Legendary British Treasure Hunters and Fabled Wrecks Unearthed
The article recounts King John’s quest for Roman gold in Northumberland, famed sunken cargos from the Armada, and legendary caches like Marston Moor’s Cavalier trove. It notes discoverable riches by wrecks such as the Lutine and Florencia, a cow’s death linked to Cavalier gold, and Gibraltar smuggling hauls with buried treasure still sought today.
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Great Britain
King John
England
Northumberland
John
Hermitage Castle
British Museum
Lynn
United Kingdom
Francis Drake
California
Mexico
South America
Spain
Bea
Francia Drake
North Sea
Orkneys
Shetlands
Bay of Biscay
Minches
North Channel
Irish Sea
St. George's Channel
Sound of
Mull
Duke
Argyll
Marston Moor
Feld
Cavalier
Gibraltar
America
Theron
Don Carlos
Jaen
Malaga
Gasprey
Greenback Social Promises Frogs and Fun Tonight
A community note invites locals to a Grasshopper event headlined by the Greenback Social. Attendees can expect frog themed entertainment and a light, social program as the venue hosts an evening of casual performances and fellowship.
Eczema cured by Cuticura on scalp and thigh
L. R. Fink describes eighteen years of itching from eczema starting on the thigh and scalp. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment twice, the itching stopped and never returned, with dandruff also cleared. The note promotes Cuticura products sold worldwide with free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
L. R. Fink
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Middle Aged Woman Fashioned Afternoon Gowns
The article surveys variations in afternoon gowns for middle aged women highlighting collars and cuffs in white voile with scalloped embroidery, white chiffon with black border, and black net with silver hem. It notes collar lengths, surplice-like waisted effects, and examples like light blue lawn with black dots and white agaric with broadcloth folds.
Too Eager Commentary From a Chicago Dentist Banquet
Fred Poyner of Chicago told a Dental Association banquet about the thin line between right and wrong. A gypsy’s jail release tale follows, joking that a gypsy was jailed for finding a horse before the owner lost it, highlighting the line between misfortune and folly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Poyner
Chicago
The
Dental Association
Wes
The Giveaway Cigar Mystery Mentioned by Father and Daughter
A Detroit Free Press snippet shows Jane and her father discussing four cigars on the mantelpiece. Jane explains Henry took them from his vest pocket to avoid breaking them and may have forgotten afterward. The family shares a laugh as she notes her wish to be as careful with speech as Henry with cigars.
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Jane
Henry
Detroit Free Press
Generous. Doubtful kiss and the benefit of the doubt
Conversation about kissing a cousin on a train leads to humorous ambiguity. A quip about poets notes most great ones are dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Tom
Two Politicians Forthright On Deception At Station
Senator Dixon denounces a flagrant political deception comparing it to a railway case. A station scene features two men, one short and the other tall, discussing a half ticket for George and a beard concern as they approach train gates. Edelweiss and Swiss flowers face extinction from tourist plunder. Women travelers often dig up plants for souvenirs. A proposed law would ban buying selling and digging of Edelweiss and other national flowers to protect them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
George
Thrift and Fashion Morals in Early Editorial Voice
A dated reflection notes women’s shoes lack back buttons and cheers thrift. It argues some women aim for fashion fame over sustenance, while thrifty savers risk being labeled lazy in a conservative social tone.
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Buffington Phillips
London
Great Ouse
Netherlands
Lutine
Yarnouth
Curhaven
Weteland
Zuyder Zee
Sone
Eczema
Pia Ensie
Libby, McNeill
Lin Chiseer
Fet Bundy
Albo
Jetae
Whittemore Bros. & CO
Albany St
Cambridge
Mad Lan Mmanufi Polisha
Charles E. Hires
N. Broad
Philadelphia
Kodaks
Logue
M. £. Jones
West Wayne Street
FT. Wayne
INDRA
Michigan
TV Cobe
Eegtee
Deen
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