Early Mississippi navigation and associated hazards
A fragmented historical panorama traces the Mississippi's exploration from the French frigate Renommce and the Fonde in 1700 to the first white-built vessel on its banks in 1541. It notes dangers from Indians and prelates, infamous spots like Crows Nest, and a shift from keelboats to steam navigation, with losses and fatalities across years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Renomnce
Tensas
de Soto
Crows’ Nest
Stock Island
New Orleans
Ohio
Pittsburg
Louisville
Gould
Nashville Herald
Man Recovers From Long Illness After Pink Pills Use
Samuel R. Jordan of New Portland recounts a years long battle with rheumatism and spinal trouble worsened by army service. After trying Dr Williams Pink Pills his health improves, he regains strength and can walk without crutches. Pills were first for prescription and now sold nationwide via druggists or mail order from Schenectady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Samuel R. Jordan
Tam
New Portland
Maine
Dr. Willams’ Med. Co
Domestic hints and household tips from a 19th century page
A collage of practical guidance for housekeepers covering preserving, canning, and food preparation, plus crafts and cleaning tips. It includes browning sugar, sealing jars, drying pudding bags, boiling figs, wiping raisins, and preventing fruit color changes. Also includes instructions for lamp cleaning, silver and jewelry care, walnut stairs, and decorative items like a crescent bangle-board. It closes with advice on lime for rats and safe use around pets.
Veterans Corner Notes on Grant West Point Cadet Bid
A fragmenting veterans column recalls Grant era memories. It describes General Grant considering appointing his grandson A S Grant to West Point in 1899 with Sherman’s indorsement. The piece mentions Grant’s baby grandson and a humorous Tennessee watermelon tale from Civil War days.
Soldier’s Plea for Help Sparks Shameful U S Scene
An elderly veteran, worn and penniless, waits at Jersey City station for a West Shore train to Albany. He drew a $4 monthly pension, has no home, and says soldiers’ homes in New York are full. He is told he must live in New Jersey three years and faces possible poverty or death before aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
West Point
United States
A. 8. Grant
Military Academy
Tecumseh Sherman
Sherman
Col. Grant
Fred Grant
New York
U. S
Chicago
Asse
Vienna
Austria
Jersey City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Albany
Solters
New York State
Newark
New Jersey
United States of America
Portland ‘Transcript
Unclear fragment hints at national duty and alms house image
Fragment discusses ingratitude toward republic and army blue at the alms house, implying a blot on the flag and protection of citizens, but details are sparse and phrases are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Quarter for Marion's Neket Harrison on street car
An Indianapolis Journal notice recounts a moment aboard a street car where Mr Harrison helps a tired man reach a seat. A passerby offers a nickel and receives a quarter in return, remarking that the conductor has done more in the world than the rest. The exchange showcases courtesy and respect in daily transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Harrison
Harriven
Mr. Harrison
St. Harrison
Indianapolis Journal
First Taste of War Carr Dies in New York State
A musing Civil War tale recalls Gen. Carr, once of Troy, who commanded the Second regiment. In early combat at a rebel ambush near a rest dale, Carr spurred his horse and rode to rally officers, exclaiming in alarm that his unit faced fire and asking what should be done.
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Carr
New York State
Troy
Big
Nine Revolutionary War Widows Remain on Pension Rolls
On June 20, 1894, the last commissioner of pensions report listed nine living widows of the American Revolution. The records show names, ages, and post office addresses, including Mary Brown in Knoxville Tennessee and Lena Turner in Manchester New York, with others in Virginia and Maine areas.
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Commissioner of Pensions
Mary Brown
Knoxville
Tenn
Nancy Cloud
Chum
Esther ‘Damon
Plymout
Nancy Jones
Mayo
Patty Richardson
East Bethel
Lena Turner
Manchester
N. Y
Mary Snead
Picksley
Nancy Weatherman
Lindback
Napoleon and Russia's emperor and a soldier's quip
A fragment recalls an anecdote about Napoleon lending pomp to Russia's emperor by appointing him colonel of the Royal Scots Greys. A servant humorously asks if the emperor will hold both posts, highlighting the era’s soldiers and honors. A separate note notes Marengo with 58,000 participants and 13,000 casualties, remarking it Napoleon's greatest victory and his habit of keeping the day’s uniform.
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Russia
Royal Scots Grey
Donald
Marengo
Napoleon
Fragmentary Geography Of Empires From A Century Ago
A fragmentary note lists provinces and empire sizes, mentioning the Chinese empire with eighteen grand provinces covering 248000 square miles, a larger “man empire” at 211000 square miles, and references to the French Republic and the British Isles with approximate areas.
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China
Man
British Isles
Russian War Office Chooses Gray Horses for War Use
The war office declares exclusive use of gray horses for military needs, stating gray horses are stronger and more enduring than browns. Hartford's Fourth Congregational Church plans a new edifice aligned with its institutional church idea.
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Fourth Congregational Church
Hartford, Conn
Strange Cat Tale and Inventions Across the Century
A Washington woman battles rats with no cat, hearing a curious method to trap a feline. the text shifts to notes on clever inventions, including improved screws, gimlets, nails, and an automatic photographer. It mentions Harriet McMurray at Wichita, a centenarian, and a Spanish inventor's quick developing machine.
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Washington
Walor
Renius
Minon Elves and Manson Cure Mentioned in Odd Skit
Fragmentary text references Lot's own preferences and a 20 year note about Pino's Cure numption. Lizzie Pew of Harrisburg, Pa is linked to a May 4 date with a skit involving Manson's Magic Corn Salve. The fragment mentions a university and restitution, but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pino
Lizzie Pewt
Harrisburg
Manson
Aston University
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Ted
Steadet
Caliifornia Fig Syrup Co
Vox
Ieago Seale Co
Dr. Pierce
Ely
Stevens
Caldwell
ELY Brothers
Warren St
Sesame
Schrage
USA
Uta Una
Cedar Rapids
Yanson B.C. Co
Dearborn St
Chiang
Veterans’ Corner
Soldiere
Kee
the Grand Army
Jones
Boys In Blue
Grand Army
Tennessee
Diana Field Artillery
Aga Phetiss
Allin Jeavening
Becky
Jim
Lizzie
Maum Beck
Wichita
Kansas
Harriet McMurray
God
Ives
N Minon
Lot
Nis
Gous
Se Delicios
Joan Carte
Diganune
I of
Tawanbeng
Nook
Seh
PENNA
SALI
Gen
Agents
Phila. Pa
St. Jacobs
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