Fredericksburg Memories Tie to Washington History
Historic memories surround Fredericksburg linking it to George Washington and his mother Mary. The piece recounts sites, fights, and memorial efforts from colonial times through 1889, detailing grave locations, notable figures, and the long struggle to honor Mary Washington with a monument amid Civil War disruptions.
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New York Times
Chancellorsville
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George Washington
President Harrison
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Frances R. Godrick
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George Mason
Gunston Hall
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London saloon-keeper seeks license transfer to new district
A London saloon-keeper petitioned a magistrate to transfer his license to a new district he described as a New Jerusalem where Jews drink less than Christians. The report notes misdeeds in China relate to Rogging as punishment and mentions rich men hiring substitutes for the flogging stroke at a fixed fee.
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London
Jerusalem
China
Gambler Threats Money-Lender With Gun Over Debt
A gambler unable to pay a loan pulls a pistol on a money lender and orders him to “eat that note.” The lender, startled, complies by swallowing the note to avoid harm. Days later the gambler repays the note and the lender praises his character, offering future loans. Later the lender jokily suggests writing a note on a toast cracker.
Anamia Cure Promised By Pink Pills For Blood
A testimonial claims Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People regenerate blood and cure anemia. Mrs McGann of Plainfield New Jersey describes long illness with headaches irregular heartbeat and swelling legs then rapid improvement after twelve boxes. Address for more information given as Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY. Tulips note on plant response to cloudy days.
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Chad
Williama
Cuticura Remedies Use Causes Rapid Skin Cure
A reader reports severe skin eruption cured by Cuticura products after failing with a doctor. After seeing the ad, the person bought Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pins and experienced complete relief following the first treatments. The letter is dated June 15 1905 and credits the remedies for two years of suffering ending.
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Claude N. Johanson
Maple Grove Farm
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Walout
Kan
Defiance Starch Promises Bigger 16 oz Packages for Less
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt urges housekeepers to buy Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry. Each 16 oz bag is priced at 19 cents, claiming no sticking to iron and no injurious chemicals. It contrasts Defiance with rival Delaney Starch and warns grocers against pushing old stock.
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Demendy Delaice
Gilcks
House Passes Rate Bill in Landmark Action
The House approved the railroad rate bill amid strong debate and Republican opposition. President Roosevelt expects Senate passage with minimal amendments, while Hepburn highlights the bill’s broad scope including railway and auxiliary instrumentality control, standardizing rates and expanding the Interstate Commerce Commission to seven members with higher salaries.
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Commeres Commission
Castro Prepares for a Scrimmage War Report
A traveler from Vene aud Castra 4g reports Castro gearing for war with the French. People show little sympathy with Castro centric policies while militia and cokers are being mustered reluctantly. Castro's forces are described as fully prepared and the nation faces potential conflict with the French republic.
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Vice-Admiral Shot by a Woman in Maritime Incident
A high ranking officer, Vice-Admiral Chouknin, commander of the Dick Sea Meet, was attacked by a woman who rushed the area and shot the admiral. The assailant was killed by a nearby guard, and details about the admiral’s injuries were not released.
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Aseletanes
Adora Chowmlariy
Wicket Agent Pleads Sultty in Kansas Case
In a tangled report from Sultty, Kansas, M. M. Tatts pleads not guilty as authorities allege a Bunty byrylayin incident near Mintiveton. The case involves theft of several housing builders worth substantial sums. The trial proceeded after the count yusluyday and related proceedings.
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M. M. Tatts
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Ryalyin
Mintiveton
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Rough cluthe are made into Princess Walking Bulls with bolero
A fragment notes rough cluthe transformed into a Princess Walking Bulls theme with an extra bolero. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or individuals to identify further details.
Death tale and London naval anecdote mix in OCR fragment
Fragmentary OCR text blends a medical testimonial about kidney disease and Bright's disease with an old naval anecdote. It mentions Donnelly pills and a Buffalo York company, plus a London artillery company guest at a Boston club. Names, places, and dates are unclear due to garbled source.
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B. T. Gould
St W. Treat
Chicago
Bright
Acha
Tate Wren
Foater-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. i
Honorable Artillery Cypany
London
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Boston
Fall River Naval Serves
England
Highlands
Salzer’s Bargain Sale Promises Free Radishes All Summer
In a bold pitch, Salzer advertises free juicy radishes to attract customers for the summer. The notice touts bargains in seeds and other items, aiming to keep shoppers loyal with steady supplies and low prices.
Salter Seed Co Special Catalog Offer Notice
Regional seed firm John A Salter Seed Co Lack Dev W La Crosse Wisconsin announces a special catalog offer. Readers are invited to remit and receive a package featuring fashionable annual favors and bargain items.
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la Crosse
Insist on Getting It and Other Oddities in Ads
A fragmentary OCR reads as a gag of garbled ads and editor notes. It mentions grocers stock on brands, a defiant editor clashing with a subscriber, a Paris physician touting eye coloring by injection, and a claim of changing eye color to violet with no injury observed.
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Paria
Schoolmaster Teaches Through Window Amid Turmoil
A schoolmaster in Gottrnoceral, Franc Phointyer, was dismissed yet barricaded himself inside. From the window, he continued teaching, witnessed by children outside. authorities consider an appeal to the department for protection while the dispute unfolds.
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Franc Phointyer
Nia
Boy's Breakfast Fragment Posts Odd Youth Growth Tale
A garbled OCR fragment from a New York item describes a boy maturing early, with his mother explaining his rapid development and activities. The text mentions names and places in a muddled form, with references to meals, routines, and unclear events.
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