Destinied Lovers Darken a London Ball
Lady Laura Wynyard watches her husband Captain Wynyard dancing with Gladys Raine and suspects an affair. Angela senses danger as secrecy fuels jealousy while Gladys charms the captain. Laura endures a painful moment at Bramber ruins and pines for reassurance as the couple’s rift deepens.
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Gladys Rane
Captain Winyrerd
Laura Wynyard
Laura
An- Eelz Gaeimed
Angela
Angal
Bea
Tere
Miss Raine
Pemburn House
Aupela
Gladys
Momma
Wrorard
Tam
Rane
Wynyard
Ratare
Gilder Langton
Gildys Rane
Gladys Rune
Quaint Scottish Judicial Appointments and Titles
Discussion of historic Scottish judge qualifications and appointment customs under old acts. Notes on probation rules, inner house trials, crown discretion, and the odd use of territorial titles by judges and their wives, including anecdotes about Lord Auchinleck and others. Westminster Gazette commentary.
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Scotland
Hay
Lis Xia
Act of Union
Faculty of Advocates
Alweys
Court of Appeals
Inner House
College of Justice
Lord of Sessions
Thas
Boswell
Lord Auchinleck
Mackintosh
Gloag
Lord Eylachy
Lord Kigesitzer
Westminster Gazette
Fitzgerald Seeks Record Ascent Of Aconcagua Peak
Aconcagua, the Western hemisphere’s highest peak, is targeted by B A Fitzgerald who previously explored New Zealand Alps. If he reaches 23 200 feet, he would surpass Sir W M Conway’s 22 600 feet Pioneer Peak ascent in the Himalayas, with Swiss guide Zurbrigten in his party. Nero was tearsighted with a magical gem.
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Aconcagua
B. A. Fitzgerald
New Zealand Alps
W. M. Conway
Pioneer Peak
Himalayas
Tr. Gussfeldt
Fitzgerald
Zurbrigten
New Zealand
Washington Birthday Celebration as National Trust and Honor
The piece argues Washington’s enduring fame as a model of manhood and governance. It praises national observance of his birthday, linking it to civic virtue, ambition, and inspiring young citizens. Washington’s nobility, perseverance, and public spirit are cited as ideals to emulate for a stronger nation.
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Acmnin
Washington
Glowing Tribute to Washington and Virtues of Leadership
The piece honors George Washington as a towering moral and military figure. It contrasts his quiet strength with flamboyant genius, praising steadfastness, duty, and a God‑given destiny guiding the nation. It recalls his refusal of mere glory, his sacrifice, and the enduring trust of the people. It also reflects on Washington’s firmness, restraint, and strategic prudence in war and peace.
Reflections on leadership and steadfastness in warfare
The speaker praises endurance and tenacity as key to great command, emphasizing Wil Rmness and the value of persistence under challenging European warfare circumstances.
Washington's Married Life and Mrs Washington at Mount Vernon
The Ladies' Home Journal notes Washington's growing happiness with his wife and his care for her during illness. Washington invited her mother to Mount Vernon, while he guarded against having two women in the house. Mrs Washington offered steadfast support in camp and court, amid health concerns and wartime strain, including a fatal illness aggravated by his reluctance to risk her exposure to cold at night.
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Washington
Mount Vernon
Thay
Washington's Quick Intuition at Bunker Hill Continentals Triumph
Washington rode toward Boston to command the hastily gathered army as news of Bunker Hill reached him. He praised the militia’s valor that repeatedly repelled British regulars, asserting the cause was safe and victory possible through courage, endurance, and disciplined effort against a formidable foe.
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Washington
Marlborough
Frederick
Napoleon
Wellington
Scott
Grant
Howe
Staten Island
Chesapeake
Brandywine
Boston
Te&c
Cnm
Bunker Hill
Crashed Again We Celebrate George's Birthday
A short verse bids celebration for George's birth, noting a gap in understanding yet the common male reaction. It contrasts a hopeful sunset with the persistence of truth being pressed down by power and exchange.
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George
Clever Escapes by Orkney Islanders During Press Gangs
A visitor records Orkney tales of clever resistance to press gangs in wartime. Islanders, aided by women, hid grooms and lovers, with Barbara Wick and Barbara Dinnie notable for defending suitors. One fiancé disguised, another blistered by nettle ruse, all evading capture until safe.
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Ganz
Orkney Islands
Robert Miller
Ani
Barbara Wick
Barbara Dinnie
Barbara
Hey
Sheresh
Longevity Records for German Trees Across Europe
Gericke notes oak and pine reach centuries with pines in Bohemia Norway and Sweden living 500 to 570 years. Silver fir in Bohemian forests over 400 years thrifty. Larch in Bulgaria 275 years. Evergreen oak at Aschaffenburg 440 years. Other oaks 315 to 320 years. Red beech at Aschaffenburg 245 years. Ash 170, birch 150 to 200, aspen 220, mountain maple 235, elm 120, red alder 145 years.
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Gericke
Germany
Bohemia
Norway
Sweden
Bohemian
Bulgaria
Aschoffenburg
Aschaffenburg
Not What They Expected Burglars Detected By Peppermint Sting
A London physician’s home invasion led to a thief being struck by a bottle of peppermint and later arrested after police questioned suspects. A prior incident saw a doctor feign a patient and punish an intruder for ten minutes before finding him sound.
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London
Remarkable remark at Sing Sing sermon
A preacher recalls saying he spoke to 500 men under conviction and quips about the location Sing Sing. The remark critiques providing jobs to idle men, warning against negative effects on the community and economy.
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Sing Sing
New York Herald
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Doris Newsham
Newsham
Hottinggeau
Newhaven
Tossard the Sea
Lnss
Gladys Rae
Husband
Stollen
Halongs
Geath
Newshem
Nero
Acel
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Rome
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Armountale
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