Soldier deserts to rejoin fight after injured at Gettysburg
The tale centers on Peter Mayville later known as Peter Barry and Peter Newcome. He deserted from the Ninth Vermont after a 1862 Harper’s Ferry surrender. He joined a front line regiment under another name, lost both arms at Gettysburg, and claimed a brave return home to Vermont with a $72 monthly pension.
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Chicago Inter Ocean
Peter Mayville
Ninth
Vermont
Jackson
Harper’s Ferry
Camp Douglas
Chicago
Mayville
Pennsylvania
Peter Barry
Gettysburg
Peter Newcome
Quebec
Pete
Pete Nocome
Newcome
Barry
The Sergeant's Retreat Remembered at Port Hudson
J P Lloyd recalls Confederate siege experiences at Port Hudson. He narrates shell fire, cross fires, and retreat moments describing frontline courage, a bold dash through open ground, close-quarters combat, and near misses from repeated rifle fire.
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Port Hudson
J. P. Lloyd
National Tribune
Dudley
Rebs
Unknown hero buried in Altoona Pass identified after decades
John Armstrong, Confederate soldier from Alabama, is the unknown hero buried in the lone grave at Altoona Pass near Kennesaw Mountain. The grave has been tended by the Western & Atlantic railroad since the Civil War, with a steel railing and marble slab marking the mound.
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Altoona Pass
Kennesaw Mountain
Western & Atlantic Railroad
Atlanta Constitution
John Armstrong
Alabama
Johnson
Sherman
Chattanooga
Atlanta
John Lathheh
Viola
Ala
I. P. Sewell
Cobb County
Unknown Hero Grave in the Pass Beloved by Passengers
The grave in the pass has drawn attention for years, with no light shed on the occupant’s identity. After the war the Western and Atlantic railroad cared for the site and kept vigil over the mysterious soldier. The Philadelphia Press notes a wife’s influence on a man’s business success, remarking on earning more money as a necessity.
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Western & Atlantic Railroad
Philadelphia Press
Brothers in arms of Third Ohio in Civil War battles
Nine pairs of brothers from Company I Third Ohio served in the Civil War. George and Charlie Merrill died at Perryville. Curly Vanbrimer lost an arm. John Benedict wounded at Stone River and died later in hospital. Lieut Reed captured on the Streight raid and died after yellow fever. Three pairs, including the writer, survive. They marched through all battles with the regiment and were captured near Rome, Ga, then paroled and exchanged before reaching Camp Chase.
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Ohio
George
Charlie Merrill
Gurry
John Vanbrimer
John
Charles Hiskett
Charles Benedict
Milo
Simon Welch
Jasper
M. Mann
Joseph
K. Moore
Edward
L. Reed
Moore
Tigert Valley
W. Va
Perryville
Curly Vanbrimer
John Benedict
Stone River
Lieut
Reed
Streight
Rome
Charleston
S. C
Forrest
Camp Chase
John A. Duncan
National Tribune
Was He English Mrs Church and Minstrel Jokes
The Yonkers Statesman quotes Mrs Church asking if her husband was English and Mrs Gotham replying he did not see the jokes until this morning. The exchange reflects social humor about language and timing at a minstrel event.
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Church
Gotham
Yonkers Statesman
Unspeakable Joy Mentioned in Times Dialogue
A fragmentary citation from the New York Times quotes a line about unspeakable joy and happiness for a woman that a man believes she never knows, reflecting a dialogic exchange. The text is terse and lacks full context or dates.
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N. Y
Jural ruling on ages of Aberdeen Angus cattle
The official veterinarian ruled two of eight cattle over three years old in a pen of 15 two to three year olds at the International show, overturning the protest and disqualifying the pen from grand championship. Dentition standards, six-tooth exceptions, and teaching illustrations from Kuidekoper are cited for future exhibits.
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Kuidekoper
International
The Case for Farming as a Lifelong Profession
A Mirror and Farmer editorial argues farming should be viewed as a true profession. It urges more young men to enter agriculture, highlighting benefits, training needs, and the role of agricultural colleges in preparing capable, scientifically minded farmers for long, productive careers.
