Battle of Wilson's Creek remembered in Confederate and Union losses
The fragment recalls the 1861 battle at Wilson's Creek where Lyon led Missouri union forces against Price and McCulloch. It notes Lyon's death by a massed volley, Sturgis succeeding, Granger's heroic actions, and Pearce’s Confederate claims of victory amid heavy casualties on both sides. It mentions Granger, Sigel, and Pearce as key figures and the clash as a significant early civil war engagement on American soil.
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LYONS
Lion
Prio Ani McCulloch
John M. Schofield
T'Apt
Granger
Mader Sturgis
Sturay
Sayz
Grancer
Ceieke
Totten
F. Second C. S
Clacksannaug
Thomas ‘Granger
Lyon
Mexico
Missouri
Wilson’s Creek
Guna Price
icCalloch
Bin
Arkansas
Powt Figet
Peare
Arkannes Brigade
Wilson's Creek
Bohr
Peerce
Pap
Price
McCulloch
Arkansans
Pearce
Sigel
Oak Hill
Leon Lyon
Fidemts
McCurloch
Beast
Poco
Sturgis
Tetten
FranoPrussian cavalry clash at Mars la Tour described
The article recounts the August 16 1870 battle near Mars la Tour during the Franco Prussian War. German and French forces exchange brutal charges with cuirassiers hussars dragoons and infantry engaging in hand to hand combat. French守 forces under Bazaine struggle as German advances threaten Metz with heavy casualties and strategic implications.
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Chaiefotte
Metz
Aring Lee
Aus
Stewart
Maux-du-Tour
Contheg
Bazzane
de Tul
Amoun
Gernd
Penne
Horesehawk
Bazaine
Hussars
Malsnar Hazsine
Deat
Mars-la- Tour
von Brandenburg
Prince of
Chagsepot
Mitraillepse
Generaile Grad
Garde Brigade de France
Ona
Hussar
Brigade de France
Mars-la-Tour
COUNTRY AIR PROMOTES LONG LIFE IN TOWNS
A Contemporary Review excerpt argues that urban living shortens working life and health due to crowding and pollution. It contrasts town life with rural conditions, citing mortality tables, muscular and nervous issues, and wage effects on vitality. The piece cites Charles Booth on life expectancy and urbanization trends.
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Lyformand
Hsv
Charles Hoath
Jn Tosyo
Novel Seasickness Preventive From New York Doctor
A New York physician proposes pep tone and sherry served over cracked ice as a simple seasickness preventive. In trials a young woman prone to motion sickness tolerated Sandy Hook to the voyage with little distress. The remedy relies on small frequent doses of predigested stimulating food to sedate the stomach and offset ship motion. Other methods like bromides were less effective according to the New York Herald.
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New York
Sandy Hook
New York Herald
English Travel Styles in the Reigns of the Georges
Gibbon from Lausanne noted English crowds at Lake Geneva as they pursue grand tours. The Gentleman's Magazine 1736 hints that Britain to France travelers faced lodging scarcities and social obstacles. It notes high costs for keeping fashion, carriage, and good company.
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Georges Ten
Bays
France
Italy
Germany
Cnnamel
Gibbon
Lausanne
Lake Leman
Britain
Gentleman's Magazine
Cornbill
Bullets Wear Out Gans And Misfire Risk With Copper Jackets
A passage notes that high velocity 30 caliber bullets with copper jackets wear grooves near the muzzle, reducing accuracy after about 12 000 shots. Lead bullets or those alloyed with tin wear barrels less, extending barrel life. Also mentions patent delays for devices over two years in public use and assorted unrelated quotes.
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New York
San
The Sunday School Lesson on Mephibosheth
A long extract recalls Davids mercy to Mephibosheth from 2 Samuel and parallels to sinners seeking grace. It cites Mephibosheth’s restoration, the king’s table, and God’s love as grace-based salvation. It references biblical verses and later moral reflections on faith, worthiness, and slander. It ends with a medical ad for a dysentery remedy.
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Machir
Enti
Lo Tlebar
Luke
David
Jdesue
Jonathan
Got
Christ
Adam
Bok
Paul
Saul
Jobe
Mephihosheth
Jesus Christ
Ziba
God
Zita
Mephibosheth
Jesus
Mephibosketh
Jerusalem
Great Eastern Park Tour by Rail from Boston and New York
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company plans a guided excursion to a famed park, departing from Boston on August 27 with a deluxe special car service. The itinerary promises dining and sleeping compartments, observation cars, and hotel privileges, all for 2310 dollars from Boston or 200 dollars from major eastern cities.
