Ta-wan-ne-ars and the Iroquois pact amid frontier plots
Governor Burnet, Corlaer, and Ta-wan-ne-ars navigate French expansion on the Jagara frontier. A planned fort at Jagara alarms the English, while Ta-wan-ne-ars pledges aid to the English cause and Tauran allies, as danger from a seneca hunter attack unfolds.
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Ta-wan-ne-ars
Gaen-gwa-ra-go
Onontillo
Canada
Quebec
Corlaer
Janeaire
Jagiura
Niagara
Utrecht
Jagara
Onontio
Joncaire
Senecas’ Land.” “They Had No Right To Do So,” Assented Ta-wan-ne-ars
Ta-wan-nears
New York
Maelis
Les Llause
Elish Pary
Colden
Roy-an-eh
Long House
Ormerod
Cormaer
Ta-wan-ne-prs
Robert Juggins
London
Master Juggins
Juggins
Ta-wanne-ars
Corler
Andrew Murray
Frante
Murray
Jonenire
Sagara
Cormer
de Veulle
Albany
Huno
Hanging Flower
Paris
la Vierge du Bois
Banat
Champlain
Cortner
Governor Burnet
Seneca
Peter
Master Ormered
Hazard
Moon Influence in Folklore Across Cultures
H Munro Fox discusses beliefs blending astronomy with religion, noting many primitive peoples see the moon as a guiding light and judge its influence on human affairs from agriculture to daily habits such as cutting nails. The moon is thought to punish misconduct by banishing its presence to the night and is linked to human facial images in folklore.
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H. Munro Fox
The Captain's Wife Joins Voyagers on a Seafaring Visit
A young woman tours a ship with a mate guiding her through cabins, the hold, and saloons to the bridge where she meets the captain. The mate explains the captain's word is not absolute this voyage as the captain's wife travels with him.
Right Direction on the Step in the Moonlit Talk
Dialogue hints at a shared mood as two people discuss progress and a calm moment on a doorstep. The exchange frames a cautious optimism amid a soft lunar influence.
No Need to Hurry Judge Life Sentence Playful Exchange
A prisoner asks to begin serving immediately to shorten time, but the judge replies it will be a life sentence. The humorous exchange is cited from American Legion Monthly.
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American Legion Monthly
Jury Dread Over Case as Accused Woman Faces Death
A knotty case unfolds with eight women on the jury and the defense fearing the jury may hang the accused woman for alleged theft of another woman's cock. The dialogue centers on courtroom anxieties and potential capital punishment.
Kill the Dog Harold- Handkerchief mystery sparks tense reveal
A domestic quarrel centers on a misplaced item when a handkerchief is found and a confession leads to a surprising mixup with a dog’s sweater, revealing tensions between Alice and another person.
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Harold
Alice
Fido
Correct Conclusion Dialect Riddle Exchange
A short dialect exchange features two speakers debating deceit and a sharp cue about a seat as a punch line. The humor hinges on misdirection and phonetic spelling to convey a rural working-class voice.
Wilkes Crandall Wedding Invitation Mixup Sparks Confusion
The bridegroom did not attend as the Crandall wedding lacked a sent invitation. Report notes a mix up over invitations caused a missing guest and unexpected absence at the ceremony.
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Wilkes
Crandall
Dolly's All Right If You Know How To Take Her
A conversational quip contrasts proper handling with taking someone on a taxi ride, suggesting playful banter about social norms and dating etiquette.
A Pretty Pickle Old Maid Sour Pickle Look
A short fragment contrasts sour pickles and sweet pickles with vivid disgust, calling attention to the odd appearance of the pickles and the speaker’s reaction.
Angry Woman Claims Vanishing Cream Is Fake
A furious woman accuses a druggist of selling a fake vanishing cream after claiming she has used it nightly on her nose for two weeks with no change. The druggist questions the claim, prompting a heated exchange.
No Sign of a Breakdown in Dialogue
A terse exchange between a disgusted parent and a stubborn son centers on endurance and health. The father insists the son is in good condition while the son questions continued support and care. The dialogue reads as a snapshot of family tension and concern.
Contagious Mrs Greene and the Absent Minded Professor
A humorous sketch centers on Mrs Greene and her husband the absent minded professor. Mrs Greene accidentally builds a fire in the bureau and places her stockings in the stove prompting playful chaos.
One Gun, Many Prey Draws Quips From Sportsmen
In a light exchange a sportsman boasts of a successful hunt with two rabbits nine geese a turkey and four ducks all shot with one motor car.
1927 Year Without Summer Foretold By Seer
Washington debate over long range weather forecasts centers on Herbert Janvrin Brown who predicts a severe winter and an exceptionally cold 1927 with sparse crops. Government forecasters dispute long range accuracy and warn against assuming patterns beyond a week. Brown cites ocean currents and volcanic activity as causes for a climate repeat of 1815.
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Washington
mIneteorologists
Illinois
Herbert Janvrin Brown
Government Weather Bureau
Brown
Department of Agriculture
Tennessee
Vesuvius
California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Gentle Laxative Cure
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a safe first treatment for a sick constipated child. It promises relief from feverishness, sour stomach, and stomach-aches and notes the syrup natural taste and laxative effects.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Student Rides Horse 42 Miles to School Daily
Lincoln Arkansas story about John McDonald who rides 21 miles to Fayetteville high school each morning at 4 and returns 21 miles to Lincoln by noon. He continues an agricultural project at home and refuses to move to Fayetteville.
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Lincoln
Ark
John McDonald
University High School
Fayetteville
McDonald
Stuart Star ice box steamship ships Northwest perishables
Tacoma readers learn of the Stuart Star, a refrigerator vessel with 55 separate compartments for perishable goods. It can carry fish, frozen meats, chilled meats, and fruits, delivering to Europe with 40 miles of refrigerated piping ensuring safe preservation.
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Tacoma
Wash
Robinson Crusoe
Europe
Northwest
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Arthur D. Howden Smith
Porto Bello
Brentano's
WNU
Tupwan
Ta-wan-ne
Keke Asti Tekst
Chile
Beelzebub
Seer
Doan
Poster-Milburn Co., Mig. Chemists
Buffalo, N.Y
Breans
Bellans
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