Vermont historian recalls rebel reward for senator’s life
At a Vermont Historical Society meeting four years ago Riewald recalls a Confederate ad offering $45 dead or alive for Senator Morris. He notes the image mocked by southerners and jokes Vermonters may have erred not surrendering him for the reward. The piece ends recalling the Princess of Wales failing to pay a sixpence for entry to a royal event.
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Riewald
Bworris
Morris
Vermont Historical Society
South
Virginia
Pittsburg
Winter excursions lure with southern resort trips
February urges travelers to consider Louisville and Nashville Railroad winter specials to sunny Florida gulf coast California and the West Indies. G P Atmors general passenger agent Louisville Ky offers descriptive fares and routes.
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Louisvile and
Nashvile
Gulf Coast
Florida
California
West Indies
G. P. Atmors
Louisville
Feriers
Avoiding discomfort of stiff woolen underwear tips
A compact 19th century style set of home tips on washing wool and silk underwear to avoid damage from impure soap and hot water. Includes steps for washing, pressing damp garments, and quick quips from period anecdotes and advertisements such as Hall's Catarrh Cure and St Jacobs Oil testimonials.
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Hare
Eliza Rpar Ett
Cradle of Liberty to Undergo Modernization at Faneuil Hall
Historic Faneuil Hall in Boston faces an interior overhaul to replace ancient wooden elements with steel and brick while preserving curb appeal and exterior features. The plan aims for fireproof interiors, slate roof, and preserved architectural details at an estimated cost of 325000 dollars.
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Faneuil
Origizs
Monument to Russian Heroes Erected in Constantinople
A monument, unveiled by Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia, honors Russian soldiers who fell in the war against Turkey. It stands within a six acre square enclosed by a crenellated wall and features a Christ painting above the main entrance, with images of Vladimir and Alexander on the sides. The gray granite structure serves as a base for a charnel house holding the soldiers' remains.
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Turkey
Constantinople
Nicholas
Russia
Exeh
Christ
Vladimir
Alexander New
Monument works begun in 1883 under Col Peshkoff
The chapel atop the monument is capped by a spire and the column shows the 1883 start of work supervised by Col. Peshkoff. The tale includes a heroine who freed her horse by yelling when it bolted, avoiding the fence. An Indianapolis Journal item and a note on Mantegazza’s utopian fiction about a world federation follow.
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Col. Peshkoff
Indianapolis Journal
Annexation debate and a misread policy text
The item references expansion advocates seeking annexation of Canada to the country without expense, while noting a stray political misstatement. It also includes a garbled aside about a Chinese impersonator and backstage observations at a theater, hinting at gender dynamics among chorus members and female senators.
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Canada
Chimese
Fen Chu
O Theater
Will
Bitself
Winter Use Allen's Pont-Hesse for Foot Comfort
A historical ad style item describes powder to shake into shoes to relieve uncomfortable, cold, damp feet in winter. Mentions FootEase by Allen & Gluisted and lists widespread shoe store availability, price, and a mail offer with a free catalogue from Salzer Seed Co. plus assorted products and a short humorous note on an impressionist Willie.
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Allen's
Pont-Hesse
Sis
Tor
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Will Get There Deep Dow to the Sciatic Nerve
A crude remedy claim states vigorous rubbing will soothe the sciatic nerve and drive out tormenting pains. It asserts worst cases are promptly cured and cites St Jacobs oil as a deep dow remedy. The second passage mocks rumors about the Wissiehams, denying a skeleton closet in their fat.
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St. Jacobs OF
Kent
Sac
Williamus
Rod Watt
Dr. Williams
Roll Evening News
Fletcher. Bovernos of the State yt friend of Peruka
A damaged notice describes a testimonial about chromic illness and a medicine named Ir. and a claim of relief after taking one bottle. It includes informal doctor recommendations and mentions a political figure. The fragment references a barrow and power, with unclear context.
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Bovernos
Peruka
Perona
Doug M
Columbus
Lohan
Severitiz
Sufertoy
Langtry’s Mare and Bloodstock Sold at Auction
Fragmentary OCR reports of horse auctions and horse names. Mentions Mrs Langtry and a horse sale by a Mos Lites Langtry. a French government purchase for 14 dollars. notes on oxen and stage performances. Text is garbled with unclear names and numbers.
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Mra. Langtry
Geruiacay
Mos
Litesangtry
Perina Remedy Endorsed for Catarrh by Patient
A Columbus drug firm advertises Perina with testimonial from a satisfied wife sufferer whose catarrh improved after one bottle. The letter urges others with catarrh to try the remedy citing its claimed internal cure and rapid relief amid public health calls to protect people from disease.
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Treasuer Departlen
2. C
I. Perera Drug ¢ Co
Columbus
Perina
Eatarra
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