The Sky Dragon Threatens a Quiet Evening, A Dreaded Night
In a crowded estate, Professor Desmond warns of a huge sky wanderer approaching Earth as guests, including Doris, Alan, and Clay Tolliver, confront fear and mounting tension. A tremor shakes the grounds, visions of catastrophe unfold, and the party braces for an unknown fate as the night plunges them into darkness and peril.
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Fulton
Clay Tolliver
Alan
Clay
March
Doris
Donna
Miss Darlas
Desmond
Professor Desmond
Grase
Tolliver
Mrs. Emmonds
Osf
Mia
Edmonds
Professor ‘Vimmond
Dorie
The Flying Man Advances in the Aftermath of the Collision
Alan awakens amid a gale and darkness after a wreck. He finds Doris alive, searches for others with Desmond, and, after discovering Mrs Emmonds dead, organizes a cautious citywide response and plans a scouting party and escorts for the women. The scene ends with a ballot to decide who will scout.
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Alan
Dorle
Doris
Desmond
Professor
March
Mrs. Emmonds
Siimster
Professor Deamond
Ganges
Vandala
Madeira Pearl in the Portuguese Crown Recalled in Tale
A New York article extols Madeira as a peaceful Atlantic garden spot with pleasant climate and lush vegetation. It recounts a romantic founding legend of Madeira, detailing Anna d Arfet and Robert Machim, their flight from Bristol, shipwreck, tragedy, and the island’s later discovery by Portuguese navigator Henry, who landed there in 1419 and became governor, earning nobility.
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New York
Atlantic Ocean
Madeira
Robert Machim
Anna d'Arfet
Anna
Bristol
France
French
Mablo
Robert
Juan Morales
Madrid
Spain
Lisbon
Prince Henry
Portugl
Inter
Mandeira
Portugal
Seek to Preserve Eagle Protecting Swiss Eagles Sparks Debate
Swiss cantons moved to safeguard eagles after years of hunting. A Murren family’s eagle killing prompted intervention, while Muota Valley birds have livestock losses. Citizens seek hunting rights or rewards, but authorities extend protection for another year.
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Murren
Muota
Schwys
Society For the Protection
Dust as You Look at It State Journal line
A fragment notes differing attitudes toward happiness and misery, contrasting habitual misery with the choice to adopt happiness as a form of freedom. The Nebraska State Journal framing suggests reflection on mood and personal liberty within everyday life.
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Nebraska State Journal
Umbrella Stand Gift At Kil Kirk From Scot Abroad
A Scotsman long abroad returns home to show fellow villagers his success. He donates a brand-new umbrella stand to the old kirk, with the beadie announcing the gift before Sunday service. The beadie jokes that Lanny MacQuibber might move his seat a little farther from the door.
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Scotland
Indisposition Lesson Sparks Pugilist Wit
In a school scene the teacher insists on a sentence using the word indisposition. John, displaying a pugilistic stance, retorts with a mock challenge about standing to his position when someone wants to fight. The quip echoes in this humorous 19th century vignette.
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John
Bears Fond of Honey Crave In Hood River County
Hood River Oregon residents report frequent bear incursions into the lower valley as bears raid orchards for honey. Ranchers trap bears and set snares, but dogs are trapped instead while the bears roam. Beekeepers fear honey raids by bold bears driven from Hills by orchard activity.
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Hood River
Ore
Central Vale
Jump From Mountain Peak Near Vienna Ends Love Story
Vienna report details the deaths of Frederick Fletacher aged nineteen and Lily Reichmann aged sixteen on the Semmering mountain. Facing marriage obstacles they climbed the Wolnzettlew peak and leapt onto the railway tracks, dying instantly in a tragic romantic act.
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Vienna
Semmering
Frederick Fletacher
Lily Reichmann
Wolnzettlew
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