Notable Confederate Soldier and War Song Authorship Echoed
A Baltimore era feature recounts Lamar Pontalve a Civil War hero noted for Twenty seven hard fought battles and for popular war song All Quiet Along the Potomac. Letters reveal his daring 1861 supply mission and camaraderie with Moore. The piece highlights Pontalve’s later life as a surveyor in Mississippi and his disputed authorship claim for the song.
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Clariis P. Mattocks
Portlamndl
Charleston
S.C
Butte
Harry White
Pennsylvania
Lamar Pontalee
Pontalve
Muir
Bell Ran
Hurt Rifles
Biginerath Atasteaipyl
Second
Virginia Cavalry
Luis Narrative Trais
Seneca Falls
Potomac
Abirist
Bull Hilt
Fontaine
Moore
Byron
Burns
Nol
Alwal
Waters
Ion Pwinnid
Owen Grave
Atari
Etdokavy
Eton
Dart
Thone
Tau
Do Sharks Eat Men and the White Shark Tale
The article challenges folklore about sharks devouring humans. It cites sailor anecdotes and an incident where a large white shark approached near a ship. Observations note sharks prefer white prey and fear humans, suggesting man is unlikely the shark’s favored meal.
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Atlheroet
Tae
Deslun
A Lincoln Story of Presidential Receptions
A fragmented reminiscence recounts Lincoln’s public greetings during receptions, noting his attentive salutes, cheerful greeting style, and the crowd’s mixed responses. An elderly Buffaloan’s toast prompts Lincoln to quip about government in Mexico, reflecting a century-old political humor.
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Presitwat
Muffalo
Abraham Lincoln
Tiger Kill at Local Camp in Terai Twilight
A hunter party in the Terai pursued a tiger after villagers urged aid. The expedition, led by a major and aided by a doctor, set bait and watched from a tree and rock positions. A single precise shot ended the tiger’s threat as guns roared and beaters pressed the chase, revealing the royal quarry slain amid forest sounds and early dawn.
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Myeolf
Murper
Appiak
Aliaal
Kean
Tanner
Shikarri
Bin
Ginjor
Conrae Toni
Tonlehel
Jovet
Toate
Stuady
Tiger
Tommy's Prayer and a Craving for Forbidden Things
A humorous yet moral vignette from Harper's Young People detailing Tommy, a three year old, torn between mischief and obedience. His father warns against touching a latched fat, Tommy secretly defies, endures a whipped supper, then seeks forgiveness by prayer asking for a good heart and a blessing. The tale underscores discipline, piety, and a child's sly determination.
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Tommy
Ate
Jet
Lew Wother
Mary
Papa
Terry
Hemly
Toutuy
Fale
Theo
Iha Case
Cvt
Toony
Tomy
Grace
Faru
Anil
Pepa
Arun
Mart Lalo
Harper's
Varied Doctors Parade in a Curious World
A satirical dissertation lists numerous doctors from diverse fields, noting the proliferation of practitioners with little formal schooling. It laments the decline of healing craft and mocks so called experts including lawyers, in laws, and lay healers, ending with a warning not to call unless truly confident.
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Phen
Ant
Bettie
M. Grinwold
Bible Translation History and Textual Variants Overview
The article traces early Bible translation from the Septuagint by seventy Jewish translators in Alexandria to Jerome’s Latin Vulgate, noting later medieval and Renaissance efforts and the division of chapters and verses. It highlights variations among manuscripts, council influences, and the shift to printed editions, mentioning key figures and versions across centuries.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Bethlehem
Jerome
St. Jerome
Council of Nice
Sears Epis
Chirosoe
Dames Billy
W Janes
Arangel
Johor
Calvary
Robert Stevens Grovk
Edessa
Bielep
Cenney Fratshallins
Anlar
Alphnse V
Wicktife
Hass
Tieray
Gutenberg
Martin Landes
Jiln Wiellitte
Lie Churshiter
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France
Africa
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Roaghe
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Lomnton County
Virginia
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Liles
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Mexico
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