Stories of Heroism in Early American Battles
A stitched chronicle recalls Kennesaw Mountain clashes led by Davis and McCook with Colonel Mitchell, noting brutal charges and heavy losses on both sides. It also covers the 1778 defense of Fort Moultrie by William Jasper and the Charleston harbor victory, including Jasper’s daring flag rescue, and the Monmouth actions of June 28 1778 with Lafayette and Lee. The piece blends vivid battlefield anecdotes with quotations and veteran recollections.
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Sewne
Kennesaw
Confederate Sun
Kenesaw Mountain
Davis
Oulonel
Dani $el McCook
Mitchel
Betis
M-Cack
McC
Willian Hero Moultrie
Jasper
Fort Sullivan
Charleston
Moultrie
Booth Carolina
Sanal
Rutledge
Washington
Monmouth
Clinton
Philadelphia
New York
Charles Lee
Lafayette
Lee
Washbintone
Marquis Houtéver
LaPavErTe
Lée
Lea
Lafayette Barcix
Xourch
Lafayette Batte Ish Carter
Bern
Fragmented Civil War Action Describes Heavy Casualties
The report recalls a clash where a force of about 490 attacked and left 203 dead or wounded. Captain Del Remyers Virginia battery fired canister, mowing down several men from Companies FE and Hy. The line held as soldiers lay prone, with names and ranks noted among the wounded and dead, including Beary and Kinane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermiers
del Remyers
Virginia Battery
Cmpanies FE
Thong
Ebelerie Company
Eivet
Stlis
Wilke
Elward
This Dog Knows Money
A farmer named Harrison in Stock City owns a base setter dog that retrieves found items and returns money with keen scent. W. W. McCann of Des Moines says the dog has shown reliable habit, bringing back cash and various objects, suggesting training for valuable finds. The dog also shows loyalty, though it never retrieves birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Stock City
Thas
Iowa
W. W. McCann
Dew Moines
Huthormseter
Boe
United States
Chemnitz
Hag Len
State Department
Germany
Mannheim
Pforzheim
Aix la Chapelle
Crefeld
Plauen
Leipsia
Ronbate
Yous
Plaben
Germ
Glouchiu
Lyons
Troyes
Goethe
Educa
Hie
France
Dees
New York Times
Cost of Solomon's Temple and peripheries
The article cites massive ancient outlays for Solomon's Temple, listing gold and silver vessels, jewels, and ceremonial items with huge values. It tallies labor, materials, and wages, noting estimates from different authorities and concluding a total near £17,42,449,168 or about $77.5 billion in U.S. money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon's Temple
Villalpanidus
Josephus
Solomon
United States
St Louis Republic
Baggage Bungle on the London North Line
Archbishop Thomson parodies self control as Sir James Lacasta's portmanteau is left on the platform. A misheard “Murder” triggers a stopped train and gales of laughter from officials and bystanders at King’s Cross, with polite requests to reboard.
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James Lacasta
Thomson
Sir James
King’s Cross
Sener
Ess
London
Clovernook Mansion Bought To Preserve Cary Memorial
The Cary family home Clovernook near Cincinnati has been purchased by Mrs. M Louise Thomas, a longtime friend. Her plan is to restore the estate with century old mahogany furniture, blue china, books, and Revolutionary relics, making it a summer family home and Cary memorial.
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Cary Slaters
Clovernook
Alice
Phoebe Cary
Cincinnati
M. Louise Thomas
Cary Sisters
Cary
Pert
Heaithro
Tehuan
Charming Grove
Monet Christopher
James Madison
Hote
Rissen
For'ane in an Of4 Skirt Unearths Cash Found in Old Skirt
In Lexington Ma an old skirt belonging to the late Mrs Angusty Kelly was found to contain 1,200 in greenbacks. The discovery follows a family gathering when Mrs E Ketter hosted relatives in the city.
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Fayette Vedane
Angusty Kelly
Lexington
E Ketter
Closing Quotations on New York and Philadelphia Exchanges
Market notes show a field day on the exchange with readings from Reading and Lehigh Navigation. Wheat and oats moved unsettled, pork and lard firmer, cheese steady, eggs heavy, and sheep and lamb prices mixed with regional fluctuations across New York and Pennsylvania markets.
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Belmore
Baltimore
Sial .A
New York
Philadelphia
New Tank
Sim Exchange
Reading
Sugar
Chicago
Moei Stata
Pennsylvanis
Lehigh Nav
St. Paul
Leighee Wln
New Jerse
West Shore
Lake Erie
Pranrrramia
Wintersuperdine
Pennsylvania
Western
Mers
Feca
Ilgigic
Penneslvania
Apple and Rooster Fable in a Humorous Orchard Tale
A satirical mixed-page vignette unfolds a comic orchard scene where a sow schemes to distract a rooster and guard her red apple. Interwoven are brief notes on modern women blushing, philosophical musings, and short ads for health remedies and tonics. The piece blends animal fable with columnist commentary and promotional lines from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigs
Lierd
Pranthros
Bea Degaen
Woleerie
Spain
Worme
Brrle
Appia
St. Louis Republic
A Fragmented Tale From Youths Companion Passage
A garbled excerpt from Youths Companion reflects on historical figures and debates. It references Bibb and Crittenden, a Florida debt dispute, and a judge’s rebuke for nonsensical writing in a Frankfort study scene. The passage blends imagined dialogue with fragmented phrases and era-specific names.
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Wellor Bibb
Mithic
Trasury
Tyler
Crittenden i
Hull
Fiorida
United States
Bebb
John
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Ohio
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Tie Sen
Corepoane
Tavy
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Bela
Stevensos
Pam
Harvard
Ballard, Peenessy
Lewis
Harvara
Uusch Walles
Yale
Qreat
Smomtic“4
Cally
Bood PaSaren
Periliads
Tresout
Frederick Markets
Geo. L. Cramer
I Frederick Elevator Co
Miour
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Barrotoney
Jose Sith
Tase Stack Marketa
Yoon
Attledall
Pavleipnnis
Bay
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MOMS
Philadelphia Pass
Teriestan
Orien
Hostetter
Rs. B.B
Fortiety Amer Spear
Sweeney
San Diego
Cai
Abert L. Pearre
Bichison Building
Pilla
Ahbert L. Pearre
Bichigon Building
Satage
Delice
Sevol
Korea
Price
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Soar
Resvent
Corr, Bolt Proprietor
Boston
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Frederics
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Saareee
St. Louis
Prevost
IB Wood
Pacrenger
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Green Villa
New Frackin
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Bath
Sundsyeon
Union Bridge
Betamore
Amd
Rocky Ridge
Emmitsburg
Thane SA Aw Pei Leate
Hancock
Henefer
Da.jy. A.tothera Taily
Sanday
Pasee
Ralthmora
EOOD
Sriswolb
Prass
Gaui Racager
Ageih
Forts Ward
York
Frederick
Walkersville
Wood Baro
Broceville
Tawestown
Hanover
Iron Ridge
Rawestork
Campbell
Ata Heviam
Ryis
Rim
Tapertown
Braceville
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Sege
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Philadelphis
Geityeburg
DEP
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Pittsburgh
Way Staton
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