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Pescsylvania Railroad Company
Learteg New York
Philadelphis Tosteuay
Noove
Reading
Indy
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Harrisburg
Tourtet
Washington Street
Broadway
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
Broad Street
Palladelphia
Crammer Real Estate and Insurance Ads at Frederick
Noah E. Crammer offers fire insurance and a wide listing of city village and country properties for sale. Includes farms near Walkersville Lisbon and Woodsboro, several dwellings and rentals, and mortgage notes. Also promotes Earl's Clayer boot and Shiloh’s Satarrh Remedy with local agents listed.
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Market St
Houss
Hoge Hill
H. Betson
Hops
Sch
J.doore
Gaithernburg
Lisbon
W. Patrick di
Extendea
Pikes
Iewintown
Jesesurk
City
Woodsboro
Frederick
Noah
First National Bank
Caliding
Baltimore Markets Trade Fragment Leads to Confusing Rant
Fragmentary OCR text from Baltimore markets column lists scattered names like Barruous and Joy Mth with garbled phrases about cooks, warehouses, and a “Hard Cos” reference. Content is incoherent and names are unclear, offering no verifiable event or outcome.
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Tgzes
Genasm
L. Kilner
Chicago
Feira Tres
King's New Life
Enovines
Country Air
Forrester
Lancaster
London
Jobr Hants
Reeijes
Sears
Everr
Sciéty J
Wil Lamson
Earl's Clover
International Thres
Leese
Morea
Jordan
A L
Traclsh Wolderlaad
Klog Menetek
AL Vanierheym
Paris
Exiperer
Menetek
Fitri
Menelets
Hostetter
Shiloh
Albert J. Pasrre
Ighison Building
al Very Diy
Wells &Co
Albert EL. Pearre
Stchison
Earls Glover
Albert L. Pearre
Richison
OAH E. CR
Cramer
Real aeaTe Ee & Fire Insurance
Cali
End Reliable Fire Insurance Sc
Brocks, Bonds
TBE
Buffalo
Erp
West Patrick ST
Sweitzer
Chas, N. Hadee
Geo. L. Creamer
Gecectasy Predierickh Elevator Co
Agi
Barruous
Joy Mth
Lae
Re He One
Oster Cork
Core ST
Miller & CO
East Patrick Street
W. C. Eldridge
Tlinsee Qodi Ilinery
No.s West Patrick 67
Morert
W. Patrick
Fredrick
St. Louis
Louisville
Kansas City
Ami
Aasrit Ass
Winchester
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Pittesurg
Way
Senday
Phitstell
Way Cae Sa
Sondsy
Billmore
Baltm
Stanens
Mato
Waahingtor
Brunswick
Mua
At. Coal
Cal
Constascy
Gratele
Leet Blanes
CHE
Tax Haryland
xcrEse
Hetown
Brucville
B. N.C
Union Bsp
Spatfoxs
Wighfield
Saal Goryshars
Pha
Saic OS
Philedelph
Pen-Mar
Sudbrook
New Windsor
Thormont
Blue Mountain Express
Westasingtor
Lew Windsor
Union Budge
Thurmont
Buena Vista Spring
Larg
Town
Brook Park
Gnien i
Union Bridge
Battimore
Bruceville
Union ausEe
Lears
Naltisore
Cumberland Falezt
B. B. Lears Hagerstown
Shippeneburg
In- Setmicues
Scarica
Rhippensburg
Wrine
Deana
Rocky Ridge
Emantaburg
Emmitsburg
Broceville
Taneytown
Littlestown
Columbia
Cumberland
Piedmont
Interme
Bowen
Ian
Ball
Pennsylvania Railroad
Schecude
Arlington
Westminster Ridge
Eragen
East
Saeco Batumore
Baltimore Chotoe
Maryland
Poonatoma
Kary Shae
Veereeld
Qamt
Kreet
Proderich
Temaaee
Borthward
Hanover
Westrar
Iis
Ateres
York
Philstelpis
Colmbla
Wrightsville
Sieilem
Taneyiorn
Renee Exeery Walkereville
Ety
Tdi
Wood
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