Soldiers At Home And War Relics From Washington
Anecdotes of camp life contrast with a prison scene from Fort Delaware where a deserter’s life is spared by a humane General. The piece also notes two preserved relics of John Wilkes Booth from the Army Medical Museum, including vertebra and spinal cord fragments with catalog details.
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Ezra
John
Washington
William H. Meyers
Gen. Schoef
Patent Office
James A. Garfield
Schoef
J. Wilkes
Army Medical Museum
J. Wilkes Booth
Lincoln
St. Louis Republic
Port Royal Naval Assault Planned and Executed Flawlessly
A detailed account explains Admiral Dupont's Port Royal operation on November 4 1861. The fighting squadron including the Wabash Susquehanna Mohican Seminole Pawnee Unadilla Ottawa Pauline Vandalia and supporting vessels attacked Fort Walker and Fort Beauregard with a plan to enfilade their water faces. Beauregard fled as Walker was evacuated and Dupont's fleet carried out a masterly assault through a carefully coordinated sequence.
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Dupont
Wabash
C. R. P. Rodgers
Susquehanna
I. L. Lardner
Mohican
W. Gordon
Seminole
J. P. Gillis
Pawnee
R. H. Wyman
Unadilla
Beauregard
Ft. Walkey
Fort Walker
Hilton Head
Fort Beauregard
Port Royal
A Daring Escape From Civil War Gallows
Major James Huxley recalls a dramatic escape at Corinth. A accused spy, slim and young, vaulted over guards, dashed through a pursuing squad, and vanished toward Union lines as a scattered volley followed.
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James Huxley
St. Lows
Strange Civil War losses at Charleston fort
The 1864 event saw thirteen Confederates crushed when a Parrot shell collapsed a brick bomb proof shelter. Estimates claim a death per 9,600 pounds of metal and a wound per 5,000 pounds, with federal costs per death around $600. Overall Charleston operations around Sumter cost $20 to $225 million and 10,000 lives.
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Charleston
Sumter
Opal Gem Described as Most Magnificent in Country
A New York jeweler showcases an opal likely the finest seen in the nation. The Australian mine stone is carved in relief as a reclining female figure with color flashes that resemble rays and a sunburst. The gem fits a woman’s brooch, drawing strong interest.
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New York
Australia
Tax Reform Opinion Submissions Gathered by Society
Readers are invited to send brief opinions on taxation reforms to the Taxation Society. Submissions may be published or discussed by the editor or a society member. Address details are variably listed for submitting viewpoints.
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Taxation Society
Taxation Methods and Mortgage Tax Debate in Massachusetts
Hon Geo G Crocker argues two tax methods for personal property. Prefer taxing property where located to avoid double taxation and improve real estate values. He warns mortgage tax would burden borrowers and distress equality, urging cautious reform with focus on state revenue and reducing local assessment duties.
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State House
Boston
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Wisdom on taxation and butter pricing debate
A Syracuse Gazette letter argues against taxing producers or successful individuals. It warns that taxing butter raises consumer costs and harms sellers and buyers, and claims wealthy landowner Mrs. Sette Green should pay taxes on idle land to fund public improvements.
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S[ettie Green
America
New Bedford
Disadvantage of a High Rate on a Low Valuation in Pueblo
Pueblo is the most taxed city in the state due to the county assessor. The public protests have yielded no results. The mayor and officials are criticized for high salaries and poor tax relief. Investors avoid Pueblo, and no new industries have emerged under his incumbency.
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Pueblo
Nev
Press Polls for Warrant Scope in Tax Loot Case
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette argues tax boards should be allowed to inspect safe deposit boxes for taxable property. It fears money locked in boxes exceeds bank deposits and questions safeguards. It warns against overreach by search warrants into personal belongings or women's clothing.
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Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
the Gazette
How to Keep Bees in a Two Room Hive
A farmer explains building a 4 by 6 foot double room hive with upper and lower sections to house two bee swarms. The upper room has side passage openings, the lower room has side entry, and honey is removed by breaking the outer honey cover when ready. The method persisted for ten years with one weak swarm dying early.
How to Build a Milk Stool Step by Step
Instructions by C L Tower describe crafting a milk stool from a 1 inch board 22 inches long and 9 inches wide with a front cross piece hollowed to fit a pail. A 214 inch back board forms the frame with legs, plus a 1 inch seat and a centered cutout to accommodate the pail.
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C L. Tower
Preparing Wheat Land For Best Yields In The Field
The article stresses thorough deep plowing and firm seed beds for wheat. It recommends timing plowing after harvest to prevent drying and weeds, and to plow sod early, rot the sod, and harrow or roll to a dust bed. After corn, fields should be well prepared and not overpacked, with persistent soil conditioning valued.
Farmers Advice on Seeding and Squash Cultivation
The article offers practical farming tips including sowing when land is in prime condition for quick wheat emergence, mulching squash patches to boost growth, and using a sharpened two inch wood chisel to remove tough weeds between rows. It notes a giant Kershaw squash weighing twenty nine pounds from barn yard scraps mulch.
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Pioneer Press
Weeding chisel aids gardeners and horn dehorning tips
The article discusses a long handled weeding chisel for efficient weed control, notes on narrow hand hoes, and methods to dehorn calves using caustic mixtures or clippers. It also offers farm tips on selling surplus by broilers, cleaning practices, stain removal, and household remedies.
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Battlefeld
Grandma
Joan
Aorsaken
Nex
TAX Reform Department
Geo. G. Crocker
Efore
Massachusetts Committee On Taxation
General Farm
Farm and Home
Exteriol
BEC House
Milk Etool
Salmon
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Orange-Judd
Berony
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