Molly McDonald A Tale of the Frontier
Major McDonald pursues a plan to intercept his daughter Molly as she travels toward the port with Sutler Moylan and Gonzales. Sergeant Hamlin aids her after a stage attack by Arapaho and Cheyenne forces, saving her and planning a night escape while Indians loom at dawn.
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McDonald
Fort Dodge
Molly
Aving
Roman Nose
Moylan
Hamlin
Gonsales
Hanna
Algo
Miss McDonald
Major McDonald
Gonzales
Molly McDonald
Escape Plan Emerges Amid Indian Chase
In a tense western tableau Hamlin weighs a rescue while guarding Major McDonald’s daughter. He studies the terrain, noting a trail and bluff, the river, and Indian sentinels, seeking a feasible escape route that preserves the woman’s safety and his honor.
Western Canada’s Phenomenal Development
The piece argues Western Canada outpaces other regions in growth with Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta offering vast cultivable lands. It notes rising immigration from the United States, profitable land prices, and related capital flows driving expansion while only a fraction of land is cultivated and mineral and forest wealth remain largely untapped.
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Canada
Winnipeg
Chicago
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
United States
Western
Empusa muscae the fly’s parasitic foe
The text notes a parasitic fungus Empusa muscae as a deadly enemy of the house fly, especially in fall. It mentions fungal spores seen as white powder on walls and windows, and that these spores can contaminate other flies or contact areas, though the exact infection mechanism remains unclear.
Misantrope Story Prods a Sour Note of Ig Robinson
A small boy asked Ig Robinson to help tie a tin can to a dog's tail and he did not pause to listen, revealing a sociable reputation that is more misanthropic than friendly.
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Robinson
Its Negative Virtues
A humorous exchange centers on a dog described as absolutely worthless. The dialogue flips the critique by noting what the poodle does not do, highlighting a lighthearted defense of the animal. The emphasis remains on the absurd claim that virtue lies in harmless behavior.
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