Two Garlands for North and South Unite in Peace
A Civil War sermon urges harmonizing memories across the North and South. The preacher envisions interwoven garlands placed on northern and southern graves, honor for fallen soldiers, and a vow to resist renewed sectional strife while praying for national unity and faith in God.
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United States
Massachusettes Fourtenths
Wisconsin
Ten Thouand
Texas Rangers
New York
Hudson
Savannah
Penobscot
Connecticut
St. Lawrence
Orezon
James
Albemaine
Alabama
Sacramento
South
Weinert
Gettysburz
Tia
Gulf of Mexico
North Star
Green
Pennsylvania
United States Christian Commission
Erstown
Williamsbur
Fredericksburg
Cold Harbor
Murfreesboro
Corinth
Yorktown
Ulysses S. Grant
Robert E. Lee
William T. Sherman
Stonewall Jackson
Potomac
Chickahominy
Tennessee
Subie Lee
Bethlehem
Greenwood
United States of America
Woman Seeks Redemption of Unused Railroad Ticket
A motherly woman on the fourth floor of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad general office in Philadelphia demanded the re deeming of an unused railroad ticket. She stated she was seeking the ticket’s value and asked for satisfaction from the company.
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Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Diet and cooking tips for invalids and fish selection
Do not give lime-water or milk before or after calomel. Lime-water alters calomel’s action. When selecting fish choose firm fish with red gills clear eyes and firm fins. Cook fish quickly after removing from water. A cod boiled tongue cream and egg yolks mixture makes a tasty spread on buttered toast ready to eat.
Sea Wealth and Pearl Treasures Across Nations
The article surveys valuable sea products from Tyrian purple to pearls, noting dyes from mollusks, cuttlefish sepia, beche-de-mer delicacy, shells used as currency, and oils. It highlights the largest known pearl, royal collections, and historic prices, tracing these riches from ancient to modern times.
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Turkey
Mediterranean
Africa
India
Greenland
Augustus
Beresford Hope
Russia
Julius
Tony's Buttons and The Sea's Bold Plot
A mixed story blends memories of a mother and son with a vivid sea tale. The mother recalls Tony's shirt buttons and a boyish farewell before growing up. The nautical section describes mackerel and porpoise hunting disrupting Sunday church life and provoked debates on necessity versus devotion.
New Use for the Papaw in West Indies Kitchens
The papaw tree near kitchen doors is valued for leaves that tenderize meat and for fruit with rich flesh. Dr Mortimer Granville reports the papaw juice may have cancer healing potential when combined with specific adjuncts.
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West Indies
Mortimer Rranville
Granville
Capturing Porpoises in Canso Harbour
The Canso harbor features the Tickle channel used as a safe passage to the sea. A seine is stretched to trap porpoises driven into the opening, after which the exit is seined and the captured animals are killed. Indian spears are noted but the method described centers on controlled hunting.
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Tony
Florence Alden
Kate Greenaway
Mamma
Chicago Times
Theople
Boston Herald
Canso
The Florida Everglades Adventure Described
A correspondent recounts a Tampa area excursion into Florida's Everglades. A small steam launch navigates a nameless stream amid towering live oaks and dense tropical growth while alligators snakes and exotic birds appear. The journey ends when a fallen tree blocks the path and the party returns to civilization.
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Tampa
Everglades
Florida
Peninsula of
Africa
Omaha Bee
Harness Horseman Becomes Gentleman in Modern Era
The American Trotter notes trotting horse business rising to a higher plane as the term horseman equates to gentleman. Trainers now sought must be temperate and refrain from profanity, with future stables demanding elite recommendations akin to other professions.
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Independence
Iwoa
Valuable Chinese Roots Sell For Vast Gold Value
The St Louis Republic notes a root in China called Khe-ki ye that fetches 20 to 100 times its weight in gold. In Nanchuria a similar root commands equal value, sold mainly to mandarins and the wealthy. Small roots under a tenth of an ounce reportedly bring 250 to 70 dollars, and the plant is closely allied to ginseng.
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China
Nanchuria
St. Louis Republic
Ether drinking in Ireland becomes a national plague
The report states that ether consumption in Ireland has reached a level described as nearly a nationwide scourge. Officials warn of widespread health risks and social disruption as more people engage in the practice.
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Ireland
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St. John
Washington Star
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Society of Man
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