Potato Rosette Disease Boosts Potatoes in Ohio Trials
Ohio Experiment Station reports potato rosette injuring tops widely and notes seed treatment in 1903 raised yields from 25 to 125 percent in affected crops. Bulletin 145 outlines formalin seed treatment and planting steps, with distribution to state citizens. Look Well to Uniformity urges uniform cattle classes in feedlots to improve cost, feed and gain efficiency.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Wooster, O
Brome Grass Praised for Pasture Use in Maine Study
Profard notes brome grass endures cold and heat, tolerates drought or moisture, matures early, and yields high feeding value comparable to timothy. It warrants strong endorsement for pastures despite high seed cost, sown at 15 pounds per acre.
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Maine State Dairy Association
Profard
Device for trap door opens skylight easily
An iron device fastens to any trap door or skylight. A long arm on the underside carries a rope to open and shut the door or skylight. A rubber pad under the door end reduces jarring. The design is simple as shown in the illustration.
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W. B. Kelley
Hints on Raising Pigs and Horse Care
Advice from Farmers' Review on pig husbandry emphasizes dry bedding of straw or hay, ample sunshine for piglets, and a light brood house for winter farrowing. Avoid cold drafts and ensure exercise. rely on good care over drugs for horses, with sanitary condition surpassing powders as a conditioner.
Army Generals Endorse Peruna Catarrh Remedy Nationwide
A list of 28 Army and Confederate generals praise Peruna for catarrh cures and as a reliable tonic. Endorsements come from Washington figures like J Floyd King and Robert Smalls, with others including Ira C Abbott and Gen. Payne, noting relief from coughs, dyspepsia, and stomach trouble.
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Peruna
Ira C. Abbott
N. W
Washington, D. C
James Longstreet
Gainesville
Cairo
Sebring
W. OH. Sebring
4Th St
Jacksonville, FL
General Lomax
L. L. Lomax
19Th St
Payne
Eugene RB. Payne
O'Beirne
James R. O’beirne
Broadway
Perna
M. Winmet Urell
12Th St. N. W
Local Stranger Tested by Town Lawyer Claim
A stranger asked a Hopkins train platform resident who the best lawyer in town was. The man replied he was the best and refused to prove it. The exchange highlights the lawyer’s bold pride and a comic local confrontation.
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Hopkins
Kagwng City Journal
10000 Plants for 16 Cents Seed Offer from Salter Co
Salter Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin offers a catalog and seed package for 16 cents postage. Buy 1000 cabbage 2000 carrots 2000 celery 2000 lettuce 1000 onions 1000 radishes 1000 flowers and add Berliner cauliflower for 20 cents more. Heavily markets a bargain to entice trial with warranted seeds.
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John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
K. L
Pullman Tourist Cars On Daily Route In March April
Advertisement notes daily operation of Pullman Tourist Bleeping Cars between St. Louis Los Angeles and San Francisco during March and April. Details available from company agents Townsend G P and I Agent St Louis.
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Pullman
St. Louis
Los Angeles
San Francisco
TLC
Townsend
Bt. Louis
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JURAL
Ntti
King
Confederate Army
J. Floyd King
Smalls
Beaufort, S. C
Robert Smalls
Abbott
Washington, D.C
Yarnell
W. G. Yarnell
Lincoln Street
N. B
General McBride
J. D. McBride
Pennsylvania Ave
General Longstreet
Noske
Chas. I
Erwin
Schell Benefited
I. M. Schell
Duffield
Union Army
General Butler
South Carolina
M. C. Butler
Kirby
D. T
Washington
Gen. Powell
Hecker Post
W. HH. Powell
Belleville
General Talley
Vol
Wm. Cooper Talley
Washington, D
General Bigelow
J. G. Bigelow
C St. N
Poeruna
Chase
Ass’t Adj
G. A
B. F. Chase
Harrison St. Anmecostia
D. C
S. S. Yoder
O'Connor
U. Y
Dennis. O'Connor
82Nd ‘St
Gen. Weight
Marcus Ye
Corcoran St
Washington, D. Co
Hawley
A. If. Rawley
Gen
Urell
Cook
Sypher
D.C
Middleton
Hancock Regiment
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Smithers
Cincinnati
Vtimesstar
Putnam
Sue
Mabel
Rooklyn
Farina
Cleveland
California
Iron Mountain
Amun
Dphiladelphia
Joo Drors
Fac Simile Signature of
New York
Bears
Gentaur Company
New York City
London
Chartere House
Paris
Rue Dela Paix
Boston
Columbus Ave
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
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