Dixie Story Sparks General Hayes Private War Memory
Retired Rigadire General Jack Hayes recalls a Civil War encounter when a pianist played Dixie and the crowd cheered elsewhere. Hayes explains his reaction reflected a wartime past with Kilpatrick, band music, and a tense moment of potential engagement, in a New York Herald summary of Roosevelt’s pension note.
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Jack Hayes
Washington
Dixie
Hayes
Boston
New York
General Hayes
Purl
Ald
Kilpatrick
Macon
Niles
Columbia
Tajp
Ierlin
Tom Tollonies
New York Herald
Anecdote From a War Council About a Wounded Major
A wartime anecdote describes a council scene where a major is said to be wounded and unable to perform a duty. Jackson comments doubting the report, suggesting the injury arose from an accidental discharge of duty rather than enemy action.
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Jackson
In Stata Quo Joke The Soldier Reads A Paper
A soldier asks a comrade where Stata Quo is as the paper claims the army is in Stata Quo. Joe replies that it must be the east branch of the Chicka maugy, naming a local twist.
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Joe
Chickamaugy
General Delivery Hatred and War Wounds Reflected in Creekville Talk
In a rural aside from Youth's Companion, Uncle Wilson Flanders laments war fatigue and pension dependence while discussing a city post office change. He imagines a General Delivery worker repeatedly delivering mail, noting the strain and dangers, contrasting with civilians’ peace-time comfort as Mrs. Flanders questions empathy and costs.
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Wilson Flanders
Sophia
Don
Uncle Wilson Flanders
Wilson
Mrs. Flanders
Moath
Kerry
Creekville
Uncle Wilton
Wade Hampton’s Horse Beauregard Died After Gettysburg
Washington Star recounts General Wade Hampton’s famed cavalry horses. Beauregard, a sixteen and a half hands white thoroughbred with renowned lineage and endurance, was wounded at Gettysburg, then died at the hospital after Hampton was carried from the field. The piece notes the Hampton family's breeding and Black Maria's notable racing history.
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Deauregard
Gettysburg
Wade Hampton
Stuart
Northern Virginia
South
Kuelind
Hamptons
General Hampton
Beauregard
Libby ex-captain recalls rebel songs and siege by 800 Union soldiers
An ex-captain recounts a Libby Prison episode where about 800 Union soldiers sang patriotic airs from a rooftop and third-story room while guards fired on them. Prisoners faced hunger and exposure, receiving four days with nothing to eat and later a pint of coarse meal each, per Washington Star.
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Libby
Tnion
Columbia
Pittsburg de Patel
Theys
Ltike
Washington Star
Untitled Sentry Exchange During Sloganless Guard Duty
An officer confronted a sentry with a challenge and used a harsh insult in a tense moment. The sentry retorted with a brisk demand for the countersign, prompting a sharp exchange that reflected strained discipline.
Bangtown Riflemen Named in Wartime Bylaws
The Bangtown Rifemen were defined by two articles in their wartime bylaws. Article 1 states the company shall be known as the Bangtown riflemen.
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Bangtown Rife
Bangtown
Bangtown Rifemen
Delightful European tour booklet and ads with remedies
An ad packed page promotes a Wabash rail itinerary to Europe with steamship connections and a note on Kate Dean's Regulats. It markets Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar for coughs and lung issues, Celery King tonic, Old papers at the Record office, Hagenbach's trained animal show at Alma, and Dude's Little Liver Pills for headache and constipation.
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Chas
Rhodes
Climatic Cures for Consumption Consumers urged to stay home
The piece argues that dietary care and regular German Syrup use can aid consumption treatment at home. It claims rest, proper meals, and a warm climate help, urging nightly expectoration and regular use of German Syrup to prevent coughing and night sweats, noting 75 cent bottles and universal availability.
Cheaper Farm Land Opens New Western Markets
Farmers in northern and eastern states move to the southwest seeking cheaper land along the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain route. Southeast Missouri, Eastern Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas offer rich delta soils with yields up to 60 bushels of corn per acre and other crops at $7.50 to $15 per acre. Upland soils for fruits and vegetables go for $5 to $10 per acre when improved. Some parcels are very cheap and rentable, with free range, water, and mild climate. Write for map literature to Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Texas Kansas or Indian Territory. Also a drug ad for Dean's Ointment claims relief from itching.
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Southwest
Missouri
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
Kansas
Indian Territory
H. D. Armstrong
Detroit, Mich
H.C. Townsend
G. P
T. A
St. Louis
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Ad From Local Trade
An old advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as superior for sunburn cuts and bruises. It warns of imitations and directs buyers to ask for DeWitt’s and Goal brand products, sold by Chas Rhodes.
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Bettis Caly
E. C. Dawitt & CO
Chicagg
Chas, Rhodes
DeWitt
DeWin
Dee Witt
DeWitt & Cads
Ty Chas Rhodes
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