Lee and Grant debated in a classroom dialogue amid Civil War contrasts
In a fragmented dialogue students argue if Grant or Lee were superior, debating Richmond's capture and Lincoln era themes. They weigh bravery, strategy, and historical outcomes, while a narrator praises both generals as American gentlemen and notes the lasting fame of their campaigns.
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Grant
Lee
Richmond
George Dixon
Sharkey
Mebbe
Dixon
Leset
Law
Fee
Cerant
Tee
Chant
Eoldier
Hinds
Lee Wae
Boye
Iago
Theo Ree
Greater General or Law in The Fashion of Ade
A humorous dialogue by George Ade styled piece unfolds a mock debate between two groups about who was greater Lee or Grant. The freckled boy argues Grant’s success with numbers while the other counters with strategic flaws, debating siege outcomes and the value of soldiers in a playful hotel parlor setting.
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Hush
Grant
Toy
Lew
Lee
Tim
Robert E. Lee
Eigir
Robert EB. Lee
Richmond
Itichmond
Ehehmond
Tor
Debute
His Honor Was Untouched Wit and wry wit from a fallen judge
An English judge famed for wit dies a few years ago. On a war walk he slipped on stairs and tumbled to the bottom. A passerby asked if the judge was seriously hurt. He replied humorously that his honor was fine but his elbows and knees were sore.
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Burt
An Ideal Spot and The Gan Game Poss Exchange
An obscure fragment shows garbled dialogue about an ideal spot and a gan game poss. Mentions Yeu and effiela, a prolonged qaestion, and brief phrases about land, love, and official thought. Narration lacks clear agents, dates, or outcomes.
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Yeu
County News from Shepherd and Nearby
Community notes report Prent Chares Velteuna lecturing at the Church of Christ on The Mission of Amalca and a large audience. Mrs Frost welcomes a new baby. Dr Sayers moves to Lansing. Miss Aggie Swope back teaching. a Seth anniversary planned. various town happenings include gift shopping, weddings anticipated for Christmas, and a Christmas tree discussion.
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Chares Velteuna
Chist Lin
Amalca
Jobn Frost
Minnie Martha i
Mland
Washington Gardner
Sayers
Lansing
Bethany Notes From Town and County
Bethany reports several cases of ailments in Lieworth township and Easter visitors from Ohio. The Mirek mill operates daily, while J. Barnes is leaving for Olin for winter work. Bethany Sunday School Association plans a January 1 convention at Gardge Hall with a strong program. Charley Richards is sidelined by a broken collarbone. Lew is House offers Dakota information. he and Mrs. House visit after twelve years away. Breakup disappointed local farmers hoping to haul wood.
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Mirek
J. Barnes
Olin
Bethany Sunday School Association
Gardge Hall
Charley Richards
Dakota
Lewis House
Tienda
Mrs. House
Old Civil War Vet and Local News Misprint Summary
State Nems notes Civil War veteran Myron Wilson of Northville with an old powder lary linked to great uncle John White amid wars. Lyman Hull travels to Ann Arbor from Boyne City for hospital care after seizure by a saloon keeper while another man rifled his pack. Prosperity crops and business, Clinton county, bank hearings at St. Spline, 1880s. Ladies' Literary association of Jonesville opens new building. Village water works plant ownership debated, Lowell agitation. John Bowersox’s 7 year old daughter Lulu renamed Lulu P. Fidler by order of probate judge after transfer to Richard Fidler. judge rebukes sale of flesh and blood but allows the transfer. George Douglas suspended by Macabeces decree over liquor ties. Douglas seeks refund of about $100 after legal action.
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Myron Wilson
Northville
John White
Lyman Hull
Ann Arbor
Boyne City
Clinton County
St. Spline
Ladies’ Litrary Association of
Jonesville
Pablic
Lowell
John Bowersox
Lulu
Richard Fidler
Lulu P. Fidler
Bowersox
Fidler
Mr. Bowersox
Mr. Fidler
George Douglas
Cheboygan
Maccabees
Ovcw Pation
Douglas
Hall's Hatt Renewer Hair Care Remedy Promise
Offer promotes Hall's Hatt Renewer as a solution for aging or shedding hair. It asserts the product will renew hair and give pleasing results, targeting readers seeking cosmetic improvement. The copy presents no supporting evidence or claims beyond user appeal.
