General Meade Commands From Front in Gettysburg Shell Crises
An Ohio battery’s ammunition failed during a crucial moment at Gettysburg as General Meade, in fatigue dress with one orderly, urged the hill to be held. Private John Snicker mocked the general then respected him after learning his rank, later recalling the moment and joking about the General’s shell-gathering feat. The report from Chicago Inter Ocean notes Meade’s hands-on leadership and the soldiers’ quick actions under fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
John Snicker
Gen. Meade
Warren
Meade
Jerusalem
Chicago
The First Baby Story From Chicago Cheek
A humorous Chicago Cheek column recounts the chaos and comic disaster of a first-time father when the baby arrives. It follows his frantic night, lack of preparations, and the nurse’s help, then ends noting how the first-born grows into a ruling, pampered child who commands obedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smart Alec
Chicago
A Rich Man Dies of Starvation in Mock Inquiry
In Somerville a man named Jones dies of starvation despite a $50,000 fortune. He sought medical advice, vaunting kidney disease yet following doctors who ordered strict dieting. He avoided salt meats and vegetables but worsened, then faced another doctor advising fresh meats, a course that failed to help him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Somerville
Sones
Tisneel
Doctor Advice Leads to Starvation Death of Jones
A Somerville Journal recounts a man named Jones who pursued conflicting medical guidance. successive doctors advised milk, then cautioned against it, while others warned against excessive water and air. He eventually stopped eating entirely and died of starvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Somerville Journal
Devil or Development Pronunciation Tale From Youti’s Companion
A colonial era anecdote recounts General Jackson mispronouncing development as devel opment and a foreign minister correcting him. It contrasts a fearful elder’s fear of a neighbor named Dillon with a humorous church meeting where hal lucination is explained, ending in the old man vowing to quit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
England
Waddell
Dillon
Dillion
Mr. Dillon
Aearth
Youti
Domestic Surgery Treating Cuts By Position And Severity
Guidance on treating cuts by finger or toe position, noting signs of arterial bleeding and when to call a doctor. Advises cold water immersion, cleaning, ligatures, pressure, edge alignment, vaseline with laudanum, flaxseed poultice, dressings, and avoiding disturbance of an initial bandage. Ends with cautions on head wounds and hair removal.
Amen shout at Dr Rice prayer scene
In a Chicago Advocate anecdote Cesar in a crowded gallery bursts into Amen during Dr Rice's fervent prayer. The excitable elder vows silence yet cannot restrain his emotion, shouting Amen with the line Massa Rice I had to say it or bust. The piece ends with a worldly quote on perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Rice
Cesar
Casar
Chicago
Don’t Advise the Dyspeptic in Illness Speech
A New York Tribune writer argues against dietary guidance for dyspeptics claiming true sufferers lack self control and will eat forbidden foods despite advice. The piece mocks medical counsel and suggests letting them choose corned beef and cabbage, coffee, pastry, and rolls even if self-destructive, per Chicago News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Chicago News
Astonishing Effects of Tobacco on Vision and Health
A veteran tobacco user in this city fell ill with a heart complaint and was ordered to quit tobacco. After cessation he endured visions and illusions, including flies and beetles, yellowed air, and impossible sights, yet his condition improved and he is now out and doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorwich
Hoeing to a Stump Tale from Eatonton Chronicle
In a boyhood tale from Eatonton Georgia Col W H Sparks recalls a Saturday task. Billy and Garrett were set to uproot a stump by hoeing then finished by dinner. They moved the stump and deceived their father, earning a holiday to go fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Sparks
Eatonton
Billy
Garrett
Chronicle
Fragmentary reader notes skim poetry and crime phrases
A collage of unrelated phrases appears from a newspaper page, referencing quirky terms, dramatic crime lines, social scenes and literary allusions. The scattered echoes include references to mortality, music, Walton, and impulsive moments, with no coherent narrative or identifiable event.
