Alabama and Its Cruisers Told by Captain Kell y
East Enterprise Indiana narrator records Captain Kell y's memories of the Civil War era cruiser Alabama. He describes prize taking, methods of deterrence, prisoner handling, and battles with Hatteras and Kearsarge, including the Cherbourg duel and the ship’s long commerce warfare career.
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Fell
Alabama
Atlanta
Kelly
United States
Sumter
Admiral Semmes
Comerce
Gulf of Mexico
Caribban
Marmnique
Gibraltar
England
James D. Walloch
Georgia
Confederacy
Liverpool
Zore Islands
Semmes
Belon
Aother
Hatteras
Jamaica
Straits of
Alucca
Dmiral Semmes
Ipper
Slmmes
Wero
Anderbilt
Vanderli
Cape of Goodie
Kearsarge
General Banks
Galveston
Banks
Mississippi
Magruder
Kell
Cherbourg
Browne
Cher
Naval Museum
Washington
Artillery and Cavalry Charge at Weldon Railroad Action
Narrative from H Lt Richardson in Chicago Ledger recounts the Ninth Corps aiding the Fifth at Weldon Railroad. Eleventh Massachusetts artillery and First Maine and First and Second Massachusetts cavalry and infantry charged together, halting a Confederate attempt to turn the Army of the Potomac flank amid mud, fire, and heavy shelling near Petersburg.
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Weldon Railroad
Eleventh Massachusetts
Thirty-ninth Massachusetts
Andersonville
Libby
Maine
Massachusetts
Weldon
Petersburg
H. Lt. Richardson
Chicago Ledger
Incidents of Soldier Life in the Civil War
A Civil War memoir recounts winter campaigns of 1864 65 with the Fourth Indiana. It recalls the Hopkinsville pursuit of Colonel Lyon looting posts, an eighteen minute fight, the burning of a courthouse, and a ten day chase toward Paducah. It notes harsh weather and exchanges with civilians about Union victory.
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Indiana
Lyon
Hopkinsville
Kentucky
la Grange
Court House
Treadwater River
Paducah
Confederacy
Green Corn Sim and the Corn Swap Picket Tale
In August 1864 a Civil War picket reminiscence recalls Alf and two others swapping corn and small tokens with a Confederate guard. Alf disguises as a Union officer to avoid discovery, sharing mint julep fare and drink including lemon ice sugar and whisky, ending with a joke and a nickname for the narrator, W. A. Pun.
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Alf B
Johnnies
Alf
Reb
Reb No. 2
No. 1
Stonewall
Johnnie
No. 2
Yank
No.1
Husking Bee for Two Boys by Generous Farmers
Captain Vanderpoel leads about eighty soldiers in a husking bee at Mr Freer’s farm to harvest the corn he set aside. The crew shocks forty shocks in hours, sparing kindness with doughnuts and apples. They repeat the gesture at Mr Gloyd’s field, earning grateful thanks from each farmer.
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Vanderpoel
Chicago Ledger
Here They Are Boys. Soldiers Scan Orchard For Peaches
A Civil War reminiscence recalls soldiers as schoolboys canvassing for foraging in an orchard. They hear a shout Here they are boys and fear bulldogs. They escape, deciding discretion was best and let the peaches go. The note ends with PETE.
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Fort Pillow
Hancock
Pete
James P Stanton Chicago detective and Haymarket hero
Lieutenant James P Stanton ex Detective and Chicago police officer, born Birmingham 1844, served in the Navy, fought at Fort Fisher, and led his platoon at Haymarket. He later held detective posts, became sergeant and lieutenant, with a large Chicago family and active union affiliations. The Chicago Ledger credits him for background to a tale in Tim anarchist's Daughter.
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James P. Stanton
Chicago
Haymarket
Deartment
Stanton
England
Birmingham
John
Winifred Stanton
Vicksburg
Mississippi River
United States Navy
Philadelphia
Fort Fisher
Norfolk
Chicopee
Marblehead
Armory
West Town
Hinman Street
Madison Street
Mary Murphy
Mary
Winifred
Ellen
George
Agnes
Frank Stanton
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Police
Painters’ Union
Tim Anarchist
Law and Order
Earth Will Stop Revolving A Hypothetical Timekeeper Issue
An essay notes that the earth’s rotational slowing could, in theory, lead to perpetual day or night, but the change is minuscule at about half a second per century. The piece cites Cooper's Journal and Paull Mall Gazette readings, then shifts to assorted brief notes on letters, notes, and cures including Red Star Cough Cure.
