New Babylon Town Meeting and the bounty debate
In the second year of the war New Babylon votes a bounty for volunteers to meet its quota. Ben and Bill Tuttle, still farmwise and loyal, feel the pull of patriotism over mercenary policy as townsmen advocate large bounties to bring in recruits. The twins’ steadfast integrity and Annie’s influence frame a tale of sacrifice.
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Gallanney
Old Hayseed
Chiron
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Connel
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Colonel Salterstall
Babylon Farm
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Sose
Ben Thither
Home Guards
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Ben Tuttle
Mr. Trofatter
Tahyern
Bea
Nance Tuttle
Nance
Main Street
Avenue of
Keon
Hen
Godiva
Shakespeare
Nature
Jess
Macbeth
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Cai Ayvenet
Thanno
Rwther
Acbeth
Marm Lloyd
Arabia
Sumer
Mgr
Captain Saltonstall
Annie Reassures Ben as Joy Overcomes Doubt
In a quiet moment Annie tells Ben she is happy and content, affirming that the sacrifice was worth it. He repeats that sentiment with conviction, signaling emotional resolution in their relationship.
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Annie
Ben
The Bad Boy's Slack Eye and a Milwaukee Store Tale
A Milwaukee grocer recalls a tough boy who fights insult with a black eye and defends a girl’s dignity. The boy recounts earlier troubles, a broken home, and how kindness toward a threatened girl spurs him to act. He describes his father’s reaction, reform talk, and a street tale ending with him selling soda and greens.
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Aoy
House of Correction
Vpive
Ward
Mia
Min
Anyony
Mary
Milwaukee
Ima
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Claire
Cote
Depraved Canine Thief Delights San Francisco Wharf Crowd
At the Union street wharf a seasoned theft dog joined a cocoanut pilfering scheme. A boy kicked nuts to trigger the dog to grab a big cocoanut then vanish with a smaller aiding pup, returning to add the loot to the growing pile as onlookers watched.
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San Francisco Bulletin
Union Street Wharf
Chinese Bed Spread Displayed By Smithsonian Gift
A remarkable Chinese bed spread with matching pillow shams, presented by Daniel Leech of the Smithsonian to his wife and family visiting from California. Pale blue and shrimp pink silks are quilted with storks in center and corners, bordered by delicately tinted flowers and blue and pink silk tassels.
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Daniel Leech
Smithsonian Institution
California
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