Old Glory Origin Story From Mexican War Reminiscence
A National Tribune note traces the nickname Old Glory to the First Ohio volunteers in Mexico, where Brig. Gen. Thomas L. Hamer praised the flag and Erin's toast sparked the phrase. Capt. Pearson’s letter cites a 1847 NY unit and a sung anthem tied to the Cerro Gordo siege, with verses praising the flag and homeland resolve. Rhode Island’s Civil War monument at Vicksburg is also highlighted.
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National Tribune
Ohio
Mississippi
Mexico
Thomas L. Hamer
Erin
Charlee H. Pearson
First
New York Volunteers
Light Guards
Sixty-fourth
N.Y
Cerro Gordo
Livat
Charles P. Brower
New York
Volunteera
Rhode Island
Vicksburg
Rallying Flag Inspires Regiment to Victory
Aloft the tattered flag, soldiers shout as they rally the regiment and push the foe to victory. The torn banner proved an inspiration for heroic courage and discipline in critical moments.
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Batte
Vielory
Lookout Prison Report Describes Butler Cursed by Prisoners
Inspector W Thompson notes winter 1863-64 at Lookout prison with about 14 000 inmates. He praises clean hospitals and well kept grounds. Butler visited and offered surplus meat traded for potatoes sparking prisoner curses and shouts of Three cheers for John S Mandy and Jeff Davis.
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Lookout Prison
W. Thompson
N. H
Nowata
Okla
Gen. Butler
John S. Mandy
Jef Davis
Ben Butlé
Coat for Young Girl in Empire Style with Pale Blue Silk
This garment description outlines a pale blue empire style coat for a young girl. It features a fitted yoke skirt, long sleeves with deep cuffs, soft blue silk trimmings, and two scalloped cape-like additions over the top. A soft straw hat trimmed with pale blue feathers completes the ensemble. Materials listed include 3 yards of 46 inch cloth, 1 yard of silk, a lace collar, and 4 yards of fining.
Despaunces of White embroidered
In dotted Swisses, smart color effects appear with tiny self colored dots and matching insertions over slips. Straw colorings and pale yellows for browns are popular in cool combinations with white. A diet for thin girls suggests cereal with cream for breakfast and milk substitutes, avoiding acids, with warm milk and salt, while limiting starches and fruit.
Trimmings of New Lingerie Designs Described
A description of lingerie trim ideas using wash ribbon in pink and blue with Valenciennes insertion. Nightgowns feature lace and ribbon yokes with small bows, corset covers avoid heavy ribbon, and petticoats gain impact from wide lace and Dresden ribbon. Ribbon insertion edges stay flat, unlike rolled edges on bands.
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Dresden
Hand-embroidered Garment Yokes For Engaged Couples
The article describes buying hand-embroidered tape and yokes to enhance chemises and nightgowns. It notes savings from home assembly, better fit, and growing demand as a thoughtful engagement gift or future trousseau piece.
Fichu Frocks and Sea Shore Fashions Highlight Summer Wear
Fichu frocks offer cool dainty style for hot mornings as sea shore wear grows popular. New color pairings feature electric blue tunic skirts with jade green satin coats, while waistcoats use costly old tapestries or brocades fit for notable displays.
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Curia
Parasol Fashion for Bridesmaids Brightened by Spring Blooms
Painted parasols return to favor with spring florals. One parasol features finely tinted apple blossoms, praised as ideal for a bridesmaid as its delicate colors harmonize with any gown.
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Chas. H. Fle
A. F. Peeler
St. Louis
EB. Down
Philadelphia
Edward Parrish
Brooklyn
J. B. Eliiott
New York City
C. G. Spracue
Omala
Neb
J. A. Parker
Kansas City
H. F. Merrill
Aususia
Norman M. Geer
Cleveland
Ohio
Darenty
Parisienne's Fragrant Skirt Hem After Each Wearing
In a stylistic note from 6 Parle Letter & Vosus, the Parisienne devoted to trailing gowns rows her skirt hems with odorless cleansing essence followed by perfume after each wear, ensuring every skirt hem carries a fragrant trace.
Gator on the Rampage and Fisherman in Trouble
An Atlanta Constitution tale recounts a fisherman who dozes after drying alcohol on the riverbank. A watchful alligator swallows his boot and the jug, then thrashes the river in a whisky fueled melee. Crowds debate why the gator did not attack the fisherman’s foot.
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Atlanta Constitution
Doctor Said Use Cuticura for Severe Eczema Child
A frightened parent describes severe eczema on a child cured after using Cuticura soap and ointment as advised by a doctor. The account from Miss Anabel Wilson of North Branch Michigan is dated October 20, 1907, noting full recovery and unknown exact usage.
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Cudlenia
Anabel Wilson
North B Ranch
Mich
Postum Turns Coffee Sufferer Into Coffee Free Household
A weary wife explains how coffee caused her distress and heart palpitations until she switched to Postum. After she prepared it properly and others tried it, the family abandoned coffee and became coffee free, with her husband finally embracing Postum as well.
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Postuu Co
Daily Household Gossip and Advertisements Snippet
A quirky collage presents domestic humor about gifts and reading habits, followed by mock advice lines on opera criticism and eye remedies. It includes product pitches for Marine Eye Remedy and Winslow's Soothing Syrup, plus a wry note about a dog bite and temperamental mishaps.
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Temenie
Rhode Island Regiment
Point Lookout Prison
Gator
Georgia Ananias
Gilly Sanders
Shore
Joel Chandler Harris
Uncle Remus
Chas. H. Fletcher
Castor
PaeSimle Signacwre of
BOC
Marine
Dewagia Murite Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Mrs. Winslow
NTO
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Heuma
Everett
Mes
Postagy
THE
John Church Company
Bhs
Price Pine Thea
Crscnnati
Duluth
Minnesota
Serena Br
Pills
Renta
Fouthrus
Wscalp
Dimasee
Snone Agi Earpgire
Anakesis
Thompson's
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Lanten
Old Virginia
Virginia
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