Stonewall Jackson Acts As His Own Courier At Fredericksburg
An elderly Confederate recalls December 1863 near Hamilton's Crossing during Lee and Jackson actions before Fredericksburg. Stonewall Jackson rode unassisted to direct Pegram’s Purcell battery, ordering personnel to advance and later noting the rebels would cross or recross the Rappahannock as Franklin’s reports confirm.
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Stonewall Jackson
Franklin
Rappahannock River
Fredericksburg
Hamilton‘s Crossing
Purcell
Pegram
A. P. Hill
Jackson
Lee
Jeb Stuart
Pegram’s
Batery
John Callaghan
Confederate Veterans’ Association
William B. Franklin
Rappahan Rock
Gen. Franklin
Washington Star
Correspondents in Civil War Era Trusted and Free Press
Maj. S. G. Brock recalls how reporters around headquarters enjoyed broad liberty with one exception. An English writer faced expulsion after unfair reports reached the London Times, while American correspondents were trusted to verify facts directly with generals. They moved with the army along the front and often learned outcomes from the papers.
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Maj
S. G. Brock
Howell
Foster
Terry
London Times
America
United States
Army of the Potomac
Macon Mo
Kansas City Star
Gone Fishing by Clinton Dangerfield in Sunday Magazine
A reflective verse meditation on fishing as a metaphor for life. The poem praises nature and the fisherman’s longing for the elusive catch, noting luck, uncertainty, and skill in pursuit of the swift prize under shifting musings about clouds berries and waves.
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Clinton Dangerfield
Sunday Magazine
Brigand the Yellow Angora Cat Terrorizes Neighborhood
A yellow Angora named Brigand terrorizes a Kansas City neighborhood with nightly serenades and brutal acts. After a siege of cat vs dog and garden vandalism, a posse captures and kills a misidentified cat, only to learn the real Brigand may still be alive in the next block.
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Smith
Kansas City Star
The Dual Nature of Nitrogen in War and Peace
A reflection on nitrogen as a peaceful element in nature and its dangerous potential when bound in nitro compounds. The piece links its release in bombs to dramatic destructive power, noting the contrast between warfare uses and its benign atmospheric role for life.
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Far East
Moscow
Fruit Growing in Ireland Conference Highlights Growth
Sir Horace Plunkett presided at a Balbriggan Dublin fruit growers meeting noting the north's adapted farmers built a strong industry despite poorer soil. From Annamore Armagh station strawberry shipments by rail climbed from 100 to 700 tons in a few years.
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Ireland
Sir Horace Plunkett
Ballsbridge
Dublin
Annamore
County Armagh
Empress Sends 51 Diplomas to North Brother Island Nurses
The empress of Germany awarded 51 diplomas signed by herself to the women nurses and employees on North Brother Island who distinguished themselves in rescue efforts during the Gen. Slocum disaster last June.
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Germany
North Brother Island
Slocum
A Unique Gavel Honors Lee Surrender Anniversary
Minor Stamford post marks the fortieth anniversary of Lee's surrender with speeches. Commander Solomon Close presides as Col. Henry Huss presents Post Commander Samuel Fesenden a gavel made from Kearsarge wood and Barlow's Knoll timber. The tree linked to Seventeenth Connecticut and Gettysburg history.
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Stamford
Conn
Lee
Solomon Close
Col
Henry Huss
Mount Vernon
Samuel Fessenden
Kearsarge
Barlow’s Knoll
Gettysburg
Connecticut
Seventeenth Connecticut Monument
M. C. Kellogg
New York
Francis C. Barlow
How It Feels to Be Shot Described by U S Soldier
An American private who fought with the regulars at San Juan Hill described the moment of being hit by a Mauser bullet in the left leg. He compared the pain to a sting from a rawhide whip, recalled the initial shock, and said he continued fighting after a brief bout of sickness. He later received first aid, returned to service, and rejoined the front in a few weeks.
