The Condemned Sentinel of Dantzic
In March 1707 Marshal Lefebvre faces a fierce siege at Dantzic with French, Russian and Prussian forces. Sentinel Jerome Dubois defies orders to aid a dying mother and saves a critical position during a perilous bayonet battery assault. Lefebvre pardons and promotes him after the dramatic events.
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Marshal Lefebvre
Dantzic
Jerome Dubois
Nehrung
Natalie
Jerome
Mamma
Lisette William
Lisette
Lefebvre
Dubois
Pierre Villant
Pierre
Lizette
Seine
Jerome Dutois
Dutois
France
Hagelsburg
Marshall Lefebvre
Wall Street Muscle and the Pugilistic Exchange
A New York broker describes stock traders as muscular and competitive, citing a past boxing match on the floor of the Exchange. He notes many brokers are gymgoers and boat club members, with oarsmen including Washington E. Connor Drexel Oelrich Oltman and Seligman scions, some rowing on machines at home.
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Stock Exchange
New York
Produce Exchange
Heenan
Sayers
Morrissey
Hyer
The
Turner Hall
East Fourth Street
Wormser Brothers
Washington E. Connor
Drexel
Oelrich
Oltman
House of Seligman
Judge’s pistol test reforms a Georgia county
A Nashville American correspondent reports a Georgia pistol law tale. Judge Lester stops court, offers a one dollar fine to any man who steps forward with his pistol, nineteen men surrender their pistols and a final concealed weapon is identified, prompting a firm lecture and lasting change.
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Nashville American
Georgia
Lester
North
Court House
Grand
Grand Jury
Smith & Wesson
Fashion Hints From Petersons Magazine July
The July issue highlights lace and embroidery as key trim varieties for dresses with two fabrics. Black lace over black or colored silks is fashionable, while boots and Bonnets feature front or left-side trimming. Parasol pairs with dresses at watering places. chiffonniere and tournières excite current styles.
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Peterson’s Magazine
Peterson’s
Paris
Anxious For Father A Child Calls Out A Lie
A mother consoles her son after he confronts his father about a false tale. The boy challenges belief in papa and reveals the widowed neighbor Mrs Benton was praised with flowers, prompting the mother to decide how to handle the lie and preserve the boy’s trust.
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Mamma
Etiquette Rules and Humorous Domestic Snippets
A block of old fashioned advice on refined behavior contrasts with humorous vignettes. It urges avoiding casual speech like yes sir and I guess, warns against interrupting others, and stresses polite self reference. The humorous scenes feature a dinner carver, mint rats, a surgeon, and a child’s bank question.
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Caan
Minnem, Pa
John F. Harter
Practical
Methodist
Millheim PA
D. H. Mingle
Main Street
Lau
Millheim, PA
W. J. Springer
Millheim Banking House
Geo. S. Frank
Rebersburg, Pa
D. H. Hastings
W. F. Reeder
Astings & Reeder
Attorneys-at-Law
Bellefonte, PA
Aheny Street
Yocum & Hastings
T. Alexander
C. M. Bower
Bower
Garman’s
D. Geo. L. Lee
Madison Burg, PA
I C. Heinle
Centre County
J. A. Beaver
J. W. Gephart
Gephart
Alleghany Street
High Street
Allegheny St
G. McMillen
Mmins
Bishop Street
Bellefont, PA
Emanuel Brown
Main and
Jay Streets
Lock Haven
Woods Caldwell
Philadelphi
Busipourtsonas Lly
Sos
M. Feger
Jerry Hotel
9Th St
Chestnut, Philadelphia
Walnut St
W Paine
M. D
the Condemned Sentinel
Wall Street
Peterson
Petérson’s
Magazin
Paris Letter
Father
Arthur
Mrs. B
Mr. B
Papa
Dearie
Faro
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