Love and intrigue in Corydon 1811 militia plot
Exiled English weaver David Lawrence arrives in Corydon Territory in 1811 aiming to kill an old enemy. He befriends Patrice O Bannon and daughters Toinette and Lydia while uncovering that Job Cranmer is a spy. Cranmer vanishes as a militia forms and David's affection for Toinette deepens.
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David Lawrence
Corydon
Indiana Territory
Patrice O’bannon
Charming Toinette
Job Cranmer
Lydia
England
Cranmer
United States
David
Toinette
Moonlight conversations on frontier loyalties and love
David confides in Governor Harrison about Girty Cranmer and Scull as Tecumseh whispers of unrest. He and Toinette share a moonlit exchange revealing unspoken love while he fears capture and battles within a harsh frontier life. Lydia Cronyn alerts David to Cranmer’s arrival at a nearby cabin, heightening danger and tension.
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David
Harrison
Girty
Cranmer
Scull
John Tipton
Vinecones
John
Governor Harrison
Seneral Gibson
Charce
Tecumseh
Elkskatawa
Vincennes
Corydon
Noir
Eric
Seul
Toinette
Trackford
Ditra
Ike
America
England
Duke of Newcastle
St. John’s Palace
Bottle Lane
Timon
Harry White
Henry Kirke White
Mr. White
Law
Ike Blackford
Fearful Return to Law and Dress Stuffs
A fragment notes David returning to daily work with dress-stuffs by day and law books by night, hinting at a divided routine or internal conflict. The terse lines imply a character balancing practical duties with legal study.
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David
Unclear historical line on David Lydia and Cranmer marriage
The fragment hints at a drama or history text where David contemplates marrying Lydia and becoming involved with Cranmer while expressing hatred for a spy. It remains vague with no concrete events, dates, or places to confirm a full item.
The Mistress Cast With Tender Hearts and Silver Lining
Fragmentary lines hint a theatrical scene with a tender mistress and a master figure. The dialogue suggests a cautious, polite exchange about news and duties in a period drama setting. Sparse readable text implies a stage mood and character dynamic.
Why Strive to Kill Is Annihilation
The passage laments the modern drive to annihilate through speed and warlike aims. It argues that even if global aims achieved a forty minute perimeter, existence would exhaust its possibilities without breakthroughs in space penetration. The piece contemplates science dealing with atmosphereless space to justify progress.
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Titan
Skinner's Macaroni and Spaghetti for Hungry Children
Ad promoting Skinner Mfg. Co. macaroni and spaghetti as ideal for children. Claims it builds bone and muscle, is economical and nutritious, made from durum wheat, and should be requested with a free cookbook sent to mothers in Omaha Nebraska.
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Skinner
Skinner Mfg. Co
Omaha
Nebr
Adv
Rabbit Dog Mystery From Jones Household
In Youngstown Telegram style a brief tale recalls a fox terrier mistaken by Willie for a rabbit dog. The Jones family learned the doctor confirmed the odd animal was not a fox terrier, but a rabbit dog after it was sent to Pittsburgh.
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Willie
Jones
William
Pittsburgh
Youngstown
Oldtime Musical Watch Seized by Chillicothe Jeweler
An extraordinary antique timepiece, brought from London by a Chillicothe jeweler, dates Paris origin about 125 years ago. The musical watch plays melodies and strikes hours and quarters. Its enamel dial features exquisite chased gold work, making it a valued curio.
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Chillicothe
London
Paris
Smallest He Had
Parson remarks on Mr Skinner's nickel donation to the missionary collection. Skinner explains he gave a nickel because he had nothing smaller and felt he should contribute. The exchange highlights frugality and social expectations.
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Skinner
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Indiana
Bobbe- Merrill Co
Princeton
Billy
Terson
Rover
Patrice
New Orleans
Philip ‘Bell
Rachel Harbeson
Isham Stroud
Patsy Sands
Arcadia
Madame Recamier
Congress
Clay
Kentucky
Bettor
Ghipbund
Ohio
Clarksville
Louisville
George Rogers Clark
Lydia Cron Yner
Fort Steuben
Lawrence
Actor Rlenter
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