Glory Hunter: Custer Biography from Elmo Scott Watson
The review of Frederic Van De Water’s Glory Hunter portrays George Armstrong Custer as a controversial, gifted cavalry leader whose career zigzagged from Civil War fame to controversial campaigns and court martial, with lasting debates over his strategic judgment and loyalties. It notes his family roots in New Rumley, West Point years, Sheridan’s use of his abilities, and the Boyd-like rise and fall culminating in Little Big Horn.
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LWA
Glory
Little Big Horn
Frederic van de Water
Glory Hunter
Bobbs- Merrill Company
George Armstrong Custer
7Th
United States Cavalry
United States Army
Elizabeth Bacon
America
Godfrey
Custer
New Rumley
Harrison County
Ohbio
Mexico
Emanuel Custer
New Rhaimley Tnvincibles
Autie
Bey
Nevin J
Thomas W. Custer
Boston Custer
Margaret Emma Custer
Tom Custer
Lydia
David Reed
Monroe
Mich
Lake Michigan
Annie
United States Military Academy
West Point
John A. Bingham
Academy
Slaven
van de Water
Fifth Cavalry
Gettysburg
Grey
Jeb Stuart
Phil Sheridan
Sheridan
Shenandoah Valley
Appomattox Station
Lee
Stuart
Forrest
Merritt
Torbert
Leutenant
Seventh Cavalry
Fort Leavenworth
Hancock
Fort Riley
Washita
Culune Chivington
Sand Creek
Black Kettle
Maj
Joel Eliiott
Iw Tien
Elliott
Eliott
Yellowstone
General Stanley
Black Hills
Belknap
Grant
Sutter
Congress
Washington
Pres Dent
Orville Grant
Qouster
Fort Abraham Lincoln
North Dakota
Sherman
Alfonso Taft
Terry
Boston
Autie” Reed
View typist’s shrill call from Reading branch
The firm manager overhears a girl’s strident telephone message from the Reading branch. The secretary jokes the voice would be easier to hear if she used the phone. A London Tit-Lits quip contrasts office chatter with distant voices.
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View Typist
Reading
London
Hard Case Amanda and the Sleepy Husband in South Curaling
A neighbor finds Amanda fanning her husband who lies in bed. The caller asks if he is sick. Mandy whispers that he simply needs exercise. The conversation reveals Tait’s claim the husband sleeps and has not walked for two nights.
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Amanda
South Curaling
Mandy
Real Ure Jones Boasts Muscles From Fishing
Jones returns from vacation proud of his arms claiming his strength comes from pulling fish. Friends attribute it to rowing, but he dismisses the idea and spins a boastful claim about his fishing strength.
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Jones
Yorentu Globe
Shoe Store Fable From Tennessee Ends In Laughter
In a Tennessee shoe shop, a Swedish clerk discards a fresh pair as trash after trying them on six people without finding a fit. The store boss questions the waste, the clerk insists the shoes have no gude.
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Tennessee
Camel’s Humptale From Noah’s Ark Joke
A humorous exchange explains how the camel got its hump as a medieval style riddle. A pupil tells the teacher he knows the story of the camel lagging at the ark. Noah supposedly tells the camel to “get a hump on yourself,” yielding the punchline.
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Noah
Farmer Countessel Weighs Crop Abundance Debate
A dialogue from a bulletin scene shows Farmer Countessel reading Department of Agriculture arguments on increasing crops for sale and limiting yields to avoid surplus. The exchange frames debates over agricultural policy and market pressures in a concise, period voice.
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Department of Agriculture
Countessel
Kiss and Hunger Standoff in a Flirty Exchange
A playful dialogue unfolds as a couple banters over kissing and feeding. The scene features a sweetie and Big Boy in a light hearted exchange, highlighting mutual attraction and a humorous power dynamic.
All Up In The Air Says You Owe No One
A lyric fragment notes defiance about debts owed to men on earth. The line proclaims that claims are unresolved and unsettled while asserting no obligations remain. A vague social mood of financial hesitation and rumor fills the segment.
A Rose by Another Name Housewife
A clipped line from the Chaser jests about employment phrasing, noting a housewife’s comment on making work sound inviting with long words. The quip plays on language and social roles with dry humor.
Misdirected Remarks About Counts Family Tree
A light exchange reveals confusion over a count's lineage as Miss Cayenne suggests the ornate jewelry and decorations resemble a Christmas tree, while another character denies knowledge of the family tree. The banter hints at social pretensions and festive trappings in a playful scene.
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Miss Cayenne
Rascal We-They Describe Drowning Man’s Guilt
A cryptic dialogue notes a man drowning as thinking of his wrongs while a speaker dismisses rescue urgency implying ample time before aid arrives. The fragment hints at moral reckoning amid danger.
Wraparound Slip Pattern IS07 Promises Fit and Style
Ad copy for a 1897 wraparound slip pattern IS07 promotes a shadow-proof adjustable fit in wash satin crepe or rayon. It notes minimal ironing, multiple sizes, and fabric yardage. orders to Sewing Circle Pattern Dept 243 West Seventeenth Street New York City.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
Snoop-Truth Strange Tales From Pathfinder Magazine
A brief note cites Pathfinder Magazine on curious tales where truth borders on fiction and oddities feel rarer than imagined.
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Pathfinder Magazine
Newlywed Bristles at Father Paying Only Rent
A London Bits item describes a newly married woman showing off her home to a friend. The visitor assumes her father bought a sports car. she counters that her husband George would not accept such a gift and that her father only covers rent and housekeeping.
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George
Londen
Modesty Answered as Mrs Brown Powders Up
A humorous exchange finds Mrs Brown powdering her face for a night out and her husband asking why she goes to such trouble. She replies modestly that she has no desire to shine in public. Tit-Dit.
Seriousness in Politics Sparks Witty Debate
Miss Cayenne voices evolving views on politics noting women insist on seriousness while men faced laughter. The exchange highlights shifting attitudes toward political engagement and gender roles.
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Miss Cayenne
Immortal Note Renewed Sparks Philosophical Exchange
The exchange centers on a noted inscription renewed for the tenth time, highlighting its enduring significance. One speaker muses that the note may be the only immortal thing they will ever write, while the other agrees with cautious reverence.
Snug Little Neighborhood Teacher Request
A child asks about London’s population while living in Vancouver. The teacher notes they have not lived in London long enough, reflecting a coastal view on distant city demographics.
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Johnny
London
Vancouver
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Tom Wuster
D.F. Barry
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Custer Monument
Him
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