They Wore Gray in a Camp Peculiar Story
A fragmented account evokes the gray regiment, the Orphan Brigade, and a stirring, tragic incident. Odd characters and camp pets figure in a glee tone, with obscure copyright and press notes hinting at a 19th century sensational piece.
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Francus
Orphan Kentucky Bridging War Fraternities at Shiloh
In a Confederate era sketch, Kentucky troops known as the Orphans faced Union kin at Shiloh, exchanging greetings and marching under the shared flag of endurance. The piece recalls Kentuckians who crossed the Tennessee border, fought bravely, and even killed a father and son on opposing sides, illustrating a larger theme of shared heritage amid brutal conflict. It highlights individuals like Colonel Hubert W. Trabne, the role of the Fourth Kentucky Confederates, and personal tales from Company D, including Uncle Hugh and the “Sident Man,” amid grim hospital scenes and painful wounds.
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Long Rater
Tenmessee
Hubert W. Trabne
Shiloh
Cloody
Kentucky
Fred Jarce
Hungh Meyer
Waterloo
Ducle
Hugh
Sentir
Hugh McTes
Crit
Frask C
Geen
Dave
Frank
Chickamanca
Eneses
Cox
Den
Pennessee
Joyce
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Chickamsuga
Carriei
Reed
Lindee
Helms Brigade Hospital
General Helm
Major Rice
Graves
Mattress
Orphans of Kentucky at Resaca to Atlanta Campaign
The piece recounts a Kentuckian unit known as the Orphans of Kentucky, detailing battlefield suffering, acts of tenderness toward wounded and animals, and campaign life from Shiloh to Resaca and Atlanta. It notes pets like a dog named Frank and a kitten amid artillery and breastworks, ending with the unit's surrender after Lee’s capitulation.
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Company
Shiloh
Frank
Campany B
Atlanta
Resaca
Wheevier
Lee
Reflection in the Old Country Tale
A late returning country gentleman finds Ayckel with a lantern beneath his window. When asked his purpose he mutters about a cow and laments youthful lending. The exchange leads to a wry, archaic humor typical of titbits from old London periodicals.
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Croel
Lancashin
Ayckel
Lasivess
Macy
Iosa
Zenit
Judgment tale of pasha and cursed vows in Arabic tale
A fragment from Cornhill Magazine recounts a pasha’s Judgment where promises to abstain from curses are exchanged. The tale contrasts Eastern and Western notions of virtue as the judge notes that in the East sheep and goats resemble each other, hinting at bias in judging oriental peoples.
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Cornhill Magazine
Hood's Sarsaparius Promised To Cure Crofula Suffering
Fragmentary ad copy claims Hood's Sarsaparius can cleanse blood and relieve severe disease. The text mentions thousands of images and perfective outcomes, but lacks verifiable details or evidence.
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Crofula
Hood
Prison Break to Salvation in Philippi Sermon
A Sunday School text on Acts 16 28 31 reflects on Paul and Silas in prison at Philippi. It highlights their faith under persecution the earthquake opening doors and the jailer’s conversion with belief on the Lord Jesus Christ and his household.
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Paul
Philippi
Goa
Daniel
Silas
Hin
Paual
Cilus
Wes
Jesus Christ
Christ
What Dr A E Salter Says About Shilohs Cure
Dr A E Salter attests from personal observation that Shilohs Cure is the most remarkable remedy for consumption seen, claiming it has saved many from consumption. Sold by A L Pearre on a guarantee, Bto n Building, Market Street, with a pleasant taste and targeted effectiveness.
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A. E. Salter
Brreato
N. Y
A. L. Pearre
Market Street
Shiioh
Dougs Cos
Siberty
Pearre
Etchison Building
Vanity and the Camera in Cuba War Scenes
A long, anecdotal piece argues that photographing in Cuban campaigns under Spanish rule brought more risk than reward. It recounts how officers granted poses with fortifications and troops for the camera, while a few reconcentrado camp incidents tested permit rules and led to tense negotiations. The tale contrasts photographers’ persistence with authorities’ caution, noting rare leniency when connections and context mattered.
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Cuba
Offoer
W. B. Stevens
St Luci
Globe-Democrat
Leutenant
Uruly Inter
Eithey
Lf el Amer Jcane
Wade
Dar
Lestera
Fragmented Memoir Fragments From Crumbling Page
A garbled OCR passage shows broken phrases and names, mentioning a page marker and a clerk. It references a person named Heiss and hints at a committee or group seeking a beak or seek a member to fetch something. The text is unclear and lacks coherent events or dates.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepein and Agnew's Liver Pills Ad
A vintage advert claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepein restores health for stomach trouble and constipation. It touts trial prices and sizes, plus Agnew's Liver Pills praised as pure and effective, with bold claims and a long list of testim ony from customers.
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Morssy
Ff Feu
L. Pearre
Dr. Agnew
A. Li. Pearre
Pennsylvania Railroad Personally Conducted Tours for 1897 Season
Public interest grows in Pennsylvania Railroad tours offering transportation and hotel packages. Experienced agents accompany each trip. The lineup includes a northbound: Watkins Glen, Montreal, Quebec, Hudson Highlands. Yellowstone special at $100. Niagara Falls excursions with ten day return options. two ten day tours to Gettysburg and more. Prices reflect origin from New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, and Pittsburgh.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Jowett
Watkins Glen
Wingera’ Falls
Foousend Islands
Montreal
Quebec
Au Sable Chasm
Lakes Champisin
George
Saratogs
Hudson
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Yellowstone Park
Pullman
Wonderland
Philadelphis
Pittsburg
Niagara Falls
Init
Buffalco
Rochester
Watkins
Gettsburg
Luray Caverns
Natural Bridge
Virginia Hot Springs
Richmond
The Whipping Post in Early American Punishment
A Cosmopolitan article traces how whipping posts and public shaming were common in early America from Philadelphia to New England. It describes crowd reactions with eggs and mud, the use of ears or nostrils in punishment, and the social role of public penalties for slaves and the lower classes.
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Arwood
Philadephia
Warsen
America
Old England
New England
Record of Georgia court stenographer at 250 wpm
Historic note on a Georgia circuit court session presided by the late Jude Richard Clarke where the stenographer kept pace with the judge. A high speed claim is cited as the world's record in shorthand, amid a murder trial with complex legal points and a judge urging precise transcription.
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Jude Richard Clarke
Atlanta
Superior Court
Clarke
Washington Post
Baltimore poultry sale notes and prices
Fragmentary notice lists fowls and ducks with prices per box and mentions sugar cured items. Lacks clear date, place, or full seller details.
Trains Schedules and Departures From Washington in 1897
A dated rail timetable lists departures and arrivals for Washington routes on Sundays and weekdays. It names connections to Baltimore Philadelphia New York Martinsburg Hagerstown and other stops with times such as 6 00 AM 9 00 AM and 4 30 PM, noting exceptions on Sundays and city pairings across eastern lines.
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Aatc
Ashington
Washington
Martinsburg
Mand Wa
New York
Baltimore
Phildelphis
Staion Philadelphis
Winchester
Steinton
Martinsburg Cumberland
Caomnatt
St. Loui
Louisville
Senses City
Wasthineton
Sarrinsbore
Wayons
Philadelphis
Das
Suncas
Ws Sneiot Hagers
Ste Goss
Pittsburg
Chicara Philadelphis
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