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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1885
Page
7
Horatio Alger Jr 1855 copyright entry notes Wait and Win or Jack Drummond's Pluce and lists titles The Store Boy Do and Dare Hector's Inheritance The Back Woods Boy and others by the author centered on juvenile reform and perseverance themes.
Jack Drummond befriends Blanche Wilson and guards a river crossing boat, outwits Victor, then leaves to seek independence. He aids a distressed farmer’s family, milks a cow for supper, and foils a burglar with a ghostly ruse, meeting a thief later at a farmhouse dinner.
Jack, tired after twenty miles, sleeps in a barn near a cow farm. He wakes to a trespass suspect, is cared for by Mrs. Flint and Penelope who reward him with lunch and money. He continues his journey, noting safer travel and hospitality along the way.
In 1884 a Western state governor race featured matched candidates until the Republican faltered with ailing health. The Democrat claimed election by sharing a secret: daily liver care with Warner's safe care maintained vigor and voice. Ex Governor Jacob of Kentucky cites similar use to endure campaign strain.
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