A Brave Coward: John Sloan's War Courage
John Sloan, a Pennsylvania farmer’s son, overcomes lifelong fear of firearms to join the Tenth Pennsylvania in the Philippines. He earns moments of valor at Malate and Luzon, supported by Mary Carr’s patient love, his captain’s trust, and letters from home as he fights through fever, danger, and a life changing charge.
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John Sloan
Mary Carr
John
Pennsylvania
Sloan
Juanita River
Irvings
McClellands
Curtins
Stoans
Battle of
Brandywine
Sloans
Cuba
Spain
Philippines
Tenth Pennsylvania
Pitttsburgh
Juanita
Jain
Red Barn
John Bloan
Carr Homestead
Mary
Pate
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Marv
Pittsburgh
Company A
Col. Hawkins
San Francisco
Chicago
North Western
Mississippi
Presidio
San Fenhusco
Golden Gate
Orient
Coll
Hawkins
Doc
Maj
Cuthbertson
Hunter
Honolulu
E Eilly
Baer
North-Western Railroad
Olympia
Raleigh
Boston
Stoan
Dewey
Manila
Aguinaldo
United States
Cavite
Malate
Sean
John Shaneoward
Brit
Amercan
Sourse
Hine
Culone
Dodd
Kecep
Garden Gate
Missouri Valley
Ames
Clinton
Illinois
Luzon
Sisan
Sinan
Landis
John Stoan
Soldier’s homecoming romance after Manila and battle ties
John Sloan returns from the Tenth Minnesota after 69 days on the firing line. He reunites with Mary Carr at a farm near home, declares his love, and recounts his war experiences. A faded North-Western folder sits as a token, mailed later by W. B. Kniskern on request.
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Golden Gate
Union Pacific
Juanita
Manila
Fifty-first
Iowa
Cavite
San Francisco
Col. Hawkins
Union Pacific and
North-Western
Sierras
Rockies
Plains
the Platte
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Sloan
Mary Carr
John
Mary
John Sloan
Mary Cerr
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
Queen Liliuokalani Guest of Honor Tale Recounted
Story recounts Young Al Berry of Kentucky saying a Honolulu naval officer who helped replace the Hawaiian flag with the stars and stripes was in official capacity there and on good terms with Queen Liliuokalani and her court. Berry’s bold remarks at a royal reception provoke embarrassment and wit from the queen.
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al Berry
Kentucky
Honolulu
Liliuokalani
Berry
Mr. Berry
N.Y. Sun
London Coal Exchange Jubilee Nears Its Half Century
The article recalls coal use rules from the 14th century and notes London’s coal trade history. It highlights the coal exchange as a major city market opened in 1849 by the prince consort, now approaching its jubilee under the city’s governance.
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Whittington
Dick Whittington
London
Coal Exchange
Corn Exchange
Mark Lane
City Corporation
Prince Consort
Ural Pass A Good Sheep Rack
A Missouri editor highlights L. W. Giatt of Ray county Michigan and his rack design to feed sheep. The device aims to prevent feed waste and fleece damage as flocks prepare for winter feeding.
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L. W. Giiatt
Ray County
Mich
Sheep Rack design with folding wings for barn stalls
A description from Ohio Farmer outlines a two-panel sheep rack with folding wings attached by hinges, showing dimensions for base D and top E boards, slats G and spacing, and a 12 foot rack housing about 12 sheep per side. It notes improvements in Fig. 2 and correct hinge placement for cleaning.
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Oviatt
Qohio Farmer
How to Winter Farm Stock and Care for Dairy Herds
The piece argues keeping fat hogs for pork value, feeding stock regularly, and ensuring cattle get fresh air. It stresses warm but ventilated stables, tight roofs and floors, and that good butter profits rely on quality feeding. It cites Farm Journal and American Cultivator on thrift, age, and cost efficiency for winter stock and dairy success.
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Farm Journal
Progress in Horse Breeding
A historical note on changing standards for draft horses and speed trotters, describing how modern heavyweight drafts weigh 300 to 500 pounds more and pacing speeds have improved. The piece reflects on how “good” horses are defined now versus a generation ago and hints at evolving breeding goals.
