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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1892
Page
4
A veteran recalls his baptism of fire near Yorktown as shells swept the line. He describes frozen shock, panic, and a boyish terror that left him almost immobilized before the fight reasserted itself and he regained nerve. The account appears in the Pittsburg Dispatch.
A Civil War reminiscence recalls a Virginian regiment at Hirandy Station on June Tih when Federal guards attacked an exposed camp. A lone mounted rider's horse bolted, leaving fifty men to dash through pine woods as carbines flashed and a volley rang out, scattering the regiment and forcing a hasty retreat.
A fragmented narrative describes a busy scene with shoppers, waiters, and a tense interaction over fashion and cashiers. The piece sketches a busy store interior, a debate over gender roles, and a humorous or dramatic exchange amid the store’s bustle, ending with a tense moment and a whispered question.
The fragment notes a theatre company and a performer described as diligent and light on her feet. It mentions Miss Dine West and Miss Aniston as possible figures, with a hint of a community play and an uncertain outcome to her efforts. The text is garbled and incomplete.
A long extract outlines the remarkable history of hymns, tracing compilations from 1775 and the influence of various writers and libraries across Europe. It notes manuscripts, revisions, and the role of hymn writers allied with notable religious groups, with mentions of journals, printers, and the scope of the work. The piece also references the unifying themes of prayer and praise throughout different languages and periods.
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