Tales of Fontaine and Civil War Sharpshooters Myth and Reality
The article debates Li mar Fontaine a Teran Confeder ate's claim of killing 60 Federal soldiers in 69 minutes at Waterloo Bridge. It traces Berdan's First regiment marksmen and Major Broadbent in the Army of Northern Virginia, noting exaggerated stories and realistic sharpshooter roles in battles such as Yellow Tavern and Spotsylvania.
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American Press Association
Ben Teapina
Tion
Limar Fontaine
Fonno
Waterloo Bridge
Mr. Fontaine
Fontaine
Federatioom
Lee
GG Emer
Sharpskoeters
Thas
Broadbent
Northern Virginia
Petersburg
Inter Bis
Fortune
Genye
Isarpslooter
Sylivania
Bo Ramenship
Ashieh
Berdan
Arert
Joh Stuart
John A. Hot
Fifth Michigan Cavalry
Hull
Beeun
Huss A. Alger
Yellow Tavern
Hichmond
Michigan
Columel Alger
Dean
Celumel Alger
Colomel Alger
Lars Portiine
Parchese of Cuba in Contemplation and Remedies Featured
Article discusses potential Cuban overtures to Spain for Ceo purchase, notes familiar health claims about Hosteller's Stomach Beiers and Cardwell's Syrup Pepsin as stomach remedies. Promotes syrup Pepsin as a universal tonic, listing prices and urging reader to try a trial bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Spain
Ton Ritterg
Wali
Sunday School Scriptural Reflections With Paul and Peter
A devotional piece discusses Paul’s peril in Jerusalem and his defense under Roman guard. It blends sermon excerpts with personal travel notes and references to Acts chapters 21 22 and 23, urging faithfulness amid persecution and urging readers to walk worthy of heaven as citizens of God.
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Jerusalem
Avia
Permisiona
Baying
Jediel
Ark
Agaibethin
Belreve
Paul
Christ
North Pacific Ocean
Japan
United States
Heaven
Varrh
Peter
Assang
Luke
Troop Pay Warrants Issued for Service in the Study Region
Adjutant General Bievarthee issued warrants for the pay of troops serving in the study region. The notice cites warrants S0454 for disbursement and outlines the process for portition and subsistence. Any corrections or appeals would follow established military finance procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pieristoire Cet
Bievarthee
oaare+ Saurs
Trisett Mephide
Shelves for Books Made at Home With Boxes and Brackets
Women handy with tools can build shelves and cases from boxes to store books. A corner shelves model from The Woman's Home Companion is suggested, with two boxes fitted with shelves and fastened by screws hidden in the end boards. Add new sides with bracket ends, finish with cornice molding, paint, and multiple thin coats of inside color to smooth the surface. This project stores books, bric a brac, bowls and cups, and can enhance a library or bedroom sitting room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bammer
Neile
Roera
Bedzoo
Who Should Take Music Lessons
A writer argues only those with a clear passion for music should pursue lessons as a career. Talent matters, but true success requires consistently exceeding average ability and finding a personal niche. If a chosen path lacks direction, avoid pursuing it as a life occupation.
Embroidered Pietare Frances Featured in Textile Note
A brief description highlights embroidered Pietare Frances pieces and their waxy, linen, satin contrasts. It mentions cardboards, shops, and a floral motif tied to sowing seeds and der coaudie findings from a photograph-like textile note.
Pan Tina touted as remedy for lung troubles in 19th century ad
An advertisement from Steiner's Drag Store promotes Pan-Tina as a remarkable aesthetic for the quick cure of discomfort and dangerous threats to the lungs. It features advice on kitchen tools and cautions against metal spoons for stirring certain foods, touting wooden spoons as superior.
Banks oppose government rates for money by registered mail
Banks favor express shipment over registered mail for currency payments due to safer delivery and quicker reimbursement. The Treasury-aided shift toward government rates has not reduced risk, as losses from mail transfers have occurred and insurance coverage proves unreliable. Banks note higher costs and greater security with express lines, urging policy to restore favorable terms or revert to express-based shipping.
