Civil War Headlines From Suffolk and Beyond
A condensed review of actions from April 1863 includes Union advances at Suffolk Virginia and Nansemond river battles, Burnside orders against aiding the enemy, Banks and Emory campaigns in Louisiana, and ports at Vicksburg and New Orleans. Reports mention Foster escaping Washington and various detachments capturing Confederate officers and soldiers. The piece links naval operations near Cape Romaine and Bruinsburg with successes against Confederate batteries and blockades.
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Esecort
General Foster
Washington, D. C
Pamlico River
Spear
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Suffolk
Burnside
Department of the Ohio
Clement L. Vallandigham
Bayou Teche
Louisiana
Banks
Emory
Diana
Hart
Queer
West
Ther
Nuto
United States
Calhouvalla
Arizona
West End
Natishemond River
Bandis
Foster
Washington, D.C
Commodore Barney
Nansemond River
Virginia
Franklin
St. Mary’s Parish
Washington, N. C
Newbern
Thirty-ninth Mounted
Kentucky Infantry
Dills
Pikesville
Julian White
Breathitt County
Nan- Bemond River
New York City
San Francisco
Cal
Evans
Great Salt Lake
Utah
Memphis
Tenn
Blythe
Nancemah
Coldwater River
Hernando
Dix
War Department
Peck
Anderson
Smith Briggs
Nansemood
Getty
Lamson
Navy
New York
Connecticut
W. G. Chapman
Be You Kind and Generous in the Abrahamic Promise
A Brooklyn Bible study reflects on Genesis 33 and the Abrahamic Covenant. It argues Jacob’s gift to Esau secures peace, symbolizes earthly reliance versus heavenly faith, and urges Christians to seek joint heirship with Christ through generosity and spiritual grace in the School of Christ.
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Jacob
Esau
Isane
Eiau
God
Flis
Christ
Earth
St. Paul
Jesus
Abraham
the Redeemer
Industry and man the master or the slave
A quotation from Scott Neering in Everybody's Magazine argues that industry should serve humanity, not dominate it. It contrasts two views: industry as master harming workers versus industry as servant, urging reform or abolition of harmful labor. The piece cites Jesus rebuking legalism to support the human-centered view.
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Jesus
Scott Neering
Everybody’s Magazine
Fraud of the Label and Legal Damages
The Cour de Cassation ruled that substituting an aperitif for a named drink in a cafe constitutes illegal action. It holds the brand owner can sue for damages, recognizing prejudice to the brand owner as grounds for action. Paris correspondence London Globe.
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Cour de Cassation
Paris Correspondence
London Globe
Relief for Women Herbal Remedy Ad
An old newspaper ad promotes Mother Gray's Aromatic Leaf as a tonic laxative and remedy for women’s ills. It claims relief for back pain urinary bladder and kidney trouble with a pleasant herb formula. Available at Druggists or by mail 50c sample free Mother Gray Co LeRoy N Y.
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Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy, N. Y
Reward for Catarrh Cure Noted by Hall's remedy
An offer of one hundred dollars rewards any case of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure fails to cure. The ad urges readers to try the remedy and claim the prize for unsolved catarrh conditions.
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Hall
Purpose a Requisite in Men Not Talent or Luck
A reflection noting that men seek purpose as the essential drive, not mere talent or luck, attributed to Bulwer-Lytton. The quote emphasizes resolve and direction as the proving factors in achievement.
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Bulwer-Lytton
Foley's Kidney Pills Prove Relief for Illinois Man
C H Grant of 230 Waverly Street Peoria Illinois describes severe backache and congested kidneys with intense pains fatigue and floating specks. After taking Foley Kidney Pills he improved by the third day and was eventually freed from all trouble and suffering.
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C. H. Grant
Waverly St
Peoria
Ills
Foley
Primitive man thought before speech says study
Scientists conclude from paleolithic skull study that early humans could think prior to articulate speech. The New York Tribune notes the shift in understanding of human evolution and cognition.
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New York Tribune
Local Notice Endorses F J Cheney for 15 Years
Toledo Ohio businessman F J Cheney is vouched for as honorable and financially capable by multiple signatories over 15 years. An advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure claims internal blood system action with testimonials and a 75 cent bottle price, plus Hall's Family Pills for constipation, sold by druggists.
