The Loves of the Lady Arabella Chapter Opening
A first person narrator recalls a boy’s encounter with Giles Vernon, a daring midshipman, and Admiral Sir Peter Hawkshaw aboard the Ajax. Giles taunts, schemes for outfits, and plans a London meeting as the ship prepares for the Mediterranean voyage from Portsmouth.
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Sir Peter Hawkshaw
Arabella Storms
Giles Vernon
Thomas Vernon
Betty Green
Damme
Sydney
Americus Vespasius
Noah
Oakum
Portsmouth
Peter Hawkshaw
Ajax
Lot
Polly Hawkshaw
Lady Hawkshaw
Polly
Apollonia
Sir Peter
Mufti
Peter
Hin Imajesty
Admiral Hawkshaw
Buxton
Giles
Mr. Buxton
Vernon Court
York
Grosvenor Square
London
Sir Thomas
Thomas
Philip Overton
The
Guards
Overton
Mediterranean
Drury Late
Playhouse
Mistress Trenchard
Sylvia
Roxana
Lady Percy
Violetta
Cockpit Chronicles of a Naval Rookie
A young recruit describes entering the Ajax's cockpit in the royal navy, facing taunts from Giles Vernon, and the playful ritual around a battered cocked hat linked to Sir Peter Hawkshaw. The scene mixes bravado, family lineage, and muddled reminiscences of naval life.
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His Majesty's Navy
St. Paul's
Giles Vernon
Peter Hawkshaw
The
White
It's an Extravagant Age A Hat Tale From Kansas City
A Missouri man visiting his son in Kansas City recalls the era of cheap hats as his straw hat falls into muddy water. His son jokes about paying four dollars for a straw hat, while the father notes higher costs but argues people dress better. The exchange highlights rising prices and changing standards of personal apparel.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Russell Sage
Alent
Inn Brings Fresh Turbot After Complaints
A tale from London a foreign traveler in a Midland town orders turbot at an inn. He suspects the fish is spoiled and, after a failed bite, the innkeeper admits the rule favors guests who can’t smell properly. The humor centers on a city inn biased by social tastes.
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Craig Wadsworth
London
Midland
England
Illustrated Sunday Magazine
Submerged Palace Quest Near Welsh Coasts
An expedition from Llandudno Deganwy and Penmaenmawr searched for the submerged palace of Llys Helig amid very low tides. They split into two sections, one uncovering a possible old wall and another tracing a 130 yard long wall with a perpendicular offshoot. Rising tides forced an early end, and existence remains unconfirmed.
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Llandudno
Deganwy
Penmaenmawr
Llys
Characteristics of Servia and Servians
Servians are described as hospitable with strong, lively humor and a keen interest in politics. Their patriotism is intense, travelers note, and Servian domestics in towns tend to come from abroad as local Servian girls are too independent for domestic service.
Country of Hunchbacks Spain Tops In Hunchbacks
Market reports note Spain has the highest number of hunchbacks, indicating a notable demographic statistic within the country.
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Spain
Country
Murine Eye Remedy Promoted For Eye Strain and Infections
An advertisement touts Murine Eye Remedy as relief for red weak tired watery eyes and eye strain. It claims a NYC census showing 17928 children needing eye care and notes the product, developed by The Marine Eye Remedy Co. in Chicago, has no harmful drugs and sells for 50 cents with free eye books offered.
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New York City
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Office boy’s awkward first phone call yields eerie reply
An old anecdote recalls a novice who answered a ringing telephone by shouting Hello who’s there The caller replied with a grim joke I’m 105 Then dead the boy was told to carry on reflecting a blunt warning from a caller about a supposed death.
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Hiafe
Deafness Cure Advertises Constitutional Remedy
An advertisement claims deafness from inflamed Eustachian tubes can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It offers $100 for any catarrh deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes related products from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Cruzgiats
Teke Hall
A Joking Exchange On Driving And Foot Ease Relief
A humorous back and forth about driving and an auto enthusiast jokingly replying to a Bore. The ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease, claimed to relieve sore feet, with a testimonial from Mrs. Matilda M. Woltwert of Providence. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
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Allen
Matilda Mwoltwert
Providence
Souders' Vanilla Extract Hits Stores Nationwide
Editor notes a long feature about a man’s hanging is cut down in this issue. Scribes praise Scribbles-Jingleton’s poem while critiquing its lack of meaning. Souders' Vanilla Extract advertises Mexican vanilla beans in 10 15 and 25 cent bottles.
Potent Home Remedies and Advertisements
A mix of printed ads offers a fly killer promising large effectiveness with a 20 cent order, Garfield Tea touted for health benefits, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and discomfort, and a moral quip about a man's self-control after marriage.
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Market Reports
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de Kalb Ave
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