Bucephalus and the royal horse of Alexander the Great
An excerpt recounts Alexander the Great testing the famed white steed Bucephalus, its spirited temper and the king's decision to purchase if trials succeed. Perdiccas barely survives attempts to mount, while Bucephalus bears Alexander through Persian battles and is buried with royal honors after the horse’s death.
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Pillip
Macedon
Escers
Cirela
Andy
Mike
Thedan- Han
Fuiloneig
Parthcens
Perdiccas
Bucephilus
Cus
Isdus
Arbela
Alexander
Persih
Bucephalus
Chicago News
Philoncis
Philip
Hia
Alexander Tames Bucephalus and Earns Another Kingdom
In a vivid tale the young Alexander gracefully tames the fiery Bucephalus, impressing Philip and earning praise. The prince’s calm handling and keen perception quiet the beast, securing Alex’s status and foreshadowing future kingship. The narrative also notes snakes and charmer myths, contrasting belief with natural behavior.
Game of Adjectives Letter Reveals Humorous Insults
A playful letter explains a party game where players supply adjectives to fill blanks. The note preserves a series of colorful descriptors aimed at familiar names, ending with a casual signoff. The tone is humorous and slightly sharp, reflecting social games of wordplay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Jones
Smith
Aleve Ma
Birthstones and Meanings and Weekly Cutting Superstitions
A fragmented list blends birthstone meanings with a dated superstition about cutting nails on specific weekdays. It ties stones to traits like February amethyst contentment and December tyrqholee success, then shifts to a weekly nail-cutting ritual predicting outcomes and luck.
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Success Iul Ilfo
Prosecution Delayed as Slave Testimony Sways Jury
A trial of Gordon Wynne, a Georgia planter, unfolds with Zachery Taylor testifying about alleged events on a plantation. The defense notes superstition and the jury returns a not guilty verdict, amid vivid dialect and cross examination.
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Gordon Wynne
Zachery Taylor
Darky
Gordon Wyime
Zachery
Zac
Mura’ Wynne
Mabel R. Fwining
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Indiana Lumber and Supply CO
COR
Indiana
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Iui
CLARK
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Chicago
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C. O
Hetrick
Appleby
Peterson
Syracuse
Rayo Lamp
Atlantic Refining Company (Incorporated
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Surance
San Francisco
Thompson
Thompson’s Insurance Agency
Deposit Bank Building
Plumville Roller Mills
A. J. Pollock
Plumville, Pa
R. W. Wehrle & Company
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