Molly McDonald a Tale of the Frontier
Major McDonald searches near Fort Dodge for a man to intercept his daughter Molly as she heads toward the post. An Indian outbreak is threatened. Hamlin volunteers for the mission but battles and treachery unfold during a stage journey with Moylan and Gonzales.
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McDonald
Fort Dodge
Molly
Brick
Moylan
Gonzales
Hamlin
Dodge
Fourth Texas Infantry
Gene
Chancellorsville
Virginia
Massa Robert
Fisher’s Hill
Early
L. F
Eugene le Fevre
New Orleans
Remembrance on the Frontier Ends in Cavalry Aid
Sergeant Hamlin recalls a wartime comrade as he and Miss McDonald escape a burning stage and cross the river. A cavalry detachment from Dodge answers their signal, bringing aid and prompting questions about a shared past and a hidden disgrace.
Parting at the river as cavalry plans unfold
Lieutenant Gaskins consoles Miss McDonald amid news of her father and Devere. Hamlin confronts Sergeant Hamlin about actions at the stage attack while Maxwell pursues Apaches led by Roman Nose toward Dodge. Tense exchange reveals rival loyalties and imminent pursuit.
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Hamlin
Sheridan
Devere
Dodge
Cairo Foot Ironing by Native Tailors
A Wide World magazine writer describes Cairo's ironing method where workers use flat like irons with a wooden block on top. They balance the iron on a raised board and push it with a foot while guiding via a long handle, performing the task quickly and well.
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Wide World Magazine
Cairo
Where shall we put this sleepy hollow chair
A witty dialogue asks where to place a chair described as sleepy hollow, suggesting a humorous domestic dilemma about arranging furniture on a carpet.
Question of country and religion at supper
A family discussion during a supper turns to nationality and faith. The youngest son asks, “Papa, what country do the bachelors come from?” highlighting curiosity about identity and roots in a domestic setting.
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Tale OF the Frontier
My Lady of
Te “Ambaskations Ly
A.c.msclurg
Miss McDonald
Roman Nose
Fort Devere
Wasson
Brick’ Hamlin
Sam
Fourth Cavalry
Pardin
Sam Wasson
Fort Union
Santa Fe
Fort Mercy
Maxwell
War Department
Leutenant
DR. Pierce
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Canada
Free Homestead
Manitoba
Promeebie
C.J. Scoughten
Merchants L. 2. Sig
Chicago
WM. Y. Melones
Jefferaoe Ave
Detroit
Ottawa
Prica
Reduso
Calamar
Cate Ogue Fressor
Weingarten Bros
F. Ss. F
Scona
F. Co
Ohio
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