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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1910

Page

3

Washington's decision in a wartime river rescue

In 1779 near Newburg West Point mission Katherine Cogswell skates onto thin ice and is saved by Captain George Abernathy, a British officer prisoner of war, who escapes to aid her. Lieutenant James Muldrough and Colonel Cogswell realize the moral clash with spy laws as General Washington weighs pardoning the rescuer. Washington accepts Abernathy's parole and invites all three to dine, seeking a lawful path to resolve the incident.

West Point Jimmie Washington Newburg Cogswell Katherine James Muldrough Mieutenant Continental Artillery Cornwall Leutenant Abernathy Muldrough His Majesty’s Ramapo George Abernathy His Fort Clinton Tors Chtizen Continental Army Papa Nis Preserver Lim Pam Auldrough Lomely Katherine Cogswell New York Shackleton Antarctic Ulstery

Anticipation and West Point Education Echoes

A collection of anecdotes on morale tactics in extreme conditions and the value of West Point training. Lt Shackleton cites morale boosts from imagined meals, while notes recall German and Japanese wartime leadership ploys. The West Point piece argues cadets gain discipline, responsibility, and honor through four years of isolation and high standards. A joke about Fas Bithe’s son highlights college football mindset.

West Point Charles W. Larned National Magazine Cleveland Plain Dealer

Out of the Ordinary Event Mentioned in Conversation

The excerpt notes a proposal that a chance remark by Miss Pert becomes a formal event. The speaker Lapleigh-Bad Jove considers the moment notable and contemplates naming it an event rather than a mere occurrence.

Lapleigh Miss Pert L’ardon Mr. Rapleigh

Not Guilty Scrap Book Shows Empty Bottles Mystery

A dignified Boston suburb woman returns from a two week visit and finds many large black empty bottles in the cellar. Her husband, upon being asked where the bottles came from, insists he never bought an empty bottle in his life.

Boston Jim

Inward Quest for Nobility as Lowell Urges Self

The excerpt urges self examination to find true nobility within. It questions earthly pain and stains, urging a noble character to awaken in others and illuminate a path with dignity.

Lowell

Out of Sight of Land Tall Tales Stir Denver Crowd

A Denver Post reader tale exchange features travelers bragging about oceanships and long stints without land. A man recounts crossing the Kaw River in Topeka by skiff, sinking twice when it capsized, provoking laughter and a quiet correction from another speaker.

Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean Naw River Topeka Denver Post

Missing Son Leaves Farmer Waiting At Philadelphia Hotel

An honest south Jersey farmer and his son stay at a fashionable Philadelphia hotel. The father asks the night clerk about the missing boy multiple times from midnight to 3:30 AM. The clerk repeats that the son has not returned and suggests the father not wait up any longer.

South Jersey Philadelphia

Jokes and Anecdotes from a bygone page

A collection of brief humorous anecdotes spans a wedding worry about where to spend evenings and a Bernard Shaw anecdote about identity. A prohibition train tale follows with a cunning bottle salesman calling “coki tea” to wary cattlemen and other passengers.

Dixey Refuses Champagne Request At Philadelphia Ball

Henry E. Dixey, the comedian, visits a Philadelphia autumn Thanksgiving ball in Rittenhouse Square. While guests dine, the actor stands behind the supper table. An elderly white haired gentleman asks him to fill his champagne glass. Dixey replies firmly that the man has already had enough.

Henry E. Dixey Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Mr. Dixey

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