War Annals and the Dantown Home Guard Tale
A Milwaukee Soldiers' Home piece recalls Our Matron and the meals she provided during Civil War days. The narrative shifts to Dantown Missouri in 1862 with home guards facing an attack, praising their courage and the veterans. It also recounts a Nashville Chattanooga signal corps detachment’s perilous mountain crossing and a wary guide’s warning about Carter’s guerrillas.
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Dantown
Sullivan County
Missouri
Daytown
Seward
Cotopaxi
Home Guards
Atlanta
Nashville
Signal Corps
Chattanooga
Murfreesboro
McMinnville
Plaice
Cumberland Mountains
Carter
Old Negro Friend Cited After Narrow Escape
A Chicago Ledger note recalls a perilous pursuit by villains who fled when faced with danger. The writer states that without the black friend they might have been easy prey, and that they reached Chattanooga safely while remembering him.
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Chattanooga
Chicago Ledger
White-haired courier recalls perilous Nashville mission
Wa. M. Carr recounts his night ride from Murfreesboro to Nashville during the Stone River campaign. He faced hostile couriers, bushwhacker fears, and near-mistaken fire from Union pickets while delivering dispatches for the supply train. He notes the toll of the ordeal on his hair and nerves.
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Murfreesboro
Stone River
Nashville
Bring Asylum
Uncle Sam
Tinele Sam
Thirteenth Ohio
Wa. M. Carr
Goose vs Major Stone Incident in Civil War Camp
In August 1861 near Kirkville Missouri a foraging mishap caused Major Stone to confront Sergeant Forney as the sergeant carried two geese. A stray goose struck Stone in the stomach, knocking the pompous officer to the ground while hungry troops returned to camp and ate. The account from Clarksville Iowa notes the humorous scene and its aftermath.
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Third Town Infantry
Kirkville
Greene
Call
Stone
Rome
Sergeant Forney
Forney
Grievous Disappointment in Sherman's March Narrative
An Indiana cavalry unit recalls a near feint on Macon during Sherman's march to the sea. Prisoners expected liberty from a successful attack but faced disappointment as the line held. The text then shifts to Fort Hell in September 1864, describing siege conditions, harsh living, and a grim pistol-poker culture among troops.
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Sherman
Eighth Indiana
Kilpatrick
Macon
Midh
Ncon
Fort Hell
Fort Sedgwick
Poker and war reminiscence from Berdan’s men
An Illinois veteran recalls a Civil War foray described as a poker game interrupted by gunfire. A chestnut tree concealment yields a fatal shot, a quick retreat, and a boastful farewell from Berdan’s man. The second part recounts Sheridan era reconnaissance near Winchester with Custer night attack and a dramatic cavalry countercharge led by Canter.
Toby's Scalp at Shiloh Remembered by a Comrade
D. D. Dunsern recalls Toby Tobias Bamer a German in their regiment at Shiloh who nearly lost his scalp when a six pound shell struck near them. The momentary fear gave way to humor as Toby joked about a Dutchman’s skull while laughter spread among the men.
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Tobias Bamer
Toby
Shiloh
Tobey
D. D. Dunsern
The Boot Heel Wound At Helena 1863
A Civil War reminiscence describes the Helena Arkansas battle of July 4 1863 with Emery Jones losing his boot heel to a shot in the boot without breaking skin. The account notes other near misses and buckshot in Sergeant Atkinson during the same action reported by C G Lewis.
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Helena
Arkansas
Price
Holmes
Hindman
Marmaduke
Emery Jones
Atkinson
C. G. Lewis
A Bold Front Led to Feigned Regiment Tactics
In a near Atlanta foraging episode during the Civil War, seven soldiers became separated. They encountered a mounted enemy unit and used a staged command to bluff a charge. The ruse caused the cavalry to retreat after shots and loss of saddles. They recovered forage, avoided fires, and returned to camp before three in the afternoon the next day.
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Sherman
Atlanta
Cranks at the Mint Delivers Odd Tales of Fortunes
A Philadelphia Mint scene shows a parade of cranks and mixed visitors seeking mythical millions. The chief usher tolerates claims, delays payments, and sends claimants on wild errands while locals and out-of-town guests profess vast deposits and demand access to funds.
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Philadelphia
Mint
Chestnut Street
United States
Gen. Jackson
Alphonse de Rothschild
Paris
Jackson
John
Girard Avenue
Trenton
The Servant Girl Problem in Public Notice Tone
A moral discussion urges avoiding underhanded recruiting of maids. It recommends privately consulting the mistress, offering fair wages openly, and seeking consent to hire the servant. The piece echoes the Golden Rule and cautions against buying or stealing servants.
