Pirate Linked Jacobite Raider Preys On Robert Ormerod
In New York in the mid eighteenth century Robert Ormerod learns from Darby McGraw that pirate Captain Rip-Rap is in pursuit. Murray, his great uncle and captain of the Royal James, seeks to seize Robert with Flint aboard the Walrus, then raids a Spanish treasure ship.
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Pirates and forts on the island drive a perilous plan
Captain Murray negotiates with Flint aboard the Walrus as Peter and I join the mission to seize two hostages. Murray plans a hilltop fort and a new ruse to occupy Flint and his crew while the Royal James is prepared for escape or confrontation.
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Sublime egotism erupts in a Notre Dame Juggler passage
A narrator observes a glamorous, self‑absorbed man among admiring young women including Loretta and Julice. He sinks into boredom with praise, then angrily hurls his cigarette case at a mirror after muttering liar, a moment in the smoking room.
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Quick Thinking A Famous Automobilist Tricks Darked Town
A famed racer speeding at night through a town during an electricians strike had car lights fail. A policeman stopped him, asked his name and address, and the driver replied lights are out all over town. The officer agreed and let him proceed.
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A. Fimous
The Light That Failed at Fancy Dress Ball
At a ball where attendees wore costumes representing famous books, most titles were guessed but one young lady’s outfit puzzled guests. When pressed for the item she revealed her dress was a latent cigarette lighter, and the crowd finally guessed the title she was portraying as The Light That Failed.
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H. G. Wells
Unbridled Tongues Many a Publicist
A fragmented fragment discusses how a career in public affairs tests free speech limits and the dangers of unchecked publicity. The tone hints at publicists shaping narratives while individual voices clash with institutional controls.
Masters of the James Plot Unscrews Onboard Prisoner Saga
Darby and Flint lead a tense march to the lower deck as Bob and Peter face a cramped lazaret. The crew guards prisoners Billy Bones and Master Bob while a wary Peter senses a hidden plan involving a young girl brought aboard the James.
Bayer Cold Tablets Offer At‑Home Relief
An old advertisement notes Bayer brand cold tablets in unbroken twelve tablet packages with proven directions. It mentions handy boxes selling for a few cents and available druggists also stock bottles of 24 and 100 tablets.
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Woodbury, N. J
The Queen of Spain and the ankle skirt debate
Jean Patou considers fashion shifts as the queen of Spain campaigns to revive ankle skirts and long sleeves. He jokes a world vote on knee skirts and sleeveless styles would favor the eyes.
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