A Story Of The Revolution Chapter Ev Continued
In a tense scene at the Wharton home British dragoon officers pursue enemy disguise and honor. Captain Wharton confesses a disguise to visit friends as Major Dunwoodie confronts Henry Wharton and Frances urges trust while danger looms over loyalties and captivity.
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Dru
Lhe
Captain Wharton
Cipiin Wharton
Whitrton
Andre
Iain Whitton
Midi
Dunwoodie
Dinwoodie
Frances
Henry
Billy Lawton
Lunwoorie
Mixs Peyton
Tinuddintely
Madant
Ansayered
Dragoon
Majin
Tanwtat
Wrathes
60Th
Peyton Dunwoodie
Francesa
Henry Wharton
Lawton
Sarah
Dunwondie
Wharton
Oldest pulpit in continent at First Reformed Albany
The First Reformed Church in Albany houses the continent’s oldest pulpit, brought from Tolland in 1656 and installed when the Dutch built their church. The edifice dates to 1798 with cannon atop its fortlike roof, and notable figures from Col. Schuyler to Aaron Burr and Theodore Roosevelt are linked to its history.
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Albany
N. Y
Haim Dea
United States
First Reformed Church
California
Tolland
Holland
Dutch West India Company
Peter Schuyler
Adbany
van Rengselaers
Hudson River
Philp Schuyler
New York
King Tendrick
William Johnson
Lake George
Aaron Burr
Thomas Jefferson
Pheodosic
Roosevelt
New York State
Correspondence School of Love Dialogue Noted
A fragmented exchange reveals a conversation about a proposed marriage by mail. Jack declines, citing lack of encouragement despite two responses. The snippet hints at social expectations and relationship strain in a dated format.
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Correspondence School of Love
Guasle
Jack
Alaska Gold Finds and early Russian Trade Routes
The Kuskokwim Anak rivers and Lukeen’s Fort near the Yukon are traced through 1862 to 1887. Ivan Almetnson Le keen and Ivan Simonson Lukeen led early discoveries and fort building. The Russian American Trading Company links Sitka, Lukeen’s fort, and winter dog-team routes. Lukeen’s exploration connected the Pelly river to the sea. Klama koff redoubt was withdrawn by 1886 after Alaska sale.
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Ivan Almetnson Lekeen
Alaska
Anank
Kuskewim
Whitelt
Kalamakofisky
Amauk
Ivan Simonson Lukeen
Lukeen
Kuskowln
Yukon
Anauk
Yellow River
Ross Colony
California
Sitka
Yukon River
St. Michael
Fort Gibbon
Hudson Bay Company
McMurray
Porcupine River
Pelly
Campbell
Sea
Klamako
Toed Superstitions On The Immortality Of Toads
The article discusses enduring beliefs about toads being trapped alive in stone. It reviews Dr Buckland's 1825 experiments with twelve toads buried in sandstone and other materials, all dying from lack of air and food. The piece argues toad superstition persists despite scientific results.
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Buckland
Terrible Punishment in Morocco Suppresses Treason
Reported from Blackwood's Magazine describes a punitive method in Morocco where a man's hand is cut open and salted, then sewn into leather. The wound fates mortification yet heals after the restraint ends, rendering the hand useless. The Sultan must authorize this rare penalty, used to deter murder or theft.
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Morocco
Blackwoot's
Not Much Progress In A Brazen Exchange Of Courtesies
A historic Germanic exchange of courtesy is described as a pair of advertisements. One ad asks the pursuer to forward a purse containing money to the loser at the listed Blumenstrasse address. A follow up offers a courteous yet elusive reply, inviting the loser to call at the advertiser’s house on an inconvenient day.
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Lasyton
Bireh
Mr. Wharton
le Ip
Indies
Mr. Wharter
Birch
Lawton
Ileat
Dunwoodie
Wharton
Uly
Hhawatha
Mimiehala
Hoe
Wen the Dixense
Doc
Tim
Lim
Stelened
Ws Pickens
Chancery Court
Mrs. Astor
Elvilaed
Art of Reading and the Craft of Mastery
The passage argues reading optimization starts early and requires patient apprenticeship. It compares reading to music or a plantain, insisting skill comes from disciplined, steady practice rather than mere native language. The quote notes that knowing only one tongue limits understanding.
Hiawathas Investment and Sharpers Beware
A humorous cautionary tale follows Hiawatha as he hoards savings against investments, denouncing every offer as a swindle. He refuses a half dozen opportunities, loses his money to a Chicago con, and endures Minnehaha’s frugal life while facing moral questions about trusting others with wealth.
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Tiawatha
Minnehaha
Hiawatha
Chicago
Iiawatha
Murry
Viigwatha
Minnehamn
Chicago Record-Herald
Evolution of Household Remedies and Peruna Origins
A historical overview traces the rise of patent medicines from home remedies once common in every home to a modern industry. It notes Peruna’s Mennonite roots, Dr. Hartman’s role in its development, and the broad trust families place in the remedy for coughs and bronchial ailments. It also critiques the fashion-driven social pressures on women and the superficial judgments of society.
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Pennsylvania
Hartman
A Missouri Woman Tells of Suffering Relief with Dean's Kidney Pills
Mrs J D Johnson of Columbia Missouri describes two years of dropsy heart pain and kidney trouble relieved after using two boxes of Deans Kidney Pills. She notes swelling eased and she could raise her arm again. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Voster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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J. D. Johnson
West Hickman St
Columbia
Dean
Voster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N, Y
Lacquer Recipe and Distant Tales From History
A mixed text fragment describes a brass lacquer recipe with specific measurements and steps, followed by a historical anecdote about Herod the Great and Mariamme. It then references a patent medicine claim about a remedy for constipation and indigestion, interwoven with assorted names and unclear phrases.
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Tenry
Dragomt
Virginnia Horse
His Majesty
60Th Regiment
Canlala Wharton
Theield
Wrances
Tlaive
Criel
Jone
Viberty
Dunwoartie
WIS
Yale Maxin
vVideo Revord
Herod
Win Wite
Herod the Great
Mariamme
Rome
Augustus
Avith
Hiuself
Eleannes
Bira
Casey
Rooney
Pat Casey
McGuno
Tyiee
Puck
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