Treasure on the Pontiac Ends in Counterfeit Spoils
In a seafaring tale, Abner Nott reveals a treasure hoax connected to Sleight and a Lascar. Rosey Nott and Dick Renshaw confront hidden caches, counterfeit coins, and a failed treasure plot aboard the Pontiac as Mr. Nott declares the hoard a fiction while hinting at deeper family ties and forgiveness.
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Rigards
Sleight
Lascar
Calhio
Misa Nott
Marcy
Renoy
Jor Eycn
Renshaw
Dallas
Ienshaw
Hosey
Rosey
Lincoln
Wayside Bay
Repshaw
Monsieur de Ferreres
Ferrera
Nott
the Lascar
Ferrers
Gitt the Lascar
Steight
Kalkilatin
Livermore Pass
Californy
Toogey
Abner Nott
Ponties
Tascar J
Mr. Renshaw
Henshaw
Vox
Stosey
Mr. Nott
South Sea
Breckon
Eabin
Gelthy
the Poitine
First Linpresarius of Holland Impressions on Zeeland
Cor New York Graphic describes a voyage through Zeeland with vivid details of green dykes, long grass, canals, thatched cottages, peasants in simple dress, and white houses under red roofs. The narrator notes trains drawing curious villagers and the sea closing in on narrow causeways as they pass through the island scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linpresarius
Holland
Middleburg
Zeeland
Cor
New York Graphic
Window of Shells in Ladin Glasswork
Fragment describes ornate shell windows using pearl oyster shells set in thin cut pieces, forming a par ty style labor of tiny pieces. The text notes obstruction by strata and wooden framing while hinting at sea light glare and an emerging electric light aid.
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Ladin
Alwaywa
Harper's
The Leap Year Question in a City Meeting
In a Detroit Free Press excerpt a meeting erupts as Shindig Watkins seeks to know if it is leap year or not. The president, in harsh patter, fines him six hundred dollars for wasting time and warns against leaping into bad habits.
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Watkins
Bruildér
Detroit
Free Press
Sore Crank
L Press
Laren
Violet
de Peerer
Draswista
New York
Herat
Pi Meaudin
Old New York Park Theatre Burned and Rebuilt Timeline
A landmark on Park Row, erected in 17% burned May 24, 180, rebuilt using fallen walls and reopened August 1821. It measured 80 by 165 feet with a 55 foot roof, stage 39 by 7% feet, and a 40 foot ceiling. It housed 42 boxes and about 2,400 capacity. It burned again December 10, 1443 and was not rebuilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The Limit of Visibility Under the Microscope
The Arkansas Traveler notes a debate on the smallest visible object. Sir Henry Roscoe cites 1-100,000 inch as a limit, while Mr. Crisp of the Royal Microscopical Society suggests real units below 1500,000 inch may be seen. Dr Dallinger, society president, supports this view and mentions objects near 1200,000 to 1410,000 inch observed.
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Henry Roscoe
Crisp
Royal Microscopical Society
Dallinger
Arkansaw Traveler
Oil Tames Tempest Waves in Historic Trial
The passage notes oil used to calm rough seas during storms. Commodore Wilkes witnessed a whale ship leak easing a violent gale off the Cape of Good Hope. An Englishman named Shields laid perforated pipes across Peterhead harbor where ten to twelve foot waves were reduced by oil.
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Commodore Wilkes
United Arms Navy
Cape of Good Hope
Mr. Shields
Peterhead
Remarkable Combination of Minds Often Spotted
Extracted clippings describe Sir Isaac Newton's dual demonstrate and inductive powers as unmatched, a humorous streetcar fare anecdote, a Victorian ballad verse, an advertisement for the Peerless Prescription, a New York Chinese broom seller misattribution, a Papillon skin remedy claim, a Washington Critic quip about a rolling store, and a confidential letter praising a liver tonic from 1887 with patient anecdotes and endorsements.
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Lord Macaulay
Isaac Newton
Brace Up With Electric Bitters for Vitality
A muddled ad praises Electric Bitters as a средство to boost appetite, ease headaches, calm nerves, and restore strength without harmful drugs. It promises renewed health and energy, available for 50 cents a bottle at By G, Senata, urging readers to regain vigor and alertness.
Buckten Arnica Balm for sale with refund guarantee
An ad offers Buckten Arnica Balm addressing skin ailments and fever related issues. It promises a money back guarantee and lists a price of 25 cents per box. Sold by P G Seaman & Co. Lend B fenpz.
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Seaman & Cm Lend
Fenpz
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Bret Harte
Houghton, Miftta & Co
Them
de Ferrieres
Ian
Taan
Renshaug
Madrona Cottage
Mise Nott
Matrona
Willow
Matrono Cottage
Rusey
Renshawn
Ferrere
Boas
Pirope
Iosey
A. Muuyel
U.P Agt
PRK
Asaintance
Washington
Shaye
Ting
Buckten’s
Arnica Balve
Boss Stable
Asya Byker
Olive Lake
Brewster
Coit
Dor
Benzire
Arbuckles
Ariosa Coffese
Atlantis
Pacific
Soe
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