Annette Duvelle Stands Up to Dapplevale Foreman
In a June scene at Dapplevale Calico Works, foreman Gerald Blake pockets a wage deduction from Annette Duvelle claiming it for a placement fee. She resists and is fired. Elderslie arrives with his bride to inspect workers revealing Blake’s abuse, and he replaces him with a fair foreman.
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Dapplevale
Gerald Blake
Mile
Annette
Mr. Blake
Mademoiselle
Emoiselle
Annette Duvelle
Mr. Elderslie
Blake
Dapplevale Calico
Mr Blake
Ma’mselle
Jenny Parton
Mary Rice
Annete
Jenny
Ma’amielle
Woodbine
D Ypplevale
Simon Pettengill
Simon
Simon Pettingill
Eldersile
Blythesdale Springs
Elderslie
Jenny Burton
Dapplevale Calco
Waverley Magazine
Seashore Tales and Quick Wits Spark Humorous Vignettes
A seashore writer relays a rustic tale of a countryman who buys a gallon of sea water for 50 cents and learns the water pours from the jar as tide recedes. The piece also notes quick condensed proposals and a line about love and sugar trust dividends with light humor.
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Harper’s Weekly
Ships Use Flags and Semaphore to Talk Across Distances
The article explains ship signaling languages using colored flags and a three-shape code for letters. It also describes semaphore with three arms and the need for an international signaling method to be understood by ships of different nations.
Understanding the International Code of Signals in 1902
A 1902 explainer describes marine signaling flags for the international code. It notes color meanings yellow dots red verticals blue horizontals and new letters X Y Z added since Jan 1 1902. The pennant flags signal when the code is in use and when replying indicating readiness to communicate.
The Naval Code Signals and Flag Communication Details
An article explains flag signaling between ships using the dipping and close up positions. It describes how two to four flags convey messages, how unreadable signals are noted, and how urgent two flag signals cover major items. It outlines code flags for geography, currency, measurements, and health statuses aboard ships.
Alphabetic signaling system described with flags and semaphore
The article explains a signaling code using flags and semaphore to spell letters and numbers. It defines how over flags denote letters, numbers, decimal points, word and numeral ends, and how to handle repeated letters or figures across multiple hoists.
Obscure semaphore signaling notes from an old manual
The fragment describes semaphore positions beside a post with a horizontal arm and indicator. It mentions multiple hoists and urgent signals, citing entries like 32 Short of signs 24 Want Tite immediately and 312 Is war dee, noting the Stop signal as directing the sentence.
Tartars And Armenians In Desperate Caucasus Riots
Rioting between Tartars and Armenians in the Caucasus, centered on Baku, causes thousands of injuries and massive property destruction. Reports say Moslem Armenian hatred ignited the violence, with fires destroying government buildings, churches, and schools. Government troops struggle to restore order as oil industry losses soar.
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Caucasus
Russia
Baku
Caspian
St. Petersburg
Shusha
Duduktkhu
Achilla
Bukutan
Balakhan
Oni
Mussulman
At Parting Poem Excerpt by Longfellow
The text reflects on parting and enduring grief after a friend's departure. It ponders the pain of separation and the ache of waking to an empty place where the loved one once appeared. The lines evoke mourning and the unending memory of those we lose.
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Longfellow
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Mr. Eldersiie
Shakespeare
Denver Sun
Love
Suzar Trust
Reet
Callao
London
TNI
NED
Tartars
Bulne
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