A Court House Scene and a Soldier's Love Letter
In a sunlit court scene Caleb, the old House of Justice sweeper, admires a passing carriage and recalls 1861 Fort Donelson memories. He listens as Major Calvert regales friends, while Caleb recalls his master’s vow of love to Lorena Banks amid violets and camellias.
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Caleb
House of Justice
Congoland
Lis
Travis Calvert
Lorena Banks
Fort Donaldson
Grant
Commodore Foote
Fort Henry
Calvert
Lorena Tam
Maryse ‘'Ravis
Valentine Letter From a Confederate Prison
Caleb treks through war ruins to deliver a long-lost letter from Major Calvert to Miss Lorena Travis. The tale follows years of hardship, loyalty, and a final St Valentine reunion as Caleb seeks permission to deliver the cherished letter that binds master and servant in love and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorena
Caleb
Love
Marie Travis-Calvert
Miss Lorena
Granddaughter Recalls Grandmother's Missing Valentines
In a Memory from Youth's Companion a child recounts finding a lonely grandmother who never received valentines until a Monday when the narrator brings many cards. The grandma joys in the surprise smiled over by the family as she imagines who sent the tokens and plans tea with the givers.
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Grandma
Grandma’s
Artie
Young Man Gone, Mamie Replies in Staccato Exchange
The scene presents Papa asking if the young man has left, Mamie answering yes with a stressed tone as a judge listens. The fragment implies tension and a looming legal or moral consequence in a domestic setting.
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Papa
Mamie
Weyler Arrives in Havana as Cuba Captain General
The Spanish cruiser Louis appears off Morro castle and enters Havana harbor with Gen. Weyler aboard to assume office as captain general of Cuba. He receives a jubilant welcome from crowds, reviews troops, and signals a shift to a decisive campaign against insurgents.
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Havana
Louis
Weyler
Cuba
Spain
Plaza ‘de
Armas
Capts
Gelaber
Linares
Campos
Mr English's Will Grants Most to His Children
The will of William B. English, probated in Indianapolis, leaves about $3,000,000 mostly to his children. A $2,000 bequest funds public use for Indiana Historic Society, of which he was president. He also provides $2,000 to keep his grave green at Crown Hill cemetery. The 1892 will allocates up to $10,000 to complete his history of Indiana, half already published and another planned.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William B. English
Indiana Historic Society
Crown Hill Cemetery
Brothers Burned to Death in North Carolina
Winston N C February 11 Joseph and Dillard Walker brothers returning from a country visit were found burned beyond recognition in a barn on their route. Lantern upset start a fire smothering them and consuming the building and its contents.
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Winston
N. C
Joseph Wn
Dillard Walker
Woman Pioneer of Blackstone Farm Lifts Life With Pink Pills
Hyves Mrs. J. P. Hadley of Blackstone, aged sixty five, told by local doctors she had little time left, credits Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring health after forty five years of lung bleeding. She began March 28 1905 and reports steady improvement, renewed strength, clear skin, revived hair and healed feet, urging others to try the remedy. The ad notes the pills contain blood enriching elements and list diseases treated, with purchase from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Streator
Blackstone
Ilinois
J. P. Hadley
Tim
Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Ilomo Seekers Excursion Tickets Offered Southward
February 11 and March 10 1600 excursion tickets sold by J C Toctr at Big Four Route 234 Clark Street Chicago for travel from the north and northwest to south and southeast points. Tickets valid thirty days for return with one fare plus two dollars. Descriptions of southern farms and time cards available.
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Ilomo
Syrom
Big Four
Southern Farm
J. CU. Tocrer
Clark Street
Chicago
All About Western Farm Lands Corn Belt Monthly
A summary of a monthly publication by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad promoting western farm lands and crops. It explains aims to provide practical farming information and experiences of western farmers and offers subscriptions at 25 cents per year via The Corn Belt, 209 Adams St., Chicago. The excerpt also includes a humorous aside from Uncle Eben about human foibles.
California Excursions From Chicago By Burlington Route
Burlington Route offers personally conducted excursions to California leaving Chicago every Wednesday with through cars fitted with carpets bedding and toilets. Special agent in charge directs travel via Denver and Salt Lake with sunshine all the way. Descriptive pamphlet available from T A Grady Excursion Manager 211 Clark St Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
California
Chicago
Denver
Salt Lake
T. A. Grady
Clarl
Modern Way Recommends Syrup of Figs Remedy
The ad praises a laxative syrup marketed as a pleasant modern remedy for cleansing the system and breaking up colds headaches and fevers without after effects. Manufactured by California Fig Syrup Company. Oxw who never drinks behind the barthe mosquito.
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California Fig Syrup Company
Oxw
Texas Siftings
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Jonnstone Murray
Womenkind
Sdatee Peo Fensuani
Ana
Cupid
Marie ‘Travis
Park Gate
Marie Travis
Major
Doric Portico
Banks Mansion
Martha Young
Independent
Varily
Onice
MR. English
North Carolina
Moller
Providence
R. L
Ames
Lonesdale
Goddards
Patrick McConnen
Hugh McClaren
Danville
Jteb
William Ray
William Lutes
William Riggins
Rachel Lee
Pioneer
Mra, JP
Hadley
Nile
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Hannes
Dhell
Detroit Free Reas
Crantry
Eben
Washington
Richardson & DeLong Bros
Delong
LKA Carrings & Harness Mfg Ce
Etkbart
Paar
Sacy
Jacobs Oil
Baron von Liebig
Walter Baker & Co
Walter Baker & Co., Ltd
Dorchester, Mass
Gostalog
Washington Irving
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
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IL Wgreen
Mallita
Atlanta, Ga
Starr
Stark
Houisiana
Rockport
Lils
Mofatrich Masonic Temple
Chicago, Ill
THE
Alamotor CO
Rockwell and
Fillmore Streets
Virginia
Bea
Colindus
Norfolk
KERS
Gaunty
Hull
Ocolumbus
Fayette County
West
Tennessee
A. KS
Sumeryvill
Atlanta
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