Grant on cigars shaping Fort Donelson victory tale
Major General Fred D. Grant recalls how a cigar from Admiral Foote helped his father Ulysses S. Grant rally Union forces at Fort Donelson. He notes the press overlooked the actual pace of smoking and that Grant smoked intermittently, often relighting a single cigar from breakfast to luncheon.
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Detroit
Mich
Fred D. Grant
Fort Wayne
Grant
Fort Donelson
Foote
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Buckner
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Admiral Foote
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Gen. Grant
West Point
North
Wanted Turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas
E Renaker AGT announces purchase of Thanksgiving and Christmas turkeys from November 6 to 17. Prices available before selling. Locations at W C Taylor & Co's Stockyards on Broadway. Home phone 53 East Tenn. No. 74.
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W. C. Taylor & Co’s
Broadway
East Tenn
E. Renaker
AGT
Harold's Hoof Ointment Promoted by Hisle Pharmacy
An advertisement for Harold's Hoof Ointment touts a quick cure for contracted heels brittle and shelly hooves and other hoof diseases. Presented by The Hisle Pharmacy with W. E. Strode as proprietor, dated November 6, 1911.
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Harold
Hisle Pharmacy
W. E. Strode
Winchester Roller Mills Featured In County Then and Now
The Winchester Roller Mills, described as the county’s oldest and best institution, promotes home flour with Kerr Perfection and White Pearl brands. The Clark Connnry Post Graduates met with Dr I A Shirey, who gave a lecture, followed by an oyster supper hosted by Dr Shirey. Attendees included Drs J N Rankin E R Bush D G McKinley G F Clark Waller Combs I H Browne and E R Cole.
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Winchester Roller Mills
Kerr
Clark Connnry
I. A. Shirley
Waller Combs
Shirey
J. N. Rankin
E. R. Bush
D. G. McKinley
G. F. Clark
I. H. Browne
E. R. Cole
Cincinnati Markets Show Steady Live Stock Grades
Cattle active and prices steady at Cincinnati Union Stock Yards with receipts of cattle 735 hogs 4228 sheep 559. Beef totals include shippers paying 4.60 to 5.60 for cattle with extras to 5.75, and calves strong with extras to 8.50. Hogs stronger for packers and feeders, with prices around 6.20 to 6.25 for good to choice. sows 3.75 to 5.40. Sheep and lambs steady, lambs 5.60 to 5.65 for extras, 5.00 to 5.50 for good to choice.
Lost Their Man Escapes from Lord Sefton
Watched by a detective in San Francisco, Harry Johnson believed to be Forsyth Jewell escapes the British steamer Lord Sefton. Police seek him. Syd ney and Chicago cases tie him to jewelry and lace thefts. Boston reports Mrs Martha M Dumphy faces extradition in a Chicago jewelry larceny case worth $9,000. Governor Guild hearing expected later in the week in Springfield.
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San Francisco
Sydney
Australia
Harry Johnson
Lord Sefton
Johnson
Forsyth Jewell
Chicago
Boston
Martha M. Dumphy
Springfield
Governor Guild
Coal for Winter Warmth Delivers Cozy Home Comforts
A local coal service urges households to stock a good clean coal supply now. Keep your cellar full so you can return to a warm house and welcoming hearts. Order today for guaranteed heat.
Chicago Markets Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices Fall and Rise
Chicago market report shows cattle receipts about 6000 with varied quotes for beeves Texans and Westerners. Hogs receipts near 25000 with lower prices across rings and ranges from lights to heavy including good to choice. Sheep receipts around 12000 with steady to mixed prices for nai ve Western yearlings lambs and Western lambs.
Fire Drill Prevents Panic at Chicago School
In Chicago on November 6, 150 school children narrowly avoided panic when a fire struck a two story frame branch school at Lunt avenue and North Robey street. Teachers organized an orderly escape through a rear exit as the front blaze was tackled, and the building was saved with only minor damage.
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Chicago
Lunt Avenue
North Robey Street
Industrial drift and political shifts in the 1908 era
Pittsburg mills open as American Nut and Bolt Works raises wages by 20 percent. State Treasurer Farley honored City School warrants for 100000 dollars. Merritt Lancaster libel case against Louisville Times in Lexington. Pennsylvania railroad orders full repair shop force. 10000 cars to be fixed. Thousands return to work in NY NJ and New England. Steel rails drop from 28 to 24 dollars. Industrial revival linked to Taft win. France and Germany on Casabl anca tensions. National Woman's Suffrage Association plans a monster petition for Taft. Taft carries Greater New York by 15645 and Chicago by 5640. Hughes leads by over 70000. Hart defeated in Utica race track betting bill bid.
Argentine Crop News Triggers Wheat Market Weakness
Fresh Argentine crop news sent the local wheat market lower with active short covering late in the session producing a firm close near the previous level. Corn and oats faltered while provisions held steady amid persistent cable chatter about Roosevelt and the term frazzle.
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Chicago
State University Team Leaves Friday for Ann Arbor
Lexington Ky Nov 6 Coach J White Guyn and the State University football eleven with a large crowd of supporters departed at 5 30 am by special train over Queen & Crescent for Ann Arbor Michigan where State will face Michigan on Saturday afternoon Yosts eleven. The Kentucky team aims to keep the score low and exert maximum effort to compete with Michigan.
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J. White Guyn
State University Football Eleven
Queen & Crescent Road
Ann Arbor
Michigan
State
Mighty Eleven
Gayne
Yost
Kentucky
Board of Control Inspects Owing Home Building Site
Lexington Kentucky November 6 Board of Control of the Odd Fellows Widows and Orphans Home met at the Home on West Sixth street. Routine business was completed and the building inspected as usual. Workmen are moving fence lines to clear space for a new building to be erected.
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Lexington
Board of Control of the
Odd Fellows’ Widows’ and Orphans’ Home
West Sixth Street
Louis XV Known For Perfect Play In Silent Match
A historical remark attributes flawless behavior to Louis XV during a game, noting he never spoiled the flow nor missed a move. The anecdote emphasizes his composure and strict adherence to the game's course.
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Louis XV
American fleet reaches Amoy in China
The American naval contingent arrives at Amoy China signaling a shift in regional presence. Branch leadership confirms logistical preparations as ships anchor offshore amid patrol routines and ongoing drills. No casualties reported.
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Amoy
China
The Old Philosopher on Vain Men and Vanity
The Old Philosopher declares that vain men crave little, needing only a looking glass and a loud hooray to feel happiness. He notes some people believe the world revolves around them and only seek attention.
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Atlanta Constitution
Train Schedule From Winchester
Passenger trains depart Winchester on the C O and O routes and B&O line with daily and Sunday-excluded services. East bound trains leave at 8 42 am 11 57 am and 6 30 pm while West bound departures are listed as 9 25 pm and other times.
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Winchester
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