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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1913
Page
3
A stirring military adventure tale framed by a wartime wooing narrative. Bronson Howard crafts bold heroes and perilous missions amid siege and pursuit, blending action with romance and dramatic pulse.
The piece recounts Lee's surrender terms discussed at the McLean house, Grant's arrival with Sheridan and Hav erill, and the symbolic meeting under the flag of truce. It traces Ellis Ellingham's family ties, Gertrude and Kerchival's wedding circles, and the looming war's end amid postwar hopes.
The excerpt recalls President Lincoln advising Earl Weitzel on treated conquered people and praising General Grant at Appomattox. Lincoln urged a gentle release and Grant’s gesture of apologizing for not having Lee’s sword highlights chivalry and humility in the closing days of the Civil War.
Baltimore January 28 191? A traveling salesman Ariinnt Bondy of New York and a woman unnamed were found dead in a downtown room. Police theory cites death by own action. Also recalled in New Richmond Wisconsin arrests of three South Minneapolis boys ages four to seventeen for horse stealing. Dime novels linked as motive.
Ad for Mothers Friend claiming to ease morning sickness and pregnancy discomfort. Describes a tonic external remedy priced at $1.00 and promotes a free book from the Field Regulator Office in Lannie Ga. Promotes as a trusted aid for expecting mothers.
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