Preceding Chapters: Ormerod Fights Jacobite Plot in London
Morey Ormerod returns from exile to rescue Alder man Robert Juggins from assassins and declares he has left the Stuart cause. Juggins warns of a Jacobite plot in the American colonies led by Andrew Murray and De Veulle aiming to aid French interests. Ormerod plans to travel to America with letters to Governor Burnet to undermine Murray.
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Morey Ormerod
George
France
London
Robert Juggins
Juggins
Ormerod
American
England
Andrew Murray
de Veulle
America
Burnet
Fell Murray
The Tolson d’Or and a Paris exile in London
In Holborn we discuss De Veulle a Paris exile blamed for court mockery. Juggins recalls the duel at Tolson d’Or and the fight that left his friend wounded, while Master Harry contemplates De Veulle’s possible Canada voyage and future danger. Granny scolds their reckless talk as they plan to eat and rest.
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Juggins
Master Jenkins
Harry
Zooks
Jenkins
de Veulle
Paris
Canada
Toison d'Or
James
King James
England
de Veuille
France
Tolson d’'Or
Granny
Holborn
London
Murray
Robert
Porto Bello Gold and Other Tales by Arthur D. Havelid Smith
Portable Brentano edition features Porto Bello Gold and related tales by Arthur D. Havelid Smith. Published through Brentano's, with WNU Service cataloging.
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Arthur D. Havelid Smith
Porto Bello
Brentano's
WNU
The War of Words and Weapons Across the River
Juggins equips Master Harry for a perilous voyage to New York with a king made gun a tomahawk and a scalping knife. He urges bold action to smother Murray and win aid from Governor Burnet Colden and Corlaer. The voyage begins on the New Venture with hints of a lady aboard and urgent letters.
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Robert
Juggins
London
New York
Corlaer
Burnet
Cadwalader Colden
Thames Mouth
Harry
France
Granny Juggins Promises Pride for Harry
In Chapter III Granny Juggins comforts Harry Potter and vows there will be room in her heart for him as he grows. She speaks of his mother and pride, offering a tender blessing and urging him to remember her care. The scene centers on intergenerational warmth and looming hope.
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Granny Juggins
Master Harry
Sam
Fate Ormerod Meeting Foretells Momentous Life Event
A staged note hints at a fate bound meeting with Ormerod that will prove pivotal in his life, though he does not immediately grasp its significance. The text suggests an unfolding development to be continued.
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Ormerod
Mason and Dixon Line Boundary Between Pennsylvania and Maryland
The Mason and Dixon boundary runs from the Delaware border toward West Virginia. In 1760 a compromise settled disputes between the Pennsylvania and Maryland proprietors, and Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon began surveying in 1768. The line spans 244 miles to the mountains with milestones showing Lord Baltimore on one side and Penn on the other. The exact latitude is 39 degrees 43 minutes 26.3 seconds north.
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Mason and Dixon
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
West Virginia
Charles Mason
Jeremiah Dixon
Delaware River
Lord Baltimore
William Penn
Old Reckoning of Time Fortnight Time Measure
The phrase notes that a fortnight equals fourteen nights and that historical timekeeping used nights and winters to mark periods, illustrating an ancient method of counting time.
Pa and ma debate girls work in 1920s Illinois
A quirky exchange from the Cincinnati Enquirer features ma noting a girl in Illinois dislocated her knee while doing the Charleston. Pa ponders whether modern girls lack interest in sensible tasks and jokes about making chores like dishwashing and sweeping more dangerous to deter them from them.
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Illinois
Charleston
Cincinnati Fnquirer
Parson Greets James Over Widow's Mourning Encounter
A terse exchange unfolds as Parson comforts James, noting a sight of his wife in mournful attire downtown. The scene hints at prior trouble and possible guilt, with James confessing concern over his actions and their fallout.
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James
Sticking to His Silogan Motto About Wife and Work
A quotation notes his marriage motto, claiming he believed in wife and work. The remark adds that the husband still enforces the idea, joking that his wife continues to work.
