Spy or Scout in the Confederate Lines at Manassas
Royal Kenton, a Virginia youth, goes behind Union lines as a Confederate scout to gather intelligence. He evades Federal patrols, assists a captured cavalryman, and reaches Confederate outposts at length, delivering news to General Jackson and shaping his future role in the campaign.
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Vilas
Arlington
North Carolina
Kentucky
Tennessee
Missouri
Army of Virginia
Virginia
Royal Kenton
Jackson
Kenton
Wyle
Baxter
Washington
Marian Percy
Percys
Peelytoi
Bull
Ats Fe
Yne
Confederacy
Hastings
Marian
Richmond
Johnny
Federal
Manassas
Kenton Meets Federal Vidette While Scouting Confederate Lines
Kenton, after leaving the farmers, moves south to scout Confederate outposts as McClellan advances. A Federal vidette halts him at 30 feet with a carbine, forcing a tense pause in the undercover approach. The encounter highlights blurred lines of disguise as troops still wear gray uniforms.
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Kenton
Goodby
McClellan
Duminons
Sioux Indians Progress Toward Civilization Through Self Destruction
Chicago Tribune notes a Sioux reservation murder over land as Thunder Hawk kills Eagle Louse after fencing and corraling, with Thunder Hawk jailed in Deadwood awaiting U S court action. The piece frames violence and self destruction as signs of civilization among Sioux.
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Eagle Louse
Thunder Hawk
Deadwood
United States
Chamberlain
S. D
Cor
Chicago Tribune
Coaching parade showcases imported gowns and bold hats
Henriette Rousseau notes the New York coaching parade features exceptionally brilliant imported gowns. Bridesmaids and bachelors test high fashion with enunciated mantelets, lace trims, and floral touches while shoes and parasols complete the look, despite limited flowers this year.
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New York
Roest
York
Jim
A Corner In Cocoons Causes Prize Dilemma
The Genesee Valley Forest association offered prizes for cocoon collection by schoolchildren. Top earners would get 5, next 3, and third 2 dollars, with a single $10 prize for beating last year’s 44,900. Many collectors exceeded 60,000 cocoons, risking thousands in prizes. the society plans a settlement and notes the effort will save money for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesee Valley Forest Association
Troy Times
Offens ive Optimism in Christian Charity and Sympathy
A persuasive essay questions boastful cheerful optimism. It argues true optimism honors sorrow and avoids pressuring suffering friends with cheery assurances. It warns that self satisfied tone masks egotism and suggests silent compassion over glib consolation.
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Isabella Proctor
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Bluffton
Wednerday
American Weclane Association
Rebs
Fisher
Columbia
George
Blantly
Bis
Coneham
Ketele Press Associaion
Berthier
Henriette Rousseau
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