Civil War Saga of Wayne and Edith Brennan
A Confederate camp tale follows Gen. Lee and Capt. Wayne on a mission. Wayne meets Edith Brennan and is mistaken for a Federal officer as a Northern romance unfolds amid brigandry and a daring escape. Rescue comes with Jed Bungay and Union reinforcements at Shenandoah.
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Lee
Wayne
Longstreet
Bergt
Craig
Almecout
Finland
Orses
My Ady
Jed Bungay
Red Lowrie
Maj. Brennan
Sheridan
Edith Brennan
Gen. Lee
Brennan
Edith Adieu
Liberty
Bungay
Shenandoah
After the Struggle Endings in a Confederate House
A Union officer recovers in a ruined Virginia mansion after a battle. He confesses deep feelings to Miss Minor as she nurses him and plans a possible reunion after the war while avoiding a clash with Major Brennan. He departs secretly through a back stair to avoid complications.
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Richmond
Charlottesville
Graely
Wayne
Major Brennan
Stonington
Conn
Miss Minor
The Night of the Hanging Lamp and the Battle
A dramatic assault ends with Major Brennan toppling from the stairs as a hanging lamp breaks. The narrator saves a Woman named Edith Brennan and hears distant bugle calls as blue coats flood the hall. The scene closes with the narrator leaning against the wall, breathless and surrounded by death.
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Brennan
Captain Wayne
Edith Brennan
Hungry sergeant and Bungays share a unexpected meal
In a mountain kitchen scene a hungry Sergeant and Mr. and Mrs. Bungay confront an uneasy reunion. Ebers gawks as the captain jokes about meals and loyalties while Jed muses on home comforts and Beelzebub the mule other tales echo. The excerpt ends with "70 BE CONTINUED."
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Cap
Marlar
Beelzebub
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Woman Recover Strength
Mrs J S Dow of Chickasha Oklahoma describes severe kidney trouble with back pain nerves and headaches. After four boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills she says she felt like another woman and regained strength and mobility. The testimonial notes the product sold at many stores and references Yester-Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Pete Pak
Mra
Dow
Dean
Doan’s
Yester-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Time Flies As A Widow Reflects On Year Past
A brief exchange between Mrs Weed and another asks how long she has been widowed. Mrs Weed replies it will be a year on the fourth of next month. The conversation muses on how time passes and the pace of social attentions.
Murine Eye Remedy Adverts In Paper
Marine Eye Remedy promises quick relief for bed eyes and granu lated eyelids. The ad touts oculists compounding the product and selling through druggists in aseptic tubes from the Niurine Eye Remedy Co Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priuis
Chicago
Last word in car construction sparks gender praise
In a murky exchange Gillis notes the machine nicknamed “she” as the final word in the era of automobile making, reflecting pride in design and production. Willis asks about the reasoning behind personifying the machine with a feminine label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Gillis
Ord
Cole’s Carboli Salve Promises Quick Healing
Advertises Cole's Carboli salve claiming to stop pain from burns and cuts and prevent scars. Includes price 25 cents and 600 by ugeiste and offers free samples from J. W. Cole & Co. Black River Falls Wisconsin.
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Cole
Ugeiste
J. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
Cure for Insomnia War News and Garfield Teas Noted
Dibble cannot sleep and is advised to read war news from Mexico. Garfield Tea is described as an unequalled remedy, serving as an laxative in occasional or daily use.
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Dibble
Mexico
Garfield
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Arthur T. Williamson
Johnny
Caton
Eters
Patefuilli
Yellie South
Berly
Lyss
Virginia
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Ae Fa
PT KE
Eee
Western Canada
Canada
Cottlers
Ratce
Ottawa
T.maglach
Perret
Gould
Chautauqua Piano 10 Co
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