Five Union Steamers Through Charleston Defenses
A wartime narrative follows a riverine assault as six steamers slip past batteries into Charleston harbor. The crew, pilots, and engineers endure darkness, fire, and shellfire while a fierce battle unfolds. Five ships successfully reach safety, prompting cheers for Grant and marching orders at dawn.
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Hell
Grant
Dr Miles Heart Cure Ad Claims Stronger Heart Nerves
A vintage testimonial asserts heart flutter and weakness signal nerve and muscle weakness. It promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure as the top remedy and credits Maus J A Courts of Upper Sandusky Ohio with recovery after three bottles.
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Miles
Dr. Miles
Maus
J. A. Courts
Upper Sandusky
Ohio
Miles Heart Cure Promises to Quiet Nervous Heart
Dr Miles Heart Cure is advertised as stabilizing pulsations strengthening the heart and restoring vigor. Sold by druggists on guarantee from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
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Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
Recruits Begin Harsh March From Camp Into Enemy Lines
Excerpt recalls new soldiers burdened with bare essentials making their first day’s march into hostile territory. Officers and veterans, amused by the recruits’ heavy loads, watch as the group struggles to move forward carrying all their gear on their shoulders.
Real Estate Transfers Weekly Recap September 19 1902
Transfers recorded include Frances E Ott to First Presbyterian Wilton and Esther S Eells to Wilhelm Tobias in Muscatine area. Other deeds cover E A Bachelor to John Fry Long Island land, W F Henning to Lula Henning Park Place lots, Maria Murphy to Kate Opelt in multiple sections, and several additional parcel handoffs among local residents. River trade notes from Winona say raftboats burgeon as navigation nears, with Van Sant fleet short of steamers but passenger wages strong.
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Titus & Jackson
Frances E. Ott
First Presbyterian Church
Wilton
West
Butterfield
Esther S. Eells
Wilhelm Tobias
South Muscatine
Lula R. Henning
Park Place
Maria E. E. Murphy
Kate Opelt
Mary Leonard
W. F. Hartman
J. W. Bells
Maria E.E. Murphy
Geo Smith
Wm. H. Propst
Ne&y
Nwt
John Butler
P. D. Hill
Demorest
Albert W. Fulton
O. B. Macdonald
West Liberty
Nellie T. Hookimeen
Laura T. Maxson
City of Muscatine
Edward Fanning
Edward J. Coady
Winona Exchange
van Sant
River freight boom as wood surpasses coal in fall buildup
River traffic rises with increased towing as wood sends thousands of cords toward city storage. Coal scarcity drives demand and value, prompting widespread wood use and higher winter sales across wood yards and related businesses. Local social and travel notes conclude the item.
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Mississippi
Gov
van Sant
Winona
Iowa Central Offers Weekend Excursion to Clear Lake
Up to September 30 the Iowa Central railway will sell special low rate excursion tickets to Clear Lake every Saturday with return Monday. Great for a short, inexpensive outing for busy men. See your local ticket agent.
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Chicago, Rocksland & Pacific Railway
Iowa
Minnesota
South Deakota
Cates Homeseekers
Jno
G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Central Railway
Clear Lake
Displacement of Water by Vessels Explained
The article explains that a vessel sinks until it displaces water weighing its total load. One cubic foot of sea water weighs 64 pounds, so a 6400 pound yacht displaces 100 cubic feet and sinks to a level where that hull volume is submerged. It also notes how load calculations predict the water line before launch.
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Iowa Avenue
Muscatine
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East Second Street
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West Second Street
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Second Street
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H. Jayne
Hoffman
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Fast Second Street
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West Fifth Street
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Swan's Jewelry Store
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