Captain Blood Romance in Jamaica Amid War News
In 1689 Jamaica, Lord Julian and Colonel Bishop scheme as William of Orange takes the throne and war with France looms. Arabella’s feelings for Blood tangle with politics while Bishop eyes Blood’s demise to win her.
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Jamaica
Lord Julian
Bishop
Craufurd
Hispaniola
Port Royal
Louis XIV
Europe
Rhine
Spain
William
England
James
France
Sunderland
King Willam
Eshop
West Indies
Lord Willoughby
Admiral van der Kuylen
Julian
Colonel Bishop
Arabella
Captain Blood
Man
Blood
Blood’s Drift Toward a King's Commission Continues Ashore
Wolverstone learns how Blood refused to boast of deeds and how a London pimp pressed Blood to accept a royal commission. The crew explains Bishop’s mistrust and Blood’s reluctant shift toward serving as a King’s man, leading toward Port Royal and the fate to come.
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Hagthorpe
Christian
Yberville
Wolverstone
M. d'Ogeryn
Peter Blood
Don Miguel
London
Secretary of States
Jamaica
Bishop
Captain Blood
Hisself
Port Royal
O' Bishop
King’s Commission
Vegetable Compound Helps Woman Return to Housework
Mrs. William Morse of Bloomington Nova Scotia says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved her pains backache nervousness sick headaches and sleeplessness. She reports great benefit and is now able to do housework.
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Bloomin N. S
Lydia E. Pinkham
William Morse
Bloomington
Annapolis County
N. S
Voyage to Tortuga Sparks Crown Support and Clash
The text describes factions plotting control of Tortuga and a planned expedition. Lord Jallan envisions investing in the Crown’s service while Bishop hints at crushing Tortosa. A fleet sails two days later with allied ships and auxiliaries, while public talk claims a raid on Hispaniola.
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Colonel Bishop
Tortuga
Captain Blood
Wolverstone
Port Royal
Lesser Antilles
Jallan
Bishop
Weill
Isle
Frente
Tortosa
Blood
Hispaniola
Moose Hunt Proposal From Prince’s Secretary
Nell McDougall told the Toronto Women's Press Club of a letter from His Royal Highness's secretary. The note says the Prince would enjoy a moose hunt and hopes to stop at Nipigon on a future EP Ranch visit next fall, if not forced into marriage.
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Nell McDougall
Prince of Wales
Nipigon
Toronto Women’s Press Club
South Africa
McDougall
Radio Control of Electric Trains Proposed by New York Expert
New York radio authority G Y Allen argues modern developments could run electric trains from a central office. He says crews would not be eliminated but automatic and radio supervision could start, speed, stop, and open doors, with central operators receiving real time position data and directing passengers as needed.
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New York
G. Y. Allen
Allen
Unusual Guest Demand by 91-Year-Old New Zealand Tourist
John G. Kelley, a wealthy New Zealand farmer visiting San Francisco, asked in a premier hotel to make his own bed as part of a long habit. He planned to travel to Ireland after learning his sister had died, leaving him substantial wealth.
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John G. Kelley
New Zaland
San Francisco
Kelley
Ireland
Tenders Called for S80 Elevators at Wheat Pool Sites
The Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Elevators Limited announces tender calls for construction of S80 grain elevators. The initial batch will be built at locations lacking current elevators from both the Saskatchewan Co operative Elevator Company and United Grain Growers Limited.
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Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, Elevators, Limited
Saskatchewan Cooperative Elevator Company
United Grain Growers, Limited
Canadians Lead World in Butter Consumption Says Dairy Official
D Arcy Scott secretary of Canada's national dairy council states that with 3 600 000 milch cows 300 000 dairy farmers 1 509 creameries and numerous cheese factories Canadians are the world’s greatest butter eaters. Per capita consumption in 1923 reached 27.43 pounds.
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D'Arcy Scott
National Dairy Council of Canada
Water Clocks of Greeks and Romans
The Greek system divided day and night into 12 equal hours, requiring compensating devices in water clocks to keep equal hours seasonal. The clepsydra, used by Greeks and Romans, derived its name from waters theft. Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil advertised as relief for colds and bronchial inflammation.
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Thomas
Clergyman Cheers Cowes Crowd on Return
A returning parish priest at Cowes delighted a Guild of Dear Old Souls gathering by saying he was glad to see so many elder Cowes faces. The remark drew surprised amusement from attendees in the Isle of Wight town.
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Islet of Wight
Guild of Dear Old Souls
Radio Fog Stations Planned Around Great Lakes
Radio fog stations to be installed at seven points along the United States shores of the Great Lakes. They will emit continuous signals to help fog bound ships determine their positions.
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United States
Great Lakes
Crossword clue hints at four letters starts with h
A crossword joke centers on a puzzler asking for a four letter word starting with h that means everything. When told hash the answer still unsettled him, leaving the wordplay unresolved.
Palestine to Issue Its Own Coinage Linking to Jewish History
A British Government decision grants Palestine its own coinage. The plan names the units as shekels dhanars and prutahs tied to an ancient monetary system linked with Jewish history. The last coins issued by a Jewish nation circulated about 1800 years ago.
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Palestine
Confidence to Young Mothers in Home Remedies
A simple safe remedy for common childhood ills should be kept at home. Baby's own Tablets provide a mild laxative to ease colds fevers sour stomach and teething irritability without griping or opiates. Sold by druggists or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Canadian Leader Predicts Canada to Lead World Powers
Hon. Wm. Morrow L.M.C. of the South Australian Legislative Council arrived in Toronto and predicted Canada and Ontario will become among the world’s leading nations within a few years. The statement reflects optimism about Canada’s global standing and economic growth.
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Wm. Morrow
L.M.C
Legislative Council
South Australia
Toronto
Canada
Ontario
Garlic flavor in milk appears after cow eats garlic
A dairy observation notes that one minute after a cow consumes garlic the flavor transfers into the milk. The finding highlights rapid flavor uptake in dairy cattle and implications for flavor management in milk production.
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