Hampton and Gillis in Narrow gorge siege tale
Detachment of the Eighteenth from Fort Bethune is trapped by Indians in a gorge. Gillis and most soldiers die after a three day siege. a stranger named Hampton and a girl escape. A Seventh Cavalry under Lieut. Brant finds them, they rest at Miners Home in Glencaid, then complex romance and a headlong farewell amid gambling and resolve.
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Eighteenth Infantry
Fort Bethune
Hampton
Gillis
Seventh Cavalry
Brant
Glencaid
Glencard
Dramatic confrontation as Hampton faces Slavin in tense showdown
Hampton declares final game and threats, aiming to force Slavin to quit. A brutal standoff ends as he exits with a revolver ready, while Naida wakes to dawn and the news of a new wife, as Hampton continues the chase across the valley.
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Slavin
Naida
Yellow House
Uplands
Hampton
Arrival of Miss Spencer in Glencaid frontier tale
Miss Phoebe Spencer, a pioneer teacher from Vermont moving toward Glencaid, arrives with two men, Jack Moffat and William McNeil, who share wary flirtations as they escort her to her aunt’s home. The trio’s tensions hint at future conflicts amid western romance and rough charm.
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Phoebe Spencer
Glencaid
Far East
Vermont
Boston
Missouri
Jehu
Bear Water
Jack Moffat
Moffat
William McNeil
Sinsiniwa Creek
MccNeil
McNeil
Spencer
Herndon
Lydia
Howard Wynkoop
Miss Spencer
Mr. Wynkoop
Mr. Moffat
A Western Welcome as Niece Arrives at Glencaid Home
Mrs. Herndon introduces Phoebe Spencer to Naida Gillis and new room. Phoebe praises Naida and plans to help her style. Rev. Wynkoop discusses western life with Phoebe, while tension over church membership and local figures hints at future clashes.
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Miss Spencer
Naida Gillis
Lydia
Naida
Spencer
Cold danger and home remedies in a breezy 19th century piece
The article warns that colds can lead to pneumonia and advises warm care. It prescribes hot foot baths, hot drinks, and Hoff's German Liniment for chest and throat relief, noting its cost and use as a gargle. It includes a humorous vignette about Angela Scandale and a quip from Reginald de Koven about Wagner.
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Hoff
Busybody curiosity spares no one in town chatter
Mrs Gabble and Mrs Naybor mock a physician's visits to their houses noting that reporters of private matters must expect gossip from neighbors. The Catholic Standard and Times records the exchange about a doctor stopping by multiple homes.
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Mrs. Gabble
Mrs. Naybor
Catholic Standard and Times
Key Missing Clothes Burned Bolero Key Found
Miss Cresswell returns from a country visit to find her wardrobe empty and a burnt lawn patch. Her brother George confesses he burned the clothing to retrieve the key from her bolero pocket. He is slowly thawing on the kitchen stove as the scene ends with Maria’s frozen glare.
Donkey's Death Cited Overgrown Recreation Ground Grass
In response to Camborne town council complaints about tall grass at the recreation ground, the caretaker blamed the prior donkey that kept the turf trimmed, noting it died of lockjaw and he could not replace it.
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Camborne
England
Marine Eye Remedy Ad Promotes 50 Cent Cures
A 48 page illustrated eye book promises a free bottle for readers who mention the paper. The Marine Eye Remedy co claims oculists will guide proper application for eye trouble. Druggists report the remedy makes weak eyes strong and soothes pain.
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Veteran Teacher credits Postum over coffee in health relief
A seasoned schoolteacher recounts a long coffee addiction and chronic poisoning symptoms before switching to Postum. He details heart flutter, head thumps, tremors, and fatigue then reports marked improvement after using the beverage as directed. He cites strong persuasion from friends and mentions Battle Creek based Postum Co. endorsement.
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Postum
Fountain of Perpetual Youth
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Pligs
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Mr. McNeil
Angela Scandale
Scandale
Nps
Harper's Magazine
Reginald de Koven
Wagner
Brother
Carters
Kidne Ayaa Dr
Homer
Grand
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
United States
Hersel
Manitoba
North West Provinces
Fr. T. Holmes
Jackson St
St. Paul, Minn
W. Bernett
New York Life
Omaha, Neb
Alifornia Fic Syrup Co
Syrus
Atkinson
Race St
Philadelphia
Ginseng Tonic Company
Forestville Avenue
Ill
We Wiinliwaron, B
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