Miriam and Keene face a pivotal moment in Jamaica
Miriam resists Mr. Keene's proposal after recounting a noble London doctor's mercy toward her penniless state. He declares the matter closed but is drawn to return, watching the Archers and the Hickses in Bournemouth’s social swirl as Kingston confronts marriage and separation while Rob returns home to Eastwick Park.
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Kerns
Chile
Kimeolf
Ywice
Mr. Keene
Zuch
London
Keene
Miriam
Mrs. Archer
Jamaica
Rao
Mr. Archer
Robert Hick
Eastwick
Bournemouth
Robert
Lady Hicks
Sir Robert
King
Eastwick Park
Jas
Ela
Arts
Bob
Kingston
Ella
Mariam
Mraing
Leran
Exwick Park
Cap
Rob
Loure
Eila
Papa
Papas
Agatha
Agath
Lady Hicks Cid
Ibis Milly
Blanche
Mrs
Eda
How They Saved the Bank in South Wales Panic
During a severe bank run in South Wales, farmers crowded the counter for cash. The bank manager ordered a clerk to heat sovereigns in a frying pan and pay them out. The shock of hot coins convinced customers the bank could meet demand, ending the panic.
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South Wales
Sul
What the Moon Is Doing and the Tides
A lay explanation of how lunar tides slow Earth's rotation and lengthen the day. The essay analogizes a moving wheel and hair brush to show friction reducing speed, predicting a future where days stretch to about twenty eight hours and the planet faces drastic climatic and geological upheaval.
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Senate
Mahdi and Meligy in Sudanese intrigue and siege
Reports recount Mahmoud el Meligy's coercive arrest by the Mahdi’s followers to reveal a hidden treasure. He endures whipping and a near-death lowering into a pit before yielding and confirming his stash. The Mahdi’s followers later describe elaborate deceits and miracles used to recruit converts amid rising doubt.
Dr Pierce’s Compound Extract of Smart-Weed remedy ad
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Compound Extract of Smart-Weed with brandy and camphor water as a cure for colic diarrhea dysentery fevers and other ailments. It promises permanent cures for delicate diseases of either sex and offers free consultation from the World’s Medical Association in Buffalo New York. A quip notes a man is called a confirmed liar when nothing he says is confirmed.
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Jamaica
Pierce
Comte
World’s di Medical Association
Buffalo, N.Y
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Meii
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Opeid
Khartoum
Mohammed Acmed
Mahdi
Prophet
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el Hadia
Mahmoud el Meligy
Co ‘Avorite
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Polson & Co
Propra
M. Dixon Et Gace
A. HW
Dixon & Sun Kings
West
Montreal
Peetors
The
Voltaic Belt Co
Marenall
Mich
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Dundas
W. A. Hoath & CO
Hewacki
Cook
Bunker
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Pry
Commercia
Thie- Teese
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Orleane
Lewiniane
Clapperton
R. W. Prittie
Trustee
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Star River
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East
Toronto
Mie
New York
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Lortilard
Loriierd
Lortilert
Souris
Bos
HM. Williams
I. Tarr
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Ape
Atos & East
Clark P
Lindray
King Streat E Welt
King Street
Egans Imperial
Imperial Truss CO
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Beanerome N. F
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Sarin Rds
Glasgow
Portland
Onal Moore
Quebec
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Reed
Gread
Unsorn
David Tomarance
Montreat
Myrtle Navy
Hugh Miller & Co
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Meriden
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