Notable historic facts from European flora to California missions
The fragment lists Western Europe roses origin in Arabia with damask roses from Syria influencing England in 1596, notes King Arthur traditions via Sir Thomas Malory and Caxton printing 1485, cites Fort Vancouver as the first sawmill west of the Mississippi in 1427, mentions Luiseno tribe of San Luis Rey mission era, and notes the jaca tree related to breadfruit.
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Europe
Arabia
Syria
England
Arthur
Thomas Malory
William Caxton
Mississippi River
Fort Vancouver
Wash
Hudson's Bay Company
Hawaii
San Luis Rey
California
Fragmentary note from Cumberland area missives
A garbled message from Cumberland Maryland includes inquiries about misinformation and false teeth. It references individuals or initials and a request to Noah or Bolton with unclear instruction. The legibility is poor and names or dates cannot be confirmed.
Origins of California name and turnpike tale noted
Article cites a claimed Spanish origin for California from early 16th century romance and explains that the term turnpike derives from toll barriers of colonial America. It also notes North Carolina’s high native-born population, June birthstone symbolism, and mentions Russian novelist Tolatov once working as a boot maker.
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California
North Carolina
Cryptogram puzzle and word clues roundup
A compact feature presents a cryptogram and themed word clues with mixed numbers and fragments. It lists dozens of disconnected hints such as centers, seaport Finland, alcoholic liquor, and river in German, plus a cryptogram prompt and a Shelley reference distributed by King Features.
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Finland
River
Ger
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Brick Bradford
Etta Kett
Jeepers
Muggs and
Skeeter
Sue
Cary
Etta
William Rift
Clarence Gray
Yaange
Paul Robinson
By Wally Bishop
Rai
Tim
Big Sister
Ofth
Rena
Felix the Cate
Byles Forgrave
BREA
Feluix
A& ST. Bernard
Scott
R. J. Scott
PCOS
Kang
Hee
AMD
Wigielas
Ghebius Caesar
C. Frederick
Otey
Doc
Stanley
Marshal Otey Walker
Dos Pillsbury Stile
King Features Syndicate Inc
Cumberland
Noah
Seo Bolton
Sures. NN
Are Zad
Noe
Lea. Tolatov
Sally
Daily Crossword
Alps
UBUP
Shelley
King Features
Mali Ave
Tit
Igue
Indiar
Dish
Silies
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