An Uncertain Night Encounter in a Confederate Camp
Captain Wayne leads a mission into enemy lines aided by Sergt Craig. A Northern girl with him is mistaken for a Federal officer. chaos follows as escape plans unfold and a duel with Maj Brennan looms. Wayne hides in a Lee camp after rescue and joins a perilous pursuit through Shenandoah.
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Gen. Lee
Wayne
Longstreet
Sergt
Craig
Waynes
Orses
My Lady of the North
Jed Bungiy
Red Lowrie
Maj. Brennan
Union
Sheridan
Edith Brennan
Jed Bungay
Perepares
Missner
Fadlth Brennan
Brennan
Edith
Nberty
Bungay
Lee
Shenandoah
Miss Minor
Ungay
Encounter Over a Duel In the WHW Library
Captain Wayne faces a long standing grievance with Major Brennan who demands a personal meeting for satisfaction. Lieutenant Caton volunteers to act for Wayne and arrangements move toward a resolve after Brennan threats. The scene unfolds in the WHW library as tensions rise among officers and a duel is set.
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Major
Moorehouse
Wayne
Brennan
Major Brennan
Sixth Corps
Edith Brennan
Caton
Starr
Hehdy
Marr Brennan
Duel on the tobacco shed field ends with a near miss
Wayne and Major Brennan stage a pistol duel arranged by Caton, chosen to spare Brennan and protect Edith Brennan. Wayne fires first, striking Brennan in the head area. Brennan drops his derringer as Caton rushes in, and the contest ends with Brennan alive and the confrontation unresolved.
Beecher Reflects On Sermon After Morning Service
The Rev Henry Ward Beecher, returning home from church, collapsed into a lounge and lamented that it was the worst sermon he had ever given. His daughter teased him about his energy, and he replied that when he has nothing to say he delivers nothing at all.
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Beecher
New Zealand Chief Claims Uncontested Land Title
A French paper reports a New Zealand chief occupying land whose title is disputed. He declares an undoubted title, saying he acquired ownership by eating the preceding owner, presenting a sensational claim in the controversy.
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New Zealand
Fragmented Readable Snippets From an 19th Century Page
Ornamental penmanship noted as a Sourishing industry while comments on dieting and perpetual motion appear. A reference to Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething is included with emended products and dubious marketing claims. A short dialogue ends with a tease about selfish love.
Castoria Endorsed For Infants and Children
A vintage advertisement highlights Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children. It emphasizes the product bears the signature and notes use for over 30 years, suggesting trust and long-standing reliability. The ad targets parents seeking a trusted child remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramine
Fletcher
Senator Penrose Jokes On Trusts In Taft Monopolies Message
Senator Penrose replied to President Taft's anti monopoly message with a wry remark about trust wealth. He joked that in the past men were forbidden to trust riches and now they are forbidden to put riches in trusts.
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Senator Penrose
Taft
No Chance About It In Conservatory Stroll
The young man apologizes in a scene where a stolen kiss leads to shock and offense. The Judge notes the situation as the woman insists the act was worse than the kiss itself and demands respect in the quiet corner.
Father Now In Second Place
A fourteen year old girl, asked to recite the fifth commandment during catechism at a New York Episcopal church, answers that her mother taught her the line. The rector notes the era as suffragist days as the girl states her father once led.
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New York Episcopal Church
Christmas Gift Of A Cash Register
In Pittsburg Samuel Untermyer recalls a story from a commercial traveler to a storekeeper about giving a cash register as a gift to teach accounting. The storekeeper says his wife is the cash register, pointing to his wife in the carrier booth with reverent gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Untermyer
New York
Pittsburg
From the North Country Suffering Mailman Finds Relief in Grape Nuts and Postum
A veteran mail carrier recalls severe winter fatigue nervousness insomnia and poor appetite use of Grape Nuts and Postum improving energy sleep digestion and eyesight over six weeks while on long road routes. He credits Postum and Grape Nuts with restored appetite and natural sleep and recommends the products as a daily meal aid.
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David Harum
Fpostum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Beelzebub
Sands
Elliott
Edders
Leutenant
Fne Command
Warren and
Second
New Hampshire Cavalry
Arthur T. Williamson
Ing
WHW
Mrs. Brennan
Tam
Hreenan
Platonte
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