Old Abe the Eagle and the Eighth Wisconsin in Civil War lore
A Wisconsin unit the Eighth, nicknamed the Eau Claire Eagles, earned the Eagle’s name Old Abe. The article recounts how the eagle led in battles from Corinth to Vicksburg, surviving wounds and shellfire, and how it influenced morale and regimental identity. It notes unit origins, notable companies, and the eagle’s pivotal role in battle drills and charges, including a near-miss that preserved troops.
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Iron Brigade
Ellsworth Avengers
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Janesville
Eau Claire
Eau Claire Badgers
Fox Lake
Sugar River
G. W. Robbins
William J. Dawer
Eighth Regiment
Abe
Price
van Dorn
Corinth
Rasecran
Fort Robinett
Williams
Mower
Temple Clark
Eighth
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Campskce
Sky Ean
Company C
United States
Sine
Thes
Eau Claire Eagles
Carle Learer
Xushinge
Eakie
Seth
Homaston
Thomas Pp. Butler
Adolph Pitweh
Bomaston
Lwine
Myron Briggs
Butler
Collision Near Isle of Wight Drowns Belgian Crew
Nine crewmen of the Belgian steamer Concha drowned after a collision with the British steamer St Fillans off the Isle of Wight. The Concha sank, while St Fillans sustained damage to her bows amid Mediterranean-bound traffic in the Channel.
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Southampton
Jumel
Isle of Wight
Mediterranean
Pauls Sermon on Mars Hill Perplexes Athens Yet Points to God
The text presents a Brearons commentary on Paul’s speech to the Athenians in Acts, noting religious pretension and the altar to the unknown God. It stresses that God the Creator does not dwell in temples and that Jesus reveals divine truth, urging repentance, seeking the Lord, and acknowledging God’s goodness and provision for all nations.
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Athens
BR. V
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Timothy
Beren
Jesus
Deaven
Earth
Aod
Jesus Christ
Daniel
Belshazzar
Israel
Lealy
Zeph
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God
Christ
Pisces
Isa
Revolutionary Widow Lover Aldrich Dies in San Diego
Mrs. Lover Aldrich, widow of a Revolutionary War soldier and one of seven surviving widows, died at her son EB C Aldrich’s home in San Diego on Monday afternoon. Born in Sanford, New Hampshire, she was 1500 years old.
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San Diego
Cal
Lover Aldrich
EB. C. Aldrich
Birs. Alrich
Sanbornten
N. H
Zarek
Made a New Man of Bim and Body
An 1897 notice claims Eli Bowes was transformed by Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepto Bismol. The advert warns readers to stop coughing or risk consumption. Sold by L Pearre, 8 Market Street, Eichison.
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Bryan
Borties
Dr. Caldwell
Eli Bowes
Sid
4. L. Pearre
L. Pesrre
Eichison Diag
Karket Street
A. X Salter
Bureauo. N
Kainad
L. Pearce
Atchison Huilding
Market Street
Salt Through the Ages A Global Survey
From ancient times salt shaped economies and industries. The article traces salt sources from sea brine to rock deposits and describes historical methods of production in Rome and modern pans and evaporators. It notes major mines, including Wieliczka, and mentions salt’s chemical identity as chloride of sodium discovered by Davy.
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Geber
China
Hin- Qustan
Russia
Persia
Abyssinia
Cerdadbs
Spain
Bocknia
Wieliczka
Sir Humphry Davy
Godium
Philadelphis
Porous plaster mishap ends in fatal hospital tale
A Pennsylvania man suffers a grave accident after mistaking fly paper for a porous plaster. The event, blamed on darkness and a dangerous habit, leads to hospitalization and a fatal outcome. The report mentions chaotic details and a final note on remedies and local commerce.
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Pennsylvania
Kingdom
Tie
B&O Royal Ride Excursion to Niagara Falls
A special B and O train excursion from Washington to Niagara Falls on Thursday July with round trip to Mis sgas Falls. Stops on return at Mauch Chunk Glen Onoko Watkins Glen Geneva Howechester and Baltimore stations. Luncheon served on board. tickets sold at listed stations with rates. consult B&O agents or Jaz M Bebryver for details.
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B.& O Roya
Rockville
Brunswick
Aoa
Rogers'own
Frederick
Harper's Ferry
W. Ve
Thanandoah Juncitor
W. Va
BO & O
Jaz M. Bebryver
Baltimore
Mid
Baltimore Markets July 2 1897
Market prices for western winter wheat white rye timothy and mixed hay. live poultry and poultry products. vegetables and farm produce. Listings include prices for fowl ducks chickens lettuce and other produce with occasional dealer notes and signatures.
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Robert G. Gambrill
Mer
Srtra
Hamsar
Timothy
Serene Tohe
Welec. Fowls Fc. Mc
Ducks
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College and Academy
Eichelberger
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the World of Visitors
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West Third Street
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Proodsboro
Bank Swoxs
West 5Th Street
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Mealey
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