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Hall
New Committee Named to Study Proposed Rail Line
A railroad meeting at the courthouse drew about 200 attendees led by President Leland. A committee including Leland and eight others was appointed to investigate the proposed road, with further meetings held to discuss grading and guarantees. A telegram from Mr. Dodge stated he would not attend, and the group adjourned subject to the committee’s call.
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Court House
Leland
Frank Swain
VD. 3S. French
F. A. Travis
F. M. Spaulding
Gorge N. Ferry
C. P. Dewitt
BR. A. Moore
Dodge
St. Johus
Swamp Angel Cannon to Be Placed at Albion Depot Dec 9
The Grand Army Post petitioned the War Department for one of the condemned cannon distributed to posts with freight support. The historic Swamp Angel, a Parrott gun famous for shelling Fort Sumter and Charleston, will be mounted on a triangular plat at the Superior Street crossing in Albion with local businessmen funding the mounting expenses.
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Angi
Albion
Dee
Grand Amy
War Department
Fort Sumter
Charleston
Michigan Central
Ite Superior Street
Chicago
Loversing
Fort Sheridan
Lovering
Alger
Pope
Department
Col. Hall
Sizile Aed
Cincinnati
Henry Wagner
Gobin
G. AR
Ohio
Reed schemes to win Senate clout over House row
National news reports Czar Reed pursuing a plan to extend influence toward the Senate while leveraging House control of appropriations. The piece notes proposed riders, constitutional constraints, and the potential clash between chambers as Reed works to advance his agenda. It also covers military and G A R topics from Chicago, Cincinnati, and Fort Sheridan with tensions over reprimands and encampment timing.
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Czar
Reed Bay
United States Senate
House
Senate
Reed
Bor
Weevar
Henry
Imeghin
Jimmy
Russia will not accept permanent occupation of Kaio Chau
Berlin dispatch reports Russia will not tolerate a permanent German hold on Kaio Chau. A military attaché cites secret lines from St Petersburg and information reaching the U S embassy. Washington reportedly plans no obstruction to Germany opening China to civilization.
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Berlin
Dor
Russia
Kaio Chau
Germany
Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Ile
United States
Washington
China
Cuban Insurgents Gain ground as Capeless warns island lost
In Havana and Key West reports from December describe insurgent gains in Picara Rio and Havana provinces, with Col Rafael de Candenas promoted to brigadier general to lead forces under Castillo. Looting and clashes near La Calhaera yield about 140,000 to 200,000 in gold, while police and guards are killed during confrontations. Weyler arrives in Madrid amid mixed receptions, and Britain reportedly agrees not to oppose German occupancy of Kings Chad in exchange for non-interference in Egypt.
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Havana
Key West
Enrique Capeless
Santiago de Cuba
Cuba
Picar el Rio
Rafael de Candenas
Castillo
Hernandes
Cadenas
Havans
la Gale
le Cueha
la Calhanera
Modie
Dew Calhanei
Elisis
Pogalad
Che Cushier
Lonion
Berlin
Daily Mail
Great Britain
Chad
Shangee Hai
Kiao Chau
Tsung-Li-Yamen
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Brockenricie
Torbert
St. Louis
Od Banta
C. Hopkins
No. Merrill
Thia
Allie Hopkins
W.F King
Guinea
Granda
Aggie Swope
Mr. Chisholm
J. Hopkins
Cressy
Htende
Dr. Ervie
John Christman
J. F. Murray
Sewler
Mr. Peterman
Dr. Mond & Co
Hood
Bethany
Lieworth Gael
Stewart
Willie McLewn
New York
Gus
National
Vierit
Manny
Prlood
Ti Pot Op Co
Madrid
Nen. Weyler
Azcarraga
Borrero
Sixth Army Corps
Romero Robledo
Gen. Weyler
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