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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1919
Page
2
The passage reflects on the significance of Appomattox and the Petersburg siege, noting their place in American history from the Civil War through April 6, 1917, when the United States entered World War I, and laments the challenge of summarizing such a vast topic in a brief discourse.
Mounting details of the 1865 surrender unfold at Appomattox Court House as General Grant and General Lee finalize terms. The note exchange, parole conditions, and words of farewell mark the collapse of the Confederacy, with Sherman and Meade observing the moment and troops cheering lightly before peace moves forward.
An old advertisement extols Doan's Kidney Pills to relieve backache and kidney symptoms. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Lawrence ople endorsing the remedy after six months of persistent pain, poor rest, and limited movement, claiming three boxes cured her kidney distress.
An old advertising fragment promotes Musterole as a fast pain reliever. It claims the product soothes blistered skin, chest pain, back pains, and general aches. The ad notes doctors and nurses use it for patients and lists a price of $2.50.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a remedy for nervous symptoms and female weakness. It also promotes the Medical Adviser manual for home care, claiming it aids mothers, nurses, and the sick with practical medical guidance. The notices urge purchases at drug stores or via mail from Buffalo, New York.
At about 9 o clock on April 9 1865 General Grant and his staff rode to the Confederate lines and were met by General Lee after a brief halt. Lee then rode to his headquarters to announce the terms of surrender noting four years of hard fighting and promising safe return home for officers and men once exchanged.
The Union and Northern Virginia armies faced each other for the last time as Grant moved toward Washington and Lee toward Richmond. Peace dawned, flags furled, and the camp fire smoldered signaling four years of bloody conflict ended. The notice promotes cashing Liberty bond interest coupons due April 14 without charge at Watkins National Bank.
Tresa Bonheur, at seventy, completed the largest animal painting titled Horses Threshing Corn and sold for 60000. In 1896, on her seventy fourth birthday, she finished a painting depicting a historical combat between two stallions at Lord Godolphin's invitation to his friends in 1734.
Dr Albright listed as chiropractor in 1927 directory with office phone 1531 and residence at 1769.
For mending china, mix a2 teaspoonful alum with 4a tablespoonful water and heat in oven until transparent. Wash broken pieces in hot water and, while warm, coat edges thinly and quickly as it sticks instantly. The repaired china will bear hot water and ordinary use.
The anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's birth, a noted political patron and founder figure for the Democratic party, will be celebrated tomorrow. The event marks his enduring influence on American political history and party leadership.
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