Miss Minerva and the Hill School Gossip
Chapter excerpt shows Lina and friends discussing a teacher's warning that several students must pay extra money next year. They mock the teacher, speculate on Alfred Gage’s schooling, and fantasize about becoming young ladies while upending gender roles with light schoolyard banter and mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimis
Dana
Tedd
ansUing
Amd
Drother Johnson
Xehool
Apin
Uae
Frances
Jimmy
Alfred Gage
Everstong
Soweto
Alfred
Memphis trip gone wrong a runaway pair return home
In a southern town Billy and Jimmy slip onto a Memphis excursion train with Sam Lambs help. They are caught by the crowd and return home with Sam guiding the way. Miss Minerva and the Major argue over marrying soon as Billy’s guardian, while relatives fret over the missing boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Sam
Billy
Memphis
Jimmy
Dilly
Marie Joems Garner
Minerva
Tosa 4
Aglit
Aowlidle
Knights
Pythis
Sarah Jane
siMy
Miss Minerva
Bennie Dick
Sam Lamb
Weckly
Paducah
Mrs. Black
Mr. Garner
Rubi
Jolly
William
Uilly
Bily
Joseph
Fork World Rights Motto Cited in Copyright Case
A note from a fishing company claims ownership of a fork world trademark and copyright claim. The document cites a rights motto and asserts protection under intellectual property law.
Revolution Martyr William Cunningham Jailer Linked to Prisoner Suffering
A historical New York letter condemns William Cunningham the provost marshal for brutal treatment of Revolutionary captives. It details prison ships and city jails turned into hellish quarters, mass starvation, filth, and executions. Cunningham confessed in 1791 and was hanged that year for actions blamed on him.
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William Cunningham
New York
William Breucklen
Cunningham
Philadelphia
Dublin
America
Boston
George Tr
Thomas Gare
Gage
City Hall
King’s
Columbia) College
New Gaol
City Hall Park
Jersey
Brooklyn
Pintard
England
Tokea
Ife
Cnlonists
Charles II the Merry Monarch in Royal Biography
A portrait of Charles II of England, detailing his charm and flaws. The piece notes his forgiving nature, roguish wit, and lavish court while criticizing his profligacy, neglect of his queen, and ties to Rochester. It recalls Cromwell, Scotland, and the Restoration as shaping modern England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles K
Coffense
Jor Charles
Dorgerel
Earl of Rochester
Charles
Rochester
Charles II
Charles I
England
Holland
Jolly
Oliver Cromwell
Alway
Scotland
Cromwell
France
Parliament
Clifford
Ashley
Buckingham
Arlington
Lauderdale
Louis XIV
Medway
Chatham
London
James—duke of York
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William Green Hill
Frances Boyd Calhoun
Reilly & Britton Co
Lina
Ble
Lina Hamilton
Frances Whack
William Wilk
Jimmy Garter
Gabe
Hilly
Jiminy
Ad. Domal
Ishing Co
Fork World
By Albert Payson
Terhune
Charles II, the
Merry Monarch
King Charles II
Bengjland
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