Stories of heroism and war’s brutal charge at Wagner
Fragmentary account recalls Civil War assaults at Fort Wagner and Wagner’s defenders. It notes the Fifty-fourth Massachusetts leading the charge under Colonel Shaw, heavy losses, and bold acts by Strong, Putnam, and others as they pressed the fort’s bastions amid sand and flame. The passage also references earlier plate armor trials and a later Atlantic theater action off Lissa.
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Trong
Fort Wagner
Wagner
Ona
Wagner A
Charleston Harbor
Sumter
Wragner
Strong
Fifty-fourth
Massachusetts
Shaw
Forty-eighth
New York 2Nd Sixth Connecticut
Taliaferro
BR. G. Shaw
A J. Palmer
Tufon
Putnam
Pamnam
Tales of Bull Run remembered battles and figures
Fragmentary account covers Bull Run memories, naming officers such as Sherman and McPherson, detailing charges, flags carried by Private Keefe, and Confederate responses. It mentions Bartow, Wade Hampton, and the 69th, with battlefield movements near Henry House and Decatur.
Adventurous Archaeology and Mummy Fall in Tales
A fragment from a Pittsburgh Dispatch retells an exotic tale of a French archaeologist exploring Andean caves. He descends 200 feet, uncovers two skulls and a mummy, nearly falls, and grimly escapes as the mummy breaks apart below. The piece also touches on origins of the word linger and a year-end farewell theme.
Sleep Deprived Printer Falls Asleep Forever
An old printer on a newspaper staff tries to reduce sleep to two hours a day and then to none. He types and edits by day, sleeps at his case at quitting time, and lapses into a deep coma like nap. He wakes after 32 hours, forgetting how to set type but retaining memory in other areas. Exchange reports the odd tale.
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Hell
Ieee
Bistory
Lee
Erus
Arash
Baruretin
Wayne
McPherson
Mander
Union
Bald Hill
Atlanta
Bond
Decatur
Hardee
Bllair
Cheatham
Blahr
Dodge
Blair
Blairs le
Sweeny
M'Pherson
Fuller
Bish
McPhersti
Gibraltar
Mices
Sian
Henry Watereunels
Scaring a Dog A Humorous Valley Experiment Fails
Bill Jones of Happy Valley claims a humane way to deter dogs without harming them. He demonstrates using an umbrella to startle a dog, but the tale devolves into confusion with misread names and an aborted test near Oldfeller’s place.
Why Does a Fellow Get Yellow
A dated health column explains that severe biliousness and constipation cause a yellow complexion and bodily discomfort. It recommends Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy to relieve constipation, biliousness, malaria, indigestion, rheumatism, neuralgia, and kidney and bladder disorders with prompt, regular use.
Treats of an Elephant in the Jungle
An Atlanta Constitution excerpt recalls a Malay elephant’s taming and travel with a caravan. The narrator notes the elephant's gentle temper, disciplined work, and occasional mischief, including a chase that toppled a young animal. The piece ends with night-time camp bells and the drivers' tracking routine at dawn.
The Story of a Poultice and Other Household Tales
A Rehoboth Herald anecdote shows strict family discipline as a poultice is applied to a boy’s foot after he resists. The tale ends with the boy noting the poultice was applied to the wrong foot. The piece also critiques filters in water as breeding grounds for bacteria and discusses women’s health topics and a local tea remedy for constipation.
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Rehoboth
Herald
Eddie
Lancaster
Japan
Pity Sur Regge Stevens 2 Unclear Text Fragments
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a dated sports or social scene with names such as Stevens and Labatt and a scene involving pockets and tasks. The readable parts are insufficient to determine a clear event, date, or outcome.
