Notable 18th Century Facts and Global Oddities
A historical roundup notes that in 1790 the original thirteen states stretched from ocean to ocean with minor boundary quirks, recounts Beatriz de Alvarado as a rare female governor in colonial Central America, mentions New Zealand mothers receiving 3.20 a day maternity benefits, and comments on oceanic pressure and Idaho’s large private orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatriz
Don Pedro de Alvarado
Guatemala
New Zealand
Bluestocking Club and maritime notes in 18th century, 1947 records
A collage of historical hints mentions the Bluestocking Club, its 17th century origins and English nickname, along with ship safety measures, rat guards, and a 1947 Southampton passenger record of 557000, reflecting a year of high travel volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
Benjamin Stillingfleet
Southampton
Puzzle Corner Across and Down Mixed Clues
A scrambled word puzzle set lists Across and Down clues with various numbers and cryptogram style lines for a newspaper puzzle feature. includes a cryptogram quote and reference to a King Features Syndicate distribution.
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Reese Ot
the’ Prophet “of Thorn
William Ritt
CLARENCE /GRAY
Stanley
Enta Kett
Ian
Fine Enttainment Committee
Rogers
Paul Robinson Eee
MUGGS_AND
Skeeter
BY L
Big Sister
Felix the Cat
Dom Ony
Byles Forgrave
Saith
Scott
R. J. Scott
Ane
Cairo
Egypt
Tere
Igs
Dad Keyes
Hootstowa
Union
Atlantic Ocean
Mississippi
Louisiana
Canada
Florida
Idaho
Dearaoah
Smith Stoushtor
Wisc
Dearaoahe
GI Wilkes - Troyan
Tomas
Ren White
Sally
Daily Crossword
Israel
Solitary
High Priest
Poet
Kingdom
S.w
Asia
Cun
Cushion
Man
Nick
Name Horseman’s
Confronted ‘Foot
Stream E AG
Sagacious
Elvsfgav
Gaiseebs
Southwell
King Features
Eyndicate
Aia
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