Costly Wars Through History Across Nations
An Leslie's piece by Wendell Phillipa Dodge compares major conflicts from Napoleon to the Boer War, noting France and Britain bore vast sums. It tallies Civil War federal outlays of about 3.4 billion, Franco German war costs, Russo Turkish, Japanese and Russian losses, and per day expenditures of various armies.
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Napoleon
France
Wendsll Phillipa Dodge
Leslie
Germany
Far East
Japan
Russia
Italy
Turkey
Eagland
Twobbles and a Writer's Quirks in a Reformer's Tale
A Baltimore American style snippet shows a reformer named Twobbles cited for chasing perfection and a writer's flowing method. A garbled dialogue touches on fountain pens and censorship, ending with a lamp incident followed by an indictment for light assault.
Inevitable Venezuela Revolution Schemes Unfold
Rowe outlines a Venezuela uprising to secure power and personal gain. He claims Senora Daussa’s influence aids the plot while admitting Vanderpool’s involvement and a hidden lover drama. Carmen confronts Rowe, learns of deception, and departs to find her lover, leaving Rowe trapped by his own scheme.
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Rowe
Bret
Venesuala
Petron
Hiammense Asphalt
Digpro
Senoren
Valdez
Senora Dalasa
Sancho
Vanderpool
Wanderpoo
Venezuela
Abahi
Senora Dausan
Wis
Syim
Senora
The Venezuela Plot Moves Hill Toward Vanderpool
Sam Hill pursues Iris's request by visiting Vanderpool in New York. Vanderpool reveals a Venezuela revolution, Carmen, a prisoner wife, and a plan to rescue her allied with Rowe. Hill accepts the mission and plots to gather proof and secure Iris’s promise while Vanderpool prepares to depart at dawn for the rescue.
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Bemis
Hill
Sam
Iris
Vanderpool
Hin
Venezuela
Rowe
Carmen
Stopen
Ahip
New York
Yeu
Venesuela
Privaton
Revolutioniata
Carman
Pied
Iria
Hare
Scott
Hit
Momentous Evening at Milligan’s Masquerade Table
In a crowded studio party Bell Milligan presides over a masquerade supper as guests like De Bush Blaume Pell and Morest mingle. The red lanterns glow the October brew flows and a dim cellar hosts a noisy crowd while Don and others raid for a desired item and plan the afters. The scene ends with Blaume and the poet-model sharing latest performances as the tale continues.
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de Bush
Milligan
Bécaides
Howards
Berry ‘Morest
Blaume
Theodora Pell
Pedro
Redr.Patar
Pell
Bell Milligan
Bell
Ellis
Don
Atrosa
Home Made Water Filter Description From Historic Fragment
A fragment describes a homemade filter using a large common flower pot, gauze, white sand, four inches of charcoal, and a clean petti covers. A top layer of flannel or aponys is sterilized by boiling, with a wooden frame and a space underneath to collect filtered water. The text preserves practical steps for constructing a simple filtration device.
Inventions of Matches Through Time Spark Interest
The article notes matches named Lucifer emerged around 1835 with sulphur tips and later improvements. It mentions 1845 Schrolter of Vienna developing amorphod photopig, marking early inventions leading to modern, pleasant, near perfect matches.
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Courge
Schrolter
Vienn
Uac
Not a Regular in a Wry Exchange on Navy Talk
A tall blonde and a short brunette discuss a cousin named Ignats who has joined the navy. The dialogue hints at submarines and rumors about whether he is a Regular wailer, with light sarcasm about naval life and status.
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Ignats
Plunkvilla News Item Reveals City Visit and Oddities
A terse Plunkvilla note reports a son planning a short city visit. The informal quotation mentions a lack of funds for travel, a porous plaster, and a ten dollar bill hidden beneath. The fragment hints at quirky roadside chatter rather than a formal event.
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Plunkvilla News
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