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The Lazy Man and Lincoln’s Brave Letter of Benny
A long satirical piece on the lazy man contrasts his indolence with duty and courage, followed by a moral tale of Benny Farner a young Civil War volunteer shot for neglect of duty and a touching letter to his father. Blossom travels to Washington to plead Benny’s case with President Lincoln who spares Benny’s life, rewarding his selfless acts. The column closes with a grim tale in France the Baroness outwits robbers by using a cellar trap and setting the estate ablaze while securing a just ending for her husband’s victims.
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Griswold
Cincinnati Times
Cris
Ksinef Oy
Owen
Vermont
Benjamin
Casa iv
Allen
Benny
Mr. Owen
Telegraph
Mr. Allen
Pehey
Blossom
Dyan Farner
Jierby
Gays
Jemmy
Father
Washington
Lincoln
White House
Mr. Lincoln
Lincoln Benny
Anid
Abraham
Gol Lier
Green Mountain
Mill
Daisy
Brindle
Bet
Ben
Huvemees
Robbert
Paris
Baron R
BiAsoner
Trey
Dachpe
Chen
Falor
Aly
Syas
Teely
Aimotera
Hox