A Cavalry Captain and the Lone Terrier Tale
In Tarascon a young cavalry captain named Sabron confronts loneliness and loss. His orderly Brunet warns that Michette the terrier has died and six puppies remain. Sabron bonds with Pitchoune, the weak pup, seeking companionship as he contemplates a Sunday dinner invitation at the Esclignac estate and battles to save the fragile animal.
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le Comte de Sabron
Brunet
al Tarascon
Tarascon
Capitaine
Mon Capitaine
Monsieur le Capitaine
Sabron
Madame Michette
d’Esclignac
Chateau d’Esclignac
Turreta
Rhone
Pitchoune
Pitchorne
Dinner at the Chateau D'Esclignac Bespeaks a Romance
Sabron recalls his first night at the Chateau with Julia Redmond and the Marquises, where a moonlit Rhone and a singer’s melody accompany a growing attraction. He recalls two dinners, a lullaby tune, a sleeping puppy, and a hint of a second invitation amid elegant portraits.
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Julia Redmond
Chateau d'Eaclignac
Rhone
Rene
Marquize d’Esclignac
Marquise
Sabron
Miss Redmond
Misa Redmond
Chateau d’Esclignac
Marquise d’Hsclignac
Dazsied
Madame d'Haclignac
Braved Puppy On the Road Sparks Hard Choices
Chapter three depicts Brunet and Sabron debating the fate of Michette's puppy. The scene unfolds with a comic yet earnest struggle as Pitchoune, a bright month-old pup, drifts toward danger on the high road while a bicycle scene foreshadows harsher survival realities.
Factor in Modern Warfare and the Motorized War
In modern war millions of troops move and fight with speed. fronts extend to hundreds of miles and supply and transport rely on motor vehicles. The motor has sped war, letting wagons deliver ammo and food far faster than marching armies can move.
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France
Charles
L. Preeston
Scribner's Magasine
Witl Not Stick
A brief note advises a method to prevent postage stamps from sticking together by rubbing them over a hairy surface before storing.
Indiana Italians Called to Arms in War Duty Notice
Clinton’s vice consul Dr Salaroglio announced Italian subjects aged twenty to thirty-nine must report for duty in Italy. About 200 Clinton area Italians have applied for permission to go, with all expenses covered by the Italian government. Examinations may be done in Clinton Chicago or Cincinnati. If fit, they travel to Italy. if unfit, they face execution.
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Clinton
A. Salaroglio
Indiana
Italy
Chicago
Cincinnati
Two Fatal Incidents Reported In Local Areas
Columpus Howard Harrington near this city was struck by a sheathes fly during sheep shearing when a kicked pair of shears hit his calf causing a severed artery. He nearly bled to death before a physician arrived. Roy Monroe Runkle, age thirty seven, unmarried, hanged himself at his mother’s home after suffering delusions of illness. He left no note.
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South Bend
John H. Quilhot
George Ford
Ralph Kuss
Ira White
A. W. Huff
Frank B. Streibel
J. J. Klaer
Lewis Steinkohl
Reuben Kink
Louis Kreidler
Henry Ll. Spohn
Kink
Columpus
Howard Harrington
Harrington
Muncle
Roy Monroe Runkle
Christopher Runkle
DePauw Cane Holder Dr Jeremiah Tingley Dies at 89
Dr Jeremiah Tingley, oldest DePauw graduate and longtime educator, died at Northside Pittsburgh suburb. He held the alumni cane for two years. it passes to John S Tarkington of Indianapolis. A 1850 DePauw grad from Asbury College, he taught at the School for the Deaf and Dumb in Indianapolis and at Allegheny College in Meadville.
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Greencastle
Hillary A. Goben
DePauw University
Jeremiah Tingley
Northside
Pittsburgh
Tingley
DePauw
John S. Tarkington
Indianapolis
Asbury College
School For the Deaf and Dumb
Middle West
Allegheny High School
Allegheny College
Meadville
Moran jailed after drunken vagrancy IWW talk
Flwood Joe Moran, about thirty, jailed sixty days for drunkenness and vagrancy after arguing with Mayor Harbit over a handshake. He had been speaking about the Industrial Workers of the World on street corners and assaulted the mayor’s beard when refused. Jasper nominates officials in a Democratic primary: Wagner mayor, Krempp treasurer, Judy clerk, Snyder first ward, Eckert second ward, Robert Eckert third ward, with no at large seat. Mrs Harriet Cullen dead after cancer operation in San Antonio. survived by husband Dr J C Cullen and daughter Mrs George Hewitt.
