Empire’s Fall and Love in La Cruz Convent
Captain Francois de Vigny narrates a romance set amid Maximilian's Mexican empire. He deceives enemies, exposes a traitor, and aids Juarez while finding love with La Anita. the empire falls, and de Vigny faces a perilous future with Anita and Maximilian's forgiveness.
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Francois de Vigny
Maximilian
Mexico
la Anita
de Vigny
Esbe
Hame
Madrella
Juarez
Anita
le Vigny
Lopez
Neville
Cuernavaca
Francois
General Escobedo
Senor
Vigny
Queretaro
la Cruz
Escobedo
Anita Mia
Republic
Colonel Lopez
Starry Window and Preparations for Tomorrow
The narrator gazes at the night sky and wonders which star marks luck, noting the close stars and the lit windows. He imagines Maximilian's impending confrontation and the grand preparations for the next day.
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Heaven
Convent of la Cruz
Maximilian
Nasby Letters Shaped Civil War Opinion by Locke
Humorist David Ross Locke born 1838 died 1888 gained fame as Nasby writing letters begun in 1860 for the Lindsay Jeffersonian. His satirical columns helped mold public opinion supporting Lincoln policies during the Civil War and later targeted President Johnson.
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David Ross Locke
Petroleum V. Nasby
Nasby
Lindsay Jeffersonian
Lincoln
Johnson
Cat Whiskers Aid Night Movement
A cat relies on its sensitive whiskers and facial hair to navigate in darkness. Eyesight is strong but the feelers supplement vision, guiding the animal as it feels its way through dim surroundings.
Love-Bird Parrots Known For Affectionate Pairs
The term love-birds refers to several small parrots from Africa and South America named for a belief that a pair shows remarkable affection. They have been raised in captivity.
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Africa
South America
Friday superstition blamed for Leicester woman's death
A Leicester woman died after delaying medical aid due to a Friday superstition. She fell ill on Friday but refused a doctor until Saturday, and died on Monday from heart failure after influenza.
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Leicester
England
Ancestry Tracing Slows, Says British College of Arms
The British College of Arms reports fewer people are tracing their ancestry now. They note that when research stretches far back it becomes less fruitful, reflecting a broader trend seen in genealogical efforts.
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British College of Arms
Philadelphia Inquirer
First Impressions Shape a Man's Fortune
Quote essay notes that a man's first address often determines fate. pleading grants merit in observers if handled well, while ungraceful speaking leads to bias. Perspective attributed to Lord Chesterfield.
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Lord Chester Field
Fame Awaits Him At Ninety-Fifth Birthday Musing
A Huntington Advertiser quote contemplates a man approaching age ninety five may gain fame by confessing ignorance about most things to reporters. The remark frames aging as a path to lasting notoriety.
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Huntington Advertiser
Syllable Explained and Its Elementary Sounds
A basic definition explains a syllable as an elementary sound or a group of sounds spoken with one effort. The entry notes how syllables form words and how vocal effort shapes their pronunciation.
Warning to Amateurs Don’t Try to Fix Electric Connections
A cautionary note warns against inexperienced attempts to repair electrical connections. It emphasizes safety and the risk of shock or fire, urging readers to seek qualified help and avoid DIY fixes that could endanger property and personal well being.
Global supply lines feed American candy industry
Walter C. Hughes of the National Confectioners Association says candy makers rely on raw materials from many nations, including milk from farmers and nuts from Europe and the Caribbean. The industry now has over 2,600 manufacturers and about 260,000 workers, with wages around 60 million dollars annually.
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Chicago
Globe
Walter C. Hughes
National Confectioners’ Association
Mr. Hughes
Spain
Italy
France
British West Indies
Brazil
Turkey
Persia
Arabia
Tunis
Algiers
Morocco
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Singapore
Mexico
United States
Idaho Sheriff Returns With Two Prisoners From Virginia City
Sheriff Art Stevens of Mountain Home Idaho took custody of John Schroyer and Sam Grey who were arrested in Virginia City on advice from Sheriff W. C. Orr. Schroyer faced a charge of obtaining goods by misrepresentation at Armstead. Grey and Schroyer had been working together in a series of offenses across Madison County with a trail extending to Washington.
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Art Stevens
Mountain Home
Idaho
John Schroyer
Sam Grey
Virginia City
W. C. Orr
Schroyer
Grey
Madison County
Washington
Cy Knotts Returns to Dillon After California Sojourn
F. D. Knotts known as Cy Knotts returns to Dillon after a year in California. He plans to stay through summer and fall. A veteran fisherman, he recalls California tales but longs for Montana trout. He and Johnny Lanner fished the Big Hole River Sunday, catching several large trout for a hearty improvised fish feast.
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F. D. Knotts
Dillon
California
Montana
Yen
Johnny Lanner
Big Hole
Crocker's Arithmetic published September 3 1677 by Sir Roger L'Estrange
The first complete manual for numerists, Crocker's Arithmetic, appeared on September 3 1677 from Sir Roger L'Estrange. The author died before publication and became famed in England as a master of mathematical subjects. The book was a best seller for almost a century.
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Crocker
Roger L'Estrange
England
Astrolabe: Old Circular Star Observers Tool
An astronomical instrument named astrolabe refers to circular devices used to observe stars. They came in spherical and planispheric forms and were primarily utilized during the fifteenth through seventeenth centuries.
Short and Sweet Frostess Broadcast Plea
A humorous note requests a wireless announcer to speak briefly in person. The quip suggests a simple line like Good night everybody good night as a warm closer to listeners.
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Frostess
Humorist
Hard to Find Tain No Use to Tell Me to Get Well
Uncle Eben voices weary defiance about healing and effort, declaring he has never believed in merely getting by. The line reflects a stubborn resilience echoed in community talk from the Washington Star.
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Eben
Washington Star
Sheep Growers Reward Offer Conviction Rewards
The Madison National Forest Sheep Growers association offers a $250 reward for conviction of any sheep thief and a $100 reward for conviction of any camp robber.
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Madison National Forest Sheep Growers’ Association
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