The Last Shot and a Frontier Tea at Gray Capital
Marta Galland confronts Weasterling, chief of staff, with a pacifist oath and prophetic warning that war would fail to win. Their flirtatious exchange reveals the gendered power dynamic in military circles and hints at a future where his career might bend to peace or power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marta Galland
Colonel Weater
Grays
Lanatron
Browns
Weasterling
South la ‘Tir
Calla
Marta
Times Have Changed as Veterans Meet at Gate
The 63d Browns march toward La Tir while the 128th Grays head for South La Tir. An aging veteran arrives at the gate, reunites with grandson Tom Tom Fragin, and recalls past battles, uniforms, and gallant charges. They discuss the war’s frontiers and flavors, revealing old loyalties and ironies.
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la Tir
Grays
South la Tir
Tom
Tom Fragin
Grandfather
Hussars
Galland
Volmer
War talk and reunion in a Northern regiment
A reunion scene shows Tom and grandfather Fragini amid soldiers debating war, loyalty, and class. Stransky, an anarchist-leaning figure, challenges patriotism and odds of conflict, clashing with Col. Lanstron and the regiment's command before a tense standdown.
Detective Bailey Loses Appetite to Mince Pie Mystery
In a New York Times anecdote, Detective Sergeant Tim Bailey, famed for pastry fare, visits a Hall of Justice area restaurant. A black cat leaps into the pie display, devouring the slice Bailey already began, prompting his swift exit after paying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Bailey
Bailey
Hall of Justice
Tabby
Kitty
New York Times
Sharpens the Appetite Jokeleigh and Subbubs Exchange Quip
A humorous exchange has Jokeleigh visiting Subbubs joking about a grindstone sharpening appetite while Subbubs replies that turning the bandle long enough would do so. The dialogue shifts to a price of eggs at one cent a dozen and a hypothetical millionaire ordinary shad.
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Jokeleigh
Subbubs
Subbubsa
The Surprise Ending In A Dancing Party Tale
Two young men meet a pretty woman at a dance. Smith introduces her as a relative and Jones enjoys a couple of dances. Jones asks to escort her home but she says she must go with her husband who introduced them. Jones exits. Pure lithium, the lightest metal, has no practical use.
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63D
Herbert Stransky
Stransky
68D
Lanstron
Africa
Sanstron
The
Purple
Langtrop
Stranesky
Bert
West Side
Hubby
Wifey
Worcester Post
Jones
Pierce
Which Sister of Charity Is Faith or Hope
On a ferry boat a mother and boy discuss a nun in black. The boy asks which one is she, Faith or Hope, and the mother identifies her as a Sister of Charity, prompting further reflection.
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Bobby
Charity
Dodgs Kidney Pills and Castoria Advertisements
An advertisement feature cites Mr J M Sinclair of Olivehill Tennessee praising Dodds Kidney Pills for back and bladder issues after unsuccessful doctor visits. It also mentions Diamond Dinner Pills for constipation and offers free household hints and recipes. Another ad promotes Castoria for infants with the signature of Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Sinclair
Olivehill
Tenn
J. M
Dodds
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Adv
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Frederick Palmer
Charles Scribner's Sona
Ecoale
Justlee
Earf
Louis XVI
Aho
Hera
Grandson
Grandfather Fragini
Ellenty
Anld
Gant
Crpony
Col
Arthur Lanstron
Gallander Garden
Boylah
Dellarme
Stranssky
Lapstron
Straneky
Columbia
Nw York American
Hostetter
Fletcher
W. L. Douglas
Mens & Wome
Iso
Stytea
W.L. Douglas
Yeurs
Zona
Zowa Company
Wichita
Kansas
Defiance Starch
Idle Anteonah
Defiance Starch CO
Omaha
Nebraska
Florida
Mt. Dora
Lake
Price
West Forsyth Street
Jacksonville
Tina
Pratt Food ‘D Company
Philadelphia
Jake Silverman
Union Station
Midway
St. Louis
Minoje Silverman
Market Street
Kansas City Directory
Hay
Jompany
Kansas City
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