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H.W. Beecher
Brooklyn Magazine
The Practical Joke Declined by Power the Trich Duelist
A storied anecdote from Blackwood’s Magazine recounts Power the Trich duelist, famed for Irish wit, dining at an inn where two covered dishes hid loaded pistols. He urged the waiter to arm, inviting a dare, then offered to settle with a duel if challenged. The practical joker declined the deadly invitation.
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Power
Blackwood
We All Know Jenks. First Banker
A Cambridge Chronicle joke exchanges about Jenks with a banker remarking on meeting him for the first time and the other noting he struck him for five dollars.
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Jenks
Cambridge Chronicle
Grand Union Hotel Promises Better Living in New York
The notice claims the Grand Union Hotel offers cheaper family living than any other first class hotel in the city. It describes a 613 room property near Grand Central Depot with one million dollars spent on fittings and a daily rate of one dollar plus sap Area, with elevator and restaurant services connected to Hors cars stages and elevated rail.
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New York City
Girard Union Motel
Grand Central Depot
Grand Union Hotel
Pocket-book recovered with $151.78 in Salem
Samuel Dunn of Salem lost a pocket-book thirty years ago containing $150. Patrick Driscoll, an Irish immigrant, found it and kept it until the owner could prove it. Two weeks ago, Driscoll encountered Dunn’s brother, Charles, and the wallet was shown. Dunn confirmed the contents totaling $151.78.
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Samuel Dunn
Salem
N.J
Patrick Driscoll
Ireland
Mr. Dunn
Charles Dunn
Mr. Driscoll
Philadelphia
Cures for Consumption Claim Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery
Advertises Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy curing consumption in early stages with testimonials from pantera men and women. It claims the product acts as a pectoral and alterative, treating throat and lung affections, with all druggists selling it.
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Pierce
Detective Bureau chief recalls cat missing case and citizen aid
A Detroit detective chief notes many complaints waste time, recounting a polite old woman seeking her missing cat. He memoed the description for the sanitary squad, illustrating how detective work can be disproportionate to minor losses. The column reflects on public appeals and odd inquiries.
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Sergt. Culver
Sanitary Squad
Detroit Free Presa
Salvation Army Work in London Report Highlights Struggles
The Salvation Army reports about chegada soldiers in London with 10 000 souls saved in the year ended April 30. Marylebone work fought back harsh treatment while Clapton Training Home saw 300 soldiers enter. London income totaled £5 951 with £3 492 from local divisions and the rest spent on salaries printing travel rates and taxes. Pall Mall Gazette notes rough conditions and drum as aid in the field. Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery advertised as remedy for lung ailments.
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Salvation Army
London
Marylebone
Salvationists
Romford
Earth
Hell
Pall Mall Gazette
Stranger on the Chicago train platform seeks help
A fatigued young man stepped from a train at North Western station in Chicago and, after resting, declined help until a kind man offered assistance. He says he is returning from vacation and will be all right in a week or two, though he appears weak and exhausted. The piece blends with ads and a testimonial for Henrys Carbolic Salve.
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Northwestern
Chicago
Chicago Herald
Douglass
Sioux City
Iowa
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WAR Annals
Milwaukee
J.C. C
Clarksville
J. C. Shimer
Chetsnuts and Poker
Reb
Zip
Mllinoisan
Illinois
American Bottoms
St. Louis
Berdan
W. A. Phil
Chicago, Ill
Sheridan
Winchester
Canter
Lazy Springs
Fifteenth New York Cavalry
Custer
Eighth New York
Twentieth Pennsylvania
New York
Fifteenth
New York Cavalry
Brooklyn
Stranger Than Fiction
Alfred Mercier
Emily Rhoads
McBrides
Mich
Hk. V. Pierce
Tyrol
Custon
E. R. Out
New Orleans Exposition
Queen Victoria
Mrs. Lilley
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
P. J. Maguire
Buffalo Courier
Buckingham
Columbus, Ohio
Bill
Ayer
Bay City
Wayne County
Dvlutth
Minn
A.M. Vaughan
Greenwich Review
Greenwichh
Ohio
Avery
Henry
Browns Iron Bitters
Opiu
Humane Remedy CO
LaFayette
Ind
Eniny
Valentine Bros
Janesville, Wis
Frey
BD Bors
Brewster
Holly, Mich
NATIO
Ub.co
Chicag
A. P. Laoxy
Washington, D.C
Marah
Quincy
E. J. Johnson
Mangr
Barclay St
N.Y
Willieme
Williams Mfg. CO
Cleveland
Ea Rites
Abe
Tarah
Ely
Owexo
Purchaaser
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wabash Avenue
Hnaldd Iva Phila
C. A. Woop & CO
Mag N. 10Th St
Phils, Po
Jon
Dr. H
ROOT
Pearl Bt
U. S
J.C. Lighthouse
Rochester
Kidder
Randolph St
Lord & Thomas
Owers
Bardeat
A. J. Towe
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