Afro American Cullings and War Heroics Recalled in 1820s Echoes
A retrospective piece recounts early African American soldiers in the U S Army, praising their bravery in battles around New Orleans and noting delays in pension and bounty recognition. It references General Jackson’s praise, 1812 land grants, and the 1814 laws expanding benefits, followed by broader notes on education, industrial uplift, Hampton Institute, and colonial-era public works and UK wealth.
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Army of the
Jackson
Lacoste
Dasauin
Fre
Coffee
William Wirt
United States
Diet of Congress
Amone
Neain
James Croggan
Washington Star
Spellman Seminary
Atlanta
Fort Valley
Georgia
Athens
Samuel Harris
Linton Ingraham
Alexander Stephens
Mr. Stephens
Sparta
Infraham
Eugene Hoard
Rose HN Farm
Hampton Institute
Virginia
Thampton Institute
Stewith
Armstrong
Hampton
General Armstrong
United States Bureau of
A Glass of Salts Ends Kidney Backache Ad
An old advertisement urges readers to take four ounces of Rad Salts each morning to flush kidneys and relieve backache. It claims the drink cleanses urinary waste, neutralizes acids, and prevents bladder weakness while promoting overall kidney health. The tonic is described as a grape and lemon juice acid blend with lithia, sold as Jad Salts.
Subway Fire Heroes Show Courage in Dark Smoke
Philadelphia Record notes that in a New York subway fire more than two thousand people struggled to escape while firemen policemen and civilians braved smoke and danger to rescue prisoners the piece lauds enduring heroic virtue despite fear and lack of orders.
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New York Subway
Philadelphia
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Stomach Relief
An advertisement urges relieved readers to try Pape's Diapepsin for indigestion and gas. It claims complete digestion of foods, quick five minute relief, and a sweeter stomach with no belching or sour taste. The pitch stresses safety and ease, urging purchase in large economy packs.
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Pape
Sawdust Dressing Recommended for Wounds
Dr Charles W Cathcart in the British Medical Journal advocates pinewood sawdust as a wound dressing. It should come from sharbonent wood, be sifted through sieves, packed in sterilized gauze bags, and placed on the wound to absorb discharge, deodorize secretions, and provide mild antiseptic effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Cathcart
Peach Stone Buildup Ties Up California Factory Entrance
A pile of 500 tons of peach stones blocks access to a large California canning plant. In prior years the stones were cracked and kernels shipped to Germany for chemicals and fuel. This year German demand has fallen off, impacting the operation.
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California
Germany
Local Groceries and Market Meats Deliver Promptly
We are dealers in a first class line of groceries and market meats. We cater to our customers with special attention to all orders and deliver promptly to ensure customer satisfaction.
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Transbaikal
Station Zilove
Tranebaikal
Bolshoi Urium
Upton
Peterboro
England
South
Dengur
Timeelf
Shetter
B.T. Washington
Astrakhan Asherion
Juan Ding River
Panama
Lancaster
Huchangs
United Kingdom
Bays Druge
J. J. McKeever
Williams
People’s Cafe
North
Boston
J. L. Lockard
Weldy Bros
Tulsa
Okla
C. O. Winterbringer
Guy W. McCullogh
Mowbray Undertaking CO
Second St
H. Augustus
E. Archer
Economy Drug Co
A. F. Bryant
N. Greenwood St
Tulsa, Okla
the Anderson Grocery
L. C. Anderson
Tulsa Star
North Greenwood
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