Jackson era drama spurs Marian Kenton flight to Percy estate
In the Shenandoah valley tale, Marian and her mother flee Winchester as Jackson advances, aided by Captain Wyle and Uncle Ben. Royal Kenton faces distrust after Reube Parker's capture, while Ike Baxter schemes amid wartime intrigue and family loyalties stretch to the Percy land and looming Front Royal moves.
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Ike Daxter
Percy
Jackson
Marian
Percys
Kernstown
Danno
Wyle
Kenton
Federala
Shields
Winchester
Alleghany Mountains
Appomattox
Uncle Ben
Royal Kenton
Ike
Captain Wyle
Keaton
Ben
Snaik
Leetle
Ike Baxter
Mars Kenton
Dar
Mrs. Baxter
Birs. Baxter
Steve Ed
Steve
Vain Hope for Dinner as Editors Help the Poor
The text humorously blames editors for aiding a poor household by suggesting a feast using lobster salad cheddar and peach shortcake with baked bluefish and various side dishes. It implies appreciation should come when the wife prepares her own meal and recognizes editors’ efforts.
Jackson moves 12000 men through Luray valley in Civil War narrative
The narrative tracks Jackson as his 12,000 strong army threads through the Shenandoah and Luray valleys. Banks federal forces guard Front Royal while Jackson aims at action against a nearby post. The moving army becomes a vast serpentine procession of cavalry infantry artillery and wagon trains.
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Jackson
Front Royal
Winchester
Potomac
Cross Keys
Port Republic
Lee
McClellan
Peninsula
Shenandoah
Custer
Army of Occupation
West Point
Michigan
Michigan Cavalry Brigade
Virginia
Chancelloraville
Ashby
Stuart
Royal Kenton
Reube Parker
Reube
Kenton
Steve Brayton
Steve
Wyle
General Jackson
Bis
Shields
Banks
New Market
Shenandoah River
Luray Valley
Heights and tariffs stir debates in late 19th century notes
An architect notes 1009 foot tower possibilities though current elevators cap at 400 feet. New York builds tall structures, surpassing Chicago’s Masonic Temple, with several 23 to 30 story towers planned. Ohio's Mr. Harter introduces a tariff bill proposing phased half-redactions, uniform duties on sugars coffee tea and liquor, and future 13 percent customs duties, claiming a surplus revenue if enacted.
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New York City
Chicago
Broadway
Egypt
Harter
Ohio
National House
Senate
Internal Revenue
Strange Doctrines and Peculiar Economic Observations
Summer brings revival among Seventh Day Adventists in Battle Creek Michigan and debate on end times. The piece notes their Sabbath keeping and charitable conduct, a revival that drives some to preach widely. Economic notes cover US debt near 900 million, deficits, and rising per capita money in circulation to 24.58 dollars. Railroads cut coal costs using oil sprays, while electric transit growth pressures steam rail fare competition. The Atchison Globe quips that trouble follows a son big enough to wear his father’s clothes.
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Seventh Day Adventist Brethren
Battle Creek
Mich
Cattle Creek
Work That Gives Us Strength
The Outlook editorial argues work nourishes and strengthens the worker when freely expressed. It notes artists prove genius by quality and quantity of work and highlights Southern Express company as a humane model with loyal staff. It mentions Coxey, Zsombolyi anniversary, Dana’s return, and the American Bimetallic league meeting in Washington.
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Michael Angelo
Mranses
Otia
Southern Express Company
H. B. Plant
Atlanta Constitution
Zsombolyi
Hungary
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Idlel Paper
Gane
Tien
Wes
Sven Wyle
Ken
Brayton
Leray Valley
China
Malthus
Railronds
United States
the Atchison Globe
Coxey
Washington
Dana of
the Sun
Russia
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