They’re marching homeward as Old Glory leads
A Boston Journal poem-satire framing Civil War era reunification. It evokes thousands marching, cannon, and patriotic fervor from Atlantic to Pacific, praising Union and northern and southern soldiers now as one nation. Pieces reference muskets, drums, and cheering crowds.
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Atlante
Pacite
Lone Star
Old Glory
Hattie
Don
Ola Giory
Atlantic
Pacific
Boston Journal
Oswalds Bold Rescue Plan At Blackheath
In a tale set on Blackheath, Oswald proposes bold schemes to rescue the old gentleman in peril. The plan shifts from hymns and petty schemes to enlisting Pincher the fox terrier as the key to a staged rescue, with the group debating ethics and danger before execution.
Lord Tottenham Teaches Boys A Gentle Lesson On Honor
In a tale from Pall Mall Gazette, four youths chase a dog in wind and stumble into boasting and deceit. Lord Tottenham intervenes when Pincher snatches at him, teaches them remorse, and forgives after the boys promise honesty. They later present gifts and vow to be more gentlemanly.
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Lord Tottenham
Lord Wottenham
Rinsetts
Pincher
Alice
Fincher
Hind Smd
Dickie
Dicky
Noel
Oswald
Tord Tottenham
H.O. Ware
Lord Tottentayn
Lord Tottenyn
Oswald VU
Lars Tottenham
Lawish
Dors
Pineher
Ali
Wind
Sul
Dorn
Ottenmam
Tottenham
Apod
H. QO
Vic Lord Tottenham
Nelson
Dora
Heath
Oswalt
H. C
Nol
Uny
Pall Mall Gazette
Soldiers' Housewifes and Camp Supplies Humor
A satirical column from Commercial Tribune lists absurdly overstuffed “housewives” for soldiers, naming items from cigars and brandy to handkerchiefs, Turkish towels, tobacco, playing cards, pies in pans, manicure sets, chocolates, and a life-size crayon portrait. The piece feigns practical military packing lists, ending with a string of jokes about miscounts and mistaken loyalties.
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United States
Camp Austell
Phomps
Thomas
Cubate
Cinemont
Commercial Tribune
The Philippine Islands A sweeping colonial portrait and hazards
The article surveys the Philippine Islands as Spain’s rich but misgoverned colony with Magellan’s discovery in 1521, Manila’s ancient walls, earthquakes, and tropical climate. It notes tobacco as a principal product, vast archipelago geography, tides, and endemic diseases, plus vivid scenes of Manila’s old city, rivers, carabaos, and housing.
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Philippines
Inet
Magellan
Spain
Mactan
Victoria
Sebastian Cano
Cuba
China Sea
Luzon
Borne
Vermosa
Nong-Kong
Bay of Manila
Manila
Lagaspi
Pasig
Chicago
Islands
Barden
Raisin cake debate echoes in Spain import tale
A fragment from an Evening News piece quotes Mawem Wine and Little Johnny-Ma discussing raisin cake. The dialogue reflects tensions around where raisins originate, with a child warning against quick consumption and a wary remark about poison, set in a domestic scene.
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Johnny
Mumma
Spain
Chicapee Evening News
San Jose Scale Threat to American Fruit Exposed
The Herald reports on the San Jose scale Aspidiotus perniciosus, a tiny six legged pest deadly to orchards. Austrian decree bans American fruit shipments with infested trees. experts describe its spread from Mexico to the United States and Europe and advise fumigation, kerosene wash, or scalding water as controls while noting the difficulty of eradication.
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Austria
San Jose
Seale
L. O. Howard
United States Department of Agriculture
Sid
United States
Mexico
Europe
W. Bentenmuller
American Museum of Natural History
Heale
Herald
Wide tires and road funding debated in New Jersey hearing
At a hearing before Gov. Voorhees on a proposed wide-tire bill, it was noted township meetings have long allocated small road funds. Wheelmen attended in force, threatening increases if roads remain in poor repair. It was argued rebates of ten dollars to farmers using wide tires could be cheaper than higher road appropriations, and wide tires would generally improve roads.
Reading Builds Smart Farming Judgment, Rural World Says
The Rural World notes that those who neglect reading may be hardworking yet lack judgment. It argues nationwide that successful farmers are the most intelligent, drawing a sharp contrast between effort and learning.
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Rannings
Short Road Sermon on Better Road Surfaces and Maintenance
A practical call for improved roads noting current expense myths and outlining five steps: fund in money not in labor vouchers, hire experienced supervision, ensure proper grading and drainage, keep roadbed tuned for water shedding, and maintain the surface with limited heavy loads to preserve gains.
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Tabor
Onions Stand Out as Wholesome Yet Odorous Veggie
The piece extols onions as wholesome and sleep promoting while claiming they alleviate rheumatic and skin issues. It gives cultivation tips like seed timing, row spacing, soil depth, and shallow cultivation, noting onions grow roots near the surface and to avoid deep soil disturbance. It cites Purimers' Voice remark on odor and consumer taste.
A Hint From Boston on Uniform Road Quality
The article argues cyclists should demand uniformly good roads year round. It decries the notion that country roads are inherently worse than city streets, noting advances like the Liegele era make consistent road quality feasible, despite seasonal dust or snow. Boston Hobe urges nationwide action.
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Noston Hobe
Calves for Vent and Fattening Guidelines
The American Cultivator notes calves show many fatten for meat rather than milk. Most calves should be fattened and killed at two to four months with skim milk and oatmeal porridge, as their growth improves with age. Early slaughter reduces meat quality and profit.
Hazardous Claims and Quack Cures Flood Late-Nite Ads
A jumble of medical claims and filler from an era ad page includes Hood's Sarsaparilla testimonials, Hall's Catarrh Cure pledges, and various quack remedies. It features misprinted quotes, dubious prices, and promotional blurbs, reflecting sensational health advertising and random anecdotes from the period.
Strong statements on Lydia E. Pinkham's remedy by women
Letters from Mrs. A W Sarra Mrs Melissa Pomitts and Mrs Motz Genner praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female ailments unseen weakness backache fatigue and overall recovery after taking the product and endorsing its benefits to other women
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A. W. Sarra
Summer St
Biddeford
Lydia E. Pinkham
Melissa Pomitts
Lexington
Ind
Motz E. Genner
Powell Station
Tenn
Lydia E. Pinkhamn
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