Frederick William and the Virtuoso at Berlin Court
The Prussian king Frederick William I, famed for stern discipline, is recalled via anecdotes from The House of Hohenzollern. When the Polish king Augustus II visited, virtuoso Locatelli entertained but drew a royal test of generosity. A snuff hat filled with guineas and a gratuity balance sparked wit and a costly display, ending with the artist denying the king’s gift.
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Prederick
Eine
Poland
Augustis the
Stivnz
Berlin
Loratelii
Frederick WiJlnte
Kang
Frederik William
Augustus
Locatelli
Kredenck William
Jimee F
Famous Mexican War horse Black Tom and its exploits
The article recalls Captain Charles Augustine May and his coal black charger Black Tom. It details Tom’s feats in the Mexican War, including leaping a gun to crown a daring charge, and a famed wager where Tom jumped thirty-five feet. It also mentions May’s bold hotel stair rides in Baltimore and Tom’s later burial with military honors in Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Roughen Ready
James Grant Wilson
the Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Charles Augustine May
May
Taylor
Mexico
Custer
Mac Neil
Second
United States Dragoons
Resaca de la Palma
Tom
General la “Ega
Tor
Francis Lawley
Black Tom
Charlie O'Malley
Baltimore
Cevelryman
Tees
Maryland
Colonol
How a Needle Floats and Points North on Water
An old demonstration explains that a small highly polished iron needle will float on water. Rubbing the needle with a magnet makes it not only float but align to point toward the magnetic north and south, revealing the compass direction rather than true geographic north.
Desert Descriptions and Water Storage in Ashare Region
The text describes the Ashare desert with elevations of 6,000 to 8,000 feet above covar level. It notes seasonal rains cover the desert for a few weeks each year supporting large flocks and herds near its borders and discusses past beliefs about water below the well level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashare
Akiben
Covar
Silent Pact Survives Twenty Years Between Horkina and Perkins
In a curious old tale, Perkins entered a marriage agreement with his wife promising silence after disputes. The plan reportedly held for two decades, with Perkins and Horkina maintaining quiet during temper and storms, an arrangement described as admirably effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferkins
Horkina-yan Know Perkins
Éthar
Pering
Fragmented Shsil Game Note From A Vague Diary
A cryptic OCR snippet references nesting and searching for a thing, with phrases about being on a nest and a lapse. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear events, people, or places to establish a fuller story.
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the Tatler
London Times
Gaiveebury
Lord Fitzharris
Christchurch
Pitzharris
Lord Fitsbarsis
Lillian
Bagi
Londox
Trafalgar
Sandy
Pete
Winston Churchill
Wington Churchill
Seeert
Belfast
Getaure
Churchill
Sperk
Ister Hall
Willeh bin
Lord Randolph T*hurchil
Ulster
Clexter
Mr. Churchill
Ireland
Jone Redmond
the Admiralty
Redmond
American Press Association
Conklin
Bros
Preston, Idaho
Idaho
Utah
Oneida
Kod
Ind Caiabe, Publishers
Ste
Tee
Geddes & Larsen
Dare
Mountain States
Telephone, Co
Sara
Vw Ts
Ays
Eger
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