Pirate Ship Chase Drives Early New York Tale
In mid eighteenth century New York Robert Ormerod chats with Peter Corlaer as Darby McGraw reports a pirate sighting. Captain Rip-Rap pursues Andrew Murray the pirate lord of the Royal James who pursues treasure with Flint aboard the Walrus. Murray robs a Spanish ship. a fort and stockade rise as danger grows.
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New York
Robert Ormerod
Peter Corlaer
Darby McGraw
Rip-Rap
Ormerod
Robert
Andrew Murray
Shiff
Murray
Colonel O'Donnell
Ormerod House
Flint
Peter
Escape Plot on Royal James Aboard the Walrus
Peter and Bob plot a nighttime breakout from the Walrus as the James sails. They pry a sprung plank, squeeze through a bulkhead, then escape into the stores hold and attempt a daring dash to freedom while fending off pirate guards.
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Peter
Murray
Bob
Dot
James
Royal James
Escape on the Royal James from the Walrus
Robert Corlaer and Peter flee Flint by hiding aboard the Royal James. Ben Gunn aids them by giving shelter in Murray’s wine cellar and supplying clothes and food. They plan to reach Murray while facing Uncle Corlaer’s looming wrath and the possibility of betrayal aboard ship.
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Peter
James
Stoon
Leter
Bob
Murray
Ren Gunn
Tie
Corlaer
Ben
Master Ormerod
Ben Gunn
Nhat
Flint
Captain Flint
Ben ‘Gunn
Tig Murray
Paradise
Royal James
Treasure Ship to Be Found in Next Installment
The adventure continues as readers are teased that the treasure ship will be encountered in the upcoming installment. Readers are urged to stay tuned for the next chapter and the unfolding voyage.
What is your occupation asks Australian inspector
A Scots lad in Tit-Bits is stopped by a Commonwealth inspector who asks what he is doing at the moment. The youth replies he is "eatin' a swettie" and the question leads to a puzzled expression with no light shed on his future path.
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Peter
James
Australian Commonwealth
Macaroni Production in America Surges
The article notes that virtually all U S macaroni is made domestically and cites a prewar import average of 110 million pounds from Italy. Current imports are under four million pounds while the United States exports more than it imports of this commodity.
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America
The Necessary Number Quarrel Turns Threefold
A saying notes that quarrels need two to start but escalate with a third party. The familiar adage highlights how involvement of a third can intensify conflict and complicate disputes.
Shoppers Benefit From Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Louisa Van Dyke of Baltimore's Morrell Park credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after long store shifts. She recalls the tonic lifting her strength during a critical period and urges other working girls to try it for renewed energy and wellness.
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Louisa
Lydia B. Pinkham
L. G. van Dyke
Spring St
Morrell Park
Baltimore
Lydia
E. Pinkham
Rebel Lion in Mexico Sparkles as Advertisement Quirk
Humorous ad voice riffs on a rebel lion in Mexico and laundry tips using Red Cross Ball Blue. Mischievous lines poke at arrogance and opinion clashes while mixing whimsy with product pitch.
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the James
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TOBH
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DE Scholl
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Ford
Ords
Toledo, Ohio
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