Molly McDonald A Tale Of The Frontier
The narrative follows Major McDonald’s army near Fort Dodge as Molly McDonald travels with Sergeant Hamlin and is hunted by Indian forces. Hamlin’s past, a Murdered paymaster, a suspected double of LeFevre, and a blizzard trek toward an Indian camp drive a pursuit that culminates in a dawn assault led by General Custer with Hamlin acting as guide.
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McDonald
Fort Dodge
Molly
Gaskins
Hamlin
Gaskin A
Dupont
LeFevre
Conners
Amlin
Custer
Framlin
Battle of Washita River Ride with the Indians
Custer leads a dawn assault on an Osage village near Washita with Hamlin at his side. Troopers mount, ride through a chaotic village, guns blazing, ponies stampede, and Indians erupt from tepees as the battle erupts in fierce close combat. The page ends with ongoing chaos and a promise of continuation.
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Corbin
California
Joe
Hamlin
Custer
Washita
Garry Owen
Tom Hamlin
Deserter Cheyenne Camp Found By Cavalry Patrol
On a ridge a patrol discovers a Cheyenne camp at Buffalo Creek with about 150 warriors and few horses. Major Elliott orders Corbin to ride to General Custer with the location and pursuit plan, while testing river crossing and ford depth before crossing the Washita.
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Hamlin
Elliott
Corbin
Custer
Buffalo Creek
Washita
Filiott
Ready to Attack in a Rocky Dangerous Ford Crossing
A terse report notes a ford that proved rocky and dangerous during an attempted crossing. The account highlights the peril faced by travelers and the need for caution on such river routes.
German Scientist Uses Right Angle Camera On Visitors
Dr Weissenberger of Berlin travels with German physicians and uses a camera that looks away from subjects. He photographs everyone desired without their knowledge, aiming at right angles to capture the image. Berlin detectives equip such cameras, costing about 100 dollars, for comparing suspects with existing records.
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Dr.Weissenberger
Berlin
Weissen- Wberger
Fine for Two
A breakfast exchange reveals a witty punch line about late hours being bad for one but all right for two. The joke hinges on parental guidance and a daughter's clever retort.
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Father
Western Canada Crops and Wheat Prospects in 1913
A survey of crop conditions and economic notes across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia. Wheat areas rose from 1 965 200 acres in 1900 to 2 760 471 in 1910 with 1911 higher by 334 461 acres. Saskatchewan expects about 115 000 000 bushels of wheat at over 22 bushels per acre. Oats barley flax and hay show strong yields. Regina reports a record wheat crop with favorable rains and rapid farm improvements across the West.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Regina
Vacation Fund Keeps Growing With Jokes
A quip about saving for travel turns into humor on vacations. The narrator reveals a $100 stash aimed at a carefree trip, while another character asks how it was achieved. The reply pokes fun at those who vacation and later regret the experience.
Tyree’s Antiseptic Powder Ad For Summer Ailments
Summer annoyances like prickly heat ivy poisoning insect bites and offensive perspiration are quickly relieved by applying Tyree s Antiseptic Powder 25c at druggists or write J S Tyree Washington D C for a free sample Adyv.
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Tyree
J. S. Tyree
Washington, D. C
Stock promoter patient diagnosed with hydrocephalus at hospital
In a hospital scene a man being treated is described as having water on the brain while being labeled a stock promoter. The dialogue reveals tension around his identity and condition.
A Lock That Should Never Be Bolted Wedlock
A concise aphorism noting that marriage should remain a free bond rather than a forced lock. The saying contrasts social pressure with voluntary commitment.
Paradoxical Experts in Engineering Puzzles
Paradoxical experts discuss how engineers can perform opposing actions simultaneously. They note engineers can be careful and reckless at once, illustrating a paradox in design and risk management.
Faith and money shape a wary domestic tale
A terse, moral vignette notes a wife who doubts her husband and a world driven by greed. The fragment hints at trust, pride, and the pull of wealth as the speaker reflects on belief and consequence.
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