Mother Bickerdyke remembered as Civil War nurse and mother
A narrative honors Mary Bickerdyke born in Knox County Ohio who cared for Union soldiers during the Civil War. Recounted are her sharp discipline, grants of passes from Generals Grant and Sherman, occasional ruthless measures against theft, and her dedication to food and comfort for the wounded, including the Lookout Mountain and Donelson battles.
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Mary Bickerdyke
Knox County
Ohio
Ill
Cairo
Union Ac
God Almighty
Grant
General Sherman
Sherman
Mother Bickermdyke
Weill
Battle of Donelson
Gray
Bove
Bine
Lookout Mountain
Iris
Egam
Mother Bickerdyke
Fed
Chicago
Angel of Mercy
Proberly
ser’Be
The Neuilly Bridge tale of river, kings and delays
In the 1640s Neuilly sur Seine and Courbevoie faced a ferry crossing. royal mishaps spurred calls for a bridge. An overturned coach and near drownings finally led Louis XIV and successors to authorize a parapet and completion, as armies later crossed the span.
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Neuilly-sur- Seine
Courbevole
France
Seine
Henry IV
Mary
Neuilly
Louis XIV
First Republic
Napoleon
Best Definition Phrase Sparks Friendly Exchange
In a casual chat, Joe asks Bill about the meaning of a newly used insult term while billing it as a light move to start a quarrel. Bill responds with a confident, though quick, definition. The exchange captures a playful, old fashioned tone.
The Red Painted Trick Horse Duel
Two men travel to sell a supposed trick horse to a circus buyer. Mr White paints his black horse white and Mr Green’s white horse black to bias the judge. The buyer exposes the deception when the painted horse reverts to its true color after a lash. Mr Green gains the horses and Mr White flees.
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Mr. Green
Mr. White
Chewing Her Dud at the Zoo Turns to Ruminant Lesson
A teacher leads pupils through the zoo and tests their knowledge asking what a ruminating animal is. A young boy responds with a misheard line about chewing her cube as the lesson proceeds amid open-eyed wonder.
Fire Alarm At Academy Dormitory
A watchman reports a dormitory fire at the academy and asks the principal how to warn students. The principal replies that all boys must hurry downstairs within minutes or face punishment.
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Academy
Unreasonable Baby in Bakery Exchange
A comic exchange reveals a baby crying constantly while a father and son discuss cake pieces. The joke centers on a child’s nonstop fuss and the unfinished portion of cake, highlighting the playful mischief at an everyday scene.
The Artist's Kindness and What He Liked Best
A playful exchange between Millie and Billie-Why over a six legged cat leads to a misread student joke at school. The kindhearted gentleman asks what his son likes most about school. The professor reveals a misunderstanding that delights a humble parent.
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Billie
Millie
Josiar
Pierre the Circus Clown Charms Two Boys at the Ropes
The narrator recalls Pierre a stray from France who ran away to join a circus. Pierre is the uncle's chef, once danced in a clown suit, sang and entertained at a show, and later spoke to the boys from the ropes. The boys vow to join a circus someday.
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Pierre
Jimmy
France
Heda
Snowball Fort on Somers Hill Glory
A winter memory recalls a crowd from downtown gathering on Somers Hill. Phil battles illness yet wins in games and snowball battles, despite the cold. The narrator recalls teasing him during a snowbound clinic trip and the playful siege atop the hill.
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Neuilly Bridge
Bill
Joe
Robert
Father
Picncka
Pifrri
Dip
Hen “Hihp
Perkins’ Row
Phil
Main
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