Battle of Gettysburg Lincoln story and Wrightsville tale
This reminiscence recounts Lincoln urging Meade after Gettysburg, a Wrightsville episode where Gen Gordon describes a Confederate march to Philadelphia blocked by burning bridges and a brave scene at Mrs. Rewalt’s home. It highlights Meade’s weary army, Union loyalty in Pennsylvania, and a notable breakfast scene honoring soldiers and a Unionist woman cowed by war passion.
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Meade
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Howard
Gettysburg
Lee
Potomac
Virginia
Keystone
John B. Gordon
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Wrightsville
Susquehanna
Columbia
Lancaster
Philadelphia
L. L Rewalts
Mrs. Rewalt
Gen. Gordon
Canine intelligence and Towser the clever hound
Col Spots wond Telfair of Mountain View praises Towser the hound, recalling how the dog anticipated hunting plans. He notes Towser’s odd habit of following different prey based on his master’s choice of firearm, and a river trip that ends with the dog gathering fishing worms.
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Col. Spotswond Telfair
Mountain View
Drudge
Kisses and Paper Money At A Club Debate
At a club discussion on gems and germ carriers members argue whether kisses or paper money spread germs. A college professor arrives and notes that the average scientist has little experience with either item, leaving the question unresolved.
Kid asks if she caused the subway outage after first ride
A parent recounts a child’s reaction during a brief subway lights outage. The girl asks if her father caused it, and he denies. She responds that she is the kind of person who would. The tale ends with a humorous, self aware finish.
Regard Heads of Foes as Greatest Trophies
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Charles Domyille-Fife’s book Among Wild Tribes of the Amazons describes the Huambisa death house where congealed blood stains the floor. It details how heads of slain enemies are trophies, displayed on lances, and ritualized by witch doctors amid orgies. The work also covers the Yage poison, enabling speakers to recount events beyond their experience.
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Amazon
Charles W. Domyille-Fife
Amazons
Mr. Dominile-Fife
Mr. Domville
Cincinnati Enquirer
Becket Murdered by the King's Knights
Becket, archbishop of Canterbury and defender of church rights, was killed by king's knights amid conflicts with Henry I. The event reflects ongoing tensions between church and crown during the era.
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Becket
Thomas . Becket
Canterbury
Henry IE
Henry I
Peny
Shrine of Saint Tecket Despoiled in 1688 after Pilgrimage Site
The crypt shrine of Saint Tecket in the cathedral, a famed pilgrimage site since 1220, was ruined by Henry VIII in 1688 who desecrated the shrine, erased Tecket’s name from the calendar, and burned his bones. The chapel pavement and steps remain worn by pilgrims kneeling over centuries.
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Henry VIII
Tecket
Detroit News
Dentist Pulls Tooth Despite Patient’s Fear
Gee but They Go Deep recounts a man visiting a dentist for a swollen jaw and a stubborn dread of a tooth extraction. The chairside nurse pricks him with a pin to provoke a yell, enabling the dentist to remove the tooth. The patient concedes the pain was less than expected, noting surprisingly deep roots.
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Pat
The Tallest Dwarf and Bland Showman Clash Over Claims
An angry visitor denounces a billing claim about "The Most Remarkable Dwarf in the World" as a swindle. The showman counters that the performer is indeed the tallest dwarf on record at five feet five inches, claiming the size is what makes the act remarkable.
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Ess Pennsylvania Corporation
Phila- Lititz
Lancaster County
A. Stiffel
Stiffel & Freeman Company
Lititz
Stiffel
Central Trust & Savi Central Trust Co
Hart Merchants National Bang
Harrisbn
Pennsylvania
Fidelity Trust Co
Philad Land Title Co
Philadelp Real Estate Title & Trust Farmers National Bank
Guaranty Trust Co
Lancag
First National Bank
Intere
Oil to Protect Rails Plans Coating for Tracks
Popular Mechanics Magazine reports an exst ern tool has developed a plan to coat rails, track bolts, tie plates and similar fittings to resist rust and extend the life of chemically treated ties. The coating is described as inexpensive and the savings per track item are said to justify the practice.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Dime Novels Preserved At Stafford University
Dime novels once shunned by teachers and parents are being preserved at Stafford University California for posterity. The books will join ancient classics on shelves and are expected to draw attention from readers and researchers alike.
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Uniersity
Stafford University
California
Realistic After Encore A Memory Of Dimes And Front Gate
An elderly speaker thanks a young singer after a second encore at a party. The woman recalls childhood on her father's farm and says the song brought back memories of listening to a creaking front gate in wind while imagining dimes jingling.
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Lear
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Standard Oi Company
Bell Telephone Company
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Treasury Department
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Fred P. Bell Stores Company
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Hex
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Citigan
Farmers National Bank
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