Battle on the Wabash ends in retreat and Indian assault
Narrator Hayward recalls the brutal dawn battle on the east fork of the Wabash. Oldham's Kentucky militia suffers casualties as redoubled Indian attacks unleash massacre and panic. St Clair orders a perilous road escape, leading a bayonet charge to break the siege and pull back to safety amid terror and losses.
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Wabash
Oldham
Kentucky
St. Clair
Hayward
Miami
East Fork
the Wabash
Hutler
Colonel Darke
Darke
Theve
Simmons
Cauley
Ohio
Remem
The Retreat Brings Rene to the Ohio River
The narrator finds Rene in a ruined tent after a retreat. They flee through a panicked mob on a horse, escaping to a wilderness trail. They rest, share scarce food, and near the river realize their bond as lovers and future wife and husband.
Cannot Be Used to Advantage Except When Ground Is Right
An editorial argues road drainage and dragging are only effective under proper ground conditions. It urges farmers to drag along their roads after rain, with county officials coordinating efforts, highlighting dirt roads, mixed road machinery, and possible pay or tax relief to encourage participation.
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Wallace
Iowa
Remembrance of Rene Amid Chaos on the Field
A first person recount reveals a speaker questioning Rene’s fate amid a mob disaster, wondering if she was crushed or still alive in a cook tent. The narrator escapes the fleeing crowd and resolves to return to save her, declaring duty as paramount.
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Rene
Straiht
Monsieur
Ohio
Ina
Jack
Maumee
France
Mongieur
Brance
Tco
Progress and Prosperity on Public Highways
Progress and prosperity rely on good roads as avenues for all people to travel and for marketable farm products to reach trade channels. Strong roads reduce transportation costs and benefit both urban and rural communities.
Inventor of the Airbrake Who Really Came First
The article traces claims in air brake invention. It credits George Westinghouse with the automatic brake patent and notes earlier and rival contributions. It mentions Mme Drovanet and Senator William Piero with family patent office deliberations tied to Henry Miller as a pioneer.
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George Westinghouse
Istz
Westinghouse
Mme
M. Drovanet
M. Debruges
Paris
The
New York Times
William P. Fiero
White Plains
Henry Miller
Miller
Better Name and Cavalry Heritage in 1807 Dragoons
A newsboy and owner joke over a dachshund pun while a passerby quips about its shape. The piece notes the British Hussars formed in 1807 from dragoons, with the Duke of Connaught and his heirs Arthur and Alexander of Teck starting cavalry careers in that regiment.
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Hussars
Queen's Own Hussars
Duke of Connaught
Arthur
Prince Alexander of Teck
He's Too Good Dolly Meet Your Deal In This Debate
The speakers clash over a match of affection and propriety as one party laments a favorable yet unavailable suitor while another insists such a catch is unattainable for many. A sharp exchange hints at social satire about marriages and desires.
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Dolly
Daisy
Physician’s recovery tale endorses Grape-Nuts and cream
A sick doctor credits four teaspoonfuls of Grape-Nuts and cream taken thrice daily for two weeks with reviving his stomach and restoring strength after a grip attack. He touts Grape-Nuts as nourishing during deranged stomach conditions and urges physicians to use it more widely.
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Postum Co
Hattle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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St Clair
Hamilton
England
Mann
Northwest
Brady
Bered
Mademoiselle
Wearlneas
Jay
Fuvk
Cuticura
Boston
Youngstown Telegram
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