Pomeroy Ride Theme Honors Gettysburg Hero
In his graduation oration, R C Appleby of Mount Union Pa praises Stephen W Pomeroy for carrying a crucial dispatch during Lee’s 1863 invasion, a ride that helped Meade anticipate battle at Gettysburg. Pomeroy, a Presbyterian clergyman now based in Harrisburg, Pa, is lauded as a Christian gentleman and patriot.
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T. A. Appleby
Mount Union
Stephen W. Poméroy
Lee
Pennsylvania
Appleby
Paul Revere
Hooker
Meade
Blue Ridge
Washington
Baltimore
Chambersburg
Gettysburg
Carlisle
Kimmell
Juniata
Roxbury
Young
Fleet
Beartown
Juniata County
Academia
Port Royal
Gov. Curtin
Harrisburg
War Department
Cattysburg
Dale
Paul Venarez
Jennie McNeal
Sheridan
Conemaugh
United States of “America
Stephen W. Pomeroy
Harrisburg, Pa
Fisherman joins Cumberland hero in dramatic reunion
A steam cruiser stops at St Helena for coal and water when a ragged United States Marine in a small boat offers a line. Gardner, aboard the Cumberland, twitched at the rail and a fisherman declares he will join the crew, remembering Gardner's main rigging flag moment as the frigate sank.
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Cumberland
Hampton Roads
Merrimac
New York Sun
Jack Gardner
Gardner
Alabama
St. Helena Island
United States Marine
Matey
The
Old Jack
Bill
Statue to Wade Hampton General Unveiled in Columbia
An equestrian statue of Gen Wade Hampton has been unveiled in Columbia South Carolina. Hampton son of Col Wade Hampton and grandson of Gen Wade Hampton a revolutionary soldier was born in the south before the Civil War. He opposed extension of slavery though a large slaveholder and joined Charleston in March 1818. He died in Columbia April 11 1902 after serving as governor and US senator and as a railroad commissioner. He owned 41009 slaves and led the Hampton Legion during the war. Afterward he rose to lieutenant general and supported conciliatory Reconstruction policies.
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Gen
Wade Tieraytan
Columbia
S.C
Hampton
Col
Wade Hampton
South
Charleston
United States
The Ox Warble Parasite Plaguing Cattle Hides
A 19th century overview explains the Ox Warble Hypoderma lineata infesting cattle, causing “licked beef” from pus and tissue damage. It details larval development nine to ten months, flight emergence resembling a dark honey bee, disputed egg deposition, and costly losses to markets like Chicago. Remedies include lancing, tweezers, kerosene with carbolic acid, and preventive oils on legs and flanks.
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Chicago
Method Used in France to Tame Young Horses
A noted eighteenth century French practice for breaking horses involved fastening the animal so it could not lie down and keeping it awake around the clock. The horse was disturbed each time it showed signs of sleep until meekness was achieved. Most horses were subdued quickly, though some resisted for a week or more.
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France
Save Best of Ewe Lambs for Your Flock
Farmers urged to keep top ewe lambs despite offers, selecting those from thrifty middle aged mothers to raise larger and better lambs in the herd.
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Bette
Purify Your Blood With Brandreth's Pills
An old family remedy claims to cleanse the blood for better circulation and overall health. Brandreth's Pills are described as a trusted blood purifier containing sarsaparilla with mild vegetables, sold widely in plain or sugar-coated form.
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Brandreth
Monarchs as Multilingual Rulers Across Empires
The article highlights various monarchs who speak multiple languages. King Edward excels in French and German. the Russian czar speaks French and dialects. Emperor William commands French English and Latin. the Spanish king speaks German French and English. the Portuguese king uses French English German and Spanish. the Italian king is fluent in French German and Italian dialects.
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Edward
Czar
Russia
William
Germany
Spain
Portugal
Italy
Cure of Eleven Years Eczema With Cuticura Remedies
Mrs Eliza A Wiley of Liscomb Iowa reports eleven years of eczema on hands with cracks and bleeding. After three doctors and failed remedies she used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills. She credits relief to the Cuticura line and recommends them to others with eczema. Dated October 18 1906.
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Eliza A. Wiley
Liscomb, Iowa
Chinese Superior to Japs Opinion Sparks Debate
Senator William A. Clark argues Chinese in the United States are superior to Japanese. He cites his loans to Chinese borrowers who repay and notes Japanese banks employ Chinese in trusted roles over their own countrymen.
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Japan
William A. Clark
Senator Tillman Tops Lecturing Earnings This Year
A reputable source notes Senator Tillman of South Carolina earns more from lecture circuits than any other U S public speaker this year with net proceeds of 25000 to 500 per lecture and reports 79900 in four years He is in demand across seasons with Chautauqua and winter dates Henry Watterson and Champ Clark are also high earners in platform speaking.
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Senator Tillman
Henry Watterson
Champ Clark
Missouri
Coffee as a drug claim mirrored by Postum proof
A newspaper reader recounts coffee’s nerve and stomach effects and credits Postum with relief. She describes six years of headaches dizziness and belching, then notes eye sharpness and well being improved after substituting Postum, while a friend’s opinion changed with proper preparation.
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Ila
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Fragments of Patented Dyes and Patent Minnesota Remedies
An assortment of old advertisements touts Putnam Faceless Dyes and Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain and wind colic. Garfield Tea is praised for herbal relief of constipation digestion and liver issues. A proverb notes that a man isn’t necessarily a manufacturer because he’s always on the make.
Cure a Cold in One Day With Laxative Bromo Quinine
An antique advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claimed to cure a cold in one day. It notes druggists refund money if it fails and features Grove's signature on the box, priced at 2 cents.
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BKW Grove
Precautions Questioned During Oath Ceremony
While Speaker Cannon presided new members took the oath. Congressman J Adam Bede quipped that Uncle Joe makes them raise their right hands to ensure they have nothing but their undershirts up their sleeves.
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Speaker Cannon
J. Adam Bede
Joe
Evaporating Machinery On Modern Warships
The article notes a battleship uses up to 3000 gallons of fresh water daily with two thirds for boilers and the rest for drinking washing and cooking. After the ship’s supply is exhausted it relies on condensers for more water and every modern warship is equipped with evaporating machinery to distil sea water.
Progress of the Canadian West and railroad expansion
The Canadian West leads in railroad mileage growth with 11 000 miles in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta by 1906. The output boosts grain, homesteads, and towns as $100 million in construction circulates and Americans join the western migration. A closing quip notes a busy neighbor.
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Great Lakes
Canadian Pacific Railway
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
Canadian Statesman
49Th Parallel
German Output Chemicals Lead World Production
Germany leads global chemical production with a yearly total of 357000000 dollars. The output includes one million tons of sulfuric acid and half a million tons of soda.
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Germany
Horses Still in Demand Across Shifting Times
The Hartford Times notes horses remain in strong demand despite rising auto adoption. Supply is tight for certain breeds, prices stay high, and industry resilience suggests both horse and car markets will persist without one forcing the other out.
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Hartford Times
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Hampton Legion
Columbus, S. C
Cinnie eAs Ly
Putnam
Cicero
Free Farms
Superintendent of Immigration
Ottawa
H. M. Williams
Law
Toledo
Ohio
Dodds
Carters
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
U.S. Havy
NAVY
West 6Th Street
Superior Ave
Cleveland
U.savy
PO. Luthing
Buffalo
N.Y
H. Hinklin
M.D
West Center St
Marion
Milo B, Stevens & CO
Jith St
Washington, D.C
Detroit
Watson E. Coleman
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