Civil War Black Week highlights Shiloh and Island No 10
In April 1862 the Confederacy faced multiple defeats as Union forces led by Maj. Gen. John Pope captured Island No 10 on the Mississippi and Fort Pulaski near Savannah fell after heavy bombardment. Ongoing Confederate efforts around Corinth and Huntsville strained Beauregard's lines while Farragut prepared to take New Orleans.
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Confederacy
Richmond
Shiloh
Pittsburg Landing
Shiloh Meeting House
John Pope
Island No 10
Mississippi River Bastion
Fort Pulas
Huntsville
Chattanooga
Tenn
Memphis
P. G. T. Beauregard
Corinth
Miss
Mary Boykin Chesnut
Albert Sidney Johnston
Pulaski
Island No. 10
Navy
David G. Farragut
Mississippi River Delta
New Orleans
Farragut
Norfolk
Fort St. Philip
Plaquemine Bend
Fort Jackson
Crescent City
Pope
Mississippi River
Tennessee Line
Bend In
New Madrid
Erate
Richard Yates
Illinois
Lincoln
Virginia
Fort Pulaski
Savannah
Cockspur Island
Tives
Hunteville
Mitchel
Confedertes
Savannah, Ga
Lorain County Place Names Traced in History Series
A Lorain County Historical Society article surveys how towns in Lorain County acquired their names. It notes few Indian names beyond the Black River and Indian Hollow, highlights settlers and family-name origins, and explains changes from Avon and other towns to their current names.
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Lorain County
Grafton Rd
West Sach
Willam Wi Gol
Henry Brown
Brownheim
Brown
Peter Penfield
Etidad Bellen
Heman Ely
Forks of
Black River
Miyrie
Elyria
Ridgeville
Avon
Xeuma
Aitough
Dover
Troy
Worthwhileness of kindergarten in public schools debated
The piece weighs the value of kindergarten for children and the impact of universal access. It notes half of pupils lack prior kindergarten training, cites program variations due to finances and space, and questions whether a full year is necessary before first grade.
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Imester
Cay
Dergarten
Poetic relic on Confederate fifty dollar bill unearthed in North Carolina
A reader in Elyria owns a Confederate fifty dollar note from Asheville North Carolina. An unknown poet inscribed 32 lines on the back describing Dixie after the Civil War, its empty coffers and wartime promises. The piece ties veteran fundraising to the currency and reflects fading hope in a nation’s creed.
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Bill Leghy
Elyria
Dixie
Leghy
Asheville
N.C
Space vacations and lunar bases in coming decades
Space expert Willy Ley outlines near future plans including a week on a space station, a lunar base research center, and Mars missions. He predicts multiple manned satellites, military space ships, international participation, and ongoing leapfrogging for leadership within ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willy Ley
Outer Space
Ley
Mara
Compton
Pactured Encyclopedia
Compton's
Perlaces
Astronomical Observatory
Mars
Probicans
Moon
U.S
Russia
Canada
Great Britain
Rocket Club
West Germany
Italy
France
California
Florida
Yesteryear In The News Ten Years Ago
A fragmented clipping notes a meeting at Obertin and a plan to engage another case waiver. Welfare officials reference a state license and property tax reforms as discussions focus on local reforms and revenue concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren
Obertin
Loran Coty
Lorin Comey
Jeremy
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By Merton Takers
United Preas
George B. McClellan
Fortress Monroe
Tidewater
York and James Rivers
Joseph E. Johnston
Charles H. Olmstead
David Hunter
Nashville
Pittsburg
Pathways of the Pioneers
George P. Metcalf
Shefferd
Pittsfield
Massachusetts
Huntington
Connecticut
Amherst
New Hampshire
Eaton
Wolbrock
Ergentond
Ridge
Cuyahoga County
Brownhelm
South Ridge
South Amhers
P.O
Charleston
Loran
North Amhers
North Ridge
South Amherst
Podunk
Easton Genies
Cartiske
LaPorte
Ann Ai Merray
Mila Samord Merrayvilla
Serray Ridge
Robert FE. Wilson
Westions and Answers
Wirvey School Board
P.J.L
Calif
National School Board Association
St. Louis
C.F
D.M
Mich
Graces Greenback
Wilson
Taki
U. S
NASA
Soviet Union
Satone
Space Station
Yesteryear
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