Boer Treasure Divided When Struggle Ended
The Boer treasure tale recalls General Potts order near war end allowing Britons who fought for Boers to seek passage to any country. About 2100 men met at Komatipoort then received bullion and gold as rewards, bars cut and divided among them, with later dispersals from Louronyo Marques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruger
Slorok
Wattory
Komatipoort
Fotth
Romaltpoort
Louronyo
Marques
Mayor Walker Guards A Swelled Head Statesman
The speech reveals the mayor defending a favored statesman with a jab about a swollen head. Parmento, an associate, quips about Alexander and peace offers, suggesting a cynical exchange over leadership and strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
New York
Alexander
Parmento
Frau
Hasty Reply Sparks Sentiment Over School Photo Note
A garbled excerpt recalls a genial host and friend sharing camera pictures. The dialogue hints at nostalgia for school days and a remark about not having his picture made again, with a tentative reassurance from another speaker.
Theme Song of Five Moms Prompts Quiet Debate
A quirky line about a theme song sparks a lighthearted local discussion. Neighbors reference the tune’s rhythm and timing and wonder about its origin. No clear source details or events are provided.
The Scarlet Pimpernel Story Thread in Society Chats
Lady Alicia and Marguerite press Sir Percy for the full tale of the Scarlet Pimpernel’s rescue of the Tournon dAgency family. Sir Andrew Ffoulkes retells the daring chase as gossip and wit rise in London salons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Sir Percy
Eympernel
Blakeney
Allela Nugget
Alicia
Abe
Vercy Dickeney
Percy
Boulogne
Dover
Peres
Caval
Terey
Porpoonge
Blakenay
Andrew Ffanlkes
Marguerite Blakeney
Filot
Oder
Ford
Percy Blakeney
Foulkes
Scarlet Propernel
Chalaa
Comte du Tournond
Andrew Frawkes
Andrew Ffoulkes
Marguerite
Ffoulkes
Andrew Ffoulken
Phlet
Bly Fender
Sir Andrews
Fercy Blakeney
London
Converanton
Continents
Corey
Andrew Ffoulhee
Ffaulkes
Scarlet Pimperpel
Comte du Tournond Agenky
Agenny
Parke
M da Tournond Agency
Faris
First Armored Warships and Early Trials
Fragmentary notes describe early armored ships and prototypes. Mentions France building the Gloire as the first completed armored warship, four started by 1859, and U S congressional actions around weapon and vessel development including Monitor and related designs.
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Gibraltar
France
United States
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California
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Idaal Eee Acne
Bescor Cuomo Works
Pusshogen Hf
W. U. Fale
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Ima Heigubor
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Itary
Cttty Hiekery
Lave
Midum Incomteau
Fay Uowes
Praveen Hla
Ive
Ben
Furl Aim
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