The Fighting Younger Set in Civil War Enlistments
Senate discussion on army funding reveals that 2,778,504 Union Army enlistments during the Civil War were under 21, with many boys as young as 12 to 14 serving as drummers and sometimes bearing arms. Figures from War Department tables show notable youth participation and late-war pushes to draft younger volunteers in Harrisburg and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate
DuPont
Delaware
du Pobt
War Department
Grant
Richmond
Harrisburg
Foreign trade figures show large surplus and high credits
The summary outlines last year’s foreign trade with exports around four and a third billion and imports over two billion, leaving a merchandise surplus of about 2.135 billion. It notes substantial gold imports and a large unsettled balance in precious metals, plus roughly three billion in foreign credits from loans and securities bought back since the war. Bank clearings remain high, with strong confidence and limited speculation, and rail earnings rise year over year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve System
Dun
Market Brief: Steel, Cotton, Wool, and Wheat Trends
inquiries from railway firms surge as steel plate costs rise and shells demand grows. United States seeks 50 000 tons of steel while buyers and producers clash on pricing. Russian purchases push exports of barbed wire and Bessemer steel. Cotton speculation strengthens with crop damage reports. wool markets hold firm despite garment workers strike as mills and jobbers show interest. Wheat and corn rally on heat and Liverpool prices, pork lard prices rise with hog markets.
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Pittsburg
United States
Priven
Pittsburgh
Prnte
Aga
Boston
Anyuait
Liverpool
State finances warn of legislative recklessness and revenue gaps
State Treasurer Young and Auditor General Powell warned that ongoing appropriations exceed incoming revenue and that new tax laws may fail in court or yield little revenue. The article notes strained state finances, efforts to cut spending, and looming deficits despite strong trade figures and looming inheritance taxes.
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Young
Powell
Brumbaugh
Fragmented 19th century column on daily life and townsfolk
A long satirical column blends stray anecdotes about weather, health advice, local customs, and oddities. It mentions Dr Brown and mortality, urban legends, everyday chores, and noisy townsfolk, weaving in fragmented quotes and local color with playful criticism of modern life.
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Australia
Boc Lille
Neportes
Teefore
Late Brown
Panic Health Authority
Bucking Bronchos and Wild Prairie Freedom Tale
An OCR fragment describes bucking bronchos and the lure of wild prairie life. It cites fearlessness and independence as core themes, noting the public fascination with rodeo and rugged charm amid chaotic imagery. The piece references riders, animals, and a dramatic, unsettled atmosphere.
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Wall Savarmed van Mere
Armas. Com
Wwe
Wild West show at Bucking Ranch draws crowds
An uncertain fragment describes a Wild West show with bucking horses, riders, and a cattle ranch spectacle. It mentions a show, arena, and exhibitors, with shipping and sale notes and a quick sale advertisement for a motel.
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Mthiad Warrch
Fis Lowvy
Coe
Henith
China
Ming Zool
Wild West
Ita
Tanger
Eit Ranch
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Waall
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Ion Han
Avery Tver
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Eolam Party
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Peone
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Tial
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Bravern Stros
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Tanlee
Ibeen
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Ohloyfor
Times” Office
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LIAR
Wnpress
Rmcrembocker
Samesiown
Gaholin Avie Rosning Emayirs
Geen Co
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Sozndice Ntukday
Fb. Parker
Maceer
Doubs
Berson Tailor and Clothier
Moowenss
Bell
Berwinan
Apel Super
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Towens Cafe
Brownie
Kodak Pictures
Bairstow Studio
Pulverman Optometrist
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Pumbeeland
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Tailors Liberty Treat
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