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Interfur Pointe
Express
Treasury
NY. Poat
Abe
Walep
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
Mate
Garing Transmission
Ieas
Caahier
Netional Bank
United States
Etl
Expres
Raes
Matl
Ner
Mess Department
Expreas
Legiance
Southern Bank
Feir
Msi
Iss
Abgbist
Jn Ce
Technica T
New York Baoks
Dr Selber's Remedies Sold Across Market Street
An old advertisement lists multiple remedies and tonics for coughs throat headaches and constipation. It promotes Karl's Clover Root tea Shiloh’s Catarrh Medicines and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with guarantees and money back offers. Local merchants L Pearre Steiner Bros and Albert L Pearseons advertise products on Market Street and across nearby buildings.
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A. J. Selber
Adi
Pearre
Stchisca
Karl
Glover Root
Lbert L. Yeaste Ona Guarames
Kichisor Bullding S
Frederick Markets Rail Schedule Lists 1897 Departures and Arrivals
Rail schedule details for Sundays and weekdays show departures to Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York and more with listed times and frequent Sunday restrictions. Arrivals from Winchester Hagerstown Baltimore Pittsburgh Chicago and other points are noted with daily and Sunday differences.
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Washington
Martinsburg Camberland
Westirston
Philadelphia
New York
Haerstown
Weenington
Baltimore
Philadelpha
Beyser
Lexington
Meyerstown
Sienorns
Chi
Pittsburg
Washington Also A ML 140 P. di, Except Sunday, For Baltimoreane Way Stacons
Phiedeips
Sundsy
Seemore
Wey Statens
New
BP. M
Way
Phisdelphia
New ‘Tork
Chicago
Baltimore and Wes
Net
Winchester
Hagerstown
Brunswick
The Grandest Kennedy Heals Ailments With Noted Cure Claims
An advertisement touts a remedy said to cure dropsy heart disease and related ailments. Endorsed by a Dr. A. Williamson and others, the potion promises rapid relief and prevention of fatal outcomes. It markets itself as a universal tonic with dramatic testimonials and low prices.
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Nedose
Jahn Cams
Syracuse
L. Pearce
Baltimore and Frederick Division Train Schedule Fragment
Fragmentary timetable for the Baltimore to Philadelphia East line. Mentions stops at Union Bridge Intermed Stations Braceville Frederick Littlestown Taneytown and other small towns with daily runs and holiday exceptions. Notes operators Hood S H Griswold and Efyecz Geloher Geloher 4th 12% with 1900-era phrasing.
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Baltimorette Union Bridge
Cay
Union Brees
Intermediste
Braceville
Union Ridge
Baltimore
Frederick
A. m
Sud BS
Bc Pom
Littlestown
Taneytown
Bracevie
Leste Hocey Kuore
Emmy Bag Jay Rocky Midge
A. M. Hood
H. Griswold
Prest
Gen
Eyfecz Geloher
Condaesar
Philadelphia
East
Iowa York
Breterick
Waikereriil
Mtzella Spring Grore
York
Campbell
Bisa Wrights
Columbis
Philederp
Liv Bop
Columbia
Bos
OS Fae Wrightevilie
Gress
Vorm
Aike
aLederick
O.p
Bracet Ville
Iain
Asa
Fe Byuccinie
Gaz PF
Eprebarg
Anya
Henover
Etgabase
Norza
Pacific
Northen x
Rere
Aineere Eaul and Mail
Staeee
Binbon, J
Wood
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Joe
Peninsula
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Stuart
Reveley
Spottsylvania
Wien
Tle
Teay
Tr. Cardwell
A. Il
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Hood
Tie
China
BSNES
Steiner Bros. Brog
Peart
Market Street
A. T. Pearte Ona Guarantee Etchison Baliding
Shiloh
Albert L. Pearroona Gosmaree
Stich Don Gutlding
Frederick Markets
Palto
Robert G. Gampen
Weoene
Spong Wheat Bakers
Maryland
Penns
Hattend
City Mills Soper
Kennedy
B. Greove
A. Hk. Paar
A. Wailemson
Drusvist Predarnck
Jaldwell
Crissiz Pottie
Larser
Iva Pressent
Gare
Schedele
Eifece Getoher
Mary Lye
Lesy
Rburg
S46
Lesve Emiratis
Ppennsylvania Railroad
Newsra
Willisesport
Williamsport Ar
Arivela
Hererstown
Chewarle
Bapemont ST
A. Melarri
Lesveta
Higntera Fairdeld
New Oxford
Hanover
Highfield
Thurmond
Bracevill
Guion Bridge
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Fake
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Mory Grove
Saucmere
Saltmore Asd
Cumberlasd Valley
Shippensburg
Shippersberg
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Chambersburg
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