The Salt Lake Tribune published some articles in a 1907 paper that aimed to defend the ongoing practice of polygamy by the Brighamite (mainstream LDS) branch in Utah. Ironically, one article in the paper (transcribed in full below) raised points and questions that actually undermine its own case by highlighting contradictions in the historical narrative.
https://humblymybrain.substack.com/p/did-joseph-smith-practice-polygamy
In the aftermath of the American Civil War, personal accounts from soldiers offered raw glimpses into the brutal realities of conflict, far removed from romanticized histories. George Cary Eggleston’s Southern Soldier Stories captures the unvarnished experiences of Confederate troops, emphasizing not just battles but the everyday struggles against scarcity and deprivation. This excerpt from his collection, titled “Random Facts,” vividly illustrates the ingenuity and endurance of Southern soldiers amid profound shortages—of clothing, medicine, ammunition, and even food—highlighting how necessity forged both practical innovations and spiritual resilience. It serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, where survival often depended on makeshift solutions and unyielding determination.
https://humblymybrain.substack.com/p/confederate-soldiers-hardships-scarcity
