Vesuvius Eruption Described By Crawford As Destructive Force
The article recounts Marion Crawford's cable description of the Mount Vesuvius eruption near Naples, detailing widespread destruction at Pompeii and Herculaneum, lava flows, ash clouds, and the impact on towns like Boscotrecase and Torre del Greco. It notes historical parallels with Pliny and mentions prior eruptions and the region's volcanic group.
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Bay of
Naples
Mount Vesuvius
Pomon
Pliny
Vesuvius
Tacitus
Pompeii
Herculaneum
Marion Crawford
Italy
Italian Hills
Mediterranean Sea
Ine
Vulcano
Vulcan
Jove
Mount Ina
Mount Pelee
Boscotrecase
Torre del Greco
Observatory
Boscotre Case
Boscotre
Seine
Renewing Old Mission San Juan Capistrano
The San Juan Capistrano mission, famed for its picturesque ruins and view from the Los Angeles to San Diego railway line, will be restored to its original estate and reoccupied by the Franciscan Brotherhood. Once neglected for nearly a century, it is expected to become a tourist draw again as restoration proceeds.
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California
San Juan Capistrano
Italy
Los Angeles
San Diego
Santa Barbara
San Gabriel
Franciscan Brotherhood
Val
San Juan Capistrano Church Ruin Remains After Earthquake
The December 8 1812 quake crushed the great stone tower during services, killing many and leaving the church and cloisters a ruin. Despite the disaster, the mission continued for 22 years and is now admired as a historic ruin with plans to restore and convert it into a priesthood college, aligning with Southern California church work.
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Charleston
Santa Barbara
San Juan Capistrano
Southern California
Kingscote Oak Falls as Lovers Reveal Heir Plot
Under the Kingscote Oak two men plan to cut the tree for cash. Damaris arrives as the axe breaks a hidden parchment reveals a 1647 will proving the family’s true line. Alaric and Damaris learn they are rightful heirs and forgive the squire. A sapling oak marks Kingscote luck and love.
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Wolds
Zachary Day
Alaric
Kingscote
Alaric Kingscote
Zachary
Damaris
Kingscote Oak
Damaris Kingscote
Kingscote Glebe Farm
Nigel Kingscote
Kingscote Manor
James
Nigel
Richard
Cromwell
Rupert Mainwaring
Banneret
Mainwaring Hall
Berkshire
Anselm Wolf
Father
How To Renovate Wicker Chairs And Cushions
Instructions explain cleaning wicker, varnishing or staining, and making green linen cushions with bag shaped back cushions. A contrasting yellow linen cushion may be used, with slip cases and washable calico cushion down. A Montreux search light will emit 30 million candle power and beam fifty miles.
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Montreux
France
Hair Restoration Scam Promises Free Trial Treatments
A dubious advertisement touts Irene Free and Bree Samples as cures for hair loss and gray hair. It promises a free trial package from the "Greatest Hair Grower on earth" and urges readers to mail for a booklet, testimonials, and zero payment unless satisfied, listing multiple dubious company names and addresses.
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Lorrimer Medical Institut Incorporated
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Baltimore
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Boston
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