War Fifty Years Ago By Captain Kilmer
The piece recalls late February and early March activity in the Civil War era. Confederates complete the Merrimac at Norfolk while Union ironclads like the Monitor await battle after fitting in New York. Foote’s flotilla mobilizes on the western rivers with gunboats Tyler Lexington Conestoga, and Sherman gathers forces toward Columbus and Island No. 10, as Fort Henry and Donelson campaigns unfold.
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George L. Kilmer
Norfolk
United States
John Ericsson
New York
Merrimac
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
Mississippi
Louisiana
Western Gulf Squadron
Farragut
New Orleans
Upper Mississippi
Tennessee River
Fort Henry
Fort Donelson
Cumberland
Port Donelson
Tennessee
Alabama
Tyler
Lexington
Wittsburg
Tenn
Shiloh
Upper
Fort Menry
Foote
Donelson
Essex
St. Louis
Carondelet
Columbus
Vicksburg
Cincinnati
John Rodgers
War Department
West
W. T. Sherman
Sherman
Kenty
Big Sandy
Benton Barracks
Halleck
Paducah
Grant
C. F. Smith
New Madrid
Island No. 10
John Pope
Missouri
Commodore Foote
President Lincoln
Pittsburgh
Lincoln
Tidewater
Virginia
Belmont to Columbus War Years and River Gunboat Trials
The narrative recalls Confederate strongholds at Columbus and Belmont in 1861 and the river battle attempts. It notes the Carondelet experiment failing to hold stream position, Union and Confederate naval pressure, and imported arms as both sides faced weapon shortages late in the first year of the Civil War.
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Walke
Trier
Eads
St. Louis
Carondelet
Arkansas
Aris
Women centers on Dr. R V Pierce as trusted healer
In the United States one man has heard more women secrets than any other. Dr. R V Pierce treats women with ailments over forty years. Ninety eight percent of treated women are cured. Consultation by letter is free. Write to Dispensary Medical Association, Dr. R V Pierce, Buffalo, N Y.
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United States
R. V. Pierce
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Dispensary Medical Association
Prest
Affalo
N. Y
Rough Riders as Rustlers in Camp Tales
In Edward Emerson’s Collier’s Weekly reminiscence, he recalls the Rough Riders earning the nickname biggest thieves in camp. He describes joining with little gear and Roosevelt urging caution as he scrounged for a uniform and equipment. He ends up wearing a mishmash of items from various forces and allies.
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Edward Emerson
Collier's Weekly
Roosevelt
New York Seventy First
Rough Riders Thievery and Camp Friction in Cuba
A veteran recalls early Rough Riders days in Cuba with Roosevelt's approval shaping his entry. He details midshipmen like General Wheeler accusing the unit of stealing horses and sugar, and a raid culture that fostered intramural theft and clashes over supplies.
Den of thieves at Crippie Creek described in camp chatter
A soldier recalls a harsh remark about a notorious outpost. The sheriff of Crippie Creek is cited as enforcing order. Upon returning to camp, the general's horse remains tied while the adjutant hurries with frantic exypostulations before Roosevelt's tent.
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Wheeler
Crippie Creek
Roosevelt
Soldiers to Be Chauffeurs Offer Supports Ex Soldiers
Motor cab companies will employ ex soldiers after a motor driving course. Men wishing to take up this offer should send their names to the secretary of the National Association for Employment of Reserves and Discharged Soldiers at 119 Victoria Street, London, S. W.
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National Association For Employment of Reserves
Victoria Street
London
S. W
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
Advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease, not local. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo is presented as a internal treatment with a $100 prize for any cured failure, and is said to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Gray Hairs Quickly Vanish and Restore Natural Color
An old advertisement extols Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a daily use hair care solution. It claims to prevent thinning, stop dandruff, and restore faded or gray hair to natural color with a few applications. Sold by McElhinney Drug Co. and druggists at fifty cents a bottle.
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Nature
Wyeth
McElhinney Drug Co
A Warning Against Wet Feet In Cold Weather
Wet feet can dampen mucous membranes and lead to racking coughs. Children require watchful care and Foley's Honey and Tar Compound may soothe inflamed membranes and help heal coughs quickly. Take no substitute.
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Foley
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative BromO Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. 25c.
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E. W. Grove
Foley Kidney Pills Promise Cure for Kidney and Bladder Trouble
An advertisement proclaims Foley Kidney Pills will cure any kidney or bladder trouble within medicine’s reach. It states the product is for sale by all druggists and claims superior efficacy.
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Poote
Leonidas Polk
Bishop
Rough Riders
General Wheeler
Red Cross
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Pacific Northwest
Rock Island
Pacific Coast
el Paso
Scenic
Colorado
Salt Lake
Southern Pacific
Western Pacific
H. W. Russell
Washington, Ia. S
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Davenport
Iowa
CG. J. Wilson
Co. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Journal Office
Charles A. Dewey
LAW Hquity
Lawyer
Washington County Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Casey Bros
E. J. Perry
Weet
Washington Street
Ray H. Dean
EYE
Far
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Throat Specialis
Cook & Meet Drug Store
J. Glyde Wallage
J. Clyde Wallace
Windsor
Eicher & Livingston
LAW Abstract Department
Offics
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J. J. Kellogg
South Side Square
Www
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Butterfield & Frame
Special Collection Department
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P. J. Hanley
Fenton & Fenton
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Macon
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
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Harry H. Ross
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