Wisconsin veterans recall leaders in Lincoln era
The piece honors Wisconsin men who helped elect Abraham Lincoln, listing regimental commanders from the First to the Forty-ninth Wisconsin, noting many are dead and few veterans remain. It reflects on 1860s politics, the 50 year memory, and the diverse backgrounds of those leaders.
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Abraham Lincoln
Wisconsin
Lincoln
Col. J. A. Watrous
Tve
Menion
Wiefersen
Yokay, Starkweather
Milwaukee
George AB. Balgham
Starkweather
Ceners
Punk Coon
Edsar O'Connor
Lindus Fairch
John Mansfell
O'Connor
Fairchild
Mansfield
Gattysburg
Charles S. Naulston
Thomas H. Roger
William Hawley
Hamilton
Roger
Mawley
John P. Story
George M. Randall
Arthur MacArthur
Anasa Cobb
Thomas S. Allen
Cobb
Nebraska
Allen
Lysander Culler
Edward S. Bragg
Rufus R. Dawes
John A. Kellogg
Bragg
Cutler
Joseph Vandor
W. W. Robinson
Mark Monicum
Hollen Richardson
Finhicum
Paris
Tenn
Richardson
Seattle
Wash
Murphy
George W. Robbing
John W. Jefferson
W. B. Grilioo
Witten Frederick Salomon
Charles J. Salomon
Arius Jaacobs
Salcmozus
Edward Solomon
Trederick
A R. Chapin
Joby G. McMyne
Duncan McKer
Maurice Matone
William P Lyon
A. H. Kummel
Lyon
Board of Control
Calligraig
St. the Fourtenth
David E. Wood
Joan Hancock
Lyman M. Ward
Wood
Hancock
Ward
Hans C. Iter
Ole C. Johnson
Heg
Johnson
Benjamin Allen
Casalus Palr
Isaac J. Messmora
P. W. West
George D. Rogers
Gen. West
Cleveland
Cal. Rogers
Minnepolis
James H. Howe
H. de Groat
Gen. de Grost
Col. Howe
Jonathan H. Moore
Fritz Apnecke
Ourth
Warner
Windsor
Dene County
Samuel Harrisan
John Green
Thirty Seventh
James Bintis
C.K. Pier
Toalety-eighth
E. Ju Bittrick
Thirty-ninth
W. A. Ray
For Taath
George B. Goodwin
Forty-fist
Kara ‘T. Sprague
Amasa Cobb
George G. Symes
Henry F. Belitz
Fred 8. Lovell
George G. Ginty
Ell
N. B. Pearsall
Henry Shears
Stephen A. Nonglas
John C. Breckenridge
Joan Tiel
Confederacy
Appomatrox
Farmer Friend See Crops Go Up In Smoke Four Years
In a terse exchange between F Krompton and Kingsback the statement notes a farmer friend’s crops have repeatedly burned or withered over four years. Krompton responds with a resilient stance while Kingsback comments on the farmer’s tobacco crop as a possible relief or alternative.
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Kingsback
In the Beginning Goodwin There Was a Touch of Nature
A compact reflection on the phrase there is one touch of nature that makes the world kin, invoking Adam and the idea of shared human nature across time. The note emphasizes a universal bond and literary resonance.
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Goodwin
Adam
Hiow
Frog Hallow Dialogue on Motors and Language
In Frog Hallow, a farmer and Brooks debate nuisances of motor boats. Rivers and Brooks joke about possible new words like anticerpitarian as they discuss language and journalism. Brooks agrees there should be such a term even if unsure of its meaning while writing on spare time.
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Frog Hallow
Ryetop
Brooks
Rivers
Postponed Quote Sparks Dispute Over tights Controversy
A postponed event features remarks about tights described as disgusting by Tibbles. The exchange notes that disgust appears only after the show ends, highlighting a clash over onstage attire and public reaction.
An Offer of Cemetery Lots Provokes Thoughtful Pondering
In a New York letter, Mr Glimmerton reads a circular offering burial plots at moderate prices. He muses on death, price, and timing, noting cemeteries seem full yet still making plans for a plot. He plans to ponder and may keep the notice in mind for future consideration.
