Untitled Safety Device and Horse Interaction Described
A damaged OCR passage details a contraption hung behind a horse stall using rope and a bag as a stimulus. The device reportedly swung away at first then returned, with the horse kicking proving ineffective. The bag remained in place for a week with no further use observed.
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Koree
Seeeoun
Almand
George DL Reynolds
Fremont
Fred Ruhe
Hildreth
Hastings
Henry Mosher
Chadron
Northwestern
Mies Ella Knago
Omaha
Liebers
Gage County
Baron von Werner
Chaplain Johnson
Tecumseh
Institute
Beatrice
Hebron
Leona
B. H. Puller
Ashe
Lincoln
Pllett
Cramer
Richard
Filley
Sutton
Nebraska
Veterana of
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Paul Prettygrove
Oxford
Miscouri
Nebraska City
Superior City
Conner
Tom Lynch
Beatrice Tennis Club
Fairbury Club
Beatrice Courts
Jefferson County
postoMce
York
Robert Ralston
Deatrice
Roy Hermie
Binat
Otoe County
Zach Ving
Plattamouth
Best Hair Treatment and Humorous Snippets From 19th Century Ads
An OCR fragment shows an ad for Cuticura scalp treatment claiming relief from itching dandruff and hair loss, plus a routine of applying ointment, covering the head, and shampooing next day. It also includes brief humor notes about Donald the beadle, Simeon Ford quips on J Pierpont Morgan, and assorted household precepts.
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Simeon Ford
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Battle of Gettysburg Ends In Turning Point of War
The Gettysburg campaign brought heavy losses exceeding 60000 as Union and Confederate forces clashed from June 1 to July 3 1863. Union General Meade led about 80000 troops against Lee whose army numbered around 40000. The clash ended with Union defense stiff and Confederate invasion halted signaling a major shift in Civil War momentum.
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Gettysburg
Lee
North
George G. Meade
Longstreet
Ewell
AP. Hill
John F. Reynolds
W. 8. Hancock
D. E. Brickies
Sykes
Sedgwick
C. O. Howard
Slocum
Sickles
Weed
Fragments on Cigars and War Era Attitudes
A fragmented London Chronicle excerpt discusses cigars with varied types and wrappers and a guarded attitude toward work after a Franco German conflict. It uses extended metaphor about choosing cigars, seating at a baron’s writing table, and judgments based on appearances. The tone resembles period social commentary.
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London Chronicle
Gettysburg Ends as Confederate Retreat After Massive Losses
Columns moved steadily across open fields swept by a storm of shrapnel and rifle fire. Lee retreated back into Virginia after the battle, leaving the Union with heavy casualties and generals lost. Gettysburg cost the Union army many lives and generals. Confederate losses were also severe with thousands killed or wounded.
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Lee
Virginia
Gettysburg
Chorus girl innocence and stock tip echoed in column
The page carries satirical exchanges about Mrs. Peterkin-Smythe pushing a thousand shares of J. T. & W. at 75 with a 90 sell target and prompt profit check. A letter asks if one can be a chorus girl while remaining innocent, with cautious advice. Also mentions Castoria and aviator Roberta Fowler commenting on Panama canal dam vulnerabilities.
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Peterkin-Smythe
Junior
Chicago Record-Herald
Roberta Fowler
Panama
Gatun
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Alberta
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