Delia bets on hidden parish books in old clerk’s bundle
Delia schemes to retrieve marriage records by stealing into Strother’s house. She allies with Patsy and Mr La Mesurier, plans to open the vestry books to prove that Delia’s marriage was registered. She feeds Strother whisky to keep him unconscious and aims to raid the bundle for the parish registers.
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Chilton
Berwick
Delia
Patsy
Mother
Feather
Farmer Simpson
Delian
Tie
Ue Mesutier
Hilton
Magel
Mr. la Mesurier
Roe
Mr. J Mesurier
St Mart
Te Moesurier
Pd Steather
le Mesurier
Cloverfield
Ner
Tyene
Beekons
Mr. Te Mesurier
Delta
Shin Dass
Mr. le Mesurier
John le Mesurier
Jto
Ran
Della
Ald Strother
Keénhett
Dilia
Mr. Strother
Rood
Eda
Dissy
Tatey
Miss Daisy
Dane
Aid Strother
Zola and His Superstitions About the Number Seventeen
The article recalls M. Zola's superstition that the number 17 brings misfortune. He was knocked down in Paris by a hack and later counted the fare to reach 17, reinforcing his fear. It notes his belief in arithmomaniacal omens and his avoidance of certain actions tied to the unlucky number.
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M. Mile Zola
Rue de la Tausg
Folouse
M. “Ola
Dal Ontis
Zola
Alin
Chance
Ile
McKinley In The South Speech On Expansion And Duty
President McKinley’s Atlanta address praises unity and expansion as a duty of the nation. He argues the war’s purpose was humane and necessary, defending continuance of American influence in the Antilles and East Indies, and urging protection and guidance for liberated peoples.
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Antilles
East Indies
Ananda
Mckinley Speech to Atlanta Rails Against War Critics
President McKinley lauds national unity and military victory, praising volunteers and the flag as a symbol of liberty. He argues for restrained expansion, calls for continuing reform, and urges resolve to fulfill civil goals tied to the peace treaty amid postwar challenges.
Address by President at Montgomery and Savannah Remarks
The speech praises postwar unity amid Spain's war end, notes no domestic divisions, and urges steady policy. It honors Washington, Lafayette, Clay, Webster, and Gen Joe Wheeler, celebrates Confederate veterans in Montgomery, and highlights U.S. economic strength and expansion. The president cites industrial growth, trade, and the Dingley tariff as stabilizing forces.
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Savanna
Spain
Albor
Arpd
Washington
Lafayette
Clay
Webster
Joe Wheelser
Blue
Glasgow
Scotiani
Union
Montgomery
Ohbeths
Chikaat
Citiziens
Alabama
Meatzamerr
Copfederacs
Tha Tatan
North
Houth
United Stele
Brerrledy
Hobson
Walt
Mother Hobson
Errbody
Gen. Wheeler
le Eprak
Santiago
Montauk
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Xevil
Persen
Hssam
Delix
Arink
Scotland
Mysel
Strother
Jess
Sleeri
Orca
Ebolia
Aggha
Pha
M’kinley
MacKinley
Atlanta
Folie
Amr Swidtento
Wwe
Keépius
Jenving
Dewey
Merritt
Manila
Mertitt
Guy
Abel Ereeling
Fhem
Army
Navy
Fey
Fem
Aft
Congress
Amay
Bonker Hill
Gettyeborg
Manlla
Starri Ag
Pam
Sabia Haré
Progressas
Seibele acHot
Tiebt
Cariie
Ponce
Eatron
Dirst
Augusta
GAC
Adiaain
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