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F. J. Cheney
Toledo
Ohio
National’ Bank OF Commerce
Hall
Electric Bitters touted for stomach and kidney relief
Advertising copy asserts stomach pains signal liver or kidney trouble and warns neglect leads to dropsy or Bright's disease. Electric Bitters is praised as the best medicine for stomach and kidney issues with a Raleigh user claiming rapid improvement after the first dose. Available at 50 cents and 1.00, endorsed by Joe K. Smock & Son.
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Bright
H. T .Alston
Raleigh
N. C
Joe K. Smock & Son
Motorist's Luck in Coincidental Car Sale
A humorous excerpt notes Blithers’ new car exploding shortly after purchase, then another car with a blown tire arrives and the owner buys Blithers’ old tires for ten dollars each, per Harper's Weekly.
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Blithers
Jarroway
Harper’s Weekly
Witness Stand Brings Mixed Mood From Reticent to Cheerful
The quotation notes that while sometimes reticent, Woney speaks cheerfully enough in court, yet the overall scene at the witness stand remains a glum spectacle according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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Woney
St. Louis Post- Dispatch
Coughs and Colds Promised Relief from New Discovery
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs and colds with relief from the first dose. It cites O H Brown of Muscadine Ala praising its effect on his wife and notes a 50 cent to 1 00 price. Recommended by Joe K Smock Son.
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Dr. King
O. H. Brown
Muscadine
Ala
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Offers Quick Skin Cure
Claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve treats burns bruises sores inflammation and all skin diseases. Recounts L H Hafllin of Iredell Texas healing a painful ankle sore in four days. Sold for 25 cents and recommended by Joe K Smock & Son.
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Bucklen
L. H.‘Hafllin
Iredell
Tex
Joe K. Smock & Son
Daily Thought Quote by James Russell Lowell
A compact reflection on truth and the human soul inspired by James Russell Lowell.
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Man
James Russell Lowell
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed in Wisconsin Card
Certificate states druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar Compound fails to cure a cough or cold. John Bennet of Tell Wisconsin reports five years of satisfaction and cure. Refuse substitutes.
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Foley
John Bennet
Tell
Wis
Fox enters self built car in 500 mile sweep at Indy
Frank P Fox a car owner and former race driver enters the Fox Special in the third annual 500 mile International Sweep Stakes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 80. He selects Howard Wilcox to drive in the female race while Fox oversees the car built around his speed experience.
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Frank P. Fox
Fox
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
William Burns
John B. McNemare
Indianapolis
Howard Wilcx
Burman to Drive Keeton Car in 400-Mile Indy Race
Bob Burman, famed speed king, will race a Keeton car in the third International Sweep Stakes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30. Keeton Manufacturing Company of Detroit entered the car, with Forrest M Keeton leading the project. Burman will train at the speedway, aiming to drive the full 400 miles solo, undergoing strict physical regimen to meet the race’s demands.
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Bob Burman
Keeton
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Keeton Manufacturing Company
Detroit
Michigan
Keeton Company
Forrest M. K Keeton
Fim
Pope Manufacturing Company
Vanderbilt
Herbert Lytle
Bert Dingley
Burman
New York
Muay 30
Then Jesus at Bethany six days before the passover
A Lent sermon centers on Jesus visiting Bethany with Lazarus alive after the resurrection. It notes Jesus loved Lazarus, faced his looming death, and sought companionship with those he loved. The piece argues Bethany testifies to Christianity and mentions Lazarus’ rising as early gospel testimony.
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Jesus
Bethany
Lazarus
John
Jerusalem
Judea
Chicago
Don Herr joins Stutz racing team for Indianapolis sweepstakes
Don Herr, a young driver seen in many National events, has joined the Stutz racing team. A former car tester, he won the Illinois trophy race at Elgin three years ago at an average of 65.6 mph. Herr is expected to perform well in the third annual five hundred mile International Sweepstakes Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30.
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Don Herr
Stutz
Elgin
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Cape Romaine Inlet
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Mammon
School of Christ
Terre Haute
Daily Star
the Sullivan Union
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Speed King
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