Pirate Ship Battle Ends In Fatal Clash On James
The Royal James and the Walrus engage in a brutal sea fight as the James drives into a broadside victory. O'Donnell dies from a concussion after a cannon blast, Moira mourns, and Murray plots to finish the Walrus and press his wider plan in France.
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Dot Murray
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der James
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Gott
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Murray
O‘donell
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Walrus
Bones
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Royal James
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Senor Nunez
Alcantara
Diomede the Blackamoor
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Acushla
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Avignon
France
Charles
Tie
Satan
Too Much Mechanism for the Modern Mind
A critical reflection on the intrusive reach of modern machinery and constant distractions. The piece laments diminished time for abstract thought and contemplation, arguing progress may erode deep philosophy and purpose. It contrasts thinkers like Mill with modern giants and notes the persistent pull of perpetual novelty.
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Alaska
Golden Rule and tolerance on divergence of opinion
The text argues for room for wide opinion and urges following conscience rather than sneering at others. Do not follow the tide blindly unless it feels right and preserves the regard of those whose opinions truly matter.
Harness for Dogs Drawn Sleds Described in Detail
The article explains an ordinary rawhide dog harness with a neck collar and back strap, a chest strap passing between the forelegs to the back, and a leading line of three to five feet. Teams of more than three dogs link in pairs, with the most intelligent dog at the front as leader.
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Mos
Well to Remember Because Good Hardware Opinion Split
A fragmented line argues that one side is all wrong and the other all right, reflecting a partisan debate about hardware quality and reliability. The terse remark contrasts opposing views as a moral split.
Hard Surfaced Roads Save Cash Across The Nation
W H Connell president of the American Road Building Association reports at Raleigh that hard surfaced roads since 1904 cover 133 000 miles and save motorists over 1.6 billion annually in operating costs. He cites Pennsylvania gains and breaks down per mile costs and net savings after accounting for replaced miles.
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W. H. Connell
American Road Building Association
Connell
Raleigh
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Pennsylvania
Thickness of Brick for Use in Building Roads
The United States Bureau of Public Roads tested brick thickness at Arlington Experimental Station Virginia. A 7 1/2 ton truck drove over a circular road and the time to break down each brick was recorded.
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United States Bureau of Public Roads
Arlington
Arlington Station
Motor Operation Costs Vary With Road Quality
A Pennsylvania highway commission study shows operating costs on hard surfaced roads are 25 percent lower than on dirt roads while gravel roads cost 10 percent less than dirt. Results aid the Good Roads Board and highway departments in setting road improvement priorities.
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Iesearch
Pennsylvania Highway Commission
Good Roads Board
American Automobile Association
Bureau of Public Roads
Road and bus facts from early 20th century America
The excerpt notes 8500 motor bus routes in the United States operated by about 5000 companies. It cites Pennsylvania building 8470 miles of roadway from 1923 to 1925 and claims paved highways cost less to maintain and drive than unpaved roads. It mentions drag use after rain and contrasts grades on a transcontinental route with historical notes.
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