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Mr. Glimmerton
New York
Megha
Fragmentary Speech About Work and Fare Difficulties
A fragmented dialogue describes hardship after a difficult pay period. The speaker recalls a pickpocket incident on the way home from work and mentions family concerns. The overheard exchange includes rough phrases reflecting strain and safety worries.
Buttermilk Life Prolongs Existence Debate
A short dated exchange between Miss Plumper and Colonel Sosksby on whether daily buttermilk could extend life. The humor hinges on a playful contest of wit about health drinks and longevity in a biased opinion style.
The Real Trouble
A witty exchange between a wife and husband about a marriage proposal. The wife asks if heart palpitations occurred, the husband replies knees did, delivering a playful domestic moment.
Swelling the Hotel Bill From a Heat Fueled Thermometer Fee
A hotel tale notes a guest in room seven who inspected the piazza thermometer ten times daily during a hot stay. The landlord orders a one dinner charge daily for the privilege of consulting the device, illustrating travel costs beyond room and meals as shown by a Youth's Companion anecdote.
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Charles
Curicura Remedies Cure Severe Itch in One Day
Frank Gridley of New York City reports a dramatic recovery after using Curicura Soap and Curicura Ointment for a burning itching condition that spread over his body in March 1909. He claims the itching fully disappeared by April 1 after daily application and baths. Potter Drug & Chew distributes Curicura worldwide.
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Ull
Frank Gridley
East 44Rd Street
New York City
Potter Drug & Chew, Corp
Sole Preps
Boston
Masa
Minyon
Munron
Munyon
Streets
Philadephia
Fistad Golfer Seeks Tips From Noted Scots Caddie
A famed tightfisted traveler vacationing in Scotland hires a top class caddie to sharpen his golf. He intends to pay high fees and expects valuable tips in return. The exchange captures a humorous clash of southern ambition and Scottish wit during the holiday.
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Scotland
An Endless Job in a Murky Medical Sketch
A fragmented OCR passage hints at medical topics and dietary notes. Mentions Dr Pieyeo Meant Pellel and Wovens avo with remarks on liver bowel and invigorating tones. Sigsar coated granules appear as a vague remedy reference. Names and actions are unclear due to garbled text.
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Dr. Pieyeo
Dialogue Fragments From Yondon Punch Reveal Odd Exchange
A scrap of dialogue shows two unnamed men trading garbled questions about a collar and a “wot you call it” item while a Youth's Companion note mocks preservation of mediocrity. A line hints at an ingrowing conscience driving Maly and others toward sin.
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J. A. Watrous
Eee Qulid
John J. Doran
A. G. Mallory
Doran
Gen. Malloy
Texas
Cols. J. S Atban
Gabriel Bouck
Charles H. Jackson
Bouck
Jackson
Horace T. Sanders
Racine
Samuel K Vaughan
Portage
Bertrice Pinkney
Fond du Lac
Henry Bettram
Wodge County
Bertram
Benjamin J. Sweat
Harrison
Hobart
Twenty First
State Senate
Calumet County
Sweet
William Utley
Twenty-second
Edward Bloodgood
Utley
Col. Bloodgood
Joshua J. Guppey Portage
I. Vilas
Charles J. Larrabee
Dodge County
Theodore S. West
Milton Montgomery von Sparca
Qmaba
Gov
Rusk Cuitenant
Jacobs
Fred
Winlder
Winkler
Conmid Krex
United States
William A. Green
Bradford Hancock
Daniel J. DIII
Lis
Pres‘colt
Dave
MamwMten
Samuelatouer Pamplin Sand
Bears
Castoria
Piero Dre
Hyak
Alan Brite
Jeep
Danio
Tesla
Yoursel Fur Uuscriplire Ehremlar
W. L. Douglass
B. i
BO Yélord
Foineke
Onelity
Eley Institute
Wis
Gana Son'igential
Western Newspapla Union Sendal
Adem
Chicago
Aieed
Xpacia
Neciutla
Thos
Gillard
Elgin
Ynasant
Pite
da Botipad
Joe
Roosevelt
The
Wands
Fifth Avenue
Pria Tse Es
Init
Icra Benedict
Mgomshu & Caldwell
Putnam
Monroe Drug CV
Quliey
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