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Stevens
TD Tink
Benrerer
Saterd
Audley
Sisley Sk
Trains Schedules and Connections in Frederick Markets
The bulletin lists B and O passenger trains and connections from Frederick to Hagerstown Shippensburg Emmitsburg Rocky Ridge Braceville Taneytown Littlestown and Columbis with times for arrivals and departures including transfers to Chicago and Pittsburgh routes. It notes daily schedules and exceptions for Sundays and intermediate stops with references to Piedmont Hancock and Cumberland and marks GRISWOLD as president and general manager and Gen Pass Agent.
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Rocky Ridge
Emmiteburg
Emmiteberg
Braceville
Frederick
Taneytown
Littlestown
Columbis
Cherry Run
B. & O. Pittzburg Express
Hancock
iDaliz
Rom Baltiners
Hoop
Griswold
Colm Noathward
Wen
Walkers
Bruceville
Woodsboro
Tasman
Hawever
Campbel
Brana Hellan
Stimiss Wightestfire
Ste Leacaster
Fane Boutawaed
Lance Ace Math
York
Tava Exp
Peradephis
Lancaster
Utisti Slim Ork
Tee
RSG
fSrsa
Phiadelphia Ahaa
Hanover
Nexrs
Rew Pacific
Expres
Semana Zene Sais i
Ae Niagere
LSP
Wesenrs
Southwestern Louts Express
Thue Tsbies
S&p Anton J. B. Wogb
Genssal
Rail schedule note for Baltimore to New York and intermediate stops
A fragmentary timetable lists trains serving Baltimore Philadelphia New York and intermediate way stations with daily and Sunday only departures. It mentions times around 6:20 P M and 6:45 P M and routes via Harper's Ferry Cumberland Hagerstown Winchester Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Chicago with exceptions for Sundays and certain branches.
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Baltimore
Union Bridge
Braceville
Union Ag
A Lm
Fiata
Cherry Eun Bashi
Charizo Pring
Wilismapart PY
Hagerstown
P.M
Wilamsport
Edgemort
Blue Mountain
Buena Vista Sp
Hiphaela Ca
Fairfeld
Gettysburg
Hanover
Aeg
Thurmont
Union Bi
Linwood
New Wind
Gos Iy
Ington
Anja Oo
jP-mel
Ela E
Blue Mountain Express
Weetminster
Windsor
Inion Bridge
Bruceville
Frederick
Blue Buena Vista Spring
Burg
Rocky Bie
Glyndon
Oybrook
Bas A. Cally
Phitecetgiecie
Barratt
Phitedelphix
Hreereto
Chicago
Baltimore and
Cumberisod
Godenst
St. Leas
Balthmere
Way
Philsdelphis
New York
Joe Par Bop
Hacerstown
Meraexberg
Pitteburg
Tear
Cincinnadant
Bakamer
Siauoos
Pittece
Abso A. M. Suntay
Washington
Son Ae
Leuts
Amassh A
Waebinetes
Philsterphi
Sud Way
York
Pittsburg
Wer
Piasiphia
Wage
Schedule to Effect Afoy 2th 136 Frederick Division TT
Schedule outlines actions for February 2nd 136 involving Frederick Division TT only 08 Sobte to conductor or agent on signal in Philadelphia.
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Frederick
Agenue
FOE Philadelpa
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Ball Ron
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Ames
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James A. Pomines
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Williams College
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Bane
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Mummy
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Toren
Bill Jones
Happy Valley
Oldfeller
Iona
Jones
Clefeller
Janes
Rhean
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Wellery
Srulong
Doe
Er Beyoud Enderanre
Atlanta Constitution
Constantinegie
Mr L. Pearre
Branlson
Frederick Marketa
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News Job Printing Office
Western Maryland RR
P_& RR
Ghipperenerg
Gettyebacg
Biefolk & Western RR
Emown
Hallevada
Hegerstown
Cherry
Penrakk
St Broceville
B& P
Union Station
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Dione
Shippensburg
Geo. L. Cramer
Frederick Elevator Oc
Burroomne
Maryland
Penna
Penne
A & Wai
Arto
Jennsylvanis Railroad
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