The Gypsies in Britain A Persecuted Separate People
An 1800s style overview notes gypsies as a distinct people who have faced repeated bans and harsh laws since their arrival in England around 15th century. It cites attempts to expel them, lingering persecution, and dwindling effectiveness of statutes. It also highlights their language, customs, and the view that they remain industriously idle despite widespread tolerance.
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Anne
Quaint
London Standard
Great Britain
Egypt
England
Eli Cine
Tiizabeth
Enys
Scotland
Bneland
George IV
Surrey
Shaver
Codger
Cove
Czar Pauls Wig Prank Boosts Guard Officer to Rich Rank
The eccentric Russian czar Paul I is fooled by Major Vaksel who tweaks the czars wig on parade. Vaksel admits it was crooked and straightens it. The czar rewards the bold officer with promotion and a fortune from the bet, validating audacious deceit.
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Paul
Russia
Imattes
Vaksel
Guards
The Sacred Lotus in Myth and History
The lotus features in legends from the Nile and Homer with tales of eternal dreamlike abundance. It is linked to the lotus eaters of the Odyssey, the fruit of destiny, and Tennyson. Botanists connect it to tunis thorny shrubs. other lotus varieties include the blue lotus of the Nile. The sacred lotus under Osiris and Isis appears in Egyptian art, symbolizing creation.
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Nile
Homer
Africa
Ulysses
Paradise
Tennyson
Tunie
Mungo Park
Central America
Tunis
Osiris
Isis
Three Moose Species Described by Ernest Seton
The text outlines three moose types: the European elk, the eastern American moose, and the ash-en moose. It discusses distinguishing features such as size, coloration, antler development, and facial structure, with Seton noting Alaska and Canadian forms and Madison Grant’s views on lineage to pleistocene ancestors.
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Nether Lurepe
Asi
Eastern
Abietica
Alisha
Eich
Alaska
Ecole
Madison Grant
Cervalees
Alees
Ernest Thompson Seton
Senbuer
Our Language Uniform in the United States
H. M. Kingery argues that American speech shows remarkable uniformity despite vast territory and diverse origins. Public schools, press, telegraph, postage, railroads, and travelers spread a common language as maps retain foreign names that will gradually lose their distinctive flair.
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United States
Great Britain
Cornwall
Yorkshire
London
Hmit
Tecord
H. M. Kingery
St. Nichols
Mecca and Nature Notes From a Distant Past
A collage of antiquated observations on turkey wanderings and instinctive herding, Mecca’s temple and the black stone legend, and moral maxims. The snippets mix natural history, religious lore, and quotable wisdom from Woman’s Life and Johnson.
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Centor Journal
Melvin
Ben
Johnson Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
Czar Paul
PPS SF
Pete
Baltha
Baltimore
Best Store
Aedschild Dekatber
Howard and
Lexington Streets
Avery
Nainsook
McCall Bazar
Lexington Sts
Etere
Ted
Reeves
Eecszivers , Ssesiwers, Shirrers
Purina
Cheapside
Wwe
Smith
Tha
Murderkill River
Philadelphia
Frederica
Nathan H. Maxson
Fridelrics
Mondiy
Ihuradis
Monty
Ihuradiy Mondis
Shhuradiy
Lriderica
Tadom
Joopa
Wenh
Yoopin TV
Steimer
Philadelphia Iron Pier
South Wharves
Mirst Pier
Chesting
Teave Philadelphia
Luesley
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LO Pant
Pan
G.W. Spurry
Hack
Milford
Gomp
Peace Chester
Philadelpha
Oranle
Fara
Altisar
Ce Monable
Frederica & Phila. Nav.co
Fraderica del
Maryland, Delaware & Virginia Railway Company
Wist
Lounr
Tewen Wae Theatre
Greenwood, Denton
Oueen Lane
Queenstown
Tove Point
Baltunsure
JtWaen Au
Aloe Ee
Haltsmore
Denton
Greenwood Aeon le
Teuts
Love
Tnt Br
Ays
Oscar Clark & Bro
James Swann
Denton, Md
Plansylvania Lirl
Nome and
Hanover Lire
New York
Ish Pact
St Pawl Muan
Scottish Union and National Ensurance Company
Grangers Vnusual Ensurance Co, of
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Freep
Ingarden
Smith & Walls
E Walls
Denton, Maryland
Turkey
Mecca
Mohammed
Gabriel
Marre
Plunketts
Johnson
Box
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Hughes Lumber and Coal Co
Maryland
W J Blackhiston
Delaware-Maryland
Conwell & Co
Milton, del
Nowell
Ayers
Ayer
Kisco
F.L. Wardesty
Pelton
Delaware
Asgent
Ford
Wardesty, Felton, del
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Lonspbar
Bel
Hanover&onary
Bill Tennison
James Tl. Coophe
Undertaker
Dewtom, DL
Proald Shipment
Philips-Thompson CO
Wilmington, del
John J. Barnes
Amd
WM. A. Smith
W. 1
Keefer
Journal
Gandy
Crimson Cluster
Superior
Jr. W. Johnson
Concord
D. A. Smith
Windsor Hotel
Filbert ST
Broad St
Reading Terminal
Frank ML Scheibley
Mer
Kenr County Unual Insuranceloo
Dover
Tsurance
L. Irving Jones
John T. Carter, Jr
Greensboro
Alex. Noble
Preston, Md
Circuit Court
Carole County
Annie H. Downes
Philip W. Downes
Hamnill
Mary Matthews
Court House
Doori
Caroline County
State of
Alt Zion
Pippin
Cred
R. Owens
Frink P. Covey
John W. Clark
Sarah Seth
Alverta Clark
Levi Brumbaugh
Levi King
Andrew Marley
L. R. Layton
Carter
Denton and
Hillsboro
Joshua BR. Raughley
William M. Price
Francis S. Todd
Orphans’ Court
John O. Wilson
Charles A. Couley
Cloud Irving
J. R.clark
Riverview Farm
Denton Bridge
Talbot Savings Bank
Easton
W. W. Spence
Tam
Henderson
A. T. Beers
Marydel
Mad
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Leslie Walls
HL P
J. Frank Lednum
Journal Office
C. H. Whitby
West Denton Wharf
L. B. Towers
Papereanal Gs
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