Saved by a Donkey and Civil War Reminiscences
Erastus Wilson known as Rat Wilson recalls a Virginia donkey that saved his life in 1864 during Confederate pursuit. The tale anchors a lecture on Civil War mobilization, valor of army and navy, and the memory of 26,000 prisoners and 46,000 casualties in battles like Gettysburg.
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Erastus Wilson
Rat Wilson
New York
Pold
Wilson
Anea
Thad
John Reade
Army
Gettysburg
Lectures Set On Malvern Hill Battle By Capt John Lamb
Capt John Lamb, Richmond district representative, will lecture in Williamsburg on Malvern Hill. He defends Gen Magruder against charges of fault for Confederate losses, recounting the charge and Gen Lee’s orders during the engagement. Lamb cites his witness in Magruder’s tent the night after the battle.
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Lee
John Lamb
Richmond
Congress
Williamsburg
Malvern
Gen. Lee
Lamb
Magruder
Les
Washington Post
Army record fragment notes Tiernan enlistment
An abbreviated fragment from a United States Army record references Tiernan in the regular service sequence. The readable portion indicates an enlisted status and assigns a serial or unit designation related to orderly service.
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United States Army
Bouton Renent
L. Tiernan
Serler
Ensormble
Oldest Living Confederate Claim and Capers’ Commission
The article argues Col. Henry D. Capers is the oldest living Confederate, noting his role as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury with a Feb 18 1861 commission. It states Jefferson Davis began as president pro tem and C C Memminger as Secretary of the Treasury, with other cabinet members commissioned four days later. Capers is identified as the sole survivor among those commissioned on that day.
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Friends
Henry D. Capers
Ellison Capers
South Carolina
Jefferson Davis
C. C. Memminger
Treasury
Col. Capers
Revenge Tale of Military Titles at an Old Lady’s Home
In a Washington Times report from the Twenty fourth Corps a group of officers visit the home of an elderly woman in George and press for food while joking with military titles for her dogs. The old woman eventually discards the ruse by tossing bread to the dogs and calling them by rank, provoking no further discussion as the officers leave.
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George
Tha
Dl Noul
Washington Times
Staff Appointments in General Orders No 2 G A R
General Orders No 2 from the Grand Army of the Republic lists staff appointments. Inspector general F A Walsh Milwaukee Wisconsin judge advocate general Albert E B Beers Bridgeport Connecticut senior aid de camp and chief of staff J Cory Winana Troy Ohio. Executive Committee includes William H Armstrong Indianapolis Indiana Thomas W Scott Fairfield Alabama Thomas G Sample Allegheny Pennsylvania Nelson Vinll Howard R I William R Shafter San Francisco California A A Taylor Cambridge Ohio and S C James Center ville Low n.
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Grand Army of the Republic
F. A Walsh
Milwaukee
Wis
Albert EB. Beers
Bridgeport
National Council of Administration
William H. Armstrong
Indianapolis
Ind
Thomes W. Scott
Fairfeld
Thomas G. Sample
Allegheny
Nelson Vinll
Howard
Wiliam R. Shafter
San Pranciato
Cal- A. A. Taylor
Cambridge
Ohio
5. C. James
Centervilla
Lown
Uniform Pensions Asked for Civil War Widows
The national president of the Women’s Relief Corps urges Congress to grant a uniform $12 monthly pension to widows of Civil War soldiers aged 85 or older. The resolution calls for extending the pension to all widows currently receiving or future beneficiaries, and will be forwarded to the Grand Fort Pension Committee.
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Women's Relief Corpu
Equity and Justice
Woman's Relief Corps
Congress of the United States
Grand Foe Pension Committee
Presenta
Flat Life Witness Argues Time Of Night In Court
A judge questions a witness about the hour of a shooting in a flat. The witness recalls night noises between 1 30 and 3. He notes neighboring floors moving milk bottles and a nearby kitchen fire as clues. Brigham Little deflects a Chinese greeting with insult.
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Joya
Wes
Brigham Little
Salt Lake City
Mormot Church
China
Li Ting
Busy Morning Exchange With Mr Charlie
Miss Parkins asks why Mr Charlie is moving so fast. He replies he is dodging his creators and working hard during the busiest season.
Confession Delay as Grand Jury Interrupts Revival
An Atchison Globe item recounts a revival where a sinning listener, moved to confess, stops mid plea stating he cannot confess while the Grand Jury is in session. The preacher urges forgiveness, while the man adds he cannot speak because the Grand Jury is present.
