Confederate Spy Meets Union Officer in Mountain House
Lieutenant Raymond of the Third U S Cavalry seeks cover in Noreen Harwood’s deserted house during a storm. She learns his identity, offers hospitality, and details conflicts with Ned Cowan over land, while hints of shared history with Wyatt surface amid wartime danger and looming pursuits.
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Wyatt
Baunton Artillery
Green Briar
Jackson Wyatt
Jem Taylor
Rhouse
Hot Springs
Wyatt Taylor
Hiarwood
Noreen
Feather
Taylor
H Jarwood
U. 8
Hom
Kmeoif
Lieutenant Bond
U.S Cavalry
Captain Fox
Harwood
Fox
Fayette
Green Briar Mountains
Conan
Ned Cowan
Charleston
Cowan
Virginia
Charles H. Raymond
Raymond
Army of the Potomac
Noreen Harwood
Scene at the deserted house during a quiet vigil
A woman explains with humor that there are no servants and the house has been empty for months. She offers the speaker little fare while noting she has just eaten. She sits opposite, her face lit by the glow from the grate as tension and odd charm fill the room.
Most Real Friend of Man Dog Loyalty Quote
A Countryside Magazine excerpt extols the dog as a loyal comrade beyond a mere possession, noting his unflinching devotion and mood-responsive behavior. It argues true friendship with a dog endures through tramps together, and breaks only if the owner proves fickle.
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Countryside Magazine
Where Politeness Ends in Fez Mosque Quarter
A Travel writer notes Fez politeness fades near the mosque of Moulal Idris where access is restricted. Christians Jews and animals cannot enter and a Frenchman was nearly beaten for trespassing. Tourists avoid photos in this quarter while elsewhere locals accept cameras.
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Fez
Moulal Idris
Rully
There goes Professor Dobbins the famed ethnologist
A quirky exchange praises Professor Dobbins as an ethnologist with great knowledge of races. The remarks humorous and characterful, noting his surprising appearance for his expertise.
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Professor Dobbins
And He Knew Mire Becon I See It Is Cald As 6
Fragmentary text reads unclear names and numbers. The snippet hints at a phrase or label with a mistyped line. No coherent event or people can be identified from the surviving words.
The God of Boundaries and the Divine Center
A theological meditation argues the God of Boundaries governs all nations from the center, unaffected by human upheavals. It posits divine order underpins world events, nations, and peace, with Jesus as the embodiment of grace and truth guiding humanity toward righteousness and ultimate harmony.
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Ezekiel
Jerusalem
Givine
Wii
Jesus Christ
Moses
Abba
God
Talents Meant to Be Used in God’s Service
A Sunday School Times column urges using every gift for God. It recalls a young woman with remarkable musical talent who refused payment to serve at a summer conference and wrote that God gave her the gift to use in his service. She cautions that not using gifts risks losing them.
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Ebhe
Wyatt
Burlington
Vermont
West Point
Mme. Hadell
Compton
the Hudson
Papa
Fred Carlton
Charleston
God
Christ
Pisese Obrint, a vilaph aceer hich pita the
Readable fragments describe a local event involving Pisese Obrint and a notable figure. The item hints at a headline style report of an incident or action at a place, with readers expected to recognize names and context from the period.
Marine Eye Namedy Co Chicago Illuatrated Eye Fres
A quoted dialogue discusses business talent and instinct. The speaker cites Tom Jones who began with little capital and moved from schooling to chicken feed and later to elephant fodder, illustrating entrepreneurial rise.
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Marine Eye Namedy Co
Chicago
Tom Jones
Letter from a released POW praises Cape Times reception
A former prisoner of war writes to the Capetown Cape Times praising the warm reception extended to him and fellow prisoners. He contrasts their hardships in captivity with the kindness shown by the city and its leaders.
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Capetown
B. 3
Cape Times
French Woman Donates 6000 Dollar Check to French Aviators
A mysterious French woman, long aiding the French army through Le Figaro Paris, sends her latest letter announcing depleted savings yet continuing support for aviators. The note accompanies a $6000 check intended to clothe and comfort airmen.
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le Figaro
Paris
Aviation Corps
Figaro
Turn Over Time When Nature Hints About the Feed
A former railroad worker describes recovery from dyspepsia after switching to Grape Nuts diet. He notes improved weight, appetite, and energy, with the family also adopting the product. The piece ends with the line There’s a Reason and the Postum Co. attribution.
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Postum Co
Battle
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