Grant's review and march in Louisiana described in memoir
The account recalls General Grant's council with Banks near New Orleans, a grand army review, a fall from Grant's horse, telegraph advances in the campaign, and harrowing incidents with camp followers and damaged lines. The writer details lakeside walks and a mud sinking near makeshift planks, ending with a note of continuation on page 4.
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New Orleans
Banks
Grant
Vicksburg
13Th Corps
Carvolton
Louisiana
Roanoke crushes Nine Mile in one sided baseball game
Roanoke defeated Nine Mile 34 to 2 in a Sunday game at the lat ter place. The win gave Roanoke a batting practice game while Nine Mile promises a rebuilt lineup and a big surprise for their return matchup.
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Roanoke
Nine Mile
Fragmented text hints at efforts for reduction
Readable parts indicate ongoing efforts to reduce something. The garbled lines reference putting forth measures and action, but specifics and entities are missing.
Edward W Sherman Dies in Toledo Hospital
Edward Walter Sherman aged 63 years, 9 months, 9 days, died Wednesday morning at St Vincent's hospital in Toledo Ohio after gall stones and bowel obstruction. Born October 4 1857 in Utica New Jersey he recently traveled to Toledo for an operation that proved unsuccessful. He is survived by two sons Jasper Sherman of Toledo.
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Toledo
Ohio
Edward Walter Sherman
Bons
Jasper
Sherman
Rebekahs Install Daughters of Rebekah Officers
At the regular meeting Wednesday night the Daughters of Rebekah installed officers led by Noble Grand Mrs Mary Goff and Vice Grand Mrs Fern Haley. Other officers included Secretary Mrs Blanche Miller Warden Mrs Grace Dobbs Conductor Mrs Bertha Coe and several support positions. After the ceremony members adjourned to a local restaurant for refreshments.
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Daughters of Rebekah
Noble Grand
Mary Goff
Fern Haley
Blanche Miller
Grace Dobbs
Bertha Coe
N. G
Edith Glock
Jueft
Della Hoover
V. G
Nellie Bozer
Nita Dennis
Guardian
Eana DeWitte
Outside Guardian
Elta. Withrow
Essie Smith
8 Day Wonder Sale Sets Record In Local Business
The Richards and Sons reports a highly successful eight day Wonder sale. Twenty salespeople were employed to meet demand during the rush as merchandise and services drew strong customer interest.
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the &E. E. ‘Richards, & ‘Sons
Mrs Clyde Wilson Entertained by EKAE Girls
Mrs Clyde Wilson was entertained by the EK AE Girls this afternoon in a social gathering reflecting local club hospitality and community engagement.
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Clyde Wilson
EK. Ae 'C
Family visitors tour the East from Pontae Illinois
Mr and Mrs Lawman and Mr and Mrs Ploya welcomed Arnold of Manchester on Monday night at the George L Hatter home. They are on an extended auto tour through the east visiting Niagara Falls Buffalo New York Boston and Washington DC with a trip up the Hudson river.
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Lawman
Ploya
Arnold
Manchester
Town
George L. Hatter
Niagara, Falls
Buffalo
New York
Boston
Washington, DC
Hudson River
Giant American gun to fire 300 mile shells
The note describes a proposed five ton gun capable of firing shells to 300 miles or more. It mentions earlier Paris strikes and suggests gas bombs, noting the weapon has not yet been built but shown in a miniature demonstration by American inventors in a Woolson Building tower setting.
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Paris
Woolson
Senate Debates Recommitment of Soldiers Bonus Bill
Turbulent senate session centers on President Harding's proposal to recommit the soldiers' bonus bill to the finance committee. Republican Kenyon proposes an early report in January, drawing opposition as moral cowardice and a floral wreath on the bill's grave. Democratic and Republican senators clash over delaying tactics and the president's influence.
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Harding
Finance Committee
Senate
Kenyon
Iowa
Borah
Idaho
Watson Democrat
Georgia
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