Windy disaster hits western Ireland towns in 1839
The great wind, called the Big Wind, struck on January 6, 1839, blowing down hundreds of houses in Limerick Galway and Athlone and sparking fires that consumed many more. The event stands as the worst wind of its kind known to Irish residents, while the British Isles boast thousands of islands and diverse sea life.
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Life of the Duchess d Ayen penned in prison note
Madame de Lafayette wrote the life of the Duchess d Ayen while imprisoned at Olmutz using three toothpicks and India ink. The fragment mentions William Meinley of Highland Scottish descent and Ireland, York County, Pennsylvania. It also notes Liberia’s 20 000 African inhabitants and the Tigris Euphrates valley as a legendary cradle of humanity.
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Puzzle Corner Across and Down Clues and Cryptoquote
Crossword style clues list Across and Down with cryptogram puzzle by King Features. Includes a long list of word hints and a cryptoquote message HEAVEN FROM ALL CE HIDES THE BOOK OF FATE POPE. and credits.
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