Colonial Washington Houses Gifted to Union Heroes
The Washington letter notes precedents of homes gifted to Army and Navy officers. Grants, Shermans, Logans, Hancock, and Miles received houses funded by friends and the public. Homes stood on I Street, Rhode Island Avenue, and N Street NW, with financing from prominent supporters and local committees. Houses later served as memorials, hospitals, or private residences, reflecting civilian admiration for military leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Grant
Sherman
Logan
Hancock
Miles
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Army
Navy
Gen. Grant
Stephen A. Douglas
Ilinois
Rice
Wisconsin
Breckinridge
South
Confederacy
Friends of
White House
Executive Mansion
Speraan
New York
Gen. Sherman
St. Louis
Washington House
Matthew G. Emery
Mr. Emery
Douglas
Mount McGregor
Grant and
Clifton
Thirteenth Street
Sireean
George E Lemon
Gen. Logan
Gen. Hancock
Stilson Hutchins
Twenty-first
N Street
General Lee Composes Himself At Local Store
In Powhatan county Virginia General Robert E Lee visited a store that also served as the post office. The crowd pressed around him as he discussed crops and daily matters, then he apologized for delaying customers and quietly left, showing his modesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Lee
Gen. Lee
Powhaten County
Virginia
Ladies’ Home Journal
Men of Action and Reflection Quote
Rev. Joseph Stolz states the world requires both practical men and theorists, combining action with contemplation. The quote underscores the balance between doing and thinking in leadership and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Stolz
Immense Gold Deposits At Salzer Mine Boost Stock
Henry A Salzer of Salzer Seed Co and Idaho Gold Coin Mining Milling Co reports a huge gold ore find in the Seven Devil District Idaho. Stock in the mine doubled in a day drawing Salzer Seed Co patrons into the venture. The article also notes a nationwide census drive with fifty thousand enumerators needed to count about seventy five million people in thirty days and two and a half million per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Salzer
John A. Salzer
Ladies’ Home Journal
Spee
Allen's Foot-Fade and Catarrh Cure Advertisements
An assortment of 19th century ads and snippets. Claims tout Allen's Foot-Fade as the cure for swollen feet and bunions, with a 25 cent powder and free sample from LeRoy New York. Also promotes various tonics, pills, and nostrums, plus social quips and travel notices, all typical of period newspaper filler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N.Y
Women Help Women Through Lydia E Pinkham Advice
Readers encouraged to write Mrs Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts for free medical guidance. Testimonials praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for backache nervousness painful periods and leucorrhea with claims of dramatic recovery and lasting happiness. The ad stresses confidentiality and a broad hopeful audience of women seeking relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bia P Brexner
East Rochester
Objie
Lydia E. Pinkham
Tament
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Dewey
Philip Sheridan
Sartoris
Riverside Park
Chicago
Samuel Johnson
Twen
Rhode Island Avenue
Gen. Sheridan
Swatara
Whitney
Nonquit
Carpenter
St. Matthew's Church
John A. Logan
Senate of the United
Figgs
Byrne
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Mate
Hall
Perry
Jack
Union Pacific
Hideruand
Ana West
Moe A
EL W. Groves
Gutta
Bere’ A Kelenthd
Tyhs
Yee
Kere Lad
PoGedelphen
Mre
M. H. Raidetm
Saltor Gilgpengiy Son
Ax Kood
George
Overland Limited
California
Pacific North- West
Wickestan
Picker O Bee
ML Ath Street
Clara
Standard Lamp Co
Dept. A
Elza
Ashband
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
Winchester Avenue
New Haven, Conn Woods
Evi
W. L. Douglas
W. L. Bengter
L. Douglas Shoe CO
Brockton
Mass
W.N. Y
Denver
Jermey City
Harkache
Croup
Maceates
Ctree Co
Ewer
Ees
A. Carbaugh
Bleck Amowe
Eptase
Ste E
Io IE
Hobinger
John
Mammoth
Wythce
Eart
Machine Recordis Nz
Amc
C. O.D
Rey
Knolan & Bootil
Sheep Com. CO
Kansse City
U. S
O'Parrell
Pert
New York Avenue
Washin
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