Devil's Own A Romance of the Bla The Black I Hawk War
A raw, tangled narrative unfolds on a river steamer during a deadly poker duel. Kirby blindsides Judge Beaucaire with a forged hand while Carver and Beaucaire’s retinue plot a turnout, the judge dies and Kirby vanishes as Carver and a confederate flee with the spoils.
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Randall Parrish
Heateatic
Tewin Myers
Wildersens
Sacred East tiger Reverence and role in Siam and Indo China
Ancient East reverence for the tiger is praised as sacred, with villagers tolerating prowling and attacks. Western sportsmen are blamed for reducing tiger numbers via coercion and bribery, while observers fear public photo posing could erode historic behavior.
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Tiger
Siam
Indo-China
Intricate patterns in tailoring and odd science notes
Knocks from a river escape lead to greater danger. The piece surveys tailoring origins in China and spread to Europe and beyond, then shifts to balloon experiments showing heat trends at height. It also describes the silkworm of the sea, a Mediterranean mollusk, and a humorous take on longevity myths and old stage stars.
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China
Europe
Siberia
Asia
New World
Pacific
Patagonia
Mexico
Andes
Equator
North Pole
Tropics
Dyn Leon
Polo Beach
Fla
Figures of Speech in a Fractured Era
A garbled 19th century style note hints at a visit to theologies and doctors. A servant girl explains her master’s illness as something eternal. A Mary scene recalls Winny Maple among monks, hinting at a mysterious tale.
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Olf Indy
Giwaye
Praying for All Men The Importance of Prayer As Preparation
The piece argues prayer is not a side work but the main business of Christians. It urges daily intercession for all people, sees prayer as the force behind action, and cites Jesus as teacher who invites us to join his work through prayer. It includes vivid anecdotes about Gypsy Smith and a youth praying for his uncle.
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Thuinier
Wreewend
Eunenire
Hahwe
Beaucaire
Della
Aames
Beanistre
Banu Oie
Jeter Kieby
Kirby
Benvenice
Bedgeaire
Beauentre
Oingone
Beancaire
McAfee
Beaucutre
Fis Bedy
McAfre
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Times of London
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Tite
Hye
Joan
Goat
Throckmorton
Netter
Carver
Shadlows
Jesus Christ
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Peace and Quiet of Heart Distilled in Humble Faith
A reflective statement invokes Thomas a Kempis noting that true peace and prudence arise from humility and surrender to God, guiding a person toward steadier judgment and tranquillity in all affairs.
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Thomas A Kempis
Called to Live in Hope by Rev T T Carter
The quote urges living with greater hope than in experiences, favoring forward venturing over mere contemplation and aligning life with God’s will rather than personal plans. It frames hope as active purpose guiding belief and action.
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Rev
T. T. Carter
False Happiness and Its Fragile Value
A compact reflection on happiness vs. false happiness likened to counterfeit money. The quote notes that counterfeit joy works briefly for everyday uses but collapses under scrutiny, revealing its looseness and alloy.
Came to Save Sinners in Faithful Saying Message
A religious quotation urges unity amid disputes as it proclaims that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. The message emphasizes acceptance and shared belief across differences.
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Jesus Christ
Sled Dogs and Allied Efforts in War Time
Alaska and Labrador sled dogs powered supply convoys in winter mountain fronts. A kennel of 150 dogs moved over fifty tons of supplies in four days. In the Vosges, over a thousand Alaskan dogs aided in holding back Germans, with a U S lieutenant driving a perilous return to base for ammunition. A Croix de Guerre was awarded to the dog dreams through their endurance and teamwork.
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Alaska and
Labrador
National Geographic Magazine
Vosges Mountains
America
France
French Alps
Rene Hans
Royal Descent Claims Echo Through Generations
A genealogist notes William the Conqueror has the most descendants, more than any monarch, with generations spreading into yeomen and modern populations. The piece reflects on how many Americans trace kinship, alongside a humorous wartime thrift stamp tale and a parental exchange as a boy begs for a soda.
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William the Conqueror
British Isles
United States
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