Corsican Bride Faints Delays Paris Train Departure
In Marseille aboard the Constantina Burton Barnes Edward Anstruther and Marina face a sudden fainting spell delaying travel to Paris. Marina’s reaction triggers questions about a hidden note and a dangerous link to Corsica while Maud Chartris and Lady Chartris press for answers as the group seeks a hotel and safety.
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Buyton H. Barnes
Fing- Unk Weutenant
Edward Gerard Anseruth
Tad
Marina
Anstruther
Ajacedo
Marseilles
Burton H. Barnes
Mr. Barnes
London
Tompson
Vilises
Miss Anstruther
Toath
Réwin
Edwin
Bnarnes
Pyrenees
Italy
Enid
Arles
Tarascon
Avignon
Barnes
Rons Ur
Miss Anstruthes
Maud
Miss Chartris
Misa Anstruther Crigg
Ajaccio
Burton
Rue Noailles
Chartris
Ialand
Panes
Euplish
Lady Chartris
Maria
Madame Anstruther
Tuady Chartris
Quai Jollette
Chartris’ Warlor
Maudie
Mauds
Barnes’ Weatenes
Tidal power plan for Seine estuary storage basins
A historical proposal outlines using tidal ebb and flow to generate electricity on the River Seine. Two large reservoirs would exchange water between high and low basins to drive turbines, aiming for about 6,000 horsepower over six hours. Estimated cost for dams and turbines about 50,000 dollars with operating costs around eight dollars per horsepower, rising if channel walls are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seine
The Devil's Bible in the Swedish Royal Library
A massive Bible in Sweden's royal palace library is said to be written on 300 ass skins. Stories claim it took 600 years or a single night to complete, aided by Satan who allegedly provided a frontispiece portrait. The tome was reportedly carried off by Swedes during the Thirty Years War in Prague.
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Royal Palace
Sweden
Waxtrom & Capvent
Prague
Lake Mills banker and philanthropist dies at 79
Robert Fargo, prominent Lake Mills resident since 1847, banker founder, and civic figure, died of pneumonia at his home aged 79. Funeral held there. Miss Ruth Bleekman, daughter of lawyer A G Bleekman, died from diphtheria after attending her father’s funeral. In Galesville Dr H Farrand, leading lumberman and civil war veteran, also died aged 65 or 66 amid business ties to Onalaska and La Crosse.
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Lake Mills
Robert Fargo
Lake Mili
Promind
Bank of
Methodist
Lia Crosse
Ruth Bleekman
A. G. Bleekman
Misa Bleekman
Calumet
Mich
Galesvilin
H. Farrand
Galesville
Wisconsin
Onalaska
Lae Crosse
Odd Chicken with Human Face Attracts Attention
A year old fowl in Preston draws notice after appearing ill and showing a strangely formed nose and chin. Fire and local authorities discuss investigations as nearby property interests face tax concerns and public safety issues.
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Preston
Award Johnson
Owney
The Soft Answer She-T pill hays the last word
Gertrude aged four recalls a stage grand matinee with misheard details. She describes wine and everyone going out, then clarifies the play ended with the line they split it out. The anecdote captures a child’s humorous misinterpretation of adult theater.
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Gertrude
Post Office Blues and a Theatre Firsts
A New York Sun item notes federal questions to postmasters for a Blue Book, asking marital status and prompting humorous misreadings. A Nutley youngster visiting NY theater recalls a line about a carriage while describing the performance to his grandmother.
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Ulers
Post Office Department
Washington
New York Sun
Betrayed by His Language in a Humorous Exchange
A police officer questions a man about visible means of support. The man insists his wife provides for them, but the officer quips that she is not visible, prompting an arrest or confinement as they move toward the patrol box.
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E. C. Eggleston
Eisman Semenowski
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Nice
von Bulow
Germain
St’ Erles
Boulevard Des Dames
Arc de Triomphe
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Seven Mile Creek
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Kaukayna
Mgr
P. J. Lochman
Holy Crown Congregation
Kaukuuna
Marinella
Martin
Marinette County
Peshtiga
Neillsville
Placido Hommel
J. W. Hommel
West Point
Eau Claire
Sacred Heart Hospital
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O'Neill
Hasting
Xeillaville
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Green Bay
Hastings
la Crosse
John Olson
Chicago Directory
United Gas & Electric CO
Man Albany
Jafersonsile
Indiana
Chicago
Trowbridge & Niver CO
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Telearone
Central
Coxson
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Ralph Temple
Michigan Avenue
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el Paso Electric Company
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