Prison Diary Of A Confederate Soldier Enduring Cold and Starvation
A prisoner diary describes brutal conditions in a Confederate camp. Food scarce with raw fish and bread rations, sickness and deaths rise, and paroled hopes hinge on unreliable promises. The writer notes cold weather, poor water, and sporadic relief from a chatty camp runner while detailing daily rations and prayers for health and reunion.
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South Carolina
H. M. Smith
Baltimore Sun
Brunswick County
Virginia
Broadway at Risk as Strikes Endanger Stage Shows
Unless producers and stage-hands reach agreement, New York could face a dearth of legitimate theatrical productions. Executives warn possible cancellations and delayed openings if talks stall, affecting venues, unions, and audiences citywide.
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New York
Town Talk Highlights Weekend Visits and Local Notes
Local society notes recount weekend trips to Norfolk Buckroe Beach Rocky Mount and Washington with relatives and friends. Mentions hospital visits in Roanoke Rapids and Weldon and a city trip to Richmond and Elizabeth City along with community happenings and a gender role observation.
The Automatic restaurants troubled by nickel-stealing patrons
Well dressed visitors entered the Automatic restaurants and took a dollar’s worth of nickels at a time without dining, creating a recurring problem for staff and security.
Grass Grows on Downtown New York Street
A downtown New York street was observed with grass growing along the curb as a newspaper noted the sight. The brief report highlights urban neglect and contrast with city life.
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New York
Pontiac Auto Ad Highlights Big Engine and Efficiency
An advertisement extols a 77 horsepower straight eight engine delivering 78 mph. It claims owners report 15 miles per gallon or more. The copy praises Pontiac styling as influential this year with scientifically designed rugged bodies and Fisher built four door sedans weighing 3265 pounds and Fisher No Draft Ventilation featured in all closed models.
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Pontiac
Fisher
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Alaska
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Alaska Daily Empire
Juneau
Washington State
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Roosevelt
G. T. Morris
Norfolk, Va
Buckroe Beach
V. Vaughn
Grady Hawkins
Gon” Vaughn
Rocky Mount
J. B. Archer
Lawrenceville, Va
L. C. Taylor
J. H. Doyle
Brink, Va
B. Watkins
J. A. Watkins
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E. R. Watkins
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
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Durham
John Glover
Mr. M. C. Newsome
Washington, DC
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R. L. Martin
Richmond, Va
M. E. Hobbs
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Lewis Doyle
R. L. Martin and
Dick Martin
Elizabeth City, N.C
J. A. Bristow
G. E. Buckner
W. R. Teele
Tommie Hargrave
Weldon
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Lawrence Hudson
Kinston
R. Lassiter
Roy Head
Pioneer
Roanoke
S. T. Peace
General Motors
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G.M.A.C
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