Would We Though Delved into Copyright Kissing Debate
A humorous quip wonders what society would miss if the delighted Discoverer of kissing had copyrighted it. The line satirizes authorship and ownership concepts in a playful exchange.
The Obvious Doc and the Diet Joke
A man questions why one should cut out disliked items while the doctor retorts that people avoid what they dislike and thus the liked items cause the trouble. The exchange highlights a humorous twist on dieting logic.
Brains Needed in Business Quip by Applicant
A boss quips that the business needs brains. The young applicant agrees that brains are lacking, delivering a witty comeback in a brief American Legion style exchange.
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American Legion
Ran With the Swells and Pride of a Sailor
A brief excerpt notes a common sailor’s long association with the swells, hinting at his pride and haughtiness as he runs with the sea. The phrase evokes maritime life and the seasoned sailor’s character.
Adam's Roast Prompt Sparks Bizarre Exchange
A fragmentary scene shows a butcher reacting with surprise to a peculiar request for an Adam’s roast described as a “singy rib” while a speaker insists on the unusual dish.
Joke Exchange Warns Against Buying a Large Roast
A humorous exchange revolves around not buying a big roast to avoid the cook quitting before it's cooked. The dialogue highlights kitchen woes and punning consequences.
Morley-So Brown Teaches First Aid Course
A chaotic student named Morley-So Brown took a first-aid course. A man was nearly drowned yesterday and Brown first responded by splashing water in his face.
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Morley
Brown
Purley
Riddle Explains Ammonia and Pneumonia Difference
A wordplay joke contrasts a household cleaner with a medical condition. The setup asks how to tell them apart and the punchline notes ammonia comes in bottles while pneumonia resides in chests. The exchange relies on a pun linking chemistry with anatomy.
Bliss and the seven marriages joke exchange
A humorous exchange about a man named Bliss who has been married seven times. Mrs Jones finds no humor, while Mr Jones calls the case funny and notes the name as the punchline.
Conceded That Much About Church Wedding Charms
A brief contemporaneous dialogue notes that a church wedding featured a charming bride and agreeable groom remarks. The exchange hints at social rituals surrounding nuptials and the couple's reception of admiration.
Push Button Runs Huge Cattle Ranch
In 1877 Otto Carlin built Las Moras ranch on 100000 acres in Menard Texas. Now Charles L. Martin and his four sons operate the ranch with electric devices transforming tasks from sheep shearing to milking and feeding, shrinking acreage but increasing wealth.
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Menard
Texas
Otto Carlin
Las Moras
Otto
Colorado River
Austin
Llano
San Saba
Menard County
Carlin
West
Las Moras Ranch
Charles L. Martin
Witches Sought in German Community
In rural Germany belief in witchcraft remains alive in Wrescherode near Gauersheim. Suspects, both genders, face misery as purported witches are blamed for incidents including an auto wreck and a girl’s illness. Soldiers or armed guards were reported, though no arrests.
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Leipzig
Germany
Wrescherode
Gauersheim
Bottle Yields Sailor's Farewell Message
A Halifax message reports a bottle found in the Baltic Sea with John Lee's note to his widowed mother. Dated May 17, 1887, it states I died fighting and names a master mariner from Halifax. The ship's fate remains unknown and Mrs Lee has long since died.
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Halifax
N. S
John Lee
Lee
Rod Is Passe Says Newark School Official
Dr Bruce B Robinson public school director of the department of child guidance says the rod is passe. The remark signals a shift in disciplinary stance and reflects changing views on corporal punishment in Newark.
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Newark
N. J
Bruce B. Robinson
Department of Child Guidance
Tioga Town Sold in Louisiana Buyout
Samuel G. Allen, a merchant from Alexandria, purchase the entire Tioga town area in Louisiana including 50 houses for a total price of 10000 dollars.
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Alexandria
Samuel G. Allen
Tioga
Gorgeous Diamonds Dye Ad for Soft Tints in Garments
An advertisement touts Diamond Dye as the key to soft, true tones in underwear and stockings. It invites readers to request a free Cyclopedia and color samples, promising easy dyeing guidance and new colors over old fabrics.
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Burlington
Vermont
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Buffalo, N. Y
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Woodbury
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