Duel of Honor in La Anita's House of Mystery
Captain Vigny confronts Senor Madrella and Col Lopez in La Anita's mansion in a tense meeting over Maximilian's spy game. A staged pistol test ends with a duel and a hidden truth about the foreign officers. La Anita's plea and a dangerous betrayal raise the stakes as the contest ends with an injured rival and a vow to continue.
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Colonel Lopez
la Anita
Senor
Cocinera
la Anlta
Senorita
Moze
Senor Madrella
Lopez
Ilfe
Vigny
Monsieur le Comte
Pablo Gutierrez
Madrella
Lestrange
Aly
Mironiac
Pablo
Maximilian
Hot-Head
Duroc
Gascon
France
Leroux
Besancon
Benito Juarez
Rascal
Mironsnac
Madrelia
Pleardy
Mexico
Anita
Mandrella
St. Simon
Cupido
Nerilla
Anid
Monsieur
Gorry
Francois
Pablo Mio
Es&amd Stet
Pablo Madrella
Dios
Colonel Lopes
la Anite
Anita Mia
Mironsac
Pen
French Officer Delivers Message to La Anita in Mexico
Captain Francois de Vigny of Maximilian's army journeys to Mexico to explain a controversial matter. A ring of officers gathers to discuss La Anita who rumors say lured French officers to death or desertion. De Vigny agrees to relay the message to La Anita.
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Francois de Vigny
Maximilian
Mexico
la Anita
Marximilian
de Vigny
Roots of Idolatry in Tree Worship Across Cultures
The article surveys tree worship traditions in Africa and Europe, noting intimate tribal communion with sacred trees, the προσήκης of dols from tree food, wine sprinkling at sacred poles in France, English reverence tied to wooden ships, and the mistletoe oak symbolism. It also links Isaiah, Christmas trees, and Egypt’s ancient winter solstice customs.
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Africa
France
England
Isaiah
Egypt
Sagacious Mother and the Chinese Saga of Alengtsen
The tale recalls Alengtsen as a boy whose mother fled her home near a slaughter-henge after watching him show indifference to animal pain. His second home lay near a graveyard where she fled again when he mimicked rites of superstition at play.
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Dean Farrar
Farmer George Allusion to King George III
A brief note identifies the nickname Farmer George as an allusion to King George III and his bucolic tastes. This historical aside links a rural image to the monarch’s reputation.
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Sdd
George
George III
Infant hopes for talking pictures delight Schroeder family
Mr and Mrs Eddie Schroeder, noted film folk, explain the wonders of talking pictures to their infant. He imagines hearing Rin Tin Tin bark on the screen and the child says she wants to hear Felix the cat purr first.
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Eddie Schroeder
Eddie
Felix
Same Prescription He Wrote in 1892
Fragmentary historical note describes Dr Caldwell practicing since 1875 and marketing a syrup in 1892 labeled Dr James Syrup Pepsin. It references constipation relief, women’s use, and early medical remedies long before modern standards.
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Caldwell
James Syrup
Peter
Poe First Edition Featainders of the Rue Morgue Found
A first edition of Edgar Allan Poe's Featainders of the Rue Morgue was discovered among second hand books. Published in Philadelphia in 1848, only two other copies are known to exist. Owen D. Young paid $25,000 for the rarity.
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Poe
Edgar Allan Poe
Rue Morgue
Philadelphia
Owen D. Young
Knicker Bros Matchmaker Quote Sparks Banter
A playful exchange praises Knicker and his wife to be, noting her father’s good upbring and her sharp judgment. The dialogue highlights her fine character and knack for choosing a fine box of cigars.
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Brunton
Bocker
Judge Remarks on Watch Handling During Interrogations
A judge notes tolerance for a man adjusting a watch during questions but condemns winding it in open discussion, highlighting courtroom conduct and respect for proceedings.
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