Royal Thames voyage chapter continues on river trip
The party moves from the Nameless Barge toward Windsor Home Park and Henley, with Jack Duncombe steering and Miss Peggy and Miss Rosslyn exploring aboard. The group encounters social snares, flirtations, and plans to dine at the Bull Inn as they drift toward Sonning, ending with a cozy dinner setup at the Bull and a promise to continue the tale.
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Peggy
Windsor Home Park
Miss Peggy
Jack Duncombe
Adirondacks
Sagamore Hotel
Lake George
Wilds
Miss Pegey
Brooklyn
New York
Tita
Tiffany’s
Miss Rosslyn
Henley
Red Lion
Sonning
Thames
Bristol
Rosslyn
Bull Inn
Weather tale stirs Old Timers at Chicago saloon
In a humorous diary style exchange Mrs O Toole O im fears Chicago water will push old men toward drink. Mrs O Shea Phwat questions the worry while Mrs O Poole Oil shrugs it off noting a man drinks liquor with a glass of water after reading that water is suspicious.
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O’toole
Chicago
O’shea
Getting Rid of Turkish Malcontents
A Constantinople dispatch reports that suspected malcontents are examined by a medical commission. The commission declares them fanatics and orders confinement in an asylum, a fate often equated with death.
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Turkey
Constantinople
London
Had Her Doubts. A Greek lesson sparks doubt about professors
Minnie questions professors knowledge while Maud defends them. Minnie says she asked Mr. Fulpate how to say rubberneck in Greek and he appeared surprised and puzzled. The Washington Star source highlights the humorous exchange.
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Minnie
Maud
Swiftest Animal Debate on a Circus Train
Dialogue shows Quinn and DeFonte debating the speed of a circus elephant claimed to move a mile a minute. It notes literacy levels in Britain at Victoria의 accession, stating more than 40 percent could not sign their name, now down to 7 percent.
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Quinn
DeFonte
Queen Victoria
Rare Lincoln portrait hints at teen dated letters
A short exchange about crafting a signed portrait card after school. The girls discuss how the recipient will know who sent it, and admire the forget-me-not spray framing the name while planning a pond visit to mail the piece and check the ice.
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Fanny
Frank Shaffer
Valentine's Day Dilemma Brings Truthful Card Hope
Tom and cousin Fanny navigate family tensions over a stepmother on Valentine’s Day. Rather than a harsh insult, they craft a truthful, gentle valentine to Aunt Harriet, using a handmade card with花border and a sincere verse. The scene centers on choosing kindness over conflict.
Valentine Day Change of Heart at Kent House
Tom's nighttime mischief gives way to respect as he sees his mother’s memory guiding his actