Humming Bird and Duvernay Words in a Florida Spin
In a Florida tavern exchange, Miss Kildare and sisters spark interest as Kent Williams and companions gamble and speculate on marriage with Mabel Duvernay. Kent plots to corner Patrick Cambel and test his rival’s interest while digressions on wealth and social climbing color the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duvernay
Mabel
Cambel
Elsie
Miss Kildare
Kent Wildiams
England
Florida
Kent- Williams
Kildare
Jovel
Jewel
Willie
Wille
Robinson
Chappie
Kent Williams
Mabel Duvenay
Geast Duvernay
Patrick Camber
Mrs. Duvernay
Pat
Roffirson
Cappie
Waites
Waite
Worth Wynne
Len
Jove
Point Sebastian Hideout and a Half Million in Gold
Patrick Cambel, fresh from the Port Edes wreck, hides £500,000 in gold aboard a ship at Point Sebastian. He recruits two chartroom survivors to guard the treasure, then slips ashore with a plan to vanish by canal and mangrove canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambel
Mersey Dock
Theodore
Western Union Telegraph Company
Point Sebastian
Jim
Marriage Betrayal and a Provoking Secret Affair
Harry and Kitty Nascently happy in a suburban life are shattered by a letter from Kitty’s former lover Georgina. A confrontation reveals trust betrayed, threats, and a dramatic scene with a riding whip as Harry contemplates separation and loyalty. The tale ends with forgiveness and renewed, wary affection.
Sudbury Nickel Mines Shaping World Market
The article traces nickel’s rise from Sudbury Ontario copper finds to a dominant world supply. It notes British Columbia’s gold origins, Canadian production jumping from under 1 million pounds in 1889 to about 15 million last year, with roughly 9 percent crossing to the United States. It cites English mismanagement, American engineers turning profits, and the International Nickel Company’s market influence while new northern finds spark market expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Sudbury
Ont
Mypre
Tha Sweeld
Canada
New Caledonia
International Nickel Company
Loch Katrine Water Purity Compared to Tnameg
The Loch Katrine water is described as wonderfully pure with only about 0.25 pounds of alluvial deposits per 1,000 gallons. In contrast the Tnameg averages four pounds per 1,000 gallons, indicating a much dirtier supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loch Katrine
Manuscript Return As Styled By Chinese Editors
From Harper’s Weekly this piece lampoons how Chinese editors reject manuscripts. A mock letter praises the author while claiming the writing is so exceptional it must not be published for ten thousand years. It ends with a repentant bow from the editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesebel
Eurest Georgi
mo&St
Piace
Heir
Harper's Weekly
Thastrious
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ried
Patrick
Elsie Kildare
van Liews
Port Edes
Everglades
Mexican Gulf
Gulf
Sebastian
Alleghanies
Heaton
Kent-Williams
Patrick Cambel
Oxford
Cambridge
Edes
Patrick Campbell
Captain Kettle
Ployers
Bridsra
Doivng
Tathie
Cambell
Donke Toun
Sullivan
Shell
Jose
Deey
Kettle
Carmabel
Lye
Noarant
W.R Hearst
Cerar Ait
Tar ¥ Niville
Coramon Ephae
Lit
Bwest Younr
Littl
Tind's
London
Marty
Harry
Jim Thornton
the Holborn
Tie
Pont Shari
Hind
Kate
Georgina Poster
George
Mere
Georgina Foster
Kitty
China
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