Battles of Wagram and Canadian Invasions Echo 19th Century Conflicts
Fragmentary OCR recounts Napoleonic era battles at Wagram in July 1814 with Davoust and Napoleon directing artillery and charges. Mentions Pickett’s charge analogy, Austrians breaking through, and later Canadian soil actions near Fort Ere as Brown crosses the Niagara frontier. scattered notes include names like Davoust and Macdonald amid chaotic prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane
Anethins
Wawe
Wagram
Hapsters
Rast
Gsave
Masamt
Danoust
Napoleon
Davoust MacDonald
Messena
Imperial Guard
Colemn
Pickett
Gettysburg
Broad Danube
Bessieres
Mdigpald
Orate
Macdonald
Davoust
Mackonsid
Jaly
Brown
Niscara
Ere
Rial
Scott
Ize
Bate
Ant Rial
Lease Ostano
Untitled fragment reports march of forces and leaders
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a military action with a fort held, vanguard leaders, and a Major involved, set in a river region. Terms are garbled but indicate a siege or defense and a contested position with named figures in foreign or historical theater.
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Catie
Titer
Ca Manta
Georgy
Winkelried and Washington in Historic Battles Across Europe and America
Fragmentary historic prose recounts the valor of Arnold von Winkelried at Sempach and George Washington at Monongahela Braddock, detailing acts of sacrifice, tactical retreats, and the heavy casualties on both sides. The text contrasts noble resistance with colonial leadership, highlighting courage and pivotal moments in early military histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Om A
le Winkelried
B.gou Re. Mhaning
Weidle Gaonmitedten
Porte
Uscla
Hepius Tadhsrape
Tirar
Lesan
Liberty
Arnold Strick von Winkelried
Prine
Butmer
Leopold
Siek
Winkelred
Sempach
Northern wealth soars while Southern value falls in 1850s 60s
Between 1850 and 1870 the Northern states increased wealth by 56 percent whereas the Southern states saw a 21 percent decline. This contrast highlights the regional economic divergence preceding and during the Civil War era.
Industrial Cheat Box Making Methods Revealed
The article details the cheese box making industry, tracing the shift from sawn hoops to rotary cutting machines, and explains how swamp oak timber is prepared. It covers boiling, shaping, and finishing hoops, with notes on box sizes, shipping practices, and the logistics of production and distribution.
Whittier's First Poetry and Early Life Noted
The account recalls William Lloyd Garrison launching The Free Press and Edwin Whittier's youth in Whittier family circles. It notes his father's support, the impulse to publish, and Whittier's early schooling at Haverhill where he wrote verses for local papers and learned through work and study, as described by Professor Brander Matthews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulli Wren
Bereport
William Linydl Garrison
Brovier
Reap
Whittier
Ediacatres
Whitier
Haverhill
Slopers
Hake
Baserhill
Brander Matthews
St. Nicholas
New York Clipping Bureaus Grow With Global Ties
A bustling New York industry furnishes newspaper clippings to firms worldwide. Clipping houses process requests from Hawai i to memorial addresses, with collectors citing bizarre demands and niche hobbies. The trade thrives on proxy reading and curated summaries for busy professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gotham
Ind
United States
Dureans
Dole
Ita
Omar
Pew
York Fiver
Pompeii Gladiators and Slavery Across Time
In Pompeii ruins evidence of slavery surfaces with gladiator ads paid by Decimus Lucratius Sabius Vuleus and Decimus Lucretius. The city housed 2000–3000 slaves for brutal bouts while banners promise boxing and games. The piece reflects on ancient cruelty and echoes of Egypt’s pharaohs and other empires, noting a museum collar inscription about a runaway.
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Pompei
Decimus Lucratius Sabius Vuleus
Neu
Cuseut Augustus
Decimus Lucretius
Decimus Valens
Pompeii
Cley Emilius Cles
Europe
Asia Minor
Africa
Naples
Julius Cesar
Gheezeh
Cairo
Mat Rameses
Pormpeii
Rome
Constipation remedies advertised in old almanac style
An 19th century style ad lists remedies for constipation including Karl's Clover Root Tea and Shiloh's Cure for Consumption. It mentions sale by Albert L. Pearce in Etchison Building and Bichlvon Building with physician and friend recommendations.
