Silent Battle Echoes at Franklin Locust Grove Fort
A fragment from The Keowee Courier describes the chaos of Civil War combat near the fort in a locust grove during the battle of Franklin. The account blends vivid battle imagery with a courier’s misdirected mission and Hood’s marching orders. A later ad advocates a cough remedy, contrasting war prose with medical sales rhetoric.
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Ines
Wingle
Franklin
Hood
Federal
Pasko
Locust Grove
Cleaborn
Con. Hood
TC Hs
Ant
Cocknal
Baldynis
Loeast
Maren
Coekiel
Missouri
Tate
Brave Woman in America Ida Lewis of Lime Rock Light
Newport reporter profiles Ida Lewis, aged Lime Rock Light keeper, honored by the Society of the American Crop of Honor as the bravest woman in America. She recounts rescues, refuses medals, and defends a life spent at sea amid crashing waves and rugged cliffside duties.
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Newport
N.Y. World
Rock
Ida Lewis
Lime Rock
Society
America
Polety
Hera
Ming Walker
Wong
Ant
Geldawn
James of
Mose
Adams
Lottess
Dewi
Lewis Wilko
Sears
Imeekar
Nation and hotel tale near Washington noted
A fragmentary report describes a figure named Maver, multiple named persons and places including Washington and a hotel, with actions and rhetoric about privilege and influence. The readable text hints at a political or social event, a gathering, and statements about travel and power, but many names and details are garbled.
Cured of Bright's Disease Testimony in Albany Ad
A patient from Poteet recounts recovery from dropsy linked to Bright's disease after using Foley's Kidney Cure. The testimonial claims relief of symptoms and improved health following the remedy, noting prior suffering and a long illness before finding relief. The ad credits TM All Druggists.
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Marke
N.Y
Foley
Bette
Bright
Melven Tih o Mixture From A New You Times
A fragmented text discusses a controversial mixture described as Ary- Wie and references several regions and entities. The piece mentions authorities and a government stance, with speculation about a restorative treatment and various places and groups implied within a convoluted OCR reading.
Rescue Of Miner McCabe After Narrow Underground Barret
Michael McCabe of Gilberton survived a cave in and flood in the Draper mine for about 87 hours beneath his home. Rescuers heard tapping after days of effort and reached him at 8 that morning. He believed he had been imprisoned a week and was too weak to speak once freed before being taken home to a cheering family.
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Pottsville
Michael McCabe
Gilberton
Draper Mine
McCabe
Stu
Remembering Foley’s Kidney Cure Claim
An advertisement asserts Foley’s Kidney Cure will cure any kidney or bladder trouble not beyond medicine. It emphasizes universal applicability and promotes the product as a remedy for various ailments.
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Foley
Meethig a Sandstorm in the Sahara Desert
Mrs Palmer Thomas recalls a desert sandstorm near the Nile as camels and a wire beast shield a group. The storm swirled brown gauze clouds across the sky, darkness fell, and wind roared while travelers crouched for shelter behind animals. The account ends with riding on after the storm and a medical ad for Bowes Laxative Cough Syrup.
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Sahara
Palmer ‘Thomas
Drakoman
Youeaniel
Ani
Nile
Amtanele
Clearing House Certificates Retired Amid Crisis
New York November 1 reports indicate certificates issued during the recent Nanehu crisis have been retired. Officials express gratification at concrete evidence of improvement to the general situation.
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Simacon
New York
Proud Oachola End in St Augustine War Tale
Gen Howard writes from St Nicholas of Proud Oachola s endurance under heavy battles and ultimate defeat by Gen Taylor. Oncenla was captured after a treacherous conference near St Augustine, taken to Fort Moultrie, and died brokenhearted. The piece notes his kindness to women and children and the white man s broken word. Also an ad for Orino Laxative Frat/Sump.
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Osceola
Gen. Howard
St. Nicholas
Gen. Taylor
Sim
Creeola
Hyven
St. Augustine
Daceola
Officera
Agenta
Sam
Oncenla
Fort Moultrie
Charleston Harbor
Will Enter the Race for State Education Leader
Stiles R. Mellchamp, now superintendent of education for Orangeburg County, announces candidacy for State Superintendent of Education. After consideration and urged by supporters, he confirms plans to run, signaling a notable bid in the education leadership contest.
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Orangeburg Times
Democrat
Stiles R. Melltchamp
Orangeburg County
Melliehamp
Pacamonta Medicine Promises Lung Health Cure
A vintage drug advertisement touts Pacamonta as a remedy that cures coughs strengthens the lungs and prevents illness. Listed as available at druggists it emphasizes health benefits and quick relief.
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Pacamonta
Doy
Pacamona
Carmichael Prohibition Measure Passes Alabama House
Alabama House approves Carmichael prohibition bill by 66 to 25 and sends it to the Senate. The measure sets October 1908 as the effective date, banning sale and limiting liquor access, with enforcement duties assigned to a state official.
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Montgomery
Alay
Alabama
Carmichael
Senate
Bald
Fragmented fantasy exchange on travel pace and crops
A whimsical dialogue features Pat Tella Bhagest One and others debating which country has the fastest sea voyage. Bagiishman notes telegraph poles resembling hedges as miles appear like tombstones. Pat recalls a field of turnips carrots cabbage parsley and a pond of water as a journey distracts him.
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Pat
Woman Builds Own Nine-Room Home in Kansas City
Miss Lillian M. Johnson, living at 2848 North Eighteenth Street, describes building her nine room house largely by herself after losing nearly everything in the 1903 Kaw Valley flood. She began as a real estate buyer, rented tools, and did much of the work herself, hiring a carpenter for window frames, and later added a conservatory bay window and garden. She supported herself by wrapping candies and taking in boarders, later buying a cow and chickens to aid finances.
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Kansas City
Dinpaten
Lillian M. Johnson
North Eighteenth Street
Johnnoh
Auss Jonanson
Yarloux
Che
Johiaah
Ol Walle
Miss Johnson
Privilege tax short of last year's fertilizer revenue
In Columbia the state privilege tax from the fertilizer industry is likely to fall about $15,000 short of last year's $157,871.64. As of now the tax taken totals $145,918.71, with all proceeds earmarked for Clamaon College maintenance rather than the general fund. The 1906 grand total was $167,158.99, and though receipts may dip, the college will still receive funds from this tax.
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Columbia
Clamaon College
Lim it of Law sentences for former Anniston postma sters
Janee M. Kagan former postmaster and Frank Roberts former registry clerk in the Anniston post office were sentenced by Judge Oscar R. Mundley to prison terms in the Atlanta penitentiary and fines. Kagan received five years and 43,000 while Roberts got sixteen months and 428 dollars. The judge noted the mild nature of the offense but emphasized necessity of punishment.
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Anniston
Ala
Janee M. Kagan
Frank Roberts
oMee
Oscar R. Maudley
United States
Ragan
Atlanta
Roberts
Pastor Called to Hapilat Church Amid Uncertain Future
Rev Deaston Hott was called to lead Hapilat church last Sunday to replace Rev J R Moore who recently resigned. Hott, popular locally as a preacher and citizen, has not decided whether to accept the position, as the story notes shifting state ties and pastorship history.
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Mawlay
Deaston Hott
Moore
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Penn
Nev
Wiestington
Mia Nation
Sla
Vir Shea
Bent
Hume
Tolinattesney
Brighi
New You Times
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Hinduta
Honoa
Howe
Chieuya News
J. W. Bell
Valhalla
W. J. Lan Hoy
Seneca
Orino
Golug Bey
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Lillian Johnnson Mulkt
Almont
Br. Shoop
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Earl S.sloan
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