Civil War Heroine Mrs Brownell Granted GAR Honor
Mrs Brownell of Norwich New York aged seventy two was the only woman mustered as a full Grand Army of the Republic member. She designed a uniform joined her husband in Washington and served at Hull Run and other Civil War battles. She later cared for the Jamell mansion in New York and earned a medal for the Newbury fair action.
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Brownell
Norwich
N. Y
Grand Army of the Republic
Washington
Hull Run
Aleo
Jamel
New York
Newbury
Stubborn Colds with Cough Drope-se Mentioned
Odd fragment mentions Dean's Mew tolated Cough Drope-se at Druggiste and a quip about a skillful strategist. The rest contains disjointed social commentary about women and suitors and a child’s question.
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Dean
No slave of fate, a Chief to lead through faith
A reflective tribute to a national leader, contrasting biblical motifs with modern liberty. The speaker honors a leader who refused worldly crowns, endured doubt and temptation, and guided a people toward freedom through faith and moral steadfastness. The poem ends by naming James Jiffey Roche as the tribute’s author.
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Promised Land
Sinai
Ajalon
Earth
James Jiffey Roche
Duty and Courage at Long Island: An Address of Resolve
A historical address urges Americans to choose freedom over slavery at Long Island. It emphasizes liberty property and honor at stake and calls for courage against a superior enemy.
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Washington
Long Island
Relics of George Washington Auctioned in New York
Two flintlock pistols said to have carried General Washington through the Revolution a medicine chest and a small flag were sold in New York during a pilot year auction. Documentary records trace their sale to 1804 in Alexandria and to Bartholomew Dandridge.
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New York
George Washington
Washington
Mount Vernon
Alexandria
Eeds
Bartholomew Dandridge
Marsteller
Cole Philip
G. Marsteller
Dandridge
Hawkins
London
Bear
Gunmaker’s Guild
Lee
Milk Premiums and Tea Trade Rivalry Tale
A quirky old column notes Nee Tea and Gee Tea rivals competing for customers. Gee Tea shifts to premiums, first milk with each pound, then hints at offering a cow for 200 pounds. Other items include a mysterious aviation illness link to dope solvents and light social anecdotes about travel and readers’ letters.
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Nee Tea Company
Gee Tea Company
Gee
Qhuite
Eccentric Dancer Seen In Odd Habits At Home
Witness accounts describe an eccentric dancer who rents or owns his house and spends days examining paint and matches. The figure is noted for persistent waltzes and two step dancing as he awaits results in a curious daily routine.
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Gideon
Kedron
Syeere
Zene & Phils
Barry
Red River
Salzer
Mixed Message About Accountability in Deal Discussion
The fragment hints at caution against lying about a deal and reassurance that accountability may be avoided if actions are considered questionable. It reads like a private conversation note with unclear parties and no verifiable events or entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suisse
Hery
Tbs & Baneses
Spohn Medical CO
Loantsiett. Goshen, Inc
U.S. A
Washington the Man Reflects Immense Heroic Image
The article contrasts Washington as a world shaping figure and a real contemporary man. It emphasizes his unique historical role, his demigodlike perception in America, and the lasting desire to cherish his memory for all time.
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Washington
United States
America
Fit. Frame of Mind. Arson accusation provokes fiery indignation
A prisoner reacts with fiery indignation when accused of arson, expressing visible anger and frustration. The exchange highlights temper under suspicion without detailing any further actions or outcomes.
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Jones
Ireland
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Patrice
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Is Sloan
Equel
Gieen
Gevanal
Newcomb
BR. R
Kedah
U.S
Earls
Ainute
México
Rosie
Goldie ™ Jones
Superior Opty
San Francisco
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Welcome Lake
Dodds
Dodds Kidney Pills
Dodds ““Edicine Co
Biffalo
Parner Ughat
Nian
Oses
Amy
Marine Eye Remedy Coy
Chicago
Adv
Washington the Man
John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Fassst Paarrer
Paxton
Mfg
Compa Hound
Paopere
New York City
Boston
Pittcher
Detreat
Stet
Ciscinnati
Kansas City
Mimmeana
Lewis ' S
Seattle
Londom
Hamburg
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ottawa
W.Y. Bennett
17Th St
Bee Building
Omeha
Nebr
John A.salzer
Wis
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