Molly McDonald A Frontier Love and Battle Tale
Sergeant Hamlin, Molly McDonald, and her father Major McDonald confront danger as Indian threats loom near Fort Dodge. On a treacherous stage ride to Fort Ripley, Moylan is killed, Molly wounded, and escape plans unfold amid shifting loyalties and rumors of a winter campaign.
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McDonald
Fort Dodge
Molly
Brick
Hamlin
Fort Ripley
Indi
Moylan
Gongales
Olly
LeFevre
Gaskins
Garrison
Monument
Sam
Wasson
Texas
Arrest at the Barracks Drives Hamlin to a Moment of Doubt
Sergeant Hamlin faces sudden gunfire and a dire accusation after a nighttime ambush near the barracks. Lieutenant Gaskins identifies Hamlin as the shooter before collapsing, leaving Hamlin arrested and awaiting the next day to prove his innocence.
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Mapes
Hamlin
Seventh Cavalry
Lieutenant Gaskins
Gaskins
Copley
Peculiarly Movers in Nevada Travel Stones Attract Iron Beds
Traveling stones described in Nevada roll toward each other when placed on a level surface and cluster in a nest of eggs. The stones reportedly move distances up to 344 feet after release, seeming to be attracted by magnetic iron ore in a barren, level region.
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Nevada
Prom
The Favorite Word in English Is Set
Landor notes the German schlag and zug versus the English set. He argues set covers vast meanings and exceeds post in ubiquity. The essay invites readers to catalog daily uses of the word set as a playful linguistic game.
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Partners
Landors Chronicle
Sponge as an Animal Exploring sponge life and growth
The article explains sponges as animals from birth, detailing larval attachment to rock, initial yolk feeding in some species, and late development where water currents feed the sponge and remove waste. It notes varieties from rock-clinging to others at different ocean levels.
Adirondack hotel owner recalls witnesses in boundary dispute
Paul of Malone, a veteran Adirondack hotel owner turned forest land investor, tells a courtroom tale about witnesses at his title case with Jones. He recalls sitting before the case opened with his witnesses and Jones remarking they were his witnesses too, suggesting victory.
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Paul
Adirondack
Per
Jones
Malone
Prodigy of Remarkable Talent Cited By Parent
A parent praises his boy as a prodigy claiming extraordinary abilities beyond mathematics. He recounts an example showing the child not seizing a parked car or pressing a horn, underscoring the youth’s unusual focus and restraint.
Honorable Mention for Public Service and Sacrifices
The speaker praises those earning a living without complaint and notes public officeholders who do not claim constant sacrifice of private interests deserve honorable mention. The remark emphasizes integrity and service over self promotion.
Stupidly proper on stage sparks home talk
Witness quotes reveal a heated exchange about a theater performance. He questions propriety while she defends the play as acceptable words for home use. The dialogue hints at public versus private morality and suggests tension between performers and audience expectations.
Still Going On
Uncle Simon arrives from Skigginsville and discusses life near the sawmill with Jese Watkins in a rural conversation.
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Simon
Skigginsville
Jese Watkins
Fragmentary dialogue hints at inheritance and social roles
Dialogue references a man of parts, blood will tell, and questions about inherited talents. Mentions a barber father and concern for protecting chorus girls and improving heating behind the scenes.
A Woman's Idea Prompted By a Missed Bargain
A humorous exchange defines self abnegation as seeing an unwanted sale item marked down and choosing not to buy it. The line frames a mother daughter moment about restraint and thrift.
The Rich Man's Point of View
There is nothing like prosperity to convince a man that he who is successful has only himself to blame.
He Deserves Compassion From a Mother's Absence
A reflection on a person whose upbringing lacked maternal support and the need for gentleness toward someone who faced hardship growing up. The text urges empathy rather than harsh judgment for the sinner amid difficult circumstances.
Witness Stand Expert Says Talk Is Expensive
An expert on the witness stand argues that talk is seldom cheap and carries weight in court. The remark underlines the value of testimony and careful articulation in legal proceedings.
Face Cleared From Pimples By Cuticura Ointment
Miss Elsie Nielson of Atchison Kansas reports years of skin eruption and a red irritated face fully covered with pimples and blackheads. After four months using Cuticura Ointment followed by Cuticura Soap, her skin cleared and she continues using the soap. Public notice advertises Cuticura products with free samples and Skin Book.
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Atchison
Kan
Elsie Nielson
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Clumsy Stoogins Delivers Quirky Camel Waltz
The commentator notes Stoogins’ awkward dance on the floor likening it to a camel and wonders how such a performer could take on a better role, suggesting a lighthearted sports or entertainment moment with humor about the player’s moves.
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Stoogins
Doctor's Daughter Took It Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Auburn New York Mrs William H Guy suffered ten years from nervousness organic pains and sleeplessness. After four months on Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained health. St Cloud Minnesota Mrs Bertha Quickstep used the remedy for overwork and worry and recovered. The ad claims the compound is the most efficient remedy for female ills and urges readers to try it.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Auburn
N. Y
Wiliam H. Guy
Pleasant Street
Auburn, New York
St. Cloud
Minn
Bertha M. Quickstapt
5Th Avenue
Resinol Soap and Ointment Cure Pimples Says Walter Stenstrum
Walter A. Stenstrum of Brooklyn reports a week of Resinol Soap wash and Resinol Ointment at night cleared pimples on his face with swelling and inflammation fading by morning. He notes most disappeared and no recurrence after treatment.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Walter A. Stenstrum
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