Red Acorn Tale Tracks a Parading Misfit Regiment
In a Civil War era camp story, Lieutenant Pancake bungles his first parade with a newly formed company under sharp inspection by Col. Murbank and the derisive crowd. Kent Edwards and Abe Dalton clash over military formality as Pancake battles to regain control and impress visiting women observers.
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Joe
Kent Edwards
Kent
Abe
Pancake
Gazin
Abe Bolton
Bennett
Col. Murbank
Leutenants
Dunderhead
Fancaky
United States
Tedium of Camp Tests Harry Glen’s Patience at Bull Run
In 1861 Harry Glen endures camp drills and tedious duties as the regiment waits for orders to move. A surgeon offers relief by appointing him hospital steward, sparing him from further fatigue duty and stifling routine.
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Harry Glen
Bittefeat
Paul Denslow
Julius
Harry
Dr. Denslow
Surgeon Offers Henry Rank and Isolation in Desertion Dilemma
In a camp scene, a surgeon entices Harry with high rank and easy life if he abandons his comrades and adheres to one officer. Harry weighs the offer, choosing loyalty over comfort, acknowledging his duty to stay with his unit despite temptations. The surgeon notes Harry’s growing resolve as the drum calls roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Cassarea
Pancake
Fam
Surgeon Denslow
Clarry
First Steps in Kentucky March at Camp Dick Robinson
The regiment sails onto Kentucky soil with 1100 men under a practical colonel. They push through the Blue Grass toward Camp Dick Robinson as Sherman forecasts heavy Confederate opposition. The trip blends duty with calm rural scenes and a budding sense of soldierly life.
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Kentucky
Dension
Sherman
God Almighty
Abe Lincoln
Harry
Daniel Boone
Dick Robinson
Blue Grass
Kentucky River
Globe
Scientific Truth About Kidneys Warns Of Disease Risks
A letter urges readers to accept scientific evidence on kidney disorders and their vast impact on health. It describes kidneys as essential filters processing blood, and explains how congestion, infection, and waste buildup can cause widespread disease if neglected. The writer promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a preventive and curative remedy.
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The
Scientific American
Medical Journal
Bern
Broadway
Warner
IL. Hw, Wanna, & Co
Kright
Kalmer
R. Ve Pierce
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Green
Tie
Chapter
L. G. Noyes
Warren
Thom
H.W. Warren & Co
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Drexel
Salvation Oil
Lood
Pinkham
Ayers
Ayer
Hood
G. L Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Hayfever
Ely
Drugelsts
Ely Bros
Oswego
Noy
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