The Lone Sentry Poem Honors Jackson at Night
A Civil War era poem venerates General Jackson as the lone sentry who guards the camp that night. It recalls his fatigue, restraint from forcing guards, and the reverent lines praising his faith and sacrifice as Richmond and Manassas thundered in history. The piece closes with reflections on his peaceful sleep and steadfast spirit.
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Jackson
Manassas
Valley March
Richmond
Sharpesburg
Zour of Jackson
Awe of General Lee Told by Confederate Veterans
A group of former Confederate veterans at 436 West Jefferson Street recalls Lee's leadership with stories from the war. An old steward, once on Lee's staff, recounts a Charleston janitor’s reverent memory of Mars Robert and a humorous wartime misinterpretation about Lee's thoughts.
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West
Jefferson Street
Stonewall Jackson
Louieville
Fien
Tee
Washington
College
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Lee
University Chapel
Gen. Tee
Mars
Robert
Soldier Copeland Naps Under Fire at Kennesaw
A Chicago Inter Ocean account recalls Corporal Sam Copeland of Company G Fifty-second Ohio at Kennesaw after the second assault. While under heavy Confederate fire and near the body of Private Chub, Copeland attempted to cover the fallen man with a gum blanket, then slept briefly behind a tree as bullets struck around him. A shot through his big toe ended his rest and left him crippled, provoking his stern vow to avenge any shooter who harmed him.
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Chicago
Copeland
Chub
Fuu
Copéland
McCue
Two Slants of Duty I Ought and I Will in Verse
A compact excerpt from George W. Bungay in Golden Days extols two duties I Ought and I Will as twin virtues guiding humanity. The stanza praises their power in speech, action, and conscience, presenting I Ought as stern and noble and I Will as a brave warrior aiding justice on land and sea.
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Hall
George W. Bungay
Toy boats and boy engineers at play on the water
The article notes boys building toy boats to ride streams and ponds. It mentions a learner who crafted a steamboat with a boiler lamp, steam forming, piston moving, and wheels turning, illustrating inventive, hands-on out-of-doors activity and the curiosity of youth with simple maritime engineering. The piece highlights a carefree but technical pastime among youngsters.
Ape as British hero in Mafeking siege tale
A curious tale recounts a fake Boer general named Snyman the ape who watched Mafeking during a long siege. The animal signaled bombardment with a town bell, alerting residents and garrison to prepare. Moving to London, the ape drew crowds before ending up in Glasgow in a humane home.
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Snymans
Mafeking
Snyman
Baden-Powell
Snymn
Gen. Snyman
Sen. Snyman
Kansas
Lonifien
Oxford Street
RB. H. Bostock
Glasgow
Mabe Gates
Hanging curtains and the art of curtain draping
Practical advice from Radford Review on sewing and hanging curtains. Tips cover keeping fabric straight and even, matching patterns, choosing plain muslin over lace, and draping techniques. Emphasizes amateur craft, correct alignment, and regular dusting to extend linen life.
The Oldest Soldier Whipple At 100 A Tale Of Frontier Life
The oldest veteran at the recent encampment is Uncle Dan Whipple of Traverse City Michigan who turned 100 on March 1. A hunter trapper and Indian fighter Whipple’s life spanned New York origin and frontier exploits from Fort Dearborn to Minnesota. He avenged his sweetheart Laura Pierson after she was tortured by an Indian band and later served in the Union forces for three years.
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Jean
Grand Army
Dan” Whipple
Traverse City
Mich
McPherson Post
Dan
Far West
New York
Rockies
Fort Deaborn
Chicago
Missouri
Minnesota
Laura Pierson
Whipple
Warde
Oriental embroidery to lead next season in luxury fabrics
The article argues oriental embroidery will dominate upcoming fashion for its simple yet rich coloring. It details techniques with jewel tones on silk or linen, outlines a geometric design, and notes other oriental styles on Berlin canvas and arras cotton. It also mentions tomato paste with steak and a baby comfort device using elastic ribbons.
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Berlin
Arras
Tribune
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Gen. Lee
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Palle
Ape
Oregon
Baie Roe
Radford Review
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Dan Whipple
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Kit Carson
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