Romance of the Spanish Main: Captain Blood aboard Port Royal plot
Blood schemes to seize treasure with Rivarol’s forty million Livres while Lord Will Toughby and Mood discuss action at sea. Port Rosa is the target as they plan to strike Cartagena plunder and a share of wealth for King William’s coffers.
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Tortuga
Willam
Port Royal
Jeremy
M de Ricard
Gungerion
Rivarol
Cartagena
Port Rosa
Agaia
Will
The Arabella Beard the Victorieuse in Sea Battle
In Port Royal harbor the Arabella and Elizabeth engage French ships led by Blood as the Victorieuse presses in. Grapnels lash the two ships while French sailors flood the decks, Arabella takes a devastating broadside, and Blood fights to keep the vessel afloat amid chaos. The clash ends with the Arabella held by grapnels as boarding actions erupt and the fate of the ships hangs in the balance.
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Port Royal
M. de. Rivarol
Port -Royal
van der Kuslen
Hsien
Elizabeth
Wilenes
Ogle
Ater
Rivarol
Amonder
Leavier
Mary
Hayton
Blood
Vay
Expectant Mothers Guidance Noted in Confusing Memo
An unclear note discusses guidance for expectant mothers, mentioning Elise Nga and Be in a fragmentary form. The readable parts suggest advisory language without concrete actions or dates, leaving the intent and specifics unresolved.
London Zoo Receives Rare Postwar Creature Collection
A London Zoo shipment from Singapore introduces a unique postwar menagerie. H. Hicks and crew braved a five day voyage as seafaring crises emerged with Cobra adrift and bullfighting antics among the cargo. An inquest over a deceased tortoise was held amid the voyage chaos as Chinese passengers observed, a pot of boiling water nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London Zoo
Singapore
H. Hicks
Sheila's Brush Holiday Hits Newfoundland Fisherfolk
Newfoundland fishermen expect Sheila's Brush on March 18 marking a storm that halts work and brings enforced rest. The local practice ties such blizzards to St Patrick’s and the Turbanees, with storms around equinoctial timing named in their honor as crews seal up inside warm stone houses for hours of cheer.
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Newfoundland
Sheila
Patrick's
Sheila's
St Patrick
Arehie
Ella
Tiny London Coin Room Hidden Above Busy Street
A London reporter tours a small upper room above a bustling street where William Galentine, once a tramcar carpenter, guards a vast coin collection. He stored 1,200 coins for the Indian Museum of Calcutta, parts of which were bought and catalogued over a decade, with the task still unfinished due to writer’s cramp.
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London
England
Wiliam Aleatine
Meseum
Calcutta
Cramp
Collec
Trotsky Missed Three Months Salary From Rail Way
Trotsky, once a New York resident who aided in a Russian evolution, left to aid the Russian cause and became a world figure. He failed to claim three months pay from the Canadian Pacific Railway for publicity work. The treasurer wrote him about it, and he has replied.
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Trotsky
New York
Canadian Pacific Railwray
Our Lady of the Peony Rose exhibition plan abroad
Canada to ship 5000 peony blooms for Wembley display from Montreal grower W Ormiston Roy. The collection, touted as the world’s largest peony assemblage, aims to boost Canada’s status as a hardy landscape plant. Roy plans to send rare varieties from Ontario and Quebec with imported stock from Portland and Hor ton for the Wembley show.
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CPR
Wembley
Canada
Our Lady of the Snows
W. Ormicton Roy
Montreal
Eceen
W. Ormiston Roy
Euros
Horton
Roy
Hoy
Tourangel Dernhard
Caird
Kellway
Victor le Moine
Marsha Bal Joch
Mia
Edward Harding
Portland
Oregon
Salt junk debate cited by ex-naval man
An ex-naval man discusses the so called salt junk in the navy and offers remarks on its preparation and taste. The fragmentary text notes a morning context and references salted provisions, though many words are garbled and unclear.
Bees specialize on one flower claims Professor Von Frisch
A Berlin scientist, Professor Von Frisch, argues bees focus on a single nectar source, such as roses, reacting to one perfume. He cites apiculture studies to explain why bees ignore other flowers, noting specialization arises from this sensory reaction. The article ends with a quip about poverty and ease of being poor.
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von Frisch
Berlin
Untv Lity
Apiculturs
Tree Grew From Cane Planting in Hutchinson
A cottonwood stick planted by Judge W. R. Brown fifty one years ago in Hutchinson grew into one of the largest trees in the city. Amos Plank, a jeweller, recalls the moment when the judge stuck his cane and left for the summer. The tree sprouted and thrived, becoming a local landmark.
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Kanes
Hutehneon
Kas
Idge W. R. Brown
East Sherman Street
Huteh
Amos Plank
Hutchinson
New York World
Unsurpassed for Childhood Ailments
Mrs. Howard King of Truro Nova Scotia touts aby's own Tablets for children. She claims the tablets soothe stomach and bowels, relieve constipation indigestion and teething discomfort, with no harmful drugs and guaranteed safety. Sold by Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario. A New York broker fabricates currency on pads for convenience and to keep money clean.
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Howard King
Truro
Aby
King
Canada
Winehamit
Paris
Colle
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
New York
Miller's Worm Powders Proven Gentle Yet Potent
Miller's Worm Powders act mildly and without injury to the child. They have been successful and have a leading preparation for worm treatment. They have proved power in numberless cases and have given relief to many children, who would have remained weak without this compound.
Hastings woman teaches Sunday School 80 years
Mrs Anna Slade of Hastings England celebrated her 102nd birthday and marked 80 years of Sunday School teaching. She is believed to hold a world record for longevity in the role. The advertisement for Holloway's Jornemover follows.
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Anna Slade
Hastings
Eng
Baby Finds Her Ring on Beach After 21 Years
Mrs. Mary Rota misplaced a baby ring while playing on the beach twenty one years ago. Her daughter recently discovered it in the sand in excellent condition, bringing a touching family reunion and saved heirloom story.
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Mary Rota
University contracts push for new engineering building
Minard's Liniment for Sore Feet Saskatchewan University contracts have been let for a new engineering building at the University of Saskatchewan. The project is being pushed forward as rapidly as possible.
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Saskatchewan University
Univerity of Saskatchewan
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Rafael Sabatini
J. Wares
PTER
Mrs. Ayars
Lydia E. Pinkham
Elise Nga
SMP
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Lady of the Peony Rose
Cannas
Aard
Holloway
Minard
Marine Co. Chicras Frre CareBock
King Oscar Sardines
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