A Young Hero and a Soldier's Last Stand
A long feature recalls Col. Henry Jordan and a young Indiana soldier who died at Virgina or Cumberland's front. The tale centers on his brave act destroying his rifle's deadliness as Morgan's men advance, his farewell line to comrades, and a broader reflection on wartime resolve and inspiration in a grim era.
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Henry Jordan
Indianapolis Journal
Wilder
John Morgan
Morgan
Cape Ture
Allera
Wilt
Jesuit
Finntet
Tigre
Cumberland
Ndiana
Cristopher C. McReynolds
Col. Jordan
Tona
Eavesdropper’s jealous plot ends in confrontation
A young man named Merit hides behind a parlor door to spy on his sweetheart. He overhears her speaking with another man and a heated confrontation ensues as Merit watches from outside, torn between action and fear.
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Imothy
Fle
Timothy
Banloen
Merit
Kually Ryder
Enedheart
Kablo
Tom
Enemies and Insurance Clash in Fatal Texas Shooting
A Texas lawyer once rejected for life insurance due to many enemies was later killed by a foe. The Texan Siftings notes that a man with many enemies faces doubt from insurers, but a man with many friends risks worse fate from those closest to him.
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Prinnie
Lesurancr
S& Louis
Man warned after joke about hotel hash sparks health scare
A man who mocked hotel hash faces backlash as health concerns are raised. The piece cautions that the dish is not only a simple fare but carries greater costs in health and public perception, urging a reconsideration of the joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo Dake
Crow and Drake Tale of Vengeful Crow
A Pleasant Mount Pennsylvania duck family is surprised by a crow pack. One crow grabs a duckling, while another tries a similar move. A drake intervenes, retrieving the captive and forcing the crow to drown. The duck family swims away, and the scene ends with the tale sent to the New York Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crus
Pleasant Mount
Karin
Clrcind
New York Sun
When Marriage Is a Vailoers Marriage and heredity
The excerpt argues that if one partner carries hereditary diseases or madness, it is justified to sacrifice personal happiness for the greater good and prevent transmission to future generations. It condemns inflicting such traits on offspring and calls for societal duty over individual desire, viewing carriers as a burden on humanity.
Teeth and Town Gossip Mix at Sam Raphael Lottery Draw
A fragmentary town gossip item describes Joy displaying prominent teeth and a humorous exchange with Mr. Youngslong. The scene shifts to Sam Raphael’s cigar shop where discussion of a Louisiana Lottery ticket and a Wells Fargo Express renewal is noted, alongside a brief nod to a state housing and loan associations meeting in Grand Rapids with officers listed.
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Migs Frost
Mr. Youngslng
Mr. Youngslog
Ulask
November White
Weil
Post
Wapwenel
Sam Raphael
Sam
Carle Joe Baldwin
Wells Fargo Isxpress Company
Matey
Apele Joe Haldwin
Ie St Te Organiza
Hotuling and Loan Associations
Grand Rapids
Price
Jackson
W. Fe
Eee
Sapinays
Clarence H. Leonard
I Rer
Hi Keapis Treasur
Estas Wal Fats Rosses
The Boston Girl Afoot and Other Notices
A jumble of clipped notices and mock editorial bits recount social manners of Boston women, sensational anecdotes, and promotional blurbs for remedies and products. It mentions witnesses in a circuit court, smuggling arrests in Tacoma, and various advertising quips, including patent medicines and household goods.
Tribute to Grant Interview From Mount McGregor Letter
The Boston Globe asked Jefferson Davis, via New Orleans, to summarize Gen. Grant's military career as he died at Mount McGregor. Davis declined, noting Grant’s dying state, and praised him as humane to Confederates, urging comfort in his final hours. Davis signed as Jerrenson Davin.
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Grant
Geo. Grant
Mount McGregor
Boston Globe
New Orleans
Jefferson Davis
Jerrenson Davin
Patent Medicine Cure Claim From Van Wert Ad
A 1880 notice from Van Wert Ohio certifies relief from severe rheumatism after taking Hib umatic Syrup of Hines and Son. The claimant says one year of disability followed. after four bottles the symptoms vanished and work resumed. The fragment also mentions physicians and English capitalists investing in Duluth enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vex Wewr
Rieesatic Starr Co
Jackson, Mich
Hines & Son
van Wert
Duluth
Pills for headache and distress sold at Macro farm find
Advertises scientifically compounded pills for sick headache constipation dyspepsia and biliousness suitable for adults and children with claimed perfect safety and superiority. Mentions a discovery of ayo mi mineral oil as a valuable fertilizer near Citad atone.
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Macro
Citadatone
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Emily
Robin
Renant
Milwaukee Journal
Washington
United States
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Thomas Jefferson
Napoleon
the Crow and
Drake
Boston
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Tacom
Montana
Scotteth
Wo Cohen
Waco
Texas
Moody
South Dak
Hae Ao
Roy
Wies
Joseph Wand
Ankton
Pierce
Storce
John Scanlon
Trenton
Grand
Dobbins Electric
W.L. Todd
Milwaukie Sentinel
Lake Linden
Tanner Kompeon
Aell
Bee Simbe
Johm Quincy Adama
Negaunee
Marquette Range
Regu Gnuaigre
Oreena
Miss White
Cajeago
Timira
Coldwater
Corey
Canty &Co
Tate
Tals Caraant
Frank J. Cheney
A.D
A.W. Gleason
Jwlacous
Cheney
Teleda
Erie
Cantoriny
Cantoria
Childres
Castor
Cood Office
Shea
Apple
Uyermatt
Amokiyn
N.Y
Jan T
Carter Medice
Imore
NEW Tak
Jose
Ely
Kava Fournier
Casey Muccons
Bey
Rae
Umahar
Mate Street
Chicago
Mothersoch Bradfield Regulator Co
Ohio
LeAnna
Loomis & Nyman i
Tiffin
Epps
Hichester
Pensions
Seay Mente
Addres
B.D
Blakemore
Moline
Illinois
Peegertia
Eaile
Droggiaus
Ellie
Kidder
Toledo Weekly Blade
ON Wore MmEngtong
U Penson Nureen
Vane Bey
Ek Vadeiteal It
Soren
Ds MW. Dye
Butta
Lal EH Mans Vastiniran
Agets
Dawatia
Asted County Agents
Alvertiwrs
Sap Fou
Jay Rieti
Basant
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