Soldier rivalries shape Gettysburg reunion tale
A veteran named Bob Bryant and his rival Billy Edwards profile as boys who competed for a cadetship then pursued separate careers in the army. Their paths crossed again in the Civil War with Bryant as a volunteer colonel and Edwards as a brevet colonel, ending with battlefield memorials on Decoration Day 1878 at Gettysburg.
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Col. Bryant
West Point
Army
United States Military Academy
Billy Edwards
Atteo Jona
Blossom Nathan
Bob Bryant
Young Edwards
Young Bryant
Vin
Hryant
Edwarda
Lieut
Edwards
Capt
Bryant
Gettysburg
Cemetery Hill
Cav
Alry
Washington
Decoration Day
Return to Flag and Memory at the Soldier's Grave
A veteran recalls long ago rivalry as he places the flag beside a grave. Blossom Nathan, now a soldier's wife, reveals herself and they acknowledge past years while the battlefield yields renewed hope. The meeting closes with a shared path forward.
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Blossom Nathan
Hope
When Columbia Crowns Her Dead
Poem recalling veterans and national remembrance on a May day. It reflects on Civil War battles, the fallen, flags at half mast, and the nation honoring old soldiers as Columbia crowns her dead with peace and memory. The piece blends patriotic imagery with veterans’ tribute and timeless mourning.
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Columbia
Sleep on brave soldiers a wreath of peace falls
A poetic rendering laments fallen soldiers as Columbia places a wreath on a tomb. The text speaks of sleep, quiet nature, and the end of war’s clarion notes while peace is wished to the children and the nation.
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Columbia
Enlistment Totals in Civil War Armies
The Union Army enrolled about 2,898,504 soldiers during the Civil War. Confederate figures are unreliable, with estimates ranging from 600,000 to 700,000 men.
Tariff revision unlikely as 1907 session nears
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat reports Massachusetts Republicans fail to rally support for an extra session to revise tariffs in 1907. It notes U.S. factories produced 15 billion dollars in 1906 with over 700 million in exports, while overall domestic trade nears 30 billion dollars. Roosevelts and GOP leaders oppose tariff tinkering before the 1908 election.
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Massachusetts
Congress
House
House Caucus
Roosevelt
England
United States
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Reciprocal Tariff League Pushes Free Trade View
The American Reciprocal Tariff League of Chicago argues for reciprocal or free trade with a display featuring President McKinley. It notes U S exports exceed imports by a large margin and warns against tariff tampering to boost foreign trade.
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Chieago
McKinley
Youngstown (O
Panic Timelines and Protection in 1870s and 1890s
Edward Cary cites New York Times views on the 1873 and 1878 panics and the 1893 crisis, arguing currency inflation and tariff policy shaped outcomes. He notes tariff revisions, protective measures, and Blaine’s claims that protection cured panics, culminating in 1897 protection laws and 85 million partners in the federal effort.
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Hayes
Tilden
Edward Cary
New York Times
Congress
Gladstone
Blaine
Uncle Sam & Co
Tariff Debate Pushes Revision Favoring American Interest
The Philadelphia Record notes the new French and German tariffs threaten American exports and argues for revising tariffs without regard to Britain or other nations. It cites past Republican revision aims such as the Dingley bill as serving the American people.
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Philadelphia Record
United States
Germany
France
Great Britain
Pittsburg
Poor Advisor Grover Cleveland Urges Tariff Reform
The sage of Princeton argues Democrats should pursue tariff reform to clarify the atmosphere, solidify Democratic friends, and bring party victory. He recalls Cleveland’s own tariff measure and notes Congress has since been predominantly Republican, opposing free trade.
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Grover Cleveland
Friends of Democracy
Princeton
Cleveland
Peruna Cures Stomach Trouble Says Kernersville Woman
Mrs Lenora Bodenhamer of Kernersville North Carolina reports relief from stomach trouble indigestion and nervous unease after taking Peruna and Manalin following Dr Hartman’s advice. She cites a cure and urges others with similar symptoms to try Peruna.
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Lenora Bodenhamer
Kernersville
N C
Peruna
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises One Hundred Dollar Reward
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. testifies before a notary that their product will cure catarrh or the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every incurable case. The advertisement claims the remedy acts on blood and mucous surfaces and invites testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Plus for constipation and lists Toledo as the business location.
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Crry
Toledo
Lucas Coury
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Carey & Co
County
Stan
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Benefactor Dustin Stax Defends Literary Aid
Dustin Stax states his corporations have supported magazine writers and illustrators more than anything else. He emphasizes his contributions to literature and art, arguing his actions speak louder than words.
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Dustin Stax
A Dig at Her
Miss Mudd asks for a method to preserve her complexion and considers storing a box in a cool place as a remedy. The dialogue reflects light humor and domestic advice from a speaking character.
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Miss Mudd
Williams' Pink Pills Ad Claim For Debility Relief
An advertisement claims Williams' Pink Pills restore health from general debility and indigestion. It cites Mr J G Havey of Chelsea Massachusetts describing years of weakness, sleeplessness, back pains, and stomach trouble improved after using the pills. It asserts the medicine treats anemia and rheumatism and supports nourishment.
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Williams
J. G. Havey
Willow St
Chelsea
Mass
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