First-born maturity noted in animal offspring study
A German writer argues that first-born offspring mature earlier than later siblings across calves, foals, and lambs, with the gap widening across generations. A separate note introduces SANDED strawberries as a dining game to guess whether sand or sugar seasoned the berries. Dr Doyle endorses Iron Bitters as a tonic.
Aged Hen and Long-Lived Chickens Across Generations
A Wadesboro, North Carolina general kept a 16 year old hen that lays an egg every other day. Another 16 year old hen was gifted to Mr. M. P. Leak by a lady friend who vowed never to marry while the bird lives. The items blend with notes on Great German Hop Bitters and a quip about a violinist regarded as smart for sawing many chords daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Dargan
Wadesboro
N. C
M. P. Leak
Boston Herald
Providence
Genuine German Hop Bitters and a Seaside Kittens Saga
A fragment from an old newspaper ad page touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Brown’s Iron Bitters as top tonics and cures, with testimonials and quirky quips. It mentions Niagara water waste, Perry Davis’ Pain Killer, and various products like Carboline hair restorer and Lyon’s Heel Stiffeners, alongside hotel notes in Chicago and a personal about men’s health cures.
Cragin Co Free Piano Sheet Music Offer
I L Cragin & Co at 1168 4th St Philo announces a gratis catalogue of first class piano sheet music vocal and instrumental with no advertising on it readers are asked to mention this paper when writing for the catalogue
Manufacturer testimonial for Hunt's Remedy in Springfield Mass
Mr H W Paynr a harness and trunk maker at 477 Main street Springfield writes under date April 10 18 stating Hunt's Remedy is the best medicine for diseases of the kidneys liver bladder and urinary organs. He has received great benefit and declares it cures disease and restores health and calls it the best medicine he has ever used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NeuMan Hent
Chestnut St
Springfield
Mass
Hunt
Springield
H.W. Paynr
Main Street
Aldent Hart
Boston and Albany Railroad
Also Mentioned on This Page
Izaak Walton
Erpsichore
Puck
Lack Weill
Mississippi
Mississipi
Hood
Aparilla
Niagara
Solomon
Anamosa
Iowa
J. G. McGuire
Brown
Perry Davis
Pain Kinter
Daui
Rochester
N. Y
Paty Killen
Union Depot
Madison and
Clinton
H. W. Hoyt
Tim
Vouratc Bext Co
Marshall, Mich
Dye
N. B
Wells
MensmMan
Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
Lyon
Shung Min—“Wells
Thomas Bennett
John Smith
U.S.N
Mrs. Cole
Parkman
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cured Mrs. Rollins
Mrs. Hurt
J. R.smith
C.I. Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
Masa
Henry
Abernethy
Wm. Hall
Frur & Co
Augusta
Maine
Aipany NL
G.s.gate
Ranier
Sasuoweto
Parviant
Stamne
Gents
National Publishing Co
Frog
Valentine Brog
Janesville, Wis
Fk- Por
Bert
Commercial College
Circularfree
C. DayLigs
Dubuque, la
A.P. Lacey
Pewnae
Wishington
D.C
Hani Buck
Aultman & Taylor Co
Mansfield
Ohio
A. W. Morgan
P.O. Box
Washington, D.C
America
Br. Young
Greenwich St
Sen
Twombly Knitting Machine Co
Tremont Street
Boston
Piso
Arunesses
BR. Horne
Electie Heltin
WJ. Horne
Wabash Av
Hagan
Burns
Braprorn
Fannie Green
Europe
T. M
Auburn
N.Y
Fligh Authority
Green B. Raum
U.S
Inter’s
Bloomville
S. Boone
H. HaLuErr & Co
Portland
Act
Washington, D. Cc
F. L. Pond
Aurora, Kane Co
Allan Pinkerton
U. S. Secret Service
U. S
A. Nettleton
N. Clark &J
Jenorr
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!