Pardon Plot Unfolds as Samson South Faces Court Battle
In Frankfort Kentucky a secretive grand jury, militia tensions, and a growing feud ignite as Samson South seeks clemency or trial. Governor weighs a rare pardon while Captain Callomb and South confront arrest and mobilize forces. The courthouse siege looms amid warnings and guard shifts.
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Purry
Hollis
Samson
Callombi
Dullomb
Merriweather
Catlomb
Oteer
Whiskers as War Defense in Monroe Comedy
George W. Monroe argues humorously that the Russian army’s thick, unyielding whiskers are the ultimate defense. He imagines soldiers with durable facial hair that cannot be penetrated by shells or bullets, joking that future wars will test a nation by whisker strength and ax-blow tolerance rather than guns.
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George W. Monroe
Ned Crone Huree
Prince Oscar Faints in Action Amid German Drive
Historic report notes Prince Oscar, Kaiser's son, returning to duty with the German army after an engagement. He fainted as officers near him were slaughtered when his horse fell. The event was later used to mock Brig. Gen. Franklin Pierce of New Hampshire in political campaigns.
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St. Mr
Samson
Acatelde
Callomb
Frankfort
Dows
Samson Callomb
Prince Oscar
Franklin Pierce
New Hampshire
Pierce
Hartford Times
Left the City Man Thinking About Dinner Trouble
A city man visiting a farmer for business stayed for dinner. The meal featured a very tough chicken that both the farmer’s two young sons and the guests strained to eat. Sam turned to his brother Tom and whispered a humorous remark about finishing the meal.
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Sam
Tom
Ill Woman Recovers After Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
A Belle Vue Ohio woman reports severe back and nerve pains and pains all over. After using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound she recovered, praising its effects and urging others to keep the remedy in the house despite cost. She notes the company’s confidential personal advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lyon, Maine.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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