Diamonds, Pearls, and Legends Across Centuries
Anecdotes trace famed gems from the Kob i Noor to Queen Victoria and the Sancy to France. Stories recount diamonds passing through czars, emperors, and thieves, with pearls inspiring myths from Noah to Cleopatra. The piece glides through superstition and history, noting famed owners, fates, and antique beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kob-i-noor
Queen Victoria
Pits
England
Paris
France
Louis XVI
Paria
Napoleon Til
Prussia
Baron de Sincy
Laney
Inussia
Fis
Bonaparte
Empire of Brazil
Brazil
Robbing a Stagecoach In American Tough Talk
I describe the stagecoach robbery scene with travelers surrendering revolvers and valuables as bandits surround the diligence. A man recounts giving up money from pockets and silver, while some are forced to strip and swap clothes, with one woman left wrapped in a horse blanket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus
Venus
Gemma
Caligula
Catharine de Medicis
Diana de Poitiers
Lollia Paulina
Nonnius
Marc Antony
Sir Walter Scott
Golerstein
Peraena
Forney
Arizona Developments Hint at Growth and Rail Progress
The article notes Arizona improving as a grazing region with cattle and fine horses introduced, arable Salt and Gill River valleys, and growing rail work from Adouile toward Maricopa Wells and Tucson. It highlights limited American population in Tucson and overall need for development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Adouile
Maricopa
Tucson
Hias
Also Mentioned on This Page
John G. Whittder
Madame du Barry
Lona XV
Atolen
Charwze
Mana Autometts
Egypt
Abraham
Sarah
Pearla
Esar
Cleopatra
Mexicod
Moline Review
Thos. Yates
AGUNT
Hancock
Mack
Rock Island
Blossburg
Lackawana
Ieree
Planos
Andress
Daniel F Beatty
Washington
Gents
Naluwabl PusLishina Co
Chicago
Iisa
Sed Holmans
AJ Holman & CO
Phila
Parsons
Io Os
Johnson & C. Bangor
Mollow
Stevens
Boton
Mas
Benson
Applian
U. S. Piano & Organ CO
New York
Smolander’s
Buchu
Itien ‘Overel¢N Rey Smolander
Johnsoon
Cardorw
C Beringer & Go
Girm
Nevins Bros
Davenport
HW. Hallett & Co
Portland
Madison
Clark St
C. Bigelow
Ts Mall
Mole
Sherane Ci
Vibrator
Daren al Sealey
Renee Go Pechet
Westage
AIN
Ike Graton
Timothy
Rykes
Habinon Disprabaky
SU. Clark
Ile
En Fall
Werum
OLIN
C. J. Mueller
Henied
Lee
Weckel & Son
Ateam Power
F & John Barnes
Rockford
Vingebago County
Hemolinegas and Coke Company
Eace
Petter R Henderson
Landi
Travedin
Dr. McAfee
Perry St
Davenport, Iowa
McAffee
Davesport
Iowa
Walker
Manhattan
Hartford
Phoenix Orient
Continental
Niagara
Westchester
Franklin
Philadelphia
Springfield
Mass
Imperial
London
Commercial Union, L. N
British & Mercantile British America
Canada
Travelers of Hartford
T.atomic
LIFE
Conn Mutual
Office Westalle
Lynde Street
John Hoyt
Wholcable
Steinway, Steck and
Emerson
Ontis
Morrs’ Crug
Brady Street
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