New Pass in Rocky Mountains Discovery Tale
An expedition group in the Rocky Mountains discovers a pass they believed could not exist. The text parallels this feat with dyspepsia sufferers finding health via Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Digestive strength, regular bowels, and an active liver are promised with faithful use.
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New Pass
Rocky Mountains
Hostetter
The Loquacious Stranger Sparks Johnson Reunion
A garrulous old man on a Market Street car initiates a private line of talk with a young passenger named John Johnson. After confirming the kinship and recalling the elder Johnson, the man proclaims prior acquaintance before alighting at the next corner.
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Johnson
William Johnson
Uster
Mr. Johnson
Philadelphia Record
Grain-O: A wholesome grain drink for the whole family
Grain-O is pitched as a substitute for coffee made from pure grains. It promises to calm nerves, aid digestion, and provide health and strength while resembling the taste and appearance of the best coffee at a lower price.
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Baby
Grandma
Poniovalit
Norway
Honest Boy Returns Postal Card Beginnings Prosperity
A Chicago Evening News anecdote recalls a man praising an honest boy who returned a postal card. Two years earlier he sent the boy with a penny to buy a card and never saw him again. This morning the man received the card with a note thanking him for the penny that started the boy in business.
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Chicago Evening News
Tama Self Made Man Spotlighted in Noble Conduct
In a Philadelphia Record exchange, Gotrox praises Tama as a self made man while Cynicus commends the responsibility shown, framing a public moral vignette in a Colonial era tone.
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Gotrox
Tama
Cynicus
Philadelphia Record
Lane's Family Medicine claims daily bowel movement cure
An old printed ad touts Lane's Family Medicine promising regular daily bowels for health. It claims gentle action on liver and kidneys and cures headaches with prices of 25 and 50 cents. A humorous dialogue with a cyclist is included as light entertainment.
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Lane
To Cure a Cold in One Day
An advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. It offers a refund if the remedy fails and lists the price as 25 cents.
Solid Trains to Northern Michigan on Milwaukee Road
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway now runs solid palace sleeping cars dining cars and first class day coaches from Chicago to Calumet Houghton Hancock and other Copper Country points with direct connections to Marquette Negaunee and Ishpeming. East South and Southwest passengers will find this route desirable. All coupon ticket agents sell tickets via the Milwaukee Road.
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Michigan
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chicago
Calumet
Houghton
Hancock
Copper Country
Marquette
Negaunee
Ishpeming
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Two-Headed Calf Report and Other Snippets
Fragmentary clippings note a Bisus cow producing a two headed calf and include assorted quotes and testimonials. Mentions of a farmer’s son discussing rent and fame, plus short ads and civic notices appear amid miscellaneous 19th century items and consumer remedies.
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Queen Lil
England
Dairy and Stock
New York
Minnesota
Senna Cere
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Esses Renee Bao
ST. Louis
Texas
Omaha
Ayer
Philadelphia
Puck
Hale
Pike
Atchison
Louisa Lindaman
Bethany
Dept
J. T
Sssceseeene
Pe Wnaee
Association
Avais
Rogers
Secti Oe
Colt
Washburn
Elena
Star Plac
Continental Tobacco ,Co
Swanson
Richfield Springs
F. E. Price
Jersey City
N. J
Swanson Rheumatic Core Co
Kidmeyr
Mary A. Carbaugh
Black Gap
Bette
Wanson Erileumatic Cure CO
Lake &T
West Madison
Chicago Oerseals
Portland
Elles Outa
Canada
Ottawa
Boughtor
Chic HL
T. C
CTE
Stevens Point
Wis
V. Mc. Annes
Merrill Bik
Detroit
D. L
Ino
Los
Pat Olin
Dr. Williams
Spoltsmen
Cheaver
Elmew Reed
Jpowell & Clement
Haiz SL
Cincimm Aee
Arterlink
Prine
Mito B. Stevens
Washingsin
D.C
Claves
Land
H. H. Green
SONS
Box D
Atlanta
R Chon
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