The Hall of the Guard at Castle Kernsberg
An embassy from Plassenburg arrives to present to Duchess Joan of Hohenstein in Masturenland. Captains Jorian and Boris boast of rings given by Joan, provoking Werner von Orseln and the guard to intervene. The duchess urges caution while the hostage Sparhawk is coerced into a dance by punishment and threats.
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Castle Kernsberg
Plassenburg
Joan of
Leopold von Dessauer
Werner von Orseln
Alt Pikker
Peter Balta
John of
Thorn
Joran
Boris
Joan of Hohenstein
Baltic
Henry
Bar-Russia
Jorian
Cobold
Hans Klapper
Gretchen
Katrin
Joan
Werner
Borla
Kentlemen
Plassenbure
Kari the Milters
Werner of
Orseth
Joan of the Sword
Lion’s Tower
Kern
Hohenstein
Borist
Longbeard
Kernsbers
Plussenburg
Mark
Castle Lynar
Jutland
Maurice
Lynar
Hans Trenck
Saint Magnus of the
Isles
The Baling of the Sparhawk Scene Opens
In Chapter II the crew orders the Danish Sparhawk brought in for bait as Werner complains of a poor entertainment. A dungeon doorway frames a cautious lad entering the scene amid tense dialogue and looming danger.
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Werner
Indians Gig Fishing In Mountain Streams In Indian Territory
Indians in the Indian Territory hunt bass and catfish by gigging from canoes in clear mountain streams. They use long reed gigs with steel points, spotting fish beneath rocks from a low position, striking swiftly with precision and landing them with ease. The expert technique contrasts with slower rod and reel fishing, where beginners frequently miss and even fall overboard.
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Indian Territory
Logan
Anti kissing club dialogue in Chicago Record Herald
A Chicago Record Herald piece uses a flirtatious dialogue as a woman explains joining an anti kissing club. The man teases about microbes and kissing, she hints the thrill of breaking rules, then demonstrates a kiss and explains the club motive as a chance to spark discussion.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Elah
Becaten
Salt Water Buoyancy and Political Quips From the Era
A clipping notes that public figures vent anger when ousted from power while contrasting naval hauling. It observes ocean ships carrying heavier cargo on salt water than in fresh water, counting several hundred tons more on the largest vessels.
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Great Lakes
Mo Mirrors in British Prisons
The article notes that inmates in British prisons, both male and female, are not allowed to see a mirror during their confinement period.
Travel Easy Train Advert with Glass Cleaning Tip
Odd ad copy offers eye glasses cleaning by alcohol and camel hair brush. Mentions assorted railway lines and U S Utah address 411 Dooly Block Salt Lake City with branding for Topeka and Santa Fe and lines to Colorado City Mexico and others.
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Pive
Aauy Yia
Achison
Topeka
Santa Fe
Colorado
Cotece Galvestm
EI City
Mexico
Ask
Eroar
Ndison
Wanda C. F. Warren
A. AT
S.F. Ry
Dooly Block
Salt Lake City
Utah
Feminine Reportes on Husband Purchases Quarrels
Mrs. K- Lory says her husband buys her what she wants only after she cries. She notes that persistent nagging prompts agreement to avoid distress. The remark reflects domestic tensions and gender role expectations of the period.
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Si R Crogkett
R Crockett
Peg
Moll
Elisabethall
Atti
Amber
Aris
Hans Trenckt
Castie Kernsdorf
Sparhawk
Hans
Tode
Pig
Fargo Furam
Salt Lake City, Utah
Francis G. Luke
W. E. Ferrebee
Mure Jay
Merchants’ Protective Association
Fairbanks-Morse
Fairbanks, Morse & Company
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