Envy and Love Shape a King and His Quest
A damaged tale from For Young Folks recounts Ethelwull becoming king after Envy usurps the seat, a fairy named Love warns him of aging and urges a kind act. He later gains a chance to regain his and the realm’s harmony after a rescued girl’s pleas reveal true mercy.
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Uihelwall
Cormagh
Klay
Veloeet
Ethelwall
Wiltani
Hethel
Envy
Envy Alan
Love
Ethelwull
Ethelbert
Fang
Ming
Uiry Ciel
Thaen
Aeabe Celt
Ethelwulf
Ethelsa
Raya
Stonea
Fairy tale fragment features a butterfly princess tale
The text recounts a magical journey where a prince, named Ethelwull, seeks a butterfly princess and overcomes a giant guardian. He gains a ring, crosses a river, and rescues the princess Stella, with themes of love, jealousy, and transformation. The narrative blends fantastical imagery with long, lyrical prose.
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Ethelwull
Butters Tly
Sartie
Ethelwulf
Stella
Amiremen
Peshaga
Thelwull
Eubelwull
Milk and distant lands weave into a daily task tale
A collage of scenes contrasts homely milk delivery with frontier Canadian chores in freezing climes Denmark and South America. The piece drifts through voices about fresh milk, warming porridge, and a humorous recollection of cooking, charm, and old customs, ending on a note about revived courtly dancing.
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Canada
Denmark
South America
Tobacco Effects On Heart Conditions Reported In Totnes Study
An early 20th century note describes experiments on tobacco’s impact, noting smoking may lower palpitations and arterial tension in those with heart issues, suggesting tobacco be forbidden for at risk individuals. The article also touches on global health topics, including bone plague and food supply estimates, with varied data on populations and modern improvements.
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Goa
Waves and storms and a crying world of notes
Fragmented report covers storms in military North Asia and global trade notes. References to wooden fans, vermilion manufacture, tin inks, and a Napoleonic note found in a coin offer a mosaic of topics. The piece evokes panic, industry change, and speculative finance amid a chaotic, documentary tone.
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Veughan Corinth
Chivest
Helen
Kong Kong
Snake Charmer in Cobra Performance in Field Feature
Ewart recounts a September event where a snake charmer performed with two baskets of snakes. The charmer called cobras from a compound, displayed feats, and inserted a cloth, a flowerpot, and earthenware vessel. After a dramatic capture and healing claim, he continued with venomous extraction and return to the display, noting procedures and dangers.
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Snake Charmer
Japan
Mr. Ewart
Isine
Wong Sahiba
Howard
Shopping in Burma markets with a brutal trade talk scene
An English description of Rangoon market life portrays buyers and sellers in a crowded stalls scene. Vendors push wares on muddy streets, comparing silks and goods, while wary customers navigate bargaining, and a tense undercurrent hints at exploitation and cultural discomfort. The narrator notes power dynamics and persuasive sales methods in a brisk, atmospheric tone.
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Rangoon
Eatea
The Barrel and the Bottle 08 Automatic Cellarman
A historical note explains a method to bottle wine from a full barrel using a water fill and a temporary seal. The water rises as wine moves into the bottle, allowing the bottle to fill with wine while the barrel’s water level falls. This process demonstrates an early wine bottling technique.
Railway Memo Mascot and Child Fund at Moscow Hopes
A railway company adopts Ludmila, an orphan girl, as a mascot and uses a fund of £30,000 raised by staff to support her education and care. The plan envisions the surplus after education going toward a trust until she reaches adulthood. Employees and officials express affection, likening her to a living symbol of the railway family.
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Kitty
Bert
Sten
Mim
Mk. Patereborg
Abe
Ludmila
Thor Haa
Afl
Gudmila
Bing
Ahs
Howe
Airomelt
Signalmen
Wise and Otherwise on a Turbulent Waiting Room
The fragment portrays domestic conflict and social pressure as a bride and groom navigate engagement, money, and family expectations. It sketches heated exchanges between spouses and mothers, with mentions of a wealthy suitor, a wedding, and tensions over legitimacy and social status.
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Ethelwulp
Bie Fy bin Fortien
Lash
United Kingdom
United States
Auptalia
Europe
Ratishon
Switzerland
Linly
Bank of Land
Vtsens
Sready Hines
Artis
Rome
Germany
Servia
Seslichy
Moscow Merchant
Imei Hime
Tilke Ako
Johnny
Hortanyina
Osurt
Ralwredh
Jattugnag
Totnes
Roma
Sm Kut
Yokohama
United
Canby
Cour
Abyssinia
Hheing
Fousteen
Iran
Empire
A Pacific Hailey
Huence ‘Ayres
Avdes
Tol
sRinween Vaevoition Cared
Atene
Sonora
Southam Pacifc Railway
Mexico
California
Napaleon
Foveres Mimself
Burma
Saul
Languele
Andy Havinge Parker
Sina
Ather Smiths
Atic
India
Tan
Science In Play
Weim
Maio Beri
Muway
Railway
MEMS
All Brain
Erwin Hand
Hlaw Sid Pine
Gee
Bashier
Aly
Rani
Jahan
Sorina
Trues
Hales
Lee
Tito
May Mother
Brown
Edinburgh
John Kaos
Byte
Catey
Chen LE
Maidan
Teltows
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