Love and War in a Gray Jacket Tale
A Civil War romance and adventure unfolds from a Confederate camp to Union lines. Capt Wayne, aided by Jed Bungay and escorted by Edith Brennan, navigates pursuit, disguises, and a secret message amid arson and battle. Escapes, rescues, and a final escape under bluecoat reinforcements drive the drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen
Lee
Wayne
Longstreet
Bergt
Craig
My Lady of the North
Jed Bungay
Red Lowrie
Maj. Brennan
Union
Sheridan
Edith Brennan
Jed Bungey
Gen. Lee
Miss Minor
Mrs. Ungay
Edith
Brennan
Ailow
A Confederate Capture and a Secret Farewell
In a Virginia house after a brutal fight, Captain Wayne helps women escape, tends his wounds, and shares a tender, forbidden moment with Miss Minor. Their dialogue hints at a future reunion after the war, despite their divided loyalties and Brennan’s enmity.
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Brennan
Miss Minor
Caton
Ebers
Wayne
Captain Wayne
Major Brennan
Stonington
Conn
Dinner at the Bungays and a Southern guide
The narrator returns to a meal table where Ebers and the Bungays join, the sergeant professes hunger and loyalty, while Mrs. Bungay mocks the narrator's claims and hints at protecting him. Jed jokes about martial battles at home as Beelzebub his mule is described. TO BE CONTINUED.
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Brennan
Wayne
Edith Brennan
Confederacy
Cap
Beelzebub
Garfields Team Laxative Quip in Talking News Row
A fragmented mock dialogue references Garfield Team and a contrast to a daily laxative. The text mocks competition and royalty with a jest about a lord high keeper of the buttonhook and a court function rivaling a big musical show.
Milky Way Shifts Linked to Glacial Cycles
Dr Rudolf Spitaler suggests glacial periods may arise from the earth's changing position relative to the Milky Way. He argues that heat from stars could vary with galaxy movement affecting global temperatures. He notes dense star regions and many hot stars in the Milky Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolf Spitaler
New-Wed Couple Questions Minister Payment
A brief dialogue about a wedding payment with Mrs. New-Wed asking how much was paid to the minister and the reply that the minister did not take money for fear it was tainted. The exchange reflects propriety and financial concerns in a marriage context.
Doctor Reveals Coffee Harm Through Personal Case
A physician recounts his own experience with daily heart palpitations from coffee and tea. He switched to Postum after a near fatal heart event, noting proper brewing and adding butter in the pot for flavor. He urges friends and patients to quit coffee and tea and use Postum, as promoted by Postum Co. with reference to The Road to Wellville.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Randal Parrish
Arthur T. Williams
Johnny
Virginia
Richmond
Charlottesville
Alabastine Company
Grandville Road
Grand Rapids
New York City
Desk
Water Street
Aste Pettits
Eve Salve
Garfield
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