Delano,” Rome native becomes royal dispatch bearer to France
Cyrus Delano, an American expatriate in Rome, is chosen to carry a secret message from Italy to France during the early stages of the European war. He travels via Genoa and Switzerland, evading spies with Italian carabineers aiding his route to Paris, where the president hails the mission as vital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Delano
Italy
Rome
Delano
Germany
Austria
Austrans
Via Nazionale
Belgium
Signor Delano
Delany
France
Pars
Triple Allance
Bhn
Rauce
Genoa
Pley
Switzerland
Lucerne
Berne
Neuchatel
Whem
Quirina Palace
Alme
Tatiani
Indy
Inds
Neuchantel
Secret Service
Liu
Foreign Office
Carabineer
Con
Carabineers
Paris
Gases and Solids Attraction Across Surfaces
A Boston Post notice explains how gases cling to solid surfaces and the implications for vacuum devices. It describes heated water experiments with iron and water, charcoal absorbing gas, and even a tobacco smoke test on a smooth table to show surface retention, noting peculiar optical effects under red light on mahogany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Victor Emmanuel Mustache Brought Couture to Court
A historic remark notes Victor Emmanuel I kept a very long mustache that hindered dining at public banquets. To eat, he tied the ends behind his lip, avoiding public display. Harriet, duchess of Sutherland, praised him as unlikely knight of the garter who would “best the dragon,” implying a clash between gentility and ferocity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
England
Harriet
Duchess of Sutherland
My Fairy Godmother My Fairy Godmother
A solitary man rents a seaside island cabin to escape crowds and soon learns a young woman and a child unravel his ruse. He beds on a chair, flees deception, and confesses when outmatched by a perceptive fairy godmother who outplays him, yet he ends up with someone to love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malne
Sistance
Relics of a Lost Race Found on Jamaica Island
G C Longley of Pelham Manor spent years on Jamaica tracing Arawak remains from kitchen middens to artifacts. He unearthed 1 500 objects including shells, pottery, bone and stone tools and pendants. He donated the entire collection to the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The cylindrical pendants show rubbing with sand and stone, and similar pieces are still worn today as office insignia by leaders in northern South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Haiti
G. C. Longley
Pelham Manor
I Stand
American Museum of Natural History
New York City
Asignia
South America
Curmpanton
Sucking Fish and its Attachments
A curious suction disc on the fish's head lets it attach to sharks whales turtles and even ships and be carried along. It uses glue to grip once attached and is sometimes used for fishing by dragging the line in or diving after a turtle to secure the victim.
Man of Conscience Cited in Foliny Adage
A compact quote attributed to Filiny warns that many men incur trouble by lingering too late, underscoring the moral theme that delay in duty or action brings consequences. The line appears as a reflective proverb on personal accountability.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
Goward Melvin Ren
Journ Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
Bolglane
Inverlal
Molglano
Bolztano
J. Bolgiano & Son
Baltimore
Murderkill River
Philadelphia
Redhric
Nathan H. Marson
Wal
Fides Weebe
Ant Pawers
Fas
Eire
fRltsiuat
Freer Aic
Relurumy, Shamer
Press
Chestnut Street
Sis Pat
Ipu
Bilwdelp
Elphia
Ofpa
Auy Vogt
Comsumers' Ice Co'a
Chester
Gamulgyor
Phila
Keystone Main
Frederica & Philadelphia Navigation Co
Frederica, del
Denton
C.K. Evans
Sixth St
Doan
F. W. McAllister & Co
Optometrists
Opticians
N. Charles Street
Baltimore, Md
Wm. Pepper
Maryland Trust
Maryland
Hikton
Ewspapermnelrive
Shulsz
Greensboro, MD
Victor Victrolas
Wheatley’s Musical Emporium
J.W. Wheatley
Baston, MD
Heart of
Carnest
Liberty
Saratoga Streets
Best Store
Hochachuld
Howard and
Lexington Streets
Hochschild, Kohn & Co
Ridgely
T.S. Day, Swing & CO
Ridgely, Md
Denton-Federalsburg
Hurlock Automobile Lines
Wailliston
American Corner
Federalsburg
Williamsburg
Hurlock
Ocean City
Afederalsbourg
THE
Dulany-Vernay
N. Charles St
Mark Cross
Invitations Dairy
Denton-Greensboro
Auto
Pennsylvania
Greensboro
Denton-Ridgely
Downes
Denton Auto Co
WM. Bullock
Denton, Maryland
Western Maryland College
Westminster, MD
Voriouus
Christian
S. Cardoso de Silva
Henry G. Budd
Dover
Delaware
EF EL
Federalsburg, Md
J. Virgio Moore
Donton, Maryland
Hillsboro
Burrsville
Agisgi
Mme. Tatlani
Amedeins
Dehmo
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