Ghost of Blackbeard Forces Two to Marry in Lantern
Jimmy Villers and Molly pursue a pirate ghost tale to please Uncle Alpheus who believes a century old omen binds Molly to Hawkins kin. A prank by Molly and a cat named Blackbeard leads to a candlelit revelation and a promise to wed.
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Ite
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Hawkins
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Jade’s Strange Appeal to the Feminine Heart
An English writer under the pseudonym A Lucky Woman questions why jade captivates many women and discusses jade’s allure, cultural significance, and global sources from Khotan to China. It notes jade’s enduring symbolism of longevity and luck, and details carving skill and contrasts with other gems.
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Jade
England
Khotan
Chinese Turkestan
Great Wall
China
Pinhead Prayer Engraving Becomes Fading Novelty
Writer notes the rise and decline of engraving the Lord s prayer on pinheads as a traveling show novelty. Early craftsman reportedly went blind and insane after years of work, yet New York Times says the industry is now stabilized with a die produced for mass production.
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America
New York Times
Salt Water Gullers and Inland Sea Storms Explained
The piece explains why inland seas can be more disastrous than oceans for salt water gullers. It notes limited drifting space, strong lake currents in gales, and lighter fresh water making larger waves. It adds December gales and snowstorms end navigation, keeping ships in port.
The Wonderful Thing in June Brings a Confession
Gerald, Rosabel, and Rosabel's neighbor pursue a summer fantasy. A love triangle dissolves when Gerald admits his real feelings for Rosabel, while Rosabel cheerfully embraces their June romance as the joyful “Wonderful Thing in June.”
Good Fellow Trouble Makers and Ambition
An analysis warns that the common "good fellows" who seem friendly yet lack an achievement motive can derail careers. It argues youth often underestimate how any trait that weakens sincere endeavor becomes a potential trouble maker, urging ambitious workers to avoid exclusive friendship with such figures.
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Bays O Addington Bruce
Forbes
Plant with odor at Kew Gardens from India
A tropical plant from the Indian jungle thrives at Kew Gardens London. The flower emits a strong carrion odor that repels visitors while attracting insects. The bloom shows distinct male and female petals, with a tall leaf rising to about 10 feet as the flower decays. It is classified as Amorphophallus species.
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Kew Gardens
London
England
Mollusk damages brickwork at Calcutta dry dock entrance
A small mollusk identified as o pholad has harmed the brickwork at the entrance to a Calcutta dry dock. It bores into bricks where surface glaze is broken, with damage reaching about half an inch. Scientists warn the extent could have destroyed more brickwork if not stopped.
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Rosabel
Gerald
Goose
Denrison
James
Derrison
Rosy
Willy
Rosalie
Hin
Roshkbel
Calcutta
The Catch in It Mr Goodsole You Know the Beart
Dialog antara Mr Goodsole Inde and Brother Gloom discusses income tax and wealth, noting that after taxes there is nothing left. The exchange uses archaic phrasing and hints at a moral critique of taxation and wealth distribution.
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Mr. Goodsole
Brother Gloom
Mr. Gloom
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