My Soldier Story From March McClure’s War Imbued
The article recalls the widow of Confederate General Pickett and his son’s wartime reflections. It notes Pickett’s Gettysburg actions and tears at Seminary Ridge while Lee praised his division. The widow’s retelling presents war’s futility despite acts of valor.
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Gettysburg
Pickett
McClure
Mexico
West Point
Seminary Ridge
Lee
Crimson Valley
George Augustus Sala
Grant
Reading 9 Pig's Tail And Unintented Ancestor Anecdotes
Humor items note how a pig’s health is read from its tail and an officious man boasts of ancient lineage. A dining-room quip about climbing family trees ends with a diner’s barb. A mother’s reply to a child name mix ends in a kiss and a wash.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Mr. B
Philadelphia Inquirer
Riddle Exchange Echoes Through a Quiet Moment
A humorous exchange contrasts a camel through a needle eye with a needle eye through a button. The witticisms imply restless striving for simplicity, a theme of weary humor in a momentosque quip.
Indianapolis Sun Promises Fair News in Presidential Year
The Indianapolis Sun declares it is independent and fair minded, serving the people with news from its Indiana correspondents and national cables. It promotes Bryan as a strong candidate and invites subscriptions for six cents weekly by carrier or 1.80 yearly by mail.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Sun
Indiana
William Jennings Bryan
W. J. Bryan
United States
Ind
Drainage Contract Let to Lowest Bidder in Spencer County
Notice for public letting of the Hast Fork drain in Grass and Jackson townships Spencer County Indiana on March 20 1908 at 10 A M at Chrisney State Bank. Bid deposits required and right to reject bids reserved. Descriptions available at Rockport clerk's office. Also shows court notice in Spencer Circuit Court regarding William P McCullough estate with hearing set April 30 1908. Includes unrelated legal and time schedule items and a poem fragment.
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John B. Chrisney
Barbara Fella
E. J. Wright
Chrisney State Bank
Chrisney
Spencer County
Indiana
Grass
Jackson Townships
Hast Fork
Superintendent of Construction
City of
Rockport
Edward Sargent
C. J. Lindsey
William P. McCullough
Willam P. McCullough
Hammond Township
Allie Tanner
McClellen Tanner
State of Indiana
Spencer Circuit
Circuit Court
Cef Endant
Plainthy
A Vicious Dig Exchange Before Sleep
Patty laments cruel remarks she recalls during the day and Patricia questions why she stays awake so long at night reflecting on unkind words.
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Patty
Patricia
The Texas Wonder Cure Advertised for Kidney and Rheumatic Troubles
A vintage ad promotes The Texas Wonder claiming cures for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles sold by druggists or via mail for $1 for two months. It lists Dr. BE Hall of St. Louis and notes Kentucky testimonials while offering a proverb about a square off a round steak and the circle.
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Texas Wonder
BE. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Kentucky
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