War Time Drink Tale From Cairo to Lebanon
The Chicago Inter Ocean recounts Billy Florence's recollection of meeting a weary Union soldier on a Cairo wharfboat who drank his whisky and later received a Jersey cider jug from Sherman Williams. Sherman later revealed the cider was in fact Jersey cider, not whisky, and the pair shared a lasting friendship sparked by the late night encounter.
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Billy Florence
Chicago
Florence
Cairo
Ill
Ohio
Paducah
Lebanon
N. IL
Ile
Sherman
Gen Grant
Mr. Florence
Concord
Jersey
Penving
Confederate Exiles Defend John Taylor Wood's Record
Florence South Carolina resident W F Clayton defends John Taylor Wood a Confederate Navy officer. He recounts Wood's service aboard the Merrimac at Drewry's Bluff and the Rappahannock campaigns, his command of a blockade steamer, and actions against Union fleets. Clayton argues exile abroad was due to necessity not hate, noting other Confederate officers sought refuge abroad or found new roles overseas.
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W. F. Cliyton
Florence
S. C
John Taylor Wood
South Africa
Robert Wood
Merrimac
Monitor
Drewry's Bluff
United States
Rappahanock River
Newbern
N.C
New England
Richmond
Sailor's Creek
Wood
Canada
New York
South
Confederate States Navy
John R.tucker
Patrick Henry
Hampton Roads
Charleston
Spain
Peru
Chile
Callao
Valparaiso
Philippines
Georgia
Liverpool
A. N. Mason
Washington
Sam
Home Made Root Grinder Promises Quick On Farm Use
A plan for a cheap, home built root grinder suited for beets, carrots, and turnips is outlined with a wood box, a grinding cylinder with spikes or iron teeth, and a movable concave. It can be belt driven or hand powered, aims for speed and durability, and includes details on hopper, legs, and assembly.
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Siron
J. G. Allshouse
Ohio
Grant Eats Pie Behind Lines in Civil War Tale
A San Francisco Argonaut retells a tale of General Grant during a march in the East. An officer and his lieutenant allegedly asked a farmhouse mistress for food and consumed a full meal, prompting a parade order to eat the remaining pie. The story centers on discipline and bravado in wartime.
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Missouri
Grant
Owen Wister
Econfmand
ScHree
Sarantis
Laent W
Indiana
Poultry Guidance for Winter Markets and Care
Practical notes urge poultry keepers to avoid winter hens for spring sale, maintain constant water, avoid overfeeding, and keep fowls healthy for market. The piece emphasizes clean pens, fresh meat occasionally, and careful handling of eyes and crops while discouraging dirty methods and overreliance on shelled corn. It also touches on rural labor, beekeeping notes, and the use of garden weeds as nectar sources for bees.
Grain-O promotes a grain drink as coffee substitute
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a safe coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims it tastes like mocha or java, suits both children and adults, and avoids stomach distress. packaging priced at 15 and 25 cents per package with broad grocery availability.
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Java
Engagement Announcement Prompt Sparks Urgency
A brief dialogue shows eager planning for an engagement reveal within the next 24 hours, highlighting anticipation and haste in intimate circles. The fragment suggests a newsy notice style typical of period chatter.
Special Low Rate Colonist Tickets to California
February 12th and every Tuesday thereafter through April 10th special low rate colonist tickets on Southern Pacific Ogden and Sunset routes to California. From Chicago 330.00, from St. Louis Memphis New Orleans 27.50, from Omaha Kansas City etc. 25.00. Corresponding to west and north. For details contact W. G. Nemeyer Chicago. Wil-G Connor Cincinnati. G G Herring Pittsburg. L E Townsley St Louis. C Cary Kansas City.
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Southern Pacifics Company
Ogden
California
Chicago
Memphis
New Orleans
Omaha
Kansas City
Southern Pacific Company
Alifornia
W. G. Nemyer
SPP Co
Clark St
Til
Wil-Gconnor
SP Co
Chamber of Commerce
Cincinnati
Ohio
G.G. Herring
SDP Co
Park
Pittsburg
L. E. Townsley
C. A
S. P. Co
Olive Bt
St Touis
Cary
A. SP. Ca
Sheidley Bldg
Atchison Girl’s Straw Draw Tale Recalls Marital Interest
A past Atchison tale recalls a local girl who drew straws to decide which suitor would marry her. She chose wrongly, leading to a humorous outcome as told in the Atchison Globe.
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Atchison
Atchison Globe
Markets Report Quiet and Steady in New York and Cleveland
New York and Cleveland trading shows quiet but steady moves in grains and livestock. Prices listed include Wheat No 2 red, Corn No 2, Oats No 2 white, and varied cattle and sheep bids with government reports and seasonal notes mixed in.
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Dee
Meeves
Cleveland
York
Peruna Featured In Wake Of Grip Epidemic Across Nation
The advertisement promotes Peruna as a cure and preventive for grip and catarrh. It cites testimonials from politicians and officials including Joseph B. Crowley George F White J P Megrow Miss Anna Russell and Vann Russell and urges readers to begin a course of Peruna. Address Dr Hartman for free guidance.
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Kneilos
Atlantic
Pacific
Peruna
Joseph B. Crowley
Thinois
National Hotel
Washington, DC
J. B. Crowey
George F. White
North Carolina
George If White
J. P Megrow
US Capital Police Force
J. P. Megrew
Anna Russell
Jocyal
Mystic Legion
Endicott Hinlding
St. Paul, Minn
Vann Russell Hex the
Dressler
North
Hryant Avenue
Minneapolis
Minn
Eddey
Fartman
Hartman
Martinen Sanitarium Columbue
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Brooklyn Standard Union
New York Central
Jelison Globe
Strate
ToLepo
Jaceae Corery
Lee
Frank.j Cheney
Foi Cheney & Co
Toledo
Anid
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A. W_G
Philadelphia
Samuel
Geen Grove
Carter
Chicago Daily News
Putnam
Iit
Lane
Price
Chicago Dalyens
Hale
Pike
John Stuart Mul
Oldgirle
Sourdrop
Baltimore American
Harper
Azar
Moreh
Mat Sterneth
Brit “Netlin
Tomer
W. L. Douglas
Inaiatan
W. J. Douglans Ehern
W. L. Dougtnua Shoe Co
Deniera Everywhere
Matism van Bureen
Calfornia Ave
Burnham's
William Va. Cu
Williamen
Paveland
THES
PPS
Collins Bhol
AL Gregory & Hon
Marblehead
Mass
A. Tower CO
Boston
Intorios
Tupac Caneeia
Ottawa Canada
McInnes
Avaresis
A.N.K. OC
WAN Whiting
Cascarets
Nature
Tate
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