Captain Molly The Heroine of Monmouth
Chapter excerpts show Molly and Maurice plotting against Captain Sanford with Sally in a poorhouse. Orrick, Bill, and other characters aid Molly as a plan unfolds to protect Maurice while a covert war council and a rescue attempt play out amid British troopers and deception.
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Lin ‘Dess
Tip
Heutenant
Sally
Houtenam
Molly
Rascalready
Maurice
Orrick
Magsa
Lieuten Ant
Selalig
Grrick
Bill
Melita
Langerous
Escape and romance in wartime They Escape the City
Amelia fears a forced marriage as British forces grow desperate. The colonel proposes two plans to remove her from danger one violent, the other through disguise. Amelia hesitates but consents to a possible disguise if needed as they consider safe exit from the city.
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Maurice
Amelia
Dietrich and Millard Elected to Nebraska Senate
Lieut Gov Sav age announced at 12:80 Thursday that Gov Charles I L Dietrich was elected to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Wayward and J H Millard of Omaha won the six year term beginning March 6. Both received 70 votes from the Republican caucus amid cheers in the state house.
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Seraga
Charles IL. Dietrich
Nebraska
Wayward
J. 11. Miiard
Omaha
Legislative
Capitol Grounds
America
State House
Dietrich
Lily Heart
Mag Wed Cil
United States
McKinley
Millard
Jendlock
Why the Kitchen Boiler Cracks and Explodes
An old article explains that boiler cracking is not due to excess pressure. If the boiler remains full of water, only pipe pressure matches the water supply, and cracking is expansion from heat not danger. Explosions occur when the boiler is empty and a fire heats it, then water is added suddenly.
A Careless Woman and the Husband’s Money Plot
A domestic quarrel reveals a wife admitting spending money on a bonnet wrap shoes coat and gown while claiming no memory of the change. The husband questions what became of funds as family needs and items are itemized in a terse, tellable exchange.
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Henry
Rod Wille
Caroline
Mary
David
Jetroit Ieee Press
Unclear fragment sparks local curiosity over neighbors
The fragmentary note questions why a neighbor is seen around Mr Shupson and Mrs Wopkins2, mentioning a window, a disabled chair, and a teacup, suggesting a gossiping or teasing local exchange with no clear events or names beyond the odd phrasing.
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Shupson
Indian Missionary's Story Among the Choctaw Indians
An estate healer recounts Rev Thompson’s early mission among the Choctaw and western tribes. A chronic illness, misdiagnosis, and travel hardship led to a Chicago doctor verdict. He credits Dora's Kidney Pills with curing Bright's Disease and diabetes, praising them as a God-send.
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Lillie York
Ind
Soveral
Thompson
Indiana
Arkansas
Western
Prairies
Wagoner
Greleken
Chicago
Nils
Thad
Dora
Dodds
Dodd
Bright
The Disagreeable Man and the Savage Bachelor Exchange Barbs
The Indianapolis Press quotes a Press Boarder and the Savage Bachelor in a witty exchange about appearances and minds. The gag hinges on a woman changing her face after remaining single too long, framing a humorous social joke of the era.
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Indianapolis Press
Free sample offer for Allen's Foot-Kase powder
An old advertisement offers Allen's Foot-Kase powder to cure tired and sweaty feet and to treat corns and bunions. Readers are instructed to write to Allen 8 Olmuted Le Roy NY for a free fries sample of the powder advertised as a cure. The copy lists druggists and stores as points of sale.
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Allen
le Roy
Sermon on pugilismdraws praise and quirky ads in 1900
The fragmentary notice references a pastor’s sermon on boxing as praised, with odd ads and names like Dr Hhoop and Piso’s Cure for Consumption. It mentions Aviton College Missouri and a vague claim about students working to pay tuition, ending with a Norwich street contact in 1900.
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Missouri
Aviton College
Piso
Thous Sweet Girls Sing and Quip at Romance
A brief comic exchange praises a singer's voice and wit. The speaker jokes that the man should expand his acquaintances as he claims singing is finer than any girl known, adding playful banter about romance and charm.
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Captain Molly
Monmouth
John FR
Musicehr
Robert Banner
Captain Sanford
Citapter Nix
Duke Simon
Simon
Tom
Jean
Powers
Ruth
Sanford
Nick
Ruth Sanford
Calcutta
India
Afrs
Iuth Sanford
Sahib
Jacob
Sahih
Somexville
Nebraska Legislature
J. H. Mitfard
Magic
California
Eba
Hhoop
Racina
Aix
Dr. Hhoop
Trea
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