Humble Hero: The Leckett Case and a Fugitive
In Leckett's Mill a tense crowd debates the stranger's role. Jim Thorn asserts the man is a fugitive from the law, while Pap Sampson and Jason Roberts doubt or defend his character as Louise Banks watches quietly.
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Felief
Pap
Jason Roberts
Jason
Sim Banks
Sim
Jim Thorn
Pap Sampson
Louise
Leckett
Hicks
Thorn
Jim Melvin
Town Talk Turns to War and a Buried Man
James Melvin is a fugitive sought by the law. Ebenezer Sparks is found buried under a cellar of potatoes, after villagers fear he fled to join the war. Mrs Sparks argues for his bravery while Sim Banks faces harsh judgment from neighbors and his wife Loueesy. The scene ends with Mrs Mann prophesying a rival’s appeal and a tense cliffhanger.
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Hicks
James Melvin
Mrs. Sparks
Ebenezer
Ebenezer Sparks
Granny
Ile
Ebénezer
Missus Sparks
Pap Sampson
Sim Banks
Jason Roberts
Pap
Sparks
Banks
Mrs. Banks
Sim
Lancesy
Loueesy
Mrs. Mann
Count de Sigri Exalts Jacobite Heritage in Gloucestershire
A Gloucestershire figure Count de Sigri claims direct lineal descent from Bonnie Prince Charlie. He plans to contest a parliamentary seat for the Jacobite party at an as yet unspecified future date in Mid Gloucestershire. His estate at Westend Eastington features Stuart family heirlooms including a bed once owned by Prince Charlie and a private chapel. He customarily appears in Highland dress with a retinue at village feasts and has historic protest linked to accession day nailed on village church doors.
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Count de Sigri
Bonnie l Prince Charlie
Mid-Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire
Bonnie
France
Charlie
Westend
Eastington
Gloucester
Prince Charlie
Count DE Siget
Oxygen gas hair growth claim from London hospital
Reported at Queen Hospital London that oxygen therapy furthers hair growth. A large cap delivers oxygen from a shoulder bag for several hours daily, claiming luxuriant regrowth even after complete baldness. Observed in a skin disease patient where an arm in a box also showed stimulated hair.
Lord Roberts in Novel Guise Photo Snapshot
The Commander-in-Chief Lord Roberts is shown in a novel pose as he purchases a bicycle illustration and is seen cycling near London. He is pictured enjoying the exercise with evident enthusiasm, appearing as a novice on country roads close to the capital.
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Lord Roberts
Feari Roberts
Lord Noberts
London
A Novel Lightship at Otter Rock Italy
A new crewless lightship with a compound gas system is to be inaugurated at Otter Rock Italy. Two large gas holders on board will supply fuel to the lantern for months and trigger a bell in a deck belfry as gas escapes. The rocky coast makes the experiment noteworthy.
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Otter Rock
Italy
Royal Party Tour in Canada Details Duke of Cornwall and York
The Duke of Cornwall and York leads a royal party touring Canada. Descriptions cover His Highness’s build, routine demeanor, and dress, with notes on the Duchess and Lady Mary Lygon. Equerries, chaperones, and staff include Hon. Mrs Keppel and Lord Wenlock, among others.
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Duke of
Canada
Prince George
Frederic Ernest Albert
Duke of Cornwall
Mary Lygon
Lady Lyzon
Earl Beauchamp
England
Worcester
Madresfield Court
Malvern
Worcestershire
Lady Lygon
Lord Ampthill
Joseph Chamberlain
Earl of Wilton
Earl of Leicester
Earl of Derby
Teck
Lady Coke
Derek Keppel
Keppel
Bridget
Gems for the Duchess gift from Montreal to Duchess of York
The Montreal trustees presented the Duchess of York with 366 pure diamonds and a large Canadian pearl set in a coral rose brooch of Canadian gold and enamel. The spray of maple leaves measures nearly six inches, with embedded diamonds and a central larger stone. The pearl weighs about 20 ounces and was formed in the Take St. John district of Quebec. The brooch rests in a solid silver chest. inscription and arms accompany the piece.
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Iithes
Montreal
Duchess of York
Canaon
St. John
Quebec
Mankett
Ford
Vane
Green Sickness or Chlorosis Described and Treated
An 19th century advertisement explains chlorosis in girls at puberty, detailing symptoms such as pallor fatigue and despondency. It promotes Dr Chase’s Nerve Food as a restorative, claiming it rebuilds tissue, restores color to the cheeks, and improves overall vitality.
Dr. Chase's Nerve Food Offer List
Advertisement notes Dr. Chase's Nerve Food at 50 cents a box or six boxes for $2.50 sold by Bates & Co. in Toronto. Also promotes the Complete Receipt Book and Household Physician with a contact for Pim Edmanson.
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Tershire
Ganade
Duke
Tie
Suffield
Yeddham
Sumfield
Prince of Wales
India
Lassines
Musgrave
Carrinetyy
Cornwall
Earl of Albermaine
Ailen
Duke of Corny
Jatie
Lord Wenlock
Arthur Lawley
Madras
Duchess of Cornwall
Prince Mexander of
South Africa
Charles Cust
Duke of York
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Newcastle
Achilles
Aurasport
Rodney
Crescent
Osborne
Ded Dalton
St. Teore
Chapel
Windsor
Queen Victoria
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Froemtiye
Prince Michert
Prince George of Wales
Arthur Biege
Dr. Chase
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