Remarkable Heroic Valour Across Civil War Fronts
A fragmented obituary style tribute recalls a gallant cavalry captain famed for leadership at Gaines Mill and the Seven Days battles. Wounded gravely, he refused to die, miraculously recovered, and earned lasting fame in Cuba, Garibaldi stories, and foreign correspondents. He died at thirty six, his marble tomb bearing a memorial inscription.
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Cayenne
Camnton
Cuba
Garibaldi
Aine
Marianas
Weill
Seth Atte
Het
Martyr
Gaines’ Mill
Handaomank
Sequel Dangers From Primary Diseases
The article explains how diseases often leave sequelae that follow the initial illness. It notes malaria diphtheria and typhoid fever can trigger complications like consumption rheumatism and heart or kidney issues. Physicians should monitor after recovery for hidden, potentially dangerous effects years later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisoother Noquela
Bright
Ancient wines differ from modern wines in strength and additives
The piece explains ancient wines varied by age color and production method and contained little alcohol, while modern wines are strengthened with distilled alcohol. It warns of health harms from alcohol bullion additives, including amyl alcohol, lime treatment, fermentation leftovers, and chemical flavorings, noting lasting effects on blood and temperature after intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasor
Brooklyn
Board of Health
Hull
Journal of Health
Hopkins Hospital Trustee Declines Salary for Endowment Work
Mr Francia T King, president of the Johns Hopkins Trustees, refrains from a $4000 salary while managing a $7 million endowment. He serves in multiple philanthropic roles including prison relief, cruelty to animals, children's protection, and the Maryland House of Refuge, all without compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francia T. King
John Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Hopkins University
Society For
Children’s Protection Society
Maryland
Jerusalem Vision Through Old City Sights and Subterranean Wonders
A San Francisco reader recalls a Jerusalem visit, meditating on the ideal city amid its sacred ruins. The account details the Dome of the Rock over Solomon's Temple rock, subterranean chambers beneath the temple, the Pool of Bethesda, and the Bethesda and Gihon pools. The narrator calls Jerusalm a place of contrasts, with Mount Olives offering a sweeping view of the city, valleys, and surrounding lands, and reflects on religious heft and natural beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingu
Betheeds
Gibon
Dan Prancitco Evening Bulletin
Jermasloma
Jerusalem
Mosque of
Omar
el Aksa
Noether
Jehosephat
Mecca
Solomon's Temple
Mount Moriah
Jerasslani
Palpatine
Syria
Tenta
Palentine
Gihon
Hinirom
California
Mount of Olivex
Jeranlom
Nyosno
el Ake
Omer
Aren Tx
Mount Zion
Christ
The
Jordan
Moab
Mount Nebo
Indah
Olives
I Quit Drinking for Life Drummer Shares A Wakeful Tale
A drummer recounts refusing a drink while companions mock him. He recalls seven years of daily alcohol, a pawnshop visit for ten cents, and a dying wife holding their baby’s shoes. The tale shifts to obesity of reform and a 93 year old man from Sumter starting a march to Boston.
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Chicago
South Clark Street
Norwich
Conn
Lincoln
War Department
Farm and Household Notes on Creosote and Poultry
A long miscellany of home care tips and farm advice covers creosote use to deter ants, quilt design descriptions, DIY furniture, canning methods, window gardening, child discipline, cooking and cleaning tricks, tomato training, chick care, frost impact on crops, dairy and cheese facilities, and profitable poultry farming experiences illustrating practical rural living from the period.
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Wisconsin
Maryland
George H. Lee
Greece
Tha
Watering Plants in a Dry Spell Tips for Garden Care
During a dry spell you may water tomatoes peppers and other plants tonight and tomorrow night. After watering, stir the soil and mulch with manure or other compost to retain moisture. This reduces future watering to about nine times a week and helps young plants thrive. For row crops like onions and radishes, water in the evening and rake between rows in the morning to encourage a strong response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Imps
Lightning Rods and Electric Equilibrium Explained
An 19th century explanation details lightning rods shielding buildings by draining atmospheric electricity. It describes how upward and downward currents balance, the role of the earth’s surface, and the trigger of a discharge when the balance breaks. The kite-and-key anecdote illustrates the danger and the science behind electrical conduction.
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Pranlelin
Lavish California spending era traced to early growth
The article discusses Californians’ early wealth and ostentatious spending, noting a shift from mine labor to high living. It argues profligate expense bred radical reverses, contrasts refinement with vulgar excess, and mentions Mrs. Langtry investing 15000 dollars in New York real estate.
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Ina Toma
Aeguir
Europe
Langtry
Jersey
Lily
New York
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Farias
Rei
William A. Newell
Madanda
Gen
Howard
McAndrewa
Sumter
Boston
N. A
Tonya
NG. Panna
Tinos
D. W. Andrews
Essex County
Mass
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