Night Camp Reflections Amid War and Song
In a quiet Confederate night camp, a weary rider and a loyal English captive share a fire. Old Pat the horse warns of danger as the pair listen to a stirring version of Dumbarton’s Drums, a ballad of loyalty to a king. The woman’s scorn for kings contrasts with the narrator’s wary patriotism as sleep drifts over the embers.
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Pat
Laster
Dumbarton
Johnnie
Annie
Bonnie
Moe
South Carolina
Capture by Strangers on a Log Melds Tension
A narrator is overpowered by several men who seize him while a woman sits nearby, calm yet vindictive. The struggle ends as the captive ceases resistance, recalling an old warning from Old Pat. The scene shifts between fear, relief, and wary observation of the captors. The woman’s expression darkens into malice and triumph as the moment closes.
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Pat
Counterfeit Ring Foiled Over Bogus Bills and Bitters
The Secret Service uncovers another band of counterfeiters and seizes a large quantity of bogus notes. It warns that high value items like Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters are common targets, with many imitations but no equal for indigestion and debility. Buy only trusted products to avoid fakes.
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Secret Service
Vitor
Public sales advertised in Indiana county 1901 notices
Several public auctions set around Indiana county with dates March 8 1901 March 14 1901 and March 15 1901. Items include horses cattle sheep farming implements drills harnesses wagons hay machinery household goods and kitchen furniture. Credit terms offered and sale venues include Wm S DeArme in White township and home auctions in White township and Indiana borough.
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West
Lebanon
Young Township
Indiana County
Hoosier
Seeder
Kramer
Oliver
Oliver Chilled
Massillon
J. Can
George
A. W. Ewa
DeArme
Indiana
White Township
Punxsutawney Road
Oil City
Johnston
Wham & OzArna
Stone House
Homer Road
Buehell
William L. Moaban
Chestnut Street
Fourth Wnd
Indiana Borough
Benson's Plaster Promises Trustworthy Relief Across Ailments
The advertisement praises Benson's Porous Plaster as the trusted external remedy used by 5,000 physicians and many people. It claims superior effectiveness over belladonna and other plasters, lists ailments like coughs, rheumatism, liver and kidney troubles, influenza, and pneumonia, and notes awards from Europe and America. It offers 25 cent orders prepaid by Seabury & Johnson and lists multiple auction items by W. L. Magan and R. N. Minter.
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Benson
Pain
George Washington
G. Washington
Mount Vernon
Benson’s
Benson's
Europe
America
Bensop’s
United States
Seabury & Johnson, Mig. Chemists
N.Y
Italian hailstorm cannon promises vine protection
A rapid firing breech loading Italian invented cannon system aims to protect vineyards from hail. The powderless acetylene device, placed around estates, would be controlled by one operator to fire up to 50 guns in seconds, with over 1 000 shots per generator before reloading. The guns are not for sale yet, but will be offered to vine growers next year.
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France
Italy
Indiana Leading Real Estate Dealer Geo Gilbert
Geo W. Gilbert, Indiana's leading real estate dealer, is highlighted in a profile noting his prominent market position, long career, and influence in property transactions across the state. The feature reviews his firm’s portfolio, notable sales, and community involvement.
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Indiana
Irregular Pension Papers and Indiana Collection Policy
A short note highlights careful handling of protesting probating and acknowledging deeds with emphasis on pension paper preparation. It claims an Indiana collection agency unique in not adding costs, signaling a distinctive service stance.
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Indiana
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Joseph A. Altsheler
Manhattan
Saratoga
Joseph Altsheler
England
Old Pat
Wildcat
Grason
Frark Fowler
Gipson
W. L. Magan
R. N. Minter
Geo, W. Gilbert
Farmers’ Bank
Joseph S. Cost
North Ninth Street
J.C. Moore
Saltsburg
Penn
McFarland & Turner
L. McFarland, Smith & MacCartney
A. L. Smith
Clymer Manufacturing CO
Philadelphia St
Ladiana, Pa
Work & Son
Court House
Pennsylvania
J. C. Conner
Conner
PIPER
M. Piper
WWE
St. Sloan
Undertaker
Philadelphia Street
Indiana, Pal
Thompson
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