appear, patches with ready tools, and repurposes worn items for children.
Flowers in Fashion: Real and Artificial Bloom Trends
The article notes flowers are in vogue for blouses and jackets with silk blooms joining real varieties like orchids and azaleas. Artificial options have convincing fragrance via perfume, and autumn leaves appear this spring, a surprising seasonal twist in women’s wear.
Dress Trimming Lattice with Velvet Ribbon Embellishment
Thin dress trimming uses latticework borders on skirts and blouse or corsage by weaving the material in two directions. Baby velvet ribbon forms a diamond lattice, with a tiny velvet button in each diamond, a charming touch on sheer gowns.
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Gore
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Ger. R. B. Hayes
Hayes
ALT
Aser
Aigen Ascens
Derrand
Lamehere
Society
Arkansas
T. A. McIntyre
Consiable
Eton
EEP
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