The Brigadier's Revenge Civil War Tale of Betrayal and Blood
A Confederate officer known as the brigadier, famed for cheating at poker, threatens Colonel Bell with ruin. In a planned left flank charge the brigadier orders Bell to lead a risky bayonet assault alone, resulting in catastrophic losses for the Third regiment and Bell's death while the brigadier remains unscathed. The narrative blends duty, vengeance, and brutal war chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Lewis
Colonel Bell
Bell
Arly
Sheridan
Luray
Blank
Ile
Angels of Heaven
M. Quad
The Ossetinians A Caucasus Race With Georgian Dialect
In the highest Caucasus regions near Kasbeek a tall handsome tribe speaks a distinct Georgian dialect and maintains unique customs. Read as part of a Caucasus ethnographic note, comparing Ossetinians to Tscherkesses Armenians Circassians and others in the area.
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Caucasus Mountains
Kasbeek
The History of Livery and Its Uses Across Society
The word livery derives from Latin liberare meaning to deliver or give freely. It moved from a general delivery to a formal food and clothing allowance and extended to horses. In medieval England livery denoted service to superiors and London freemen became known as liverymen, a title still used.
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Oxford
Cambridge
Circulating Libraries through the Ages
The earliest circulating libraries began with stationers lending books for hire in the Middle Ages. Richard of Bury bequeathed a university library to Oxford students. Key early steps include Dunfermline 1711 and Edinburgh 1725, Salisbury 1740, with London Strand and Bath success following. London scientific societies later expanded their lending libraries.
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Henry IV
Richard of Bury
Durham
Oxford
Dunfermline
Scotland
Old maids by character not condition say critics
The article argues that true old maids are born not made and cites Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler. It notes old maids exist across ages and states and critiques married women with large families and gossipy men as sharing the trait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imid
Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler
A Man to Dodge
In a brief exchange two people discuss Baker braving a wet day without an umbrella. They hurry along, fearing he might recognize an umbrella that belongs to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Party compliment named as among the prettiest girls
Clara and Mawd discuss Mr. Smithers paying a compliment at a party. He said the speaker was among the prettiest girls present, and Mrs. Smithers notes she observed the speaker in that group.
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Clara
Clock that Failed to Tell Time Sparks School Excuse
A boy asks for an excuse for being late to school. The jeweler denies paternity but acknowledges selling a clock to the boy’s mother that allegedly ran slow, creating the excuse. The exchange highlights a comic misunderstanding about the clock’s reliability.
Masses Buy Ready Made Opinions In Open Market
A short item notes that the public consumes opinions pre packaged for easy use. The commentary highlights a marketplace of ideas where individuals accept ready made views rather than forming independent judgment.
The Noble Red Man Today Note
In the observation car a portly man recalls plains roamed by savage red men and a hunter of white men. A dapper tourist asks how the ceat of the white man is still on them, and the portly man replies it was made at the mint.
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Mint
Kansas City Journal
Women prefer ready made dress offerings says Philadelphia Bulletin
An old Philadelphia Bulletin remark notes that women are amiable, easily pleased, and satisfied with their lot. It claims women rejoice at ready made dresses as cheaper than custom work and also praise sewing outfits at home for being tailored to exact wishes and cheaper.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Boy of the Regiment and a Civil War Hero Garibaldi Tale
A historical tale follows Enzo Ferretti, a seventeen year old who deserts Parma to join Garibaldi in the Italian independence struggle. He travels hidden through Italy, earns the nickname Boy of the Regiment, and dies after Garibaldi visits his hospital bed. The piece ends with a travel-advert section for Nickel Plate routes in December 1904 to January 1905 from Chicago to Buffalo and eastern points.
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Enzo Ferretti
Parma
Garibaldi
Tie
Apennines
Genoa
Sicily
Ferrettis
Shallenberger
Chicago
Bright
Nickel Plate Excursions Offer Low Fares for Christmas Holidays
Low excursion rates apply from Chicago to Buffalo and all eastern points over December 24 26 26 31 1904 and January 1 2 1905 with return January 4 1905. Three through express trains daily and no excess fare. Sleeping and dining cars on board with meals 35 cents to 1 dollar. Trains depart LaSalle Street Chicago with city ticket offices at 111 Adams Street and Auditorium Annex. Contact John Y Callahan General Agent 113 Adams Street Room 258.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Buffalo
Ft. Wayne
Findlay
Cleveland
Erie
New York
Boston
Pullman
van Bure
la Salle
Adams Street
Auditorian Annex
John Y. Callahan
Roun
LaSalle St
City Ticket Office
Auditorium Annex
Electric Bitters touted for stomach and system relief
A drug advertisement claims Electric Bitters cures nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets by toning the stomach regulating kidneys and bowels stimulating the liver and purifying the blood. Priced 50 cents with a satisfaction guarantee by H. Scotte druggist. The Atlanta Journal notes President Roosevelt may revise the tariff, risking political rhetoric.
