Richmond Has Fallen and War Ends for Rebels
A historical broadcast reflects triumph after Richmond fell and General Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia. The piece contrasts Democratic critics and Union resolve, urging readers to consider the war's outcomes and seek faith in government, with local notices about sewing, wallpapers, hog law enforcement, new stock, and Easter church services.
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Richmond
Babylon
Las
Virginia
Secessio
Copperhead
Millinery Stock From SH Mus. Cannex in Pempton
SH Mus Cannex returns from Chicago with a stock of Millinery and plans to keep the best and latest styles to please customers. Pempton March 20 1664. Wapreworra Co Rock Island touts new carpets oil cloths and mattings bought after price decline and sold cheap at Wapsworths Davenport shop. Holloway’s Pills offered for campaigns and mail order details.
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Cannex
Chicago
Wapreworra & Co
Rock Island
W. C. Wapsworth
Davenport
Satum
Wambizs
Wapswearn & Co
Holloway
Maiden Lane
Sonic
A. H. Perry
Patro
Ann Perrie
Iowa
Cedar County
Burning spring near Boonsboro Iowa noted in region
A jet of inflammable gas was found about ten miles south of Boonsboro in the Des Moines Valley on land owned by Wm Patterson. The item also mentions broader regional notes including tax indemnities, oil discoveries near Mt Pleasant, fires in Davenport, and promotional praise for Coe's Cough Balsam.
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Boonsboro
Des Moinca
Wm. Patterson
Gates & Co
Chicago
Iowa
Dav. Gaz
Prisoner kept eleven months in wet cell in Richmond
An eight man held in a Richmond cell for eleven months and a half wore a thirty-two pound ball and ten pound chain on a leg. He gradually weakened, never stood straight, and escaped five weeks ago through a hospital window after being moved for sickness. Meanwhile the Cincinnati Gazette notes US Colored Infantry bonds bought by freedmen.
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Cardinal Balue
Richmond
McCool
Grecian Compound Adurates hair growth claim
Advertises a hair growth product claiming to force whiskers or moustaches and hair on bald heads within six weeks. States price one dollar and mail order service with sealed packaging. Lists Adureas, Warner & Co. and Brooklyn, New York address.
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Adureas
Warner & CO
Llyl Box
Brooklyn
N. Y
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Auty
Jeage
The
Vipton Advertiser
Olare & Mulford, Mere and
Proprletor
G. Daviels
Fbgo
SarMiss Campenter
Mrs. Couar
Tipton
F.P. Dean
Mechaniceville
Betts
White House
Lacy
Ilin
Iowa News
Dubuque Herald
Erateau Council
Whelly Copperhead
Dubuque
State Register
Fifth Congressional District
Mills County
Oskaloosa
Jeff Davis
Mt Pleasant
Henry County
H. B. Swan
Henry Black
Thos. L. Kean
Council Bluffs
Pottawattamie County
Union League
Babbitt
Jackasses
W. W. Bosak
Hamilton County
Saya the Freeman
First National Bank
116Th U. S. Colored Infantry
United States
Cin. Gaz
NavUy
Court House
Viblatt Argo & Woodis
J. J. Rider
C. Burget
J. E. Boynton
W. J
M. Childs
Carbon
Yankee Nations
Citizens OF Cedar CO
C. Whitesel
Stars and Stripes
Land of the Free
Home of the Brave
WM. H. Hanmond
Tipton, Towa
Helmbold
Buchu
Lisbon
Southa
Joseph T.inman
Station D. Bible House
New York City
Livery Stable & Hack Line
Howard Association
Philadelphia
Dr Weir
Pennsylvania
France
Spain
America
Weir
N. B
Dr. W
Muscatine
Ogilvie House
Town City
Clinton House
Cedar Rapids
Jackson House
Marion
Session House
Aldrich House
West Liberty
Springdale
Rochester
Ottumwa
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Rome
Danville
Burlington
Sigourney
Wilton Junction
Durant
Springfield
Muscatine Journal
D. K. Weir
Toledo
Towa
Fort Emporium
Pitttegen Ceulas
Casap & Gilmore
Alite
Casad & Gilmore
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