Escape from Boulogne on the Cuckoo Aboard
In a tense voyage toward England, Napoleonic schemes unfold as the narrator obtains letters and funds for future service. A gun salvo from Boulogne signals warns the escape vessel to turn back, heightening the peril of the voyage.
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Erebus
Clarisse
Russia and Japan faces off across a Baltic ocean dispute
The article argues Russia’s capacity to endure defeats and hints that Japan could strike at the Baltic via Togo’s fleet, challenging Western Europe and stressing a clash between western and eastern powers as the war winds down. It contemplates bold moves against Russian seas and the implications for global balance.
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Korean
Russia
Rojestvensky
Japan
Togo
Manchuria
Baltic
St. Petersburg
Ido
Empeor William
England
Baltic Sea
Gulf of Finland
Yellow Sea
Straits of Korea
Europe
Asia
What the High Check Dots
Dr Kitching of York, an eminent Honglish writer on this subject, says the cheek rein inflicts constant torture on the animal. Holding the head up strains neck muscles and the horse bears weight on the rein, causing the mouth to be stretched and foam. He warns the check rein lessens strength, causes disease, pains the mouth, and spoils temper.
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Kitching
York
Deafness Cured by Catarrh Cure Claim Denied
An 19th century advertisement claims Hall’s Catarrh Cure can restore hearing by clearing the Eustachian tube and curing deafness caused by catarrh. It offers one hundred dollars for any untreated case and promotes pills for constipation.
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Hall
Masked Escape Plot Near The Cuckoo
The narrator plans a secret escape with Clarisse using a maid in disguise and a pistol, after securing John Masters approval for a voyage to England. He hands a weapon to Clarisse and joins Na poleon and Soult in discussion, noting a cautious tone about the upcoming move.
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Louis d'Or
John Masters
Mr. Masters
Clarisse
Napoleon
England
Clamiase
Henri
Clariase
Soult
Colorado Capitol Laughs and Capsids in Whimsical Jest
A satirical United States column recounts a janitor alleging a legislator stole a cuspidor aboard. The piece mingles grandiose names, extravagant spending, and cultural jests about 19th century society, with aside remarks from Secretary Loeb and references to fashion, wine, and a 5 000 cane. It closes with odd personal notices and a tease about investment tips in oil and mining stock.
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Colorado
Desclares
Capitol
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