Mystery of the Laughing Lass Aboard
The Wolverine pursues the Laughing Lass to Honolulu after crews vanish and a strange glowing squall lights up the night sky. Captain Parkinson binds officers to hunt for logs, motives, and records while superstition runs high among the crew.
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Ives
Suil Nod
Billy Edwards
Trendan
Barnett
Trendon
Sim
Congdon
Ce Vain
Arkinson
Canedon
Edwards
Mar Edwards
Leeward
Parkinson
Northland
Night voyage ends in volcanic pursuit hidden by smoke
On a June voyage, the ship battles a sudden surge of danger as the compass spins and a volcanic eruption lights the sky. The crew, led by Barnett and Captain Parkinson, steers toward the unknown while a distant smudge of smoke signals the vanished schooner.
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Trendon
Taralle Case
New York
Barnett
Schermerhorn
Parkinson
Honolulu
Hen Harnett
Crendon
Captain Parkinson
Mr. Edwards
Asir
McGuire
Mr. Barnett
Billy Edwards
Forsythe
Mystery of thought and monomania tested in discussion
A St Louis physician notes that no one can fix attention on a single topic for long. He cites a test where a man attempting to recite the Lord's Prayer while thinking of nothing else fails before finishing, his mind wandering to horses, saddles, and past memories, illustrating scattered thought.
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St. Louis
Pete
Old Pete
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
What to Wear Cashmere Capes and Collarless Blouses
Fashion notes describe cashmere capes with narrow shoulders and long stole ends in many shades. Collarless blouses are common with Dutch collars easily home made from ready made fits. Suggestions include repurposing worn blouse parts into new collars and embroidery beading on a white lingerie one piece dress.
Ribbons and Hats Spark Fashion for Small Girls
Fashion notes describe use of wide ribbons and velvet bands for necks and hair accessories. Girls wear back combs with ribbon rosettes, update last summer hats with high crowns, tulle and net trimmed hats, and fresh headpieces. Jumper dress in linen or navy, gingham checks offered as a simple outfit. Judic Chollet.
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Copenhagen
British recognition for Bessemer and his steel process
The Institute of Civil Engineers awarded Bessemer a gold Telford medal for his paper on detecting flaws in metal. The method involves moistening the surface with kerosene, drying, applying chalk, and revealing hidden cracks as the oil stains the chalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
The
Institute of Civil Engineers
Telford
Buddhist Rock Carving Custom Mentioned in History
A historical note describes a Buddhist practice of wandering with hammer and chisel to carve holy symbols on rocks, a distinctive custom noted along ancient travel routes.
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Dean
King Cactus Oil
Olney & Herald, Mfrs
Clinton
Iowa
Pye
Houseworth Bros, Druggleta
Elkhart
Indiana
Dean & Swift
McClure, Phillips & CO
Elkhart Daily Review
Sandusky, Q
Lake Erie
Fae
Pesart
Ekhirt
Ion A. Om
Lake Shore
Burrell
Morgan
Stephens & Son
Main Street
Jim
Lower
Eas
Hman
Anderson Hall
Mrs
Wilt
Plano
Geo. Schaff
Plano Maker
Bikhart
C. C. Raymer
Monger Building
Joanna
H. A. Knevels
Ford Automobiles
FORD
Mullins Steel
Truscott Canoes
Ferro and Goshen
Knevels’ Book and Bicycle Store
Main St.eaves
USO Bostoni
Union Telephone
Bell Telephone
United States
Mgr
Main and
Franklin Sts
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