The Hermit Major and the Campfire Ghosts of War
An aging Civil War veteran, Maj James A Work, seeks solitude beside a park campfire in Fairmount Philadelphia. He envisions comrades from battles and Libby Prison forming a spectral guard as he contemplates death, finding comfort in memories and the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew
Greece
Mars
Pbwessex
James A. Work
Libby
Sherman
Grant
Alow
Seyfally
Macadam road maintenance and surfacing guidance
A detailed discussion on macadam road upkeep focusing on post construction tasks. It covers weed control, shoulder repairs, stone handling, and the debate over resurfacing frequency and materials. It notes fall construction benefits, surface wear patterns, and recommends limits like not more than three inches of center resurfacing and a yearly per mile cap around $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tt Ie Ente
Massachuwatts
Massachusetts
Inspiring Charge Up Mission Ridge At Lookout Mountain
A National Tribune correspondent recalls the Army of the Cumberland's bold assault on Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge. Thomas and Hooker led converging lines as blue troops surged up the ridge under fire, with veterans clambering earthworks and sweeping the Confederate forces from their positions in a dramatic ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lookout Mountal
Mission Ridge
National Tribune
Sabeg
Carlin
Aivision
Fourteenth Corps
Thomas
Palisades
Boys In Blue
Hell
Hooker
Gen. Girant
Farm Hints On Dairying Methods And Winter Prep
The note urges Independence and farm Ife as synonyms and stresses visiting successful dairymen to gather practical knowledge. It emphasizes hard work, using a silage fork, managing forage, and venting housing for mice in winter. The guidance reflects dairy farming practices gaining popularity as a modern adjunct.
Hog Cholera and Swine Plague Warn Farmers
A historical note warns breeders about hog cholera, a highly contagious swine disease. It recounts an Indiana farmer, A P Williams of Burnetts Creek, describing past experiences with affected hogs and the use of Sloan's Liniment as a treatment. The ad piece invites readers to request Dr Earl S Sloan's free booklet on treatment for horses, cattle, hogs, and poultry from 615 Albany Street Boston.
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A. P. Willams
Burnetts Creek
Ind
Williama
J. D. Richardson
Lafayette
Sloan
Earl
Albany Street
Boston
Maas
Patrol Wagon Called To Oak Street Turmoil
A woman warned the police station she would strike Ole Hill and Black person in public if the patrol wagon was not sent immediately. The wagon went out quickly but returned empty as no trouble could be found. Police desk sergeant C B McVey confirmed the rushed call and briefed the driver.
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Rush
Brent
Lancers
Union
Pollee
C. B. McVey
Fourth and
Oak
Kansas City Star
Lydia E.eroRheee
Pyucathia
Ink
E. Pinkham
Smoking’s Claim to Gooduole’s Heartfelt Alarm
Mrs Gooduole tells her boy smoking sickens her and he jokes that it “ketches” him in the stomach, a clash of concern and defiant humor in a quiet family moment.
Old Surgeon Finds Coffee Caused Trembling Hands
An Illinois surgeon retired coffee after discovering it unsettled his hands and nervous system. He credits Postum with soothing tremors, improving circulation, and restoring steadiness. He details his and a friend’s experiences, urging Postum as a safer national drink and citing directions on preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingomala
Frieod
Postum
Atick
Buslaet
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Miob
Wallville
Good Fortune and Cures Mentioned in Advertisements
The page presents health testimonials and humor snippets from an older era. It includes Mrs. Mary Rowe of Cambridge NY praising Dean's Kidney Pills after years of pain and kidney issues. It also touts a whiskey based tonic with Roots and Sarsaparilla, and ends with a quip about wealth versus reputation and jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary BH. Rowe
Cambridge
N.yenya
Dean
All Deaters
Fonter-Milburn Go
Buffalo
N. Y
Reduced Golonist Rates Offer From Chicago Line
Oneway and roundtrip fares advertised for travel from Aupolita on The North Western Line to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Puget Sound and other points through March and April. Tours in tourist sleeping cars daily and personally conducted. double berth rates from Chicago. Also contains assorted ad copy and miscellaneous items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aupolita
San Franciso
Los Angeles
Portland
Puget Sound
Chicago
Union Pacific
North Wiern
A. Hutchson
Mans Axor
Clark St
Winter Wheat Crop Report from Coaldale and Warner
Coaldale Alberta reports 349 acres of grain with 197 spring wheat 163 oats. Average wheat yield 38 bushels per acre. oats 74 bushels. Prices: wheat $1.00, oats 50 cents per bushel. Hay 50 tons at $13 per ton. potatoes 600 bushels at 60 cents. Output valued around $12,000 for 14,000 bushels. Also notes on past breaking and farming methods. Signed W H Pawson Jr and F S Leffingwell.
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Coaldale
Alta
Can
W. H. Pawson, JR
Warner
Canada
Uils
A. L. Warner
Ine
Tenny Brothers
Leffingwell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fairmount Park
James H. Workman
Goethe
Bophiatry
Louisville Courier-Journal
Lookout Mountain
Hut Hooker
Belog
Globe Pharmaceutical Co
Dayton
Allie Cabot
Hall
Catarra
Vis. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Druggtets
H. R. Haweis
Wee Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
Jerome H. Remick Co
New York
Ples, Garfield ‘Tes Co
Brooklyn
Jamaica
W.grove
Detroit Free Press
Tourer
Etna FO
Peiyening Ina
Go Rodding
Renault Este Ceretoe Sae
Alien
Alberta
Lydia KE. Pinkham
Rememler
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