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Flwood
Joe Moran
Harbit
Jasper
George P. Wagner
George H. Krempp
John Judy
John Snyder
Joseph Eckert
Robert Eckert
John Dishinger
Cornelius Gugsell
Harriet Cullen
Anderson
J. C. Cullen
St. John’s Hospital
Church Receives 10000 Gift From Martz Estate
Tipton based West Street Church received a $10,000 check from the N B Martz estate. Charles Martz said the gift fulfills his father's wish and will cover all outstanding indebtedness of the church. Elder Martz served on the building committee during the new church's construction.
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Tipton
West Street
Mule kick may cause death for Nelson Frey
Nelson Frey, a teamster for Premier Construction Company of Indianapolis, was kicked in the face by a mule while handling the animal during street construction in Vincennes. Doctors expect a fatal outcome from the injuries.
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Vincennes
Nelson Frey
Fray
Premier Construction Company
Indianpolis
Asgialt Atreete
Hit on Head by Baseball Ends Life of Local Teen
Evanaville seventeen year old Evanaville Oscar Genter died from a brain concussion after a baseball strike during a pickup game. Initially ruled non serious, his condition worsened prompting medical attention. Decatur citizens drive out Holy Rollers after week long meetings caused street disturbances and fights.
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Evanaville
Oscar Genter
Holy Rollers
Decatur
Dryas Wins Local Option Vote by Twelve Votes in Jay County
In Portland Wabash township Jay county the local option vote resulted in a dry result with the anti saloon forces winning by twelve votes. The township has only one saloon remaining and the measure passed in favor of prohibition.
Robert's Daughter Begins Work as Park Board Secretary
Terre Haute Miss Dorothy Roberts daughter of Donna Roberts has begun work as secretary of the board of park commissioners to which she was appointed by Mayor Gossom She will receive 25 dollars a month Carpenter Falls from Scafford Deansville Richard Wilsey a contracting carpenter age fifty fell from a scaffold and was internally injured Physicians say he may die.
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Robert
Terre Haute
Dorothy Roberts
Donna M. Roberts
Taavenworth Prison
Board of Park Commissioners
Gossom
Carpenter
Scafford
Deansville
Richard Wilsey
Scafold
Mason and Dixon Line Misconceptions Clarified
The article corrects the belief that Mason and Dixon's line divided slave states from free states. It notes the line ran mainly between Maryland and Delaware and aimed to resolve a boundary dispute among Pennsylvania Maryland and Delaware. It links the phrase to historical dissension and cites Dr. John Wyeth's prophecy on future unity.
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Mason and Dixon
Free States
Maryland
Delaware
Pennsylvania
John Wyeth
South
North
Political defection sparks attention to old party
Senator Sorghum argues that leaving his old party may not end it but could draw attention to its continued existence. The remarks suggest strategic signaling rather than immediate political realignment.
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Senator Sorghum
A Regular Excuse In A Whispered Exchange
A humorous exchange about life insurance and a husband’s ability to cover premiums. The wife notes she does not know the exact amount but says there is always a premium available to fund her new gown or hat.
Postum credited for health and steady work, chief bookkeeper says
A Western city chief bookkeeper credits Postum with curing stomach troubles and calming nerves after two years of coffee and tea. He says the beverage change eliminated sickness and blues, improving concentration during long work hours, and he urges others to try Postum as a coffee substitute.
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Postum
Poatum Co
Battie Creek
Mich
Poatum
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Aouth
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William T Taft
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Jeremiah Tingley Wos
Mayor
Jacob Williams
Florida
Volusia County
Florida Land & Settlement Co
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St. Clair Abrams
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Paxton Toilet Co
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Masa
American Flag Mfg. CO
Easton
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