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Dainties for Sick Soldiers (August 28th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: The Union ladies from Carroll County sent wine, jellies, and other delicacies to the sick and wounded soldiers in Frederick.

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Central Committee (August 28th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Notice; The Union Central Committee is to meet on 9/3/1861.

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Mount Pleasant Home Guard (August 28th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: The Mt. Pleasant Home Guard is to meet at Ogborn’s Store on 8/31/1861.

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Military Books, &c (August 28th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Advertisement; Military-themed books are for sale at Smith’s News Depot.

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Drums! Drums!! Fifes! Fifes!! (August 28th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Advertisement; Military band instruments, such as the drum and the fife, are for sale at Smith’s News Depot and Variety Store.

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Who Began The War? (August 29th, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD

Summary: A reply to an editorial in the American Sentinel implies that it was the Republicans who started the war

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What Is To Be Gained By War? (August 29th, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD

Summary: There is no honor, no glory to be gained in war, only poverty, endless taxation, utter and hopeless ruin

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Primary Meetings (August 29th, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD

Summary: Report on the district meetings and nominations throughout Carroll County

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The Peace Movement (August 29th, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD

Summary: Letter to the editor: the anonymous writer feels that public opinion is shifting and the Peace movement will be successful in the election

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Supremacy of the Laws (August 30th, 1861)
>From The Republican Citizen; Frederick, MD

Summary: Soldiers from General Banks' army sacked several houses "of bad repute" and others were disorderly and resisted the Mayor's effort to arrest them

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