Pennsylvanian Hero McCall, War Veteran of Two Conflicts
George Archibald McCall, a famed Pennsylvanian soldier, born in Philadelphia on March 16, rose from cadet at West Point to captain in the Fourth Infantry. He served in the Florida campaigns, earned brevets for battles at Pelucarra and other clashes, and after joining General Taylor in the Mexican War received further brevets and a major assignment. His postwar career included European study, and he later led the Third Infantry at Santa Fe before further duties.
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George Archibald McCall
Pennsylvania
Philadelhia
Psu
Archibald
Eligabeth Cadwalader McCall
United States Maeistry Academy
West Point
Edmund P. Gaines
Western Department
United States
Young McCall
Fourth Infantry
Florida
Worck
Pelulicaha
Solovel Worth
Taylor
Rio Grande
Ale Call Xo
Vale Alto
Fesaca de la Palma
Jn.fantry
Mexico
Notable Civil War General McCall and Career Summary
The passage outlines the career of a Civil War general, detailing his early work with the War Department, 1860 appointment as Inspector-general of the army, and duties inspecting posts in New Mexico, California, and Oregon. It notes his resignation in 1853 for health, his scholarly pursuits, and publication. It covers his Civil War leadership, Lincoln era commissions, battlefield actions at Dranesville, Mechanicsville, Gaines’ Hill, and Charles City Cross Roads, his capture at New Market Cross Roads, Libby prison experience, parole on sick leave, and eventual resignation to return to his Belair farm near West.
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War Department
Mexico
Congress
New Mexico
Callifornia
Oregon
Chester County
Penns
Harriabore
Curtin
Pennsylvania
Lincoln
Dranesville
Army of the Potomac
Mechanicsville
Gaines’ Hill
Charles City Cross Roads
New Market Cross Roads
Stane
Stone
McCall
Libby
Belair
West
Zemo claims major eczema relief and antiseptic products
An advertisement touts Zemo as effective against eczema and itching, claiming it heals skin troubles sores burns wounds and chafing. It promotes Zemo antiseptic liquid at trial 35 cents and large bottle one dollar and Zemo Soap at 23 cents in drugstores.
Chester native dies after private life and public service
The record notes he lived in private life until his death on February 25, 1861. To August 1862 he received a sword from Chester county citizens, and in autumn that year he was an unsuccessful Democratic congressional candidate for his district.
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Chester
Chester County
Woman Secretary Knapp on State Economics and Work
Mrs Florence Smith Knapp secretary of state of New York argues for including the female viewpoint in state economics. She says women can perform essential duties, rejects sex solidarity, and compares household budgeting to state budgeting while noting her shift from home economics to public service at Syracuse University. The piece notes figures like Gibbons and mentions judicial aspects about amendments.
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Florence Smith Knapp
Secretary of State of
New York
Knapp
Ayerop
School of Home Economics
Syracuse University
California Wig Syrup Promoted For Infant Health
An old advertisement touts California Wig Syrup as a remedy for infant constipation wind colic and diarrhea. It claims quick relief by moving bile and waste, promises no cramps and a pleasant taste. It warns mothers to ask for genuine California Wig Syrup and avoid imitation fig syrup.
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Gruggist
California
Central Presbyterian Plans Annual Canvass Next Sunday
The Central Presbyterian congregation will conduct its annual plan for every member canvass next Sunday afternoon. Men will visit members’ homes citywide to secure pledges for the year, with dinner at the church before the canvass to ensure an early start. Members are scattered across the city, and the event will take an entire afternoon.
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Central Presbyterian
Dr Wassermann Dies in Germany
Dr Jacob Wasserman, famed scientist and inventor of the Wassermann blood test, died in Berlin. Details are sparse but his death marks a notable loss to medical science and the development of diagnostic blood testing.
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Dr. Wassermann
Germany
Cinfernatianal News Service
Berlin
Mar
Jacob Wasserman
Wasserman Blood West
Farm and social notes from Enon Valley reflect local repairs
On a Henry Veon farm a well has been struck and rerouted to Elmer Coblentz’s tram with drilling to start next week. Mrs. Ubney of Beaver visits Mrs. Wm. Scott. Barn construction begins on Hugh and Mrs. Coblentz’s farm. Mrs. Emmett Coblentz and daughter Evelyn recover from tonsillitis. Mrs. 4. Marlin visits parents Mrs. Charles Luce of Youngstown. Theo furry census taken in Unis district. Thy Press hyxerian church ladies held readings and planned officers for Willing Workers and missionary society. Hostess committee shared a delicious meal at 1 o’clock. Miss Havel Bennett of Youngstown visiting Charles Bennett.
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Henry Veon
Elmer Coblenty
Mra
Qbney
Beaver
Buest
Wm. Scott
Hugh Coblentz
Emmett Coblente
Evelyn
4. Marlin
Charles Luce
Youngstown
O. i. Theo Furry Censis
Unis
Hyxerian
H. BE. Wogan
Foster
Moore
Willing Workers Society
Wm. Foster
Mra. West
Holmen Braden
Mre. Andrews
Missionary Society
G. 0. Young
Myre. Anderson
Saa
Robertson
Gurlock
N. G. Avery
Walter Shurlock
Dale Avery
J. A. Maloney
Havel Bennett
Charles Bannett
Nero the Faithful Dag Dies at Master's Grave Vigil
Lancaster O Muar reports Nero a dog died beside his master's grave after the funeral process near here. The master Charles Farmer was shot to death last July in a gun fight with prohibition officers. Nero had kept vigil at the cemetery and followed the funeral procession daily, guarding the grave and seeking food thereafter.
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Nero
Dag
Lancaster
Muar
Tosery
Here
Charles Farmer
Thiervals
Allsetto
Watix
Akron Papers Merge to Form Times Press Consolidation
Akron March 16 a merger unites the Axe rous Times and the Democratic paper with the Serinos Howard Press into the Akron Times Press. The consolidated daily will debut the first issue under the new name scheduled for publication today.
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Akron, O
Axerous Times, & Democratic
Serinos-Howard
The
Press
Akron Times-Presganib
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J. B. Nielsen
Fine Optical Department Service
South Mercer Street
Capitol
Richard Talmadge
Alan Remington
Stan Laurel
Felix the Cat
Zemo
New Castle Electric Co
C. Ed. Smith Hdwe
Washington &T
Gibbons
Wright’s
Wo Solicitors
Wright's Market
LL. Swan & Co
North Mill St
Central Presbyterian Congregation
Enon Valley
Washington St
Waruizzer
South Mill Street
Manghind
Intra
Milton Sills
Dana
Ardan
Fixat National
Amou
Wali
Vue
Akron
Falls Service Co
E. Falls Street
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