Desert Train Rescue Aids Injured Soldiers
On a Humboldt Valley desert train a nurse Miss Ray and Lt Stuyvesant aid wounded recruits after a Frontiersman fire. They distribute food and bandages while doctors wire ambulances. One man Foster vanishes as Port Costa reports a missing recruit and a commission awaits him.
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Young officer sails for Manila as volunteers join the expedition
Lieut Stuyvesant joins Gen Vinton's staff with orders to sail for Manila. The brigade trains at rifle ranges and drill grounds while volunteers rush aboard ships and civilians crowd streets and hotels to welcome the arriving troops.
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Department of Supply
Ghost story ends with bell to restore Peterborough Cathedral
A London bishop famed for humor recounts a tale from his Peterborough visit. He stayed at an old manor believed haunted and, at breakfast, claimed the ghost vanished after he asked for a subscription to rebuild Peterborough Cathedral. The anecdote appeared in the New York Tribune.
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Peterborough
Peterborough Cathedral
N. Y. Tribuna
Man buys bonnet for wife in Valentine surprise
Dave Robinson secretly plans a Valentine gesture for Susan inspired by neighbor Sam Scott. He buys a bonnet after a milliner helps pick a blue shade to suit Susan, then presents it at home, prompting Susan to praise his thoughtfulness and feel years younger.
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Sam Scott
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Milly
Susan
Dave Robinson
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Dibey Veanue
Abe Lincoln
Stories Told by and About Abraham Lincoln
A fragment collection of Lincoln anecdotes recounted during his era. Jokes touch on pardons and vices, lawyers, judges, and cabinet reshuffles with period humor and notables like Jesse Dubois and Admiral Goodsnorogil referenced in a looping, ragged OCR narrative.
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Lincoln
Marshal Lame
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Illnois
Lincoln Tales From the Civil War Era Jokes
A collection of light anecdotes about Abraham Lincoln including his wit on favors during varioloid times. Lincoln jokes about life of the poor, handling reports, and the contrast between a simple life and public duty. He quips about whiskey, generals, and a Gettysburg speech request as crowds seek moments from the president.
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Hawyer
Jien
Gettysburg
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