War Tales Of Yankee Tricks And Mill Adventures
Soldiers recount a hospital humor tale about Sam and Donovan playing Yankee tricks in Virginia including a wall hand game that ends in a fatal blow. The narrative shifts to a raiding raid near Stone Man and a water mill find where four riders from Twelfth Ohio and Eleventh Michigan Cavalry grind corn, sharing rations with laughter and camaraderie.
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Close Call Near Little Bethel During 1862 Reconnaissance
In February 1862, the First New York Infantry at Camp Butler Newport News faced a Confederate cavalry raid near Little Bethel. Lt Melville led twelve men who sought breakfast at a local farmhouse and narrowly escaped after being warned to retreat to a swamp. An older enslaved woman directed them to safety, noting the danger if they stayed on the road.
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Pine timbers sped from Wisconsin to Tennessee bridges
A wartime anecdote from Green Bay shows timber for bridges cut near the Fox River by an old French half-breed, loaded for Fort Howard, shipped to Tennessee, and put to use within ten days to support front logistics. The buyer notes the timbers rot in four years, yet the rapid transport exemplified wartime freight efficiency.
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United States
Chicago Ledger
Fallen Foe at Shiloh Tallies a Dead Mule Mystery
Veteran William Prortt of Mt Vernon Ohio recounts a night picket at Shiloh when he fired on a silhouette and found a dead mule instead. The incident occurred near the Purdy road on a dark hill as his unit watched the reserve. He notes the fear and confusion of the moment and asks comrades who may read the piece to respond.
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Green
William Prortt
Friendly blue and gray officers eye City Point’s potential
During the war generals Ould and Schaffer, allies in exchange and staff to Butler, met over Virginia maps. Schaffer praised City Point as a future great commercial city and offered to invest, while Ould joked that it might be wiser to take an already built city.
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General Butler
New Orleans
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Richmond
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General Doubleday praised for steady defense of Washington
Colonel W A James recalls General Doubleday during the 1861 Washington defenses. A lank Western picket fails to salute as Doubleday, in full regalia, passes with his staff. The general stops, learns the man’s name, then remarks with quiet humor that he has a good job and rides off.
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W. A. James
Washington
Kidney Disease Alarm Warned In Cure Advertisement
An 1890s letter to a science magazine argues kidney disease is widespread and hidden, detailing kidney function, how infections arise, and the dangers of impaired filtration. It endorses Warner's Safe Cure as a preventive and remedy, urging ongoing use for health and longevity.
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Advertisements and a Coal Ledger on Griswold Street
A printer’s error highlights praise for Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery amid ad copy. Two tons of coal are dumped before two lawyers’ offices on Griswold Street. a coal delivery dispute ends with the lawyer paying a quarter after a negotiating trick.
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Griswold Street
Detroit
Rain-in-the-Face Seeks Education at Hamp ton Indian School
Rain-in-the-Face, Dakota Sioux sub-chief and alleged shooter of Custer, asks the Indian Bureau for permission to study in Virginia at Hamp ton Indian School. He is 40, based at Cheyenne Agency, Dakota, and faces West-wide skepticism over educating an accused killer. Commissioner Atkins’ return will decide.
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Nip't in the Bud! Catarrh remedy claims many cures
A brief ad style note argues that prevention can stop diseases early and claims Dr Sayge's Catarrh Remedy is pleasant soothing and effective It asserts the remedy has cured thousands and targets druggists.
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Cold Wife and Three Admirers A Laughing Tale
Mixed humor and oddities from a late 19th century page. A wife grows cold after marriage while a husband recalls attentions from other men, a donkey resents piano music, a fox asks for explanation, and an advert promises easy money with Hallett & Co. from Portland Maine.
A Medley of Humorous Snippets and World notes
A collection of comic exchanges and social tidbits. A Mrs Spook defends compulsory prayer and a Harvard abolition. Jokes about doctors, diet, and misheard phrases recur amid light social comments. A Japanese Empress fashion note closes with a witticism on politeness.
Grand Union Hotel Promises Luxury and Elevation for Guests
A New York City notice touts the Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Central Depot with 613 rooms, European plan, elevator and restaurant. It advertises baggage and carriage hire included, stages and elevated rail to depots, and claims better living value than other first class hotels. A humorous exchange about politics and a medical ad from Buffalo conclude the fragment.
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Eccentric Funeral Instructions From Wealthy Will
The Interierkle estate owner, a Joliet marble manufacturer, died Sunday and his burial followed strict deixis. Only his wife and daughter attended. no services or obituaries were held. He was buried at Oakland Cemetery by the sexton's four sons, with solemn, silent final rites. He left his fortune to his wife and daughter.
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Charley Urged by Mrs. Tucker to Avoid Dangerous Soda Stick
Mrs. Tucker warns Charley to be careful after reading a newspaper note about men using a stick in soda water. She fears danger and begs him not to swallow the stick, insisting on his caution to avoid choking.
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Mrs. Tucker
Brunner cites 700000 negro Methodists in Union of Churches
Dr. John H. Brunner estimates in his Union of the Churches that 700,000 Negro Methodists make up more than half of the total 1,196,000. He lists individual groups as African Methodist Episcopal Zion 400,000 African Methodist Episcopal 391,000 Methodist Episcopal 225,000 Colored Methodist 155,000 and others 25,000. The New Orleans Southwestern Christian Advocate notes his likely accuracy on other topics.
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New Orleans
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Humorous Banter on Mrs Stewart's Will and Bonnets
A city gentleman and his wife discuss Mrs A I Stewart’s rumored will. The wife quips she would not make home made bonnets if she inherited a large sum. The exchange appears in the Boston Budget.
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