Reminiscences of Chickamauga Second Day Battle
An account by a private trooper of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry recounts the second day at Chickamauga September 20 1868 and the dawn of battle. He recalls Rosecrans Thomas and Longstreet leadership and the tense hours as Confederate forces struck and defense held at Glenn’s house and along the Chattanooga road, with vivid memory of the private soldier’s view.
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Solidi
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Alnee
Chickaman
Rosecrana
Glenn
Pennsylvania
Rosecrans
Army of the Cumberland
Nils
Chattanooga
Wifely Zeal Sparks Embarrassing Transit Moment
A New York merchant recalls a morning on the subway where an overzealous wife caused an awkward scene. An elderly man, absorbed in his newspaper, reddened as he pulled out a folded pair of black socks misused as a handkerchief. He explained his wife insists on dry socks to keep his feet dry while seated.
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New York
Rector
Signor Caruso's First Salary Reveals Humble Start
The famed singer Signor Caruso began with a meager weekly salary of 25 cents. His father, a mechanic, opposed a singing career and urged him to pursue another trade while he earned his wage cleaning the church in Naples.
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Signor Caruso
Sig. Caruso
Caruso
Naples
Titlia
Candied Flowers Dress Winter Tables In Candy
A fashion note details elaborate candy flowers for table decor including rosebuds violets jonquils and mint. Candied blooms mimic real flowers in color and form priced from five to forty cents depending on type, with mint the most economical yet fragrant. Hosts favor flat candy dishes to showcase colors without crowding, preserving effect.
Knitting Needle Case Makes Travel Easy and Handy
A sketch describes a sturdy knitting needle case for traveling and portable work. It fits in strong silk satin brocade kid or leather, uses wash leather lining, elastic straps to hold pins, and folds with flaps rolling up tied by ribbons for secure transport.
The Useful Sewing Table in 19th Century Furnishings
A compact overview of sewing tables popular in apartments, noting Martha Washington and empire styles as fashionable pieces. Describes features such as drawer arrangements, bases, and decorative elements, plus the diffusion into modern furniture and antique markets.
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Martha Washington
Chippendale
Empire
Draught Protectors from Cretonne for Window Comfort
A Victorian guide explains a half yard deep cretonne draught protector for windows. Sew strips of cretonne and lining lateen width, interlined with brown paper, edged with cord, and hung by loops on brass hooks. A practical gift for men in rooms or at college, likely to be well received.
Care in washing laces and embroidery guidelines
Practical instructions for laundering lace and embroidered items. Advises using mild soap, moderate heat, and immediate hanging to dry in shade to prevent color fading. Warns against boiling or damp piling and suggests vinegar rinse. Recommends half-dry ironing with careful technique to preserve shape and texture.
Smooth surface material favors dust-free upkeep tips
The passage notes that smooth surface material helps reduce dust, as housekeepers and laundresses resist excessive shaking and brushing. It emphasizes practicality and ease of cleaning, reflecting everyday household maintenance concerns.
Pompadour Silk Theater Gown with Pink Accents
A charming pink pompadour silk theater gown features a plain pink watie coat, pink satin ribbon trimming along the skirt and sides, white lace at the princess skirt top and short sleeves, rhinstone buttons on the front coat, and a pink paradise aigrette adorned with a spray of brilliants for hair.
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Nate
Peruna editorial argues its historic catarrh remedy claim
The article defends Peruna by citing medical authorities and formulations. It discusses ingredients such as Hydrastis Canadensis Golden Seal Corydalis Formosa Cedron seeds and Copaiba Oil, noting their uses as tonics stimulants and in treating mucous membrane disorders. It claims Peruna is supported by Bartholow M.D. and other authorities and asserts Peruna’s catarrh remedy status.
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Hartman Baa
United States
Alo
Bartholow
Boudder
COP. Sc
Millspaugh
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Carolina
Scudder
Growth prompts new livery stable addition in southern town
A southern town livery firm added a one story frame stable expansion to house wagons and related gear. Jerry the night watchman, long in service, asserted he is part proprietor, joking that business has grown so much they built a substantial addition to accommodate the increased volume.
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Eliza Goff
East Hampton
Conn
Goff Han
Jerry
Dishyar
Cure of Terrible Eczema by Cutiura for Infant
A Minnesota letter from Mia Budke LeSueur reports a two month old girl with a raging facial eczema turning head and face into sores. After seven months of worsening condition, use of Cutiura Remedies led to rapid improvement with no subsequent eruptions.
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Cutiura
Mia
Budke
LeSueur
Minn
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Chickamauga
Mr Brnang
Longstreet
Gen. Rosecrans
Gen.Thomas
Thomas Altting
Gen. Thomas
Emai
Bragg
Tullahoma
Wood
T¢E
Ion
Hosecrans
Thomas
Onslaughia
Snodgrass House
Gen. Thomas and Staff
Olds the Knitting Needle
Nui
Peruna Editorial NO. 2
Ippincott’s
W.grove
Winglow
Boothing Byre
Sclohes
Mae Elwosehn
T. Jehnroe
Los Angeles
Cal
Carters
Lgarters
Aireerac
Uer Thompson
Eye
GC Ulewr
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