Prisoner and Captain Reunite After War Tale
Captain Harry Beaufort recounts a teenage Confederate guard duty near Winchester Virginia in 1863 when he captured a Yankee boy. They share corn bread and laughter, plan a jailbreak, and part as enemies. Twenty years later Beaufort meets the same man now grown as a rival store customer, discovering the young prisoner’s sister and mother, who welcome him home.
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Harry Beaufort
Chicago
Vincennes
Cincinnati
Stonewall Brigade
Winchester
Yank
Johnny Reb
Tas Ti
Virginia Hills
Indiana
Libby Prison
Holy Moses
Johnny
Pena
Brownfield
Ind
Jeannie
Libby
Don
Illinois
Watson
Jeannie Northup
Chicago News
Living In the Country as a Commuter’s Dilemma
The New York Journal notes that country born commuters adapt to rural life’s inconveniences while city natives struggle with country quiet. It argues city dwellers prefer urban noise, theaters, and streets, finding the country stifling within days.
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New York
New York Journal
Fingal's cave and a western court ejectment tale
Fingal's cave on Staffa off Mull Scotland is a sea grotto with 20 feet of water at lowest tides and access by small boats except at extreme high tide. A circuit court ejectment in a western state involved a church cemetery dispute where a physician had bought the ground in his name after leaving the church and the judge gave two final reasons for judgment in favor of the plaintiff.
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Fingal’s
Europe
Staffa
Mull
Scotland
Fingal
St. Louis Republic
The Old Southern Days of a First Love Remembrance
A Detroit Free Press excerpt from Edmond Piston recalls youthful romance. The speaker reflects on a persistent devotion from girlhood in the South, the shift to mature love, and a vow that shaped years of life and sentiment.
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Edmond Piston
Detroit Free Press
Special Train Tour Offers From Minneapolis To Chicago
Under escort of Beau Campbell, Manager American Tourist Association, a through care trip with special cars, features and rates departs Minneapolis to St Paul Winona LaCrease Dubuque January 20 and Chicago January 21. Request details from Beau Campbell Room 925 Old Colony Building Chicago or any agent of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway.
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Beau Campbell
American Tourist Association
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Winona
LaCrease
Dubuque
Chicago
Old Colony
Milwaukee
Home Seekers Excursion Dates Announced by Ryi Route
The M and St P Ry announces excursion trips to the South and Southwest at very low rates. Dates listed include January 1dth and 28th, February 11th, and March 10th. For information call at the depot, 2712.
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R’yi
Weather Report for December 1895 by H. D. Surry
The monthly meteorological report records December 1895 observations by observer H. D. Surry. It notes widespread circulation of ancient coins from London and elsewhere across the world, indicating a broader historical interest reflected in the era.
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London
World
Dr King's New Discovery Praised by Chicago Alderman
James L. Francis of Chicago and Rev John Burgus of Keokuk Iowa highly endorse Dr King's New Discovery for coughs colds and lung complaints. They report five decades or more of use in their circles and urge readers to try trial bottles free at J H Bacher Co's drug store.
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James L. Francis
Chicago
Queen Victoria and Empress Eugenie Spend Spare Time
The report notes both Queen Victoria and Empress Eugenie use their leisure to do needlework for the poor, highlighting charitable efforts and royal philanthropy.
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Queen Victoria
Eugenie
Electric Bitters touted for kidney and liver relief
Irving, II Mr Fred Miller suffers years of kidney pain and a failing bladder. After trying many cures he used Electric Bitters and found immediate relief. The ad claims rapid kidney and liver benefits with a large bottle priced at 50 cents at J H Bacher Co. drug store.
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Fred Miller
Irving, II
J. H. Bacher & Co
War fears of single men noted by Indianapolis Journal
A quoted exchange notes that single men appear most anxious to go to war because they supposedly do not know what war entails. The dialogue reflects attitudes about conscription and sacrifice during wartime.
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Indianapolis Journal
Buckien’s Arnica Salve Offer
Buckien s Arnica Salve advertised as best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns eruptions and piles with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund. Sold by J H Bacher & Co at 25 cents per box.
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J. H. Bacher & Co
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Monticello State Bank
National Bank
Farwell
F. M. Hicks
H. M. Carpenter
D. E. Pond
Notary Public
North America
Hartford
North British and Mercantile
Pennsylvania
O. R. Ricker
Orrive
Monticello
Iowa
New York Tribune
John Gibson
Felix
Cedar Rapids
B.D. Pelis
Mer
First Ave
Depot
Snowy
Kodak
Pocket Kodak
Eastman Kodak Co
Rochester, N, Y
STH Express
IS . O
Omaha
Cedar Rapid
Davenport
Oxford
Ane
Isuravel
Arly
Bazao Nt
Mexico
H. D. Surry
Mis
Glennays
Nw&s
Atchison Globe
Castoria
Mies
Buckien
Ilinois
R. R
Sioux City
Eastwood & Chase
A. Arcurr
M. D
Oxford St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Martyn
D. D
New York City
Edwin F. Parper
125Th Street
7Th Ave
the Cenraun Company
Murray Street
Riverside
OWEN
Beit
State Street
Eagle Drug Store
A Kempf
Deutsche Apotheke
J. T. Jefferies
Laurel Neb
Harmesa
Agente Atta Free
Victor Medical Ass’n
South Benn, Inn
Joseph Peterson
P.O. Box
Towa
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