Remembering Kellogg and the Butler Canal at Vicksburg
Recollections by Captain J. J. Kellogg detail the Butler Canal near Vicksburg built by veterans, the mud and sickness endured, the precarious levee, and how enemy water batteries halted progress. Kellogg recalls dangerous sorties, the rushing Mississippi to flood camps, and the Valley Forge-like hardship as troops waited for a turn of events.
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United States
Young’s Point
Vicksburg
Louisiana
Ben Butler
Pat Flannagan
Valley Forge
To Be Continued After Prayers Answered
A clipped wartime line hints at readiness in action with a promise of continuation. The fragment evokes soldiers in active service facing formidable odds and awaiting subsequent events.
Play at the Graham Falls Short of Average Traction
The Graham last evening offered a small audience a play titled Her First False Step. Most cast members appeared amateurish or unsuitable for acting, resulting in a performance far below standard. With more rehearsals this production could gain credibility, but current showing risks misrepresenting the work. Change of program tonight The Star.
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the Graham
When Trifles Become Troubles Kidney Remedy Advised
An old advertisement urges prompt use of Foley's Kidney Remedy from Lemmon's Pharmacy to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes, warning that delay allows kidney trouble to worsen.
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Foley
Bright
Lemmon
Hats on Display At Miss Lewis Store This Week
A display of 200 trimmed hats is featured on Thursday Friday and Saturday at Miss Lewis store. George Hopengardner John Mc Call Nate Babcock Tip Warner M O Loughlin and Mr Marsh left this morning for the creek to fish for large fish and will likely return with a good catch.
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George Hopengardner
John McCall
Nate Babcock
Tip Warner
M. O’ Loughlin
Mr. Marsh
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Butler Canal
J.J. Kellogg
Army of the Tennessee
the Star
Dr. A. Dealers
A.w.chase Medicine Co
Buffalo,n
W. Chase
Europe
Paris
London
J-A. Work & Co
Washington National Bank
Washington, Iowa
Ternational Sarvester Company
IH. C
G. Ralston
West Chester, Iowa
Iowa Gas and Electric Company
Nicola & Harmon
North Side Square
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