Stonewalls Bridge Builder Miles A Confederate Hero
Miles, the Virginia bridge builder, was crucial to Stonewall Jackson as bridges failed in floods or enemy fires. After Union troops burned a Shenandoah crossing, Jackson ordered Miles to mobilize his men and finish the bridge by daylight. Miles replied the bridge is done, though he doubted the engineer’s full plan.
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Stonewall
Stonewall Jackson
Old Miles
Virginia
Miles
Jackson
Shenandoah
Acagon
Myles
Voorhees Endorses St Jacobs Oil For Back Pain
In Indianapolis Indiana United States Senator Daniel W Voorhees states he has no objection to giving his opinion noting he suffered rheumatism of the back. He says St Jacobs Oil gave instantaneous relief and eventually cured him and calls it a remarkable remedy.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Daniel W. Voorhees
United States
St. Jacobs
Markets Report from Omaha Chicago and St Louis Prices
Grain and livestock prices across Omaha Chicago and St Louis show wheat corn oats and livestock values with oats and corn per bushel varying by city. Seasonal demand lines appear in hoof and grain quotes including butter meat and cheese prices and a catalog of farm goods.
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Caulf
Chicago
ST. Louis
Peanut industry grows in the south and fortunes rise
Atlenta Constitution Virginia reports peanut crops dominate the southern market with 2,400,000 bushels sold last season and values surpassing 3 million dollars. Prices stay steady as the crop promises great profits per acre, while peanut oil and flour gain uses in Georgia. Also noted are cures and ads for Brown's Beancutl Troches and Army Liniment, plus a quirky item about a coach dog named Spot.
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Atlenta Constitution
Virginia
South
Georgia
Multiple Patent Medicines and Remedies Advise
An 19th century newspaper fragment touts various cures and tonics. Listings include Al Jen's Lung Balem and Allen's Brain Food with prices, plus testimonials and endorsements. Other items promote Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar, Pike's Toothache Drops, Lyon's Heel Stiffeners, Brown's Iron Bitters, and a note on medical fame and sensational captions.
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Hale
Pike
Piles Cure Claims and Patent Remedies Parade
A garbled list of patent medicines and tonics proclaims cures for piles and digestive issues, touts various tonics for blood and nerves, notes endorsements and prices, and urges readers to mail order from multiple outfits including Frazier Medicine Co and Dr Jaques.
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Peter
Grand Union Hotel Promoted in New York City Ad Card
An advertisement extols the Grand Union Hotel near Grand Central Depot with 600 rooms costing around one million dollars, offering euro plan, elevator, and a convenient location for travelers. It invites families to compare price and quality with other first class hotels in the city.
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New York City
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Depot
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