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H. Scotte
Atlanta Journal
Roosevelt
Beall, Mississippi Man Praises Dr King’s New Discovery
Beall resident T R Beall recounts his wife’s recovery from consumption after using Dr King New Discovery. he claims immediate improvement and a full cure after four bottles. The ad asserts a guarantee by O H A Scott druggist with prices at 50 cents and a dollar, plus free trial bottles. A Buffalo Express note reports Lima Quebec barbers switching to black coats due to higher laundering costs, making barbers resemble executioners.
Frightened Horse Turmoil Reported With Remedies
An account describes a frightened horse running through a street with occupants and a bundle, noting daily accidents and urging a salve for burns cuts sores and eczema. The advertises Backlen Arnica Salve at 25c through Soetje's drug store and a World Herald line references Russians and Meter Hill.
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Soetje's
Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised for digestion and health
An old ad text touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness and liver or bowel trouble. It claims gentle thorough relief at 25 cents and notes they are sold at Soetter’s drug store. It also mentions a joke about political urging and cautions mothers to beware coughs and colds with One Minute Cough Care as a remedy.
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Dr. King
Soetter
Free College Term Offered To Iowa Youths By Des Moines Paper
The Register and Leader offers a twelve week college term at Highland Park free of cost to any young man or woman who sends in twenty five new paid subscribers before February 14 1905. Scholarships cover tuition board room light fuel library and gymnasium fees and apply to ten departments. Subscriptions counted as one year include two six month and four three month plans. schrijf for details to The Register and Leader Des Moines Iowa.
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Register
Iowa
Des Moines
Highland Park
College
West
Register and Leader
Eader
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Tops Family Remedies
Letters from J L Tucker of Center Alabama and Mrs Samuel Gagge of North Bush New York praise DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for pile, cut, burn relief and long standing fever sores. They claim cures and urge households to keep the salve on hand and note its wide availability from druggists.
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DeWitt
J. L Tucker
Center
Ala
Samuel Gagge
North Bush
N.Y
Poetic Hcense in Japan and Gunboat Attack Reported
The Chicago Post notes a poetic incident in Japan as the Mikano launches a poem with the line My heart's at peace with all and follows with a action claiming to blow a Russian gunboat to smithereens.
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Chicago Post
Japan
Mikano
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Iowa Man
Geo A Ilhomson of Spencer Iowa reports twenty years of dyspepsia with little relief until using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He traveled to multiple cities seeking help and now praises the remedy, urging others with indigestion to try it. Sold by all druggists. Philadelphia Inquirer comments on the American debt idea with a humorous note about a hen.
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Geo A Ilhomson
Spencer
Iowa
Chivazo
Norway
Philadelphia Inquirer
DeWitts Little Early Risers Liver Pills Ad
An advertisement extols DeWitts Little Early Risers as pleasant and effective for all ages from children to strong adults. It claims gentle cleansing and strong liver support, presenting them as the best liver pills sold.
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DeWitt
de Witt
Bargain Day Offer for Des Moines Capital 1904
Des Moines Capital marks its seventh Bargain Day on December 28 1904 offering $2.00 for a full year 1905 to old and new subscribers. Regular price is $3.00 with mail or postmaster delivery options and gift subscriptions urged.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Safe Young
Associated Press
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Russia
Caucasus
Dreath
Buffalo Express
Lima
Omaha World Herald
Meter Hill
Lincoln Star
St. Paul Globe
Attesant
Northwestern Yeast
Chicago, Ill
Seelye & Oaks
J. B. Zimmerman
Poland
China
Farrow
Broadway
Thos. F. Kehoe
Hopkinton, Ia
F. D. No
Monmouth
Monticelo
National Bank
Farne
F. M. Hicks
H. M. Carpenter
Richardson
Csh
Farwell
Frank M. Hicks
E. Sarles
John Schweitzer
John McDonald
G. Henry George
William Stahler
O. H. Soetje
Agnes Westley
Wells Street
Marinette,Wis
Manette
Wis
Cardus
Sec’s
North Wisconsin Holland Society
Thedford
DES Moines Daily Capital
A. Kempl
Prop
Eagle Drug Store
H. C. Bohlken
St.aricag
Lovell House
Monticello
Gillen House
Anamosa
Eee Consultation
W. E. Shallenberger
Oakwood Blvd
Chicago, Illinois
Drexel State Bank
J. E. Bateman
Dealeer
W First &T
Itowa
Omaha
Colorado End
West Bronx
Cedar Rapids
St Paul
Kansas City
Davenport
Farley
Water
Orford Freight
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