Pirate Pursuits And Jacobite Plots In New York Tale
In mid 18th century New York, Robert Ormerod recounts a voyage involving the bonded pirate ship, Royal James commanded by Andrew Murray, a Jacobite captain. He and Darby later meet a one legged sailor and a Spanish captain’s daughter seeking her father, Colonel ODonnect, as Murray plans a force visitation to the Ormerod estate.
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New York
Eigne
Robert Ormerod
Rip-Rap
Ormerod
Robert
Andrew Murray
Pir
Mip
Royal James
Murray
Darby
John Silver
Odonnect
Aboard the Brig with Long John Silver’s Crew
I wake on a swaying brig and join Darby the boy as we discuss pirates and future riches. Long John Silver eyes my fate, Bones provokes a brawl, Peter Corlaer restrains, and Murray asserts discipline as we steer toward shore with a wary lookout.
Peculiar Charm In Oriental Streets Recalled By Van O Paassen
Pierre Van O Paassen contrasts Oriental bazaars with Western avenues in the Atlanta Constitution. He describes a long stone passage lined with shops, arches, and a crowded market scene. The scene features traders, turbans, varied headwear, and a chaotic blend of noise and movement as camels and asses mingle with shoppers.
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Orient
Pierre van O'Paassen
Atlanta Constitution
Ben Sharar
Wegener Hypothesis on Moving Continents
The Wegener hypothesis proposed by Professor Alfred Wegener in 1912 posits that continents drift slowly. Recent scientific conferences call for radio tests to be conducted during the winter of 1920 to 1927 to verify this theory.
Days of Youth and the Pace of Life
The New Castle Courier argues youth lasts as long as one’s pace and habits. some age early while others stay young at sixty. It says youth can be crowded with work and pleasure if hearts, minds, and bodies stay clean, but dissipating behavior shortens youth.
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John
Silver
Ezra
Pew
Bill
Flint
Newcastle Courier
Deer Thrive in New Zealand After Transfer from Scotland
Red deer from Scotland have acclimated in New Zealand and multiplied to the point that there are three times as many of them there as in Scotland.
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Scotland
New Zealand
Tall Ships and Lawless Men in a Tightened Watch
In Chapter VI the crew tightens discipline after an admonition to Tones while Peter and I endure a tense voyage. Silver provokes the mate with cordial insolence as a second lookout eyes the fore top. Murray, pristine and calm, admits he has two problems on his mind despite no pursuit.
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Peter
Bones
Murrey
Flint
Leeson
Silver
Murray
Robert
Master Bones
Fotherill
Jack
My Great
Cor Iner
Sandy Hook
Carly
Peruna aids Ohio woman after long illness
Mrs. Katie Scheffe of Lowell Ohio recounts years of female trouble, a series of illnesses and failed treatments before Peruna brought rapid relief in March to August 1914. She reports weight gain, improved appetite, sleep, and ability to work, and notes doctors' surprise and continued use. The letter promotes Peruna as a trusted old remedy for catarrhal inflammation.
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Peruna
Katie Scheffel
R. FD
Lowell
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Dr. Laurence Laboratories
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