The Count in London and a Hidden Plot Unfolds
In a dramatic London interlude, Borofsky reports following the Count as he juggles a perilous escape from enemies. The Count laments intercepted letters, explains a staged appearance abroad, and contemplates a rapid return to his wife in St. Petersburg while deception and danger close in.
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Vladimirs
Borofsky
Boris
Landrinos
Russia
Lomnranred
Oxford Street
London
Percy
Hal
The Count's Return Promised to Restore Father
Borofsky has sent a hopeful letter claiming progress in bringing the old father home. The narrator fears exaggeration and questions the father’s sanity while urging patience and prayer. The mother mourns the affliction and longs for calm home life to heal Vladimir.
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Mother
Percy
Dorofsky
Father
Wars
Borofsky
Dad
God Grant Borofsky
Vladimir
Return of a troubled father and a hopeful reunion
The narrator recalls anxious weeks awaiting news of the count’s return from London. Borofsky’s letter promises arrival, urging secrecy and caution. A telegram confirms the father’s coming, prompting meticulous preparations and tense anticipation at the frontier and station.
Selling Elephants by Measure in Moor Trade
The Moors price elephants by size in the Indies trade. They measure from the fore foot nail to the shoulder to determine value, charging $500 per cubit. A large African elephant stands about nine cubits tall (thirteen and a half feet) and is worth about $4,500, while colossal Ceylon elephants can fetch up to $20,000.
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Indies
Ceylon
Artist Mr Askitt Faces Scapes Question
In a terse exchange Mrs O Rafferty Faith questions Mr Askitt about his work and creativity. The dialogue references painting and language as aspects of art while noting uncertainty about his scapes.
Dr Chase’s Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine Endorsed
The advertisement extols Dr Chase’s Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine as a tested, superior remedy for throat and lung diseases. It warns about imitations, urges buyers to demand the Chase portrait and signature, and notes sizes and prices for household use. It targets consumptives and a broad audience with claims of proven efficacy and safety.
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Dr. Chase
Neary
Chase
Seane Desiers
New Dress Tips and Mysterious Tonic Claims
The article mocks fashion prudence and medical quackery, praising a dubious tonic Dr Aussust Joveniz’s Thamborge Drops claimed to purify blood. It mentions sensational lines, unreliable cure assertions, and contrasts between health myths and crude advertisements. It cites casualty rates in armies and advertises Lever’s Dry Soap for grease removal.
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Mies
Aussust Joveniz
Fragmented Seaman Tale Reveals Medical Jargon
A garbled 19th century style note mentions a seaman afloat near Lond with references to fever, Agnes, Bilfous Neras, and cures by Varwelee’s Dills. The text hints at stomach and bowels issues and cautions about blood and bodily fluids, framed as medical guidance of the period.
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Agnes
Ministers denounce lotteries as they cheer ricks on sacramental game
Religious leaders condemn lottery practices while supporting a ritual game involving ricks. The piece notes a conflict between moral admonition and communal cheer, reflecting cultural tension.
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Ricks
Minard’s Lidiment Sale Cited Across Markets
Fragmented lines describe a product named lidiment from Minard sold widely. Jumbled text references teachers, nets of boots, and toes, with mentions of mares, guests, and butter firkins. The readable pieces suggest a cross market sale and security measures to prevent betrayal.
Greece Plans Census Simulation For September
An early report notes Greece preparing a census simulation for September. The timeline mentions 1896 figures with references to Wales and teak, reflecting incomplete OCR data and unclear details.
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Greece
Lee
Wales
Stolen racing pony ad ties to Manila Times feature
Fragmentary notice references Minard's Liniment neuralgia ad and a stolen sea pony with a horned tongue like features. It mentions private detectives and possible transport via Vancouver to Canada. Names and details are largely unreadable in the OCR.
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Sultan of Sulu
Manila
Vancouver
Canada
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Hyde Pak
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Davrothin
Che Eothir
Hana
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Mr. Percy
Skoteena
Ana
Sherlock Holmes
St. Petersburg
Berlin
Oxford
Vseo Blegopoluchno
Bonovsgkyy
Harry
New York
Far Eastern
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Tie Palace
Page Wire Fence Co., Limited
Walkerville
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P.C
St. John
Ross
Winnipeg
Man
Sydney Crosse
Britain
Germany
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Sehein
Minard’s Lidiment
St. Jacobs Oil
Price
Seo
Minard
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