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Karl
Albert L. Pearce
Etchison
Shiloh
Forsala
Albert L. Pearre
Bichlvon Building
Memorabilia of Pregerick Band in Frederick Recalls Civil War Era
A Frederick paper from September 12 1662 recalls the Baltimore American report about the Baltimore American band visiting General Bradley T Johnson at his North and Maryland residence. The piece notes the band’s Civil War service, its capture, and a reunion with old members, including Lewis Moberly, Frederick’s mayor.
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Pregerick
Wil
Frederick
Baltimore
Bradley T. Johnson
North
Maryland
Gen. Johnson
Johnson
Firat Marylard
Gee Benny
Front Royal
Firat
Lewis Moberly
Railroad Schedules for May 12 280% Departures and Stops
The notice lists May 12 departures for routes to Baltimore Philadelphia Harrisonburg Cumberland and Way Stations with times 8 45 10 45 1 05 and 6 45 P M and Sunday exceptions. It covers connections to Washington Annapolis Hagerstown Martinsburg Pittsburgh Chicago and New York with multiple stations and city names noted for arrivals and weekly Sunday variations.
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Baltimore
Philacelptein
Harrisonburg
Winch
Cumberland
Way
Springton
Washington
PIER
Pfandey
Bations
Harper
Wesbingwom
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Waakinetom
Agerstown
Eater Endsy
Stethers
Areivata
Winchester
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Pittabare
Cincinnati
Balthoors
Philiappa
Lowe
New Term
Philadel
Sagerstown
Lexington
Ballimers
Elphis
Pittsburg
Newa
Kk. Cramer
Frederick Elevator Co
Louisa
Sean
Hull
Neal
Tal Spisteas Seetacs
BallpeoRe
Jovy
Maryland
Penns
Penna
Reece Ea Sr
OFS
Atsbin
Fol & Western
Evra
Hisgen
Bracevie
B.N.C
Union Station
Balto
Rye
Atlas
Willismaport
Bagerstown
PMLA
Mt. Attive Leave
P.M
Edgemont
Blue Mountain
Bisnavasa
Fairfeld
Biel
New Oxford
Hanover
London
Braceville
Frederick
Din Sag Union
Act Mail
Waikville
Philadea
Bruce Lew
al W
Freierich
Sharcietown
East Hacers- Campbell
Combis
Caion Lancaster
Bidce
Caton I Phildelphia
Baninore
Alors Lancaster
Boise
Hirstand
Bfpaneasy
York
Spring Grove
Legbotet
Resere Fedet
Sewet
Littlestown
Walkereville
Freduck
Certo York
Philadelphie Staan
M. i Rante Ware
Gettysharz
Gettysburg
Ecek
Noxra
Porte Aoc
Rere Expres
Ality
Western Maryland Rail Schedule Freight and Passenger Notes
Train and timetable fragment lists routes from Rocky Run for Emmitsburg and Frederick, with intermediate stops and times around 5 26 p.m. and 8 45 p.m. Mentioned are passenger trains toward Chicago and Pittsburgh Limited services, with notes on daily operations except Sundays and a general manager and passenger agent signing.
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Rocky R Rdwe
Emmitaborg
Ted i. P.m
Lestermaite Nore Fer
Snr
Bracevie Ser Frederick
Pee
Tanesiean
Litestown
Acd Coltanhis
Tinday
Monty
Ba'timere
Duan
Grimgold
Ieee
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Lord Chelnind
Gow
Gale Wardor
Cetewuso
Tewas
Aherd
J. Geeral
Wry
Braddock
Ganihbila
Ton
Monongahela
Fort Duquesne
Gaga
New England
Gage
Kaitia
Europa
Des Persa
Weman
Fee
T& Hoods Saresperiifia
Stoooaee
Pim
Wrenn
F. H. MG Hobart
Giace
Lloyd
Gus
Martyss
Parca
Spesons
Roeg
Tiss
Atv
Caseneuve
Toulouse
Rivierage
West Fey
St. Louis
Republi
Britain
Frederick Harbeets
Chicor R
BATL
Jpeanselvania Railroad
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