Rescue on the lake saves Angela from drowning
Angela Rorden survives a sinking boat when Major Norton arrives in time to pull her from the lake. The incident follows a perilous scene at the Abbey pool where Angela nearly perished after following a captain’s guidance toward dangerous ice and water.
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Xyl
Lady Bell
Angela
Gladys Rane
Jinsie
Alf
Arden
Angela Rorden
Squire Arden
Lady Hell
Trade Bell
Jandy Bell
Powell
Neery
Capadirs
Laura
Pana
Tauiy Tuiura
Ceptain
Rogd
Aeéla
Gindis Hane
Hifte
Major Norton
Bell
Nesta
Amnite
Theresa Bpair
Dane Ap Leauti
Getfield
Anarla
xomMe Tminuins
Tietfel
Magar
Hewan
Altheneh
Angel
Leura
Sho
Angell
Himerell
George Washington and the Call to Civic Duty
Poetic homage to George Washington likens him to Cincinnatus, praising selfless public spirit and leadership. The verse urges modern citizens to emulate his restraint, courage, and service against tyranny, contrasting virtuous duty with self-serving rulers.
Washington's Apex as American Manhood, Greely Notes
General A W Greely in Ladies' Home Journal argues Washington remains the ideal of American manhood. He traces Washington's will, sacrifice, and charity from early hardship to national leadership and liberty, and notes his endurance through despondent periods to achieve triumph. Washington’s Mount Vernon estate and farming system are described in detail.
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Washington
Hese
Gen
A. W. Greely
Ladies’ Home Journal
George Washington
Inter
America
Thougande
Wrahington
Ea Long
Gate Tay
Tecome Moat
Despond
Fend
Valley Forge
Mount Verson
Lawrence Wrashington
Sarah
George
Vernon
Virginia
Washington’s general resigns commission in speech
The fragment cites General Washington resigning his army post on December 23 1783 at Annapolis Maryland with expressions of gratitude to Congress and officers naming trusted confidants and recognizing Providence and victory in the war. It notes a farewell to public life and a request for patronage for loyal compatriots.
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Gongresa
Wytan
Anmnapalls, Ma
Fastest Run On Record Tells of a Freight at 75 mph
An old railroad engineer recounts a legendary run where a Baldwin mogul hauled a 21 car freight with powder through a tunnel. He claims the train reached about 75 miles per hour after a derailment and explosion, narrowly escaping disaster as it emerged from the tunnel toward the town.
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Peally
Pines
Toda
Bert Khe
Oneraton
Aly
History of Midge Las and Wickwire-Trave Change
The text hints at changes in habits from cigars to a pipe and questions motives. It mentions Wickwire-Trave and Yahsley-Yes, asking if personal relationships or engagements influence these shifts. The source lacks clear events or names.
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Midge Las
Tndiare Polis Dourmak
Shy Young Thins and a Curious Question
The fragment notes a playful exchange about a girl and a rare linguistic inquiry. It mentions tobacco’s name origin linked to a French envoy to Portugal and a reference to Ostherina di Meilicis.
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Shy Young Thins
Jean Nicol
France
Portugal
Ostherina di Meilicis
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