The Curious Case of Nathalie Sloan and Mr Simms
In Mrs Parker Sloan’s Boston library a delicate engagement unfolds as Nathalie Sloan faces a prying mother and a mysterious suitor Mr G F S Simms who refuses to reveal his given name. After friction over the name causes tension, a compromise lands a wedding invitation bearing the initials G S and a surprising southern lineage.
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Simms
Nathalie
Sloan
Q. F
Simings
McRae Simms
Mamma
Mr. Simms
Mrs. Sloan
Norham
Ilke Concord
Andover
University of Virginia
G. IP. S
Simma
Strained Esthonia Russia ties due to arrests and traffic cuts
Relations between Estonia and Soviet Russia remain strained as trade data show Russian freight traffic via Estonia down to about one tenth from a year earlier. Estonia recently arrested Finnish communist Ristikanikari and handed him to Finland. Russian papers threaten breaking diplomatic ties.
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Esthonia
Soviet Russia
Ristikanikari
Finlani
Russia
Young French Generals Hoche and Marceau at 1793 brigadier ranks
In 1793 during the French Revolution, generals Hoche and Marceau attained brigadier ranks while still in their twenties. Hoche was twenty six and Marceau twenty five at that time, marking notable youth in high command.
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Hoche
Marceau
Mae Murray Biography Born In Portamouth Virginia
Mae Murray, a famed movie star and talented dancer, was born in Portamouth Virginia. She moved to New York as a small child and first appeared on stage at fifteen, later achieving fame in pictures with numerous successes.
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Mae Murray
Portamouth
New York
Of Different Families The Swordfish and Sawfish
The swordfish belongs to the mackerel family and has a large protruding bony snout that can pierce small boats. Sawfish belong to the shark family with a long flat snout and 20 to 25 teeth on each side.
Morning confusion in Indian service tale
A British army officer in India awakes to a servant’s whisper asking what to do as the master slept late. The servant reports the superior was told to wake at half past six but did not go to bed seven, prompting bemused concern about the schedule.
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India
Sahib
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