Alice of Old Vincennes chapter excerpt sparks river town drama
In Vincennes, Alice and Jean, adopted by Gaspard Roussilion, face romantic tensions with Rene de Ronville as a moonlit dance nears. A family birthmark hints at possible Tarleton lineage while a dangerous night at the river house unfolds with a pursuit, a shot, and injuries. Uncle Jazon and Father Gibault arrive with looming political shifts as French and American forces align against the English.
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Al¢e
Jean
Gaspard Roussilion
Vincennes
Father Beret
Rene de Renville
France
Rene de Ronville
Roussillon's
Alice
Long
Long Hair
Roussillon
M. Roussillon
Tarleton
Mother Roussillon
M. Roussilion
M. Fonasilion
Rene
Walta
Adrienne Bourtier
M. Rene de Ronville
Adrienne
Turlus
Ren
Adrienne Bourcier
Rene de Reavis
Rend de Ronville
Hag
Alfer
Little Post
Father Gibanit
Kaskaskia
Mississippi
Jazon
M'Am'selle
Papa Roussilion
Quebec
Father Gibault
Oncle Jazon
Uncle Jazon
Carolinas
Kentucky
Great Northwest
French Sardine Shortage Hits U S Markets
Nantes reports a 75 percent cut in French sardine supply this year as Spanish and Portuguese imports fill shelves. Fishermen along Brittany warned distress among coastal families as France and America face reduced exports. standard quarter hex boxes drop from 5 to 6 fish to smaller yields.
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Nantes
France
Brest
la Rochelle
America
Richardson Missing: San Francisco Post Office Official Absent
San Francisco on September 6 reports Dan Richardann superintendent of the local post office is missing after leaving for Washington to testify on the postal Seanial. He has not been heard from in two weeks.
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Richardson
San Francisco
Dan Richardann
Washington
Gulleura Soap and Cuticura Ointment Skin Remedy Ad
An old advertising piece touts Gulleura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as the purest fastest skin cure for infants children and adults. It claims relief for eczema rashes hair loss and various irritations with baths and gentle ointment applications and notes widespread use by millions and soothing cleansers for the scalp meant for toilet bathing and care.
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Infanta
Guide to Fall School Wardrobe for Girls’ Dresses
A broad guide for mothers planning fall and winter outfits for schoolgirls. It covers required wardrobe items, including three dresses, two extra skirts, and specific styles such as a plaid wool dress with an eton jacket, a navy satin belt ensemble, and a grey camel hair option with Persian embroidery. Practical sewing details and fabric choices are described for durable, age-appropriate schoolroom wear.
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Henratls
Brunitory
Wilte Ratier
Mukern
Danner Switches Sides in Local Election Fight
Walter Bookwalter gains support from former Hitz ally Danner of Wisconsin who backs the independent government ideal. Danner, once active against Taggart, now campaigns for Bookwalter and opposes Holtzman Keachlem, citing belief in electing Bookwalter and unity against the Taggart regime.
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Jom
Danner
Wisconsinest
Tast
Bouswalter
Mio Danner
Tadiana
Holtzman
Taggart
Larding
Rockwalter
Hitz
Whalen Newlince
Tut
Bookwalter
Narrow Escape of Mayor Harrison in Snake River
Mayor Carter H. Uarrican and party aboard a river trip on Snake River Idaho were nearly drowned when their boat struck a rock and overturned. They clung to a crushed boat and reached land half a mile below the whirlpool after a tense struggle. Trade described the incident from Chicago.
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Cascago
Carter H. Uarrican
Graham Harris
Sehout Puands A
Reflectrician Kilcot
Snake River
Idaho
Mr. Trade
Chicago
Confab in New York Harbor Among Republican Managers
A key conference of Republican managers will convene in New York harbor on Wednesday afternoon and evening. The cabin on the Selph’s deck will host the meeting, with deck plans for fair weather and cabin talks if it is inclement. Only Senator Platt of Connecticut and Secretary Loeb are named among expected attendees, with about 18 expected in total.
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Oyster Bay
New York Harbor
Senator Platt
Connecticut
Loebwald
Favorite Prescription cures womanly diseases, nerves and sleep
A historical testimonial touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for female weakness and related nervous headaches. The letter-writer credits relief from nervous headaches, nighttime sleeplessness, and exhaustion after three bottles of Favorite Prescription and one bottle of Golden Medical Discovery, urging others to seek treatment.
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Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Perse
Rothechilds Bid $35 Million for Home-Stake Mine
The Rothechilds of London seek to buy the Home-Stake gold mine, the world’s largest. They previously offered $25,000,000 months ago and a fresh bid of $35,000,000 recently. Current owners are holding out for $60,000,000.
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Deadwood
The
Rothechilds of
London
Haldfog
The Largest Credit House Opens New Fall Styles Here
Menter, Rosenbloom & Co. announces the opening of their 42 stores in two cities on Thursday. The firm, described as the largest of its kind in the world, leverages vast buying power to offer goods on credit at low prices. A grand event with decorations and a musical program by Montani Bros. orchestra is planned, featuring selections from Verdi, Tilzer, and Chatterton among others, and promoting their new fall styles to attract customers.
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Menter
Rosenbloom & Co
Pening
Montani Bros
Tenderfoot
Francezka
Bianke
Quartette
Verdi
Whitney
Prince of Pilsen
Anderson
Moszkawekt
King Dodo
Luder
Medieverture
Ry von Tilzer
Chattaway
Wright
Nicoline Montani
Johnny
Alamo
Lorraine
Dixie Gitt
Lampe
Peggy
Parin
Herbert
Gold Ring Causes Loss of Finger
Frank Thompson, a Lake Erie & Western freight employee, in a box car on a siding in the Alabama street yards, lost a finger when a gold ring on his right little finger caught on a door nail, tearing the bone. He went to the city dispensary where the finger was amputated.
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Frank Thompson
Tursday
Thompson
Lake Erie & Western
Alabama St
Aesh
41 25 Pennsylvania Lines Madison and Return Excursion
The Madison and Return excursion line offers a Sunday trip for 1.25 dollars. Departure from Indianapolis is at 7:30 a.m. Return from Madison is at 6 p.m. This is the season's last excursion.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Madison
Indianapolis
Wilder Brigade Reunion Plans in Chattanooga
The Wilder Brigade reunion will be held in Chattanooga September 18 to 20 with a chosen official route from Indiana. A special Pullman train departs Indianapolis at 7 00 p m September 17, arriving in Chattanooga 7 30 am the following day. Round trip fare from Indianapolis is 3 80 with discounts from other stations. For details contact local agents of the Pennsylvania or Vandalia Lines or W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis.
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Chattanooga
Pennsylvania and
Vandailaines
Indiana
Indianapolis
Indianapalis
Pennsylvania
Vandalia
W. W. Richardson
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