Poetic Vision and Hancock Biography Mixed in 19th Century Sketch
The article blends a lyrical excerpt about the Ocean of Song with a detailed political profile of Winfield Scott Hancock. It covers Hancock’s Civil War commands from Williamsburg to Gettysburg, his later posts, and his Indiana presidency candidacy, including personal background and family.
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Round-Top
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Siocum
We and My Heart Journey Through Life
A reflective verse about enduring companionship between the speaker and their heart. They recount battles with foes and friends, avoids temptations, and face public scorn and praise. In the end they seek quiet peace and rest, asking God to grant rest for them and their heart.
Pale sister roses chorus of a sea coast poem
Poem by F. W. Bourdillon laments a delicate salt spray battered flower near the cliff top. The speaker questions contentment of the garden blossom as ships return seas and farewell memories rise with wind. Ends noting the flower is simply placed by God.
Evening by the Stream of a Lost Love
A narrator recalls a parting beside a stream as a woman leaves with anger. He watches the man sigh and whisper questions about her feelings, then sees her mature and return years later with tearful gaze. The verses ponder fate and how small moments shape life. All the Year Roadads
Indiana Prospect for Vice Presidency Compared to Pendleton
The candidate for the Vice Presidency is hailed as a leading Indiana figure. He is described as a splendid representative of the people and aligns with hard money Democracy, paralleling George H. Pendleton's role for Ohio and the Greenbackers of Ohio.
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Scott County
Indiana
University of South Hanover
State House of Representatives
James K. Polk
Treasury Department
United States
House of Representatives
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Ferguson
Schaulter
Wilson
Smithsonian Institute
J. M. Wilson
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Association of National Bankers
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Indianapolis
General Sanders
Mr. English
Elisha G. English
Major English
Scott
Jackson
Clark
Wm. Hi. English
Washington
Emma M. Jackson
Virginia
English
George H. Pendleton
Ohio
Pendleton
George
Buckeye
Hoosierdam
Osio
Rival Blood Purifiers Falter. Sarsaparilla Gains Notice
Persistent ads boast Aoyer's Sarsaparilla as a reliable alterative remedy, claiming cures for various ailments while local anecdotes amuse with domestic scenes about courtship delays and household arts. The passage also mocks excessive demands for letters and photos in romances.
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Aoyer
Do Not Be Astonished at This Freak County
A terse local column notes the county earns its reputation for unusual incidents and quirks as residents navigate surprising happenings and civic quirks in daily life.
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Pay for Prayers and the Wisconsin Claim
A Wisconsin man seeks payment for eight months of praying for the Union during the war. The piece argues no payments were made for prayers and urges the claimant to prove his prayers had measurable impact before seeking compensation from the government. It suggests appealing to Heaven for remuneration rather than Washington.
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Wisconsin
Union
Heaven
Washington
Its Effect Like a Miracle Kidney-Wort Cures Rheumatic Pains
Hicucate Vermont Sept 16 A year ago rheumatic pains moved to my loins and worsened until I could hardly walk. After trying many remedies I used Kidney-Wort and improved quickly. By the fifth day I could work in the hay field and finish the season with strength. The wife and I find it a valuable tonic and commend it. Also includes moral musings and a Kentucky illicit whisky arrest note.
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Hicucate
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