General Eckert Pioneer of Military Telegraphs and Gould Ally
Phil Eckert, a key figure in Civil War military telegraphy, rose from ranger to general by brevet and later led the Western Union Telegraph Company. He waged a long policy battle with Jay Gould over control of telegraph lines, helped develop transatlantic connections, and was renowned for his wartime service and storytelling.
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Thompson Eckert
Long Branch
N. J
Wesvern UN- Telegraph Company
Gen Eckert
Daring
Real Co Ve
Aery
Stanton
Lincoln
Stager
Eckert
Gregg Wart
Perlin
Sol
General Eckert
St. Clairsville
Fooster
Pittsburg
Fort Ne
Chicago Road
Lfe
Thomas A. Scott
Department of the Potomac
McClellan
Feld
Washington
Seere Btanton
Leutenant
Western Union Telecompany
Transatlantic
Jay Gould
Atlantic and Pacific
Western
Atlantic Pacific
Weat- Union
American Union Telegraph
General Kek
Manor
Norrin Green
Gould
Thanksgiving Bridegroom Seeks A Turkey Themed Vow
A farmer’s shy suitor watches a dainty cook in a sunlit farmhouse kitchen on Thanksgiving. He gathers courage to propose as the turkey nears the oven, finally asking if she will cook his turkey next Thanksgiving day, in a verse from Minna Irving via Leslie's Weekly.
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Bowery
Minna Irving
Leslie's Weekly
Thanksgiving Cheer Amid Hard Times, Lampton Poem
A wartime style poem by W. J. Lampton urges readers to give thanks despite woes. It prods to brace up, pull out of luck, and thank the Lord for what’s been done. It notes tears, toil, and imperfect fortune, yet points to occasional good things and bully spirits.
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Everytang
First Thanksgiving Letter From Plymouth 1621
In a Plymouth dated November 11 1621 a letter to a loving and old friend details the hardships and faith of the Mayflower settlers. It notes building seven houses for living and plantation use, preparing seven more, planting twenty acres of barley and peas, and using herrings to manure the ground. The letter praises the corn yield and overall gratitude of the religious colony despite severe early losses.
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New England
Plymouth
George Morton
Bradford
BE. W
Edward Winslow
Cape Cod
Peculiar Tale From a Postal Card Prank
The Philadelphia Times reports a curious postcard joke about a prominent businessman's son and daughter in law. The message claimed they would go to Hell in Norway, with the sender noting the place’s name makes the joke easy to relay. The man was surprised by the postcard's content and the implication of their fate.
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Philadelphia Times
Law
Eivine
Hell
Norway
To Business Women From the Commercial Tribune
A recent issue urges business women to maintain personal cleanliness and neat dress. It argues tidy garments, clean complexion, and well arranged hair enhance business value and aid in securing and keeping positions in offices, factories, or kitchens.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Romany origins traced from Hermit to Rome myth
Leo Winer argues in the Journal of the Gypsy Lore Society April issue that Romany derives from the word hermit eri mites and later linked to Rome. He notes the term appears mainly in Christian regions and explains how pilgrims myth reshaped related designations.
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Leo Winer
Journal of the
Gypsy Lore Society
Europe
America
Armenia
Rome
Erimites
The Good Old Days on Marriage and Money
The narrator recalls how 400 years ago a Venetian observed English marriages. Money determined matches more than beauty or wit as parents brutalized daughters. Girls sought wealth to escape harsh discipline and secure the best husband they could obtain.
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England
Notice of claims in estate of Charles W Tannine Elwell
Court notices probate in Michigan state for the estate of Charles W Tannine of Elwell village listing four months from November 8 for creditors to file claims for final examination and adjustment. It directs filing at the village probate office and sets a hearing on the specified Saturday in November. Local judge Haag SHaver signs as probate judge.
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Michiga
Paoware
Charles W
Elwell
Beotthiyom
Tetoce
Ani Chalmes
Keno Etock
HAAG
Shaver
Jude Cat
Ouaty
Mystery Cat in Laundry Mix Up Sheds Light on Theft
A laundry in England received a basket from the country and found upheaved contents and a plaintive cry. After opening the bundle the timen removed, a black cat was found beneath the linen. The incident sparked alarm among sorters who suspected valuables had been displaced.
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England
Benath
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Ckert
Phil
WIRE
Eaded Military
Yay Gould
Western Union
Wizard
W. J. Lampton
Hamilton Carhartt
Detroit
New York
John C. Young
Investment
Ford Bidg
Detroit, Mich
Lisk
Caple Hardware Company
ALMA
Fire Insurance
P. W. Greaser
Pollasky Blook
Fraynesees Brothers
RED Shed
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