Civil War Recap May 1863 Headlines and Skirmishes
Fifteen-month period detailed includes British peers criticizing Lincoln on Confederate shipping, Union victories at Vicksburg and Yazoo, raids, blockades, and captures. Reports cover political exchanges in London, Confederate privateers, and American military actions from Missouri to North Carolina with multiple engagements and surrender offers.
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Marquis of Clanricarde
House of Lords
Lincoln
Hari Russell
United States
Earl
Alabama
England
Lord Derby
Lord Russell
Marquis of Clairisarde
Second
Kansas Artillery
Sherwood
Livingston
Haines Bluff
Yazoo River
Mississippi
Mobile
Havana
de Soto
National Cavalry
Milroy
Winchester
Richmond
Clay County
Missouri
Twenty-fifth
Union
Nashville
Grant
Vicksburg
Miss
National Army
Plattsburg
Charleston Harbor
South Carolina
Powhattan
Middleton
Tenn
Kilpatrick
Gloucester Point
Gloucester County
Department of the Adjutant General of the Army of the United States
Newbern
N. C
Gum Swamp
J. R. Jones
Pennsylvania
Handy
Beauregard
Louis M. Coxetter
Charleston
Lord Brougham
British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society
London
Adams
Vallandigham
War Department of the United States
Ohio
Secretary of War
Washington
Georgetown
Benjamin’s Five Portions and the Tribulation Saints
Bible Students view Joseph as a type of the Messiah and Benjamin as a representative of the Great Company. The lesson notes two saintly classes born during the Gospel Age, the elect Church led by Jesus and an inferior Tribulation Saint class, with Benjamin receiving five portions as a signal of favor to natural Israel and the Great Company's exaltation after great tribulation.
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John
Jacob
Benjamin
Joseph
Simeon
Messiah
Abraham
Rachel
God
Jesus
Empire
Almighty
Pharaoh
Benoni
Elect
Israel
Spirit at the Golden Gate Seeks Entry
A merchant dies and his spirit appears before St. Peter at heaven’s gate. The gatekeeper explains entry is denied, offering instead a substitute state of happiness described as “something just as good” to cheer him.
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Golden Gate
St. Peter
Heaven
Picture Hanging Tip Using Curtain Pole Groove
A simple method to hang pictures without climbing ladders. Cut a groove in the end of a curtain pole, place the picture wire end in it, and hoist the wire to the nail or hook. This helps preview the final arrangement and saves effort.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed for Skin Ailments
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised as best remedy for skin diseases burns bruises and boils. It reduces inflammation soothes and heals. News publisher J. T. Sossaman of Cornelius North Carolina says one box helped his serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. Only 25 cents recommended by Joe K. Smock and Son druggists.
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Bucklen
J. T. Sossaman
News
Cornelius, N. C
Joe K. Smock & Son
Three-Finger Sam Delivers Stark Crimson Gulch Line
In a terse Western exchange, Three-Finger Sam claims Crimson Gulch cannot lynch the wrong man, insisting Piute Pete remains ahead of his turn in the town's grim vigil.
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Crimson Gulch
Three-Finger
Sam
Piute Pete
Great floods overshadow Omaha calamity in Ohio reports
In Omaha the great calamity was quickly overshadowed by floods in Ohio. The piece notes great suffering and sickness from colds and exposure. A local ad from US Pools at 2217 California St Omaha cites Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as effective for a severe cough and cold, urging to refuse substitutes and to buy from Joe K. Smock & Co.
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Omaha
Ohio
California St
Foley
Joe K. Smock & oSn
Wit of reputation visits New York two weeks
An English wit renowned for bomb throwing, visiting New York for two weeks, concluded a small dinner with the remark that he had never heard older stories nor drank newer wine in his life. The remark wittily underscored his long memory and refined tastes.
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New York
The Boy and the Man Reflections on Chance and Skill
A short moral note contrasts a boy relying on others for answers with a future belief that success depends on another person's chance. It frames growth as shifting from dependence to seizing opportunity through personal effort and timing.
Constipation Cured by Dr Kings New Life Pills
John Supsic of Sanbury Pa praises the pills as the best for constipation indigestion and liver complaint. The advertisement promises prompt relief and a return to healthy bowels with a 25 cent price. Joe K Smock and Son, druggists, endorse the product.
Foley Kidney Pills Claim to Cure Kidney and Bladder Disease
Mrs. Cordelia Copeland of Ardeola Missouri reports kidney and bladder trouble for over a year cured after five bottles of Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims consistent success and urges purchase from Joe K. Smock & Son.
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Cordelia Copeland
Ardeola
Foley
Joe K. Smock & Son
Why the Nickname Fight ing Parson
A judge explains the nickname by joking that the parson fights his parishioners to secure his salary. The quip reflects a humorous view of church leadership and pay.
Emerson Quote on Self-Reliance and Discontent
Daily Thought quotes Ralph Waldo Emerson: discontent stems from lack of self reliance and weakness of will.
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Emerson
Good Time Far Away
A reflective note on public sentiment and the hope that shared judgment grows with common sense becoming widespread. The piece hints at social attitudes and the desire for wiser collective decisions.
Best Medicine for Colds and Lung Coughs
Marion Ohio druggist C Lower endorses Dr Kings New Discovery as the best throat and lung remedy. He cites it curing his wife after other remedies failed and recommends keeping a bottle for family use. Priced 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by Joe K Smock Son.
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C. Lower
Marion
Ohio
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock & Son
Candy making as a path to women’s livelihoods
The piece argues that candy making by girls and women has commercial potential. It notes how church bazaars show demand for candy, urges original or stylish packaging, and highlights holiday themed confections like Easter eggs and Valentine hearts as profitable ventures for those who can innovate in fudge and fondant.
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Digust
Mary Elizabeths
Virginia Lees
How to Quiet Noisy Boys on Sunday Mornings
A maiden aunt proposes a plan to hush noisy boys on Sunday mornings. Two large brown paper bags filled with animal crackers candy fruit pictures and small treasures lure children to untie many knots. As they search the packages adults wake from a rare uninterrupted rest in a playful domestic note.
How to Make Delicate Perfume
Rich perfumes can be made at home by selecting desired blossoms and placing them in half-filled oil, then after 24 hours squeezing through cheesecloth into a glass dish. Repeat to reach desired strength, mix equal parts oil and rectified spirits, let stand three weeks with daily shaking, then strain and bottle.
How to Repair Derby Hats
When a new derby hat cracks after damage hold a lighted match near the broken spot to soften it. Then brush vigorously with a stiff brush until the surface regains its smooth, pristine look as if untouched.
How to Improve Hard Sauce
Advice on softening hard sauce by heating a little sweet cream. The result improves the sauce though it will be slightly less firm as the cream warms.
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National
Fayetteville
Raleigh
William A. Phillips
Price
Fort Gibson
Ark
Arkansas River
Phillips
Margaret
Jessie
Annie
Kate
S. C
Sea Bird
Neuse River
North Carolina
Eagle
Nassau
Maine
Massachusetts
Bemis Landing
William Robe
Morgan County
Indiana
Knights of the Golden Circle
Bailey
Val
George W. Randolph
Manchester
Columbus
Franklin County
Port Royal
Ewell
Curtis
Department of the West
Army of the United States
Schofield
South American
W. G. Chapman
Joseph and
Christans
Tra
Terre Haute Daily Star
the Sullivan Union
Sullivan Union
Terre Haute
Postoffice
R. R. No
Benjamin Franklin
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