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Alswer
Atchison Globe
Doctors weigh timing of surgery as patient asks for cheese joke
Physicians debate whether to operate as a patient, allegedly ill with appendicitis, lies weakly. One surgeon suggests delaying until strength returns. The patient quips, What do you take me for a cheese, breaking the tension.
Heartfelt Sympathy Exchange Amid Family Grief
A brief exchange reveals a daughter expressing sorrow for her mother’s death while a companion responds with shared regret. The dialogue reflects intimate grief and mutual mourning in a domestic scene.
Childish dare ends with cat fall from roof
A boy recounts dropping a family cat from the roof to prove a saying about nature's providence. The mother reacts with disbelief as the plan collapses and the mishap invites a call for rescue using blotting paper.
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Johnny
Brokers Delve Into Canfield Case In Street Quip
In a quick street exchange two brokers near the Autom House joked about business. One asked how to boost profits and the other declined to answer, saying the remark might incriminate and degrade him.
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Ds Poe
Jake
Utom
Weill
Contradicted Sentiment Quote in Weather Banter
An exchange mocks idealized views of woman and nature. A whisper about cloud infinity yields a quip about rain per foot, then a punchline blaming Adam's rib for the female cause, reflecting satirical tone in a New York Sun item.
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George
Mario
Womans Wright
Tronk Debt Prompts Curbing Room Access
Mrs Subbubs jokes that the new cook has a large tronk and the couple plans to strain to fit it in a room. Mr Subbube explains the trick is to secure the tronk under bond since the debt could trap her in place.
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Donker
Confedermins
Bond
Womanly Sympathy and a Georgia Man's Fatal Plea
A Georgia man writes that he will drink carbolic acid to prove his love, claiming it will be the most painful drink. The sweetheart replies with sympathy but sharp humor, suggesting he visit the house for a mule kick instead, noting the danger and finality of his plan.
Scientist Franklin Delivers Jersey Lightning Theory
In a debate on wireless telegraphy, Franklin asserts his method to send electric current beneath the Delaware. Fellow scientists respond with skeptical wit about obtaining Jersey lightning more easily. The discussion ends with the philosopher’s emotional exit.
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Jersey
Franklin
Delaware
Victim of Experiment in Dialect Kitchen
Mrs Torque asks John if he dislikes her new dishes. He questions the recipe source and jokes about mixing a cook book with a dialect story, noting the dish tastes odd. The exchange centers on a suspicious recipe origin and culinary confusion.
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John
Dentist confronts patient over nerve kill line in trade tale
A comic exchange unfolds as an Insurance agent patient refuses a dentist’s drastic measure. The dentist proclaims the nerve must go to save the tooth trade. The patient objects, planning to endure the pain to protect his business.
Sympathy and funny quips about eyes and cheeks
A playful quip notes tears from one eye when the other is irritated and jokes about blushing cheeks when one is knifed, referencing familiar stage personas like Gibson Girl and Julia Marlowe in a lighthearted exchange.
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Gibson Girl
Julia Marlowe
Jack Honeywell
Conscience and Convention in a Phantom Dialogue
A fragmentary dialogue features Miss Cayenne debating convention and conscience. She challenges fictional norms while asserting personal delight in provoking awe. The scene hints at fear of blindness and insight within a social setting.
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Miss Cayenne
No Armor Piercing Watch Page Dialog
A humorous exchange questions durability after a fall. The speaker implies a watch cannot pierce armor and laughs at the notion, suggesting skepticism about extraordinary claims.
Manure Care and Soil Health For Fruit Growers
Practical guidance from Jonathan Periam on winter manure handling to prevent soil damage and promote even distribution in spring. Emphasizes breaking up heaps early, composting, and using a manure spreader for compost on light soils. A Cornell University bulletin cited shows apples remove substantial soil nutrients, but apples are less hard on soil than corn when crops are removed.
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Jonathan Periam
Cornell University
Clothier
Mice Made From Apple Seed Carving
A brief craft note describes making a tiny mouse from an apple seed. A needle and black oil paint form the body, a penknife shapes the seed, and a white card passes the seed for the neck and ears to produce a realistic miniature mouse.
Oat Crop Smut Risk Warns Farmers to Dip Next Spring
The article urges farmers to inspect oat crops for smut and plan winter arrangements to dip seed oats next spring. It notes some boys may be mischievous enough to crawl into pantries, a lighter aside in the piece.
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Dallin
Cedar Creek
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