Veterans Tales At Meetings Of Their Posts
A vivid reminiscence of Civil War veterans gathering at posts to share memories of campaigns and combat. F C Dorsey recalls the First Missouri cavalry’s self armed, hard riding service from 1861 under Siegel Fremont and Curtis, with tales of Pea Ridge and battlefield ordeals. The piece highlights enduring bonds and recollections of those who survived long hardships.
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First Missouri Cavalry
War Department
F.C. Dorsey
Brooklyn Avenue
Kansas City
First
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Siegel
Fremont
Curtis
Tennessee
Pea Ridge
General Pike
Mustered a Million and a Quarter Veterans Tribute
Fragmentary reminiscence recalls Confederate surrender at Appomattox and the Grand Army of the Republic’s vast muster rolls. The piece reflects on veterans living and dying, with quotes about opening the heart to divine light and obedience, referencing Dr. Phillips Brooks.
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Appomattox
Greece
Grand Army of the Republic
Grant era turns point in Army of the Potomac narrative
Memoir notes after two days of Wilderness fighting reveal a shift in morale when the order Forward by the right flank arrived marking the beginning of a turning point for Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia. A French bugler distinguishing between a shot-off mouthpiece and a pistol embodies wartime improvisation. The German princes pursue a Wanderjahr studying trades and traveling unaccompanied through Germany with only a military governor.
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M. O. Codding
One Hundred and Forty-fourth Pennsylvania
Army of the Potomac
Grant
McClellan
Atatricksburg
Chancellorsville
Richmond
Virginia
Lee
Northern Virginia
Springfield
Prince of Wales
Hohenzollerns
Germany
von Falkenheyn
Early Ohio regiment faced starvation at Chickamauga
Gen. Hiram F. Devol organized the first company of the Thirty sixth Ohio at Marietta. Soldiers endured parched corn costing fifty cents per ear as heavy guards protected meager rations. Food arrived only after Missionary Ridge victory, delivered by railroads.
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Hiram F. Devol
Thirty-sixth Ohio Regiment
Marietta
Chickamauga
Grant
Missionary Ridge
Strict Arlington Memorial Day Regulations Ban Urns and Vases
Arlington visitors on Memorial Day will see graves without urns vases or potted plants, allowed only flags wreaths and flowers. The rule, aimed at preserving the cemetery’s appearance and simplifying grounds maintenance, replaces former decorative ornaments that mar the grounds.
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Arlington
Noted Tragedy at Marshall House Amid Flag Incident
In Alexandria Virginia Col Bileworth a New York Zouave was shot dead by Jackson the hotel landlord after pulling down the Confederate flag from the staff above the hotel. Jackson was instantly bayoneted by Sergt Brownell of the Zouaves.
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Marshall House
Alexandria
Col. Bileworth
New York Zouaves
Jackson
Sergt. Brownell
Zouaves
Shadows and light shape vision of life and buildings
The text argues that shadows aid perception by creating brightness differences. Without shadows, even bright illumination would hinder clarity in life and the soul's vision, affecting how we distinguish objects and understand existence.
Rash Spreads to Arms Inspires Cuticura Testimonial
A 1913 Indianapolis notice recounts a rash beginning on the face that spread to the arms and back, causing intense itching and disfigurement. After trying various remedies Mrs. Katherine McCallister finds relief with Cuticura Soap and Ointment, noting complete cure in about three weeks. Cuticura advertised with samples and postal address in Boston.
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Roach Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Katherine McCallister
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
The Other Place Knocker Inside Front Door Quote
A brief exchange notes a “regular old family knocker” on the front door with a counterpoint that “we’ve got one inside,” suggesting a domestic or humorous moment.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children Teething
Historical ad copy notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething gums aims to soften gums reduce inflammation and soothe pain. It promises relief from wind colic and claims a 25 cent bottle price.
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Army of
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West
Army of the Cumberland
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Phillips Brooks
Tve
Lydia E. Pi
Lydia E. Pinkham
MES
D. H. Brown
Tola
Kansasa
Dean
Minnesota
Anna Bossard
Sycamore St
St. Paul
Minn
Doan
Carter
Allen
Franklin Co
Wulsin Bldg
Benjamin
Amdoraca
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