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Brigand
Jumbo
Pudge
Smith
San Juan
Washington Star
Jerusalem
Gentlemanly Words at Gettysburg Over a Five Dollar Debt
Lord Leffingwell and Col. Dwyer discuss a forgotten loan on July Fourth 1862 during the Gettysburg conflict. Dwyer denies any loan talk but admits being on one side and refrains from further comment. They agree to drop the matter and share a drink.
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Lord Leffingwell
Col. Dwyer
Gettysburg
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Western Politician Wins Conflicting Consulate Tale
The Philadelphia Record recounts a western politician seeking a Cleveland administration consul post in a Chinese port. Richard Olney, then secretary of state, asked if he spoke Chinese. the candidate replied he would answer a Chinese question, securing his appointment.
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Richard Olney
Philadelphia Record
Cleveland
Olney
Blank
Dodd's Kidney Pills Credited In Kushequa Cure Tale
Local tale from Kushequa Pennsylvania credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing Rheumatism and Lame Back after Mrs. M. L. Davison reports thirty years of pain relieved by two boxes. The piece notes rising belief in the remedy and cites similar reports daily.
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Kushequa
Pennsylvania
Dodd
M. L. Davison
White River Division Nears Completion for Through Trains
The White River division between Newport Arkansas and Carthage Missouri is nearing completion. Through trains are expected within sixty days. Tourists have already traveled from both ends, with fishing parties on the James river drawing attention.
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White River Division
St. Louis
White River
Iron Mountain
Newport
Ark
Carthage
General Passenger Department
Galena
Branson
H. C. Townsend
James River
Lying Is Unnatural Says Professor in Record-Herald
A Chicago Record-Herald quote reports a professor asserting that lying is unnatural and must be learned, though a long apprenticeship is rarely necessary.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Cuticura Remedies Praised For Skin Suffering
An advertorial claims Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills cure eczema psoriasis scalp scalp disorders infant milk crust tetter and ringworm. It cites wide world testimony and proclaims a new era in relief for afflicted sufferers and anxious parents.
Pusheck's Kuro Promises Tonic Benefits
An advertising notice claims nervous prostration fatigue and pains signal deep trouble and touts Pusheck's Kuro as the best tonic for blood and nerve health. It credits Dr. Pusheck of Chicago and ends with a cantaloupe joke from the Toledo Blade.
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Pusheck
Chicago
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Comfort for Aching Feet
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot Ease a cure for swollen sweaty hot and aching feet sold by druggists 25c trial package free address A8 Olmsted Le Roy NY garbage and garage are something alike in spelling but not alive in smelling St Louis Globe Democrat
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Quotations and ads from early 1900s scenes
A compilation of paradoxes jokes and consumer ads. Includes a claim about Piso’s Cure for Consumption and a Ball Blue laundry ad promoting Red Cross Ball Blue. Also notes a Life quip about waiting for a husband and a Chicago Record-Herald paradox on effort.
Four Facts For Sick Women To Consider
A 19th century pamphlet style note claims most hospital female operations stem from neglected symptoms like backache and irregular menstruation. It touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the leading cure, citing decades of testimonials and urging women to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free personal advice.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Senate Rejects Destruction Plan for Carthage in Fourth Referencing
The senate declined Cato's demand to destroy Carthage and instead ordered ships to be sent, condemning the fiendish scheme and choosing a restrained course. The New York Sun notes the contrasting proposals and the decisive vote.
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Carthage
Cato
N. Y
The Last Comer and Family Puzzle in Ally Sloper
Tiny Tot asks how Jack is related to him. Mummy says mother and first cousin, but Tiny Tot argues he must be the last cousin since he is the youngest. Ally Sloper frames the exchange with playful confusion about family ties.
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Tiny
Mummy
Jack
Ally Sloper
Cause of Delay in Baby Naming Sparks Presidential Jokes
In a New York Sun exchange a friend asks about naming the baby and a proud mother replies they must choose carefully since many will be named after him when he is president. The light back and forth underscores tones of civic ambition and family humor.
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N. Y. Sun
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