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Sherman
Hood
Selma
Ala
Centerville
Plantersville
la Grange
Ole Massar
Forrest
Insane Asylum of
Kansas
RicHaon
D. East Enterprise
Indiana
Cooper’s Journal
Ruskin
Brantwood
Paull Mall
Family twins joke and stray ads amid old column snippets
A jumble of dialogue jokes about age and twins, a quip on home rule, a jailer camping near a prison for safety, and brief notices praising Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral and Hall’s Hair Renewer appear in a compact late 19th or early 20th century newspaper fragment.
Grand Union Motel Opposite Grand Central Depot Adverts
The notice extols saving baggage expressage and $3 carriage hire when visiting New York City and stopping at the Grand Union Motel opposite Grand Central Depot. It claims 613 poems cost one million dollars and praises the Grand Union Hotel as the best value for families compared with other first class hotels.
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New York City
Grand Union Motel
Grand Central Depot
Grand Union Hotel
Planting Trees In London Streets Costs And Care
A London Truth suggestion to plant one tree per household at one shilling is rejected. The author warns trees must be bark shedding to survive smoke and notes cost of delivery, planting holes, and cages. Proposes parish foresting with shared or full local funding for street foresting.
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London
Sioux City
Newspapers Inflate Scandals Says Detroit Free Press
A dialogue notes suspicion of press reports about arrests and fines, arguing tales of a jailed husband and a wife in the Work House are crafted to ruin reputations and drive them from high society.
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Jim
Detroit Free Press
Early warning on consumption cure claims by Dr. Pierce
The notice warns pale emaciated patients with cough night sweats spitting blood and shortness of breath that rapid action is needed. It claims consumption can be cured in early stages by Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery sold by druggists and urges prompt use based on testimonials.
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Pierce
Minister and Chivaman Dialog Test Faith and Fear
A minister urges John to attend church and Sunday School. The Chivaman refuses Christian salvation, preferring a heathen stance and claiming Christians may break his window. The dialogue exposes tension over religion and cultural clash.
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John
Chivaman
Christian
Interesting illustrated treatise offers 160 pages for ten cents
The World s Dispensary Medical Association in Luifalo New York advertises an illustrated treatise of 160 pages available postpaid for ten cents in stamps.
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World's Dispensary Medical Association
Luifalo, N.Y
Awful Doom of any nature mention and work offer
A didactic line mocks foresight and urges writing to Hallett & Co. Portland Maine for work at home with profits of 5 to 25 dollars daily. It promises large earnings, no capital required, free start for both sexes, and a great reward for every worker, using sensational mass advertising tone.
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Hallett & Co
Portland
Maine
Notable Medical Ads and Quotations From a Historic Page
A fragment from a late 19th or early 20th century page features vintage anecdotes and advertising copy. It includes a witty classroom exchange, Dr William Hall’s balsam claim, a dialog about wages, and product promotions for Piso's Remedy, Dr Isaac Thompson Eye Water, Rough on Rats, and other remedies with prices.
Arrest of a Son Sparks Local Tension on Howard Street
A Detroit officer detains a man named James Blank for disturbing the peace after a confrontation with a citizen in the patrol wagon area on Howard Street. The father threats follow, promising action against the officer, while a Boston boy scene humorously questions memory of names. The page also advertises Wells' Health Renewer with medical claims.
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Howard Street
Ruffin
James Blank
Detroit Free Press
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Grand Rapids
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H.J. Sheldon
Lansing
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Johny
Manch
Ayer
Hall
Columbia
S. C
Hardup
Cashby
William Hall
WM. Hall
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Piso
Leo
Isaac Thompson
Nongi
O. E
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Dole
Pien
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Broadway
New Yorker
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A.J. Tower
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Boston
Mass
Matialin
Balglardh Galesy
Diarlim Elle Arms CO
Haven
Conn
Boston Courier
Pearlel
Ieaflver
McCormick Block
Chicago, Ll
U. S
J.clighthouse
Rochester
N.Y
Warren Beatherbone Whip CO
Wabash Avenue
New York
Spencer’s Alligator Press
Jevery
Adareas Fitzgerald
Lepage
Jew Orleans
Lnc
Rouzsca Churst Co
Glouceste
Montgomery Ward & CO
War
Chiang
H. H. Green & Sons
Phyal
al Nee Epheps
le Aeagre
Jones Avenue
Randolph St
Lord & Thomas
Humane Remedy Co
LaFayette
Ind
Holly, Mich
Kigden
Wuaw Warrine Vo
Union Publishing
AES BF
Douglas Street
Iowa
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