Only Jim Is All the World to Me
Gertrude hosts Aunt Ellen and her husband Jim for a visit in a domestic drama set in a modest home. The aunt’s candid critique, urging Gertrude to dress and act with more care for Jim, sparks a vow to revive affection and music, transforming family life through small changes.
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Gertrude
Ale
Jim
Lucy Wheeler
John
Alstor
Dito
Gortie
Ellen
Pridse
Hunt
Gertie
Akahe
Jill
Anyond Mae
Billy
Iola
the Deane
Fransey Tor Ton
Deane
Ana
Jin
N. Y
Where Tennesseans Go in 1900 Census Figures
The 1900 census shows Tennessee born residents totaling 20885 in the United States with Tennesseans contributing large numbers to other states and territories. Kentucky, New York, Indian Territory, and Arkansas are cited, along with Tennessee’s own population total of 62016. The report notes Tennessee natives abroad and the spread of Tennesseans across western states, reflecting migration patterns of the era.
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Kentucky
Tadlan
New York
Tennessee
Wille
Texas
Seavels
Wien
Bern
Arkanaga
Reminiscences of Florence Prison Run and Escape
A National Tribune correspondent recalls 1864 Florence prison life during September and an escape setup. He describes four men digging a four man trench under cover rails, guards spying, a Confederate officer threatening with a musket, and a brutal barrage of kicks as he fled the stockade in a perilous sprint toward the exit, with lasting injury from the ordeal.
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Florence
Charleston Harbor
Andersonville
Natonal Tribune
Gagelle
Sam
Npt
War Bible Return Letter From Yankton Widow
Mrs. M W Fogarty of Yankton writes to the National Tribune requesting return of a family Bible that passed through war service. The Bible once belonged to her husband and contains records linking Thomas Randolph Harrison and Julia Leigh. It was seized from a White House Landing library after the Battle of Seven Pines and kept since 1861.
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M. W. Fogarty
Yankton
Annapolis
Thomas Fa Tle Dolph Harrison
Joha Leigh
Thomas Randulph Harrison
Thomas Ko Harrigan
Eilen Cumninghim
Julia Leigh
Benjamin Watkins-Leigh
Julia Wickham
White House
Prominent Milestone Epitaph Found in Woolwich Churchyard
An inscription in Woolwich Kent memorializes Maldamvn Briel Moynl avcillery who died in combat service. The text notes a pistol discharge incident on a wartime date in April and pays tribute to the fallen.
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A Boldier
Woolwich
Kent
England
Mal Damvn Briel
Moynl
Lightning in the camp of Company B at Young's Point
A veteran recalls a February 14 1863 lightning strike on Company B’s tent near Youngs Point Louisiana. Two men died at the bolt and four were disabled, stirring rumors of lasting injuries and curious recoveries. The account shifts to Lexington Missouri where a wounded Union fighter stayed at his post and a Dutchman’s quick handling of a six pounder is described, with a digression about surrender etiquette and hemp bale fortifications.
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Chicago
Company B
Young's Point
Lexington
Checkers Battery
Company A
Tillnois
Jenaris
TE. A. Jelllson
Jelilson
Gen. Rains
Jellison
Col. Mulligan
Rains
Col
Mulligan
New Machine Gun Test Eyed by French War Department
The French war department plans a new chemical gas experiment to fry sixty outlets compared to a wood fire test. Officials say the device uses a line of explosive charges and will be conducted in a controlled environment to assess its effectiveness.
Joys of maternity and Lydia E Pinkham remedy tale
A 19th century advice column recounts women suffering from womb displacement and menstrual issues with backache and discharges. It features Mrs Anna Potts of Hot Springs Arkansas praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after miscarriages and illness, claiming it restored health and enabled successful motherhood.
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Anna Potts
510 Park Avenue
Hot Springs
Ark
Pinkburn
Aid Ls
Lydia B. Phatham
Vegutarily
Lydia B. Pirham
Lydia
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Alview
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Arkansas
Foo
Bualneas
Tellinom
Ranka
Mian
Corpany
Marshalls
Ieal
Pablo
Mrs
Anne Potts
Earl S
SLOAN
Albany
Boston
Maas
Carters
Nsoourtoft
DSP Rrsakt .O. Boskostor 3
Ppao
Futlg Rkasi
H. Paston Gomrany
W.L. Doucas
W. L. Douglas
W. L Douglas
Fay
Urockton
Mast
Doulas
W. L
W.L. Douglas
Brockton
Great Lakes
Pacific Ocean
Northwest
Northern Pacific
Wiscorigin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
Nest Sumier
Northern Pacific Railway
A.M. Cleland General
St. Paul, Minn
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