Fort Fisher Battle Recount Forty Years After Siege
A wartime account details the Fort Fisher defense and Union assault led by Ames and Whiting. Key figures include Colonel Lamb and General Bragg. the clash lasted seven hours with heavy casualties and a Confederate retreat after steadfast resistance near Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witmer
Aleision
Patrinak
Culooel
Wintiog
Cole
Teak Lemander
Lister
A. W
Trine
Ape
Peri
Port
Roe Ames
Sara Parpet
Pie
Luvin
Bern
Curtis
Lamb
Ames
Owork
Nen
Tnus
Sana
Listant
Hombr
James Rellis
North Caroina Artillery
Whitine
Bragg
Wilminso
RedirtEine
Abbott
Gee ‘Aine
Famed aqueduct of Nismes among western Europe relics
A historic aqueduct in Nismes stands as a famed relic of western Europe. Its immense arches span a wide corridor, with a tallest span allowing a man to crawl through. The structure, once nearly perfect, retains thick stone and long reach implying its purpose to convey water from two springs over twenty five square miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Nismes
Cami
Canvey
Spotted Her Beauty and a New York Skin Cure
A reader recounts reforming skin troubles with Bucklen’s Arnica - praised for quick healing of burns and sores. Woman from 209 West Thirty Fifth Street New York credits the remedy after years of eczema rheum and remains elated. Available for 25 cents at A L Pearre’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herriet Howard
W. ‘Tith Rt
New York
A. L. Pearré
Found the Treasure in the Mexican Mountains Romance
The romance centers on a hunter named Lavina and her approach to locating a legendary treasure hidden in the Mexican mountains. A bold expedition includes a Spanish cavalry contingent as they cross rocky terrain and river rapids guided by fathers, captains, and the youngest kin while a perilous ascent tests skill and courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eave
Tnn
Tava
Ltns
Senata
Ser Che
Pindkuge
Isstan
Sid Warved
Deneer Ridge
Beasmia
Patown
Mexia
Kentiba Vel
Mrk
Easara
Fragmented narrative on rites and conflicts in distant lands
The text recounts cultural practices around marriage in the San Blas region and the Tachin, describing the husband’s role after marriage, the control of his father in law, and eventual independence after daughters’ marriages. It weaves in warlike defense, customs, and ritual fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xatinves
San Blas
Old and New Coinage Secrets in a Busy Mint Era
The article catalogues early 19th century coinage debates and metal trade, naming figures and places such as the Columbian dollar, mint dies, and silver and gold patterns. It notes the unveiling of coin designs, token values, and the role of private wakers in government operations. References to the United States, Rhode Island, and Philadelphia appear among the described events and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Tiocpuarter Yu
PSH
Ewers Vaitteal Staten Com
Aanor
Ban Indy
Radivddanats
Pouubie
The Royal Catapart and the Tooth tale
In a curious tale, Peltor the Great orders his servants to extract a tooth from his wife after a long wait. The valet, Peters, is blamed for using the act as punishment for his wife, who had never had a single tooth restored. The strange episode ends with confession and consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peltor
Peter
unclear historical figure claims leadership post amid contested tenure
Fragmentary OCR text references a figure named Ttighi of Meltivh Sasa and a contested claim to a leadership post. It mentions a chase for power, opposition by Tyger, and a later denial or challenge at a work site, with unclear dates or places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vasiain
Ttesich Triwe
Tyger
Bath
Las Fer
Morators Pty
Golden Medical Discovery Aids Digestion In Old Age
An old age wellbeing note emphasizes maintaining appetite and digestion. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to cure stomach and digestion issues, boost liver function, and improve overall strength. A testimonial from Miss Carrie Banker cites relief for a grandmother with kidney, bladder, and liver troubles after three bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Carrie Banker
Perrynburg
Caroline Jlennen
Bick Ople
R. V. Pierce
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Fort Fisher’s
Whiting
Banih
Bottamb
Helly
Terry
Bhutery Darhupan
Canfedern
Steves
Walmeristow
Fort Poster
Baehanan
Ates
Aiuk
Batters
Walmieten
Cape Pear River
Wat
Pennypacker
Fenn Packers
Hells
Aft
Stanton
Sean Ag
Mappee
Lincoln
Washington
T'Artis
Per Fee
Giraat
Washeston
Fort Wisheo
Curtus
Brigier
Tran Dani
Warranue
Phe Evra
Gcomgh
Kilwer
Lame Levding A Suiettl
Hots A Balthor
Messea New
Baer
la Mio
Sun Armen
Wadloef
Aiross
Hetite
Cassatt
Orla
Svenat Utada
Abs Steely Sts
Pela
Bard
Lianyee
Ingeet
Baiotaadie
Pathe Mens
Fam
Hinberns
Orbea
Laban
Mrs Harnsi
Life
Bat Wine
Cada
HS Boon
Best
Amil
Victor
Mothers
Victor Remedies CO
Dole
Frederick, Md
Central ‘Hardware Company
Gams & Dinner Carvers
Gentral Hardware CO
South Market Street
Kefauver
Gov. Church and Market Sta. Frederick, Md
Nak
Fem
Chickener
Cheenton
Tem Saeere
Pula P Chichestern
Kent Coiuma
Bartholomay
WM. H. Shipley
North Market Etheet
Superior Service
C. & P. Telephone Co
Habe Fatrick Street
Strayer
United States
Oliver
Goodhart's Cafe
Doll's
Prompt Service
Gosman’s
Maylédiy
S. Keeley Institute
Maryland
Washington, B.C
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