Irish and German Regiments at Stone River Battle
An OCR fragments recounts Confederate and Union forces at Stone River with Irish volunteers from Nashville clashing with Rousseau's lines. It describes a fierce battery dash, a daring Irish charge, and Willich's Thirty second Indiana impaired by a failed dawn assault. The piece notes heavy casualties on both sides and recalls a captain’s vow and a veteran’s testimony from the field.
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McCock
el Bessman
Rere Masisen
Roteseay
Confederstea
Rousseau
Sud
Bate
Pat Gray
Cleburns
Cedar Brakes
Stona River
Tennessee
Nashville
Housseau
Cedars
Leutenant
Willich
Gal Willich
Indiana
Ant Geraars
Stone River
Voyage and heroism amid peril on distant seas and plains
An account recalls a perilous voyage proving resilient under rough weather and the Australian voyage, praising crew discipline and leadership. It recounts the Sioux siege of Fort Phil Kearny and the brave rider John Phillips who rode through extreme cold to summon aid, saving the post.
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Melbourne
England
Civilization
Farsbevere
Fort
Phil Kearny
Plains
Garrington
Laramie
John Phillips
Grummond
Santa Claus
Philipstranch
Bin
Fort Kearns
Grorck I. Kiewer
The Battle of Nashville Read Through Hood’s Pikes
A granular account of Civil War fighting around Nashville detailing Hood's maneuver toward the pike near Spring Hill and Columbia, Schofield’s retreat, Steedman’s colored troops fighting across the pike, and the pivotal actions at Overton Hill and during the December engagement.
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Stanley S Steines
Deedy
Nashe
Nash Walle
Gepvrai UD
Staules
Gesek
Lenan
Furrese
Forreet
Stanley
Schofield
Calumbia
Flood
Sehofield
Nashville
Hood
Spring Hill
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
Cheathan
Cleburne
Gonards
Columbia
Cheatham
Geners
Gheatham
Stewart
Forrest
Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy Promoted in San Diego Ad
An old advertisement touts Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy and other cough cures as effective for colds throat and whooping cough. It lists Steiner Bros. Drug Store in San Diego and credits Captain Sweene U S A with promoting the medicine.
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Steiner
Sweene
U. S. A. San Diego
Cal
Shiloh
Albert L. Pearre
Czarina's Maids of Honor and Noble Etiquette Described
A long excerpt outlines the czarina's maids of honor and the ceremonial duties at the Russian court. It notes how daughters of generals and high officials enter service, with training in etiquette, dress, and duties, and details the changing garments from portraits to court outfits, plus the role of the empress in selecting attendants. It also mentions the public schooling and nursery stages for young noble girls and the lavish ceremonial costumes, including a distinctive tulle train and jeweled overlays.
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Glen Ela
Beter
Worthan
Dieschtires
St Peterbury
Catherine
Peter Thy Great
Dussuk
Alexander II
Ian Maclaren at Yale Lecture Depicts Culture and Humour
The excerpt quotes Ian Maclaren speaking on Dr. Watson's Yale lecture, noting his varied tone from humorous to dramatic. Observers describe him as natural and engaging, with gestures while recounting stories and antiquities, and occasionally breaking into accents.
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Giimaa Brown
Gariner
Waas
Erin
Ring
Gee
King
Ian Maclaren
Waterbury Averncia
Dr. Watson
Yale
China
Untitled Local Scene Confused With Grain Theft Suspects
In Augustus County near a crossroads in Indiana a grain theft incident interrupted a calm afternoon. A physicist present witnessed a wagon mishap as a crowd gathered, a scream pierced the air, and a lens and thresher gear were noted amid the confusion.
Remarkable Patent Remedy Advertised by Local Firms
An unusual old advertisement promotes a nerve and tooth care tonic marketed as a remedy for nervousness fatigue and dental cleanliness. It lists Albert L. Pearce Etchison Salid and Great German's Prescription as sellers with claims of soothing effects and improved wellbeing. The copy uses period language and references various doctors and preparations.
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USA
Albert L. Pearce
Etchison Salid
The Sunday School Notes on Solomon and Covenant
A long religious passage discusses Solomon's second blessing, divine presence in the temple, and walking before God with a perfect heart. It reflects on prophecy, the millennial hope, and the believer’s life in Christ, urging steadfast faith, humility, and obedience as essential to fellowship with God.
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Sulosiun
Buns
Jesus
Solomon
Gibeon
Windor
John
Christ
David
Amos iii
God
Israel
Moses
Deuth
Caesar
Jerusalem
Eerpt
Inventor of Matches Honored by France in Statue Plan
The article recalls the discovery of friction matches by Charles Sauria in Jura, France, and notes earlier French and German contributions. It mentions Al Mjovlet and Mr. Walker of Stockton as early experimenters with potash and sulfide of antimony while highlighting Germany’s later commercial development of matches. It also covers promotional praise for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and a brief rail schedule excerpt for the Alto Ohio line effective Aug 17, 1896.
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France
AL Mjovlet
Dola
Jura
Charles Sauria
Roe
MM. Nicolet
Austria
Tob M Lauria
Walker
Stockton
Lauria
Rateroad Schedules Dennsylvania Railroad
Ratero road schedules show daily departures from Cerret Re m with trains at 7:37 am 1:20 pm and 9:00 pm and the Chicago Express and fast freight trains.bound arrivals to Cherry Ro include two late trains at 4:02 pm and 6:01 pm.
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Cerret Rem
W. Ti
B. Ane
Guercy
Chicago
Expresa
Grafton Express
Wasengera
Hancock
Wrasalar. B
Perelesan
Charlton Ai
Williamsport
Williamsport Pr
Tui Hagerstown
Chewesville
Smiths
Kdgemont v. Ur
Charrs Leate
Lares Higafield Fairdell
Gettysburg Kew Oxford
Hanover
Porers
Grove
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Arriy Fa. P
Hishfield
Thurnont
Union Brides
Windsor
Westminater
Mary Grove
Yadon
Bascimore
Asi TV
Doe Wenger
Haveretoun
Way Endorse
Chandersber
Ester Biauers
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J. RB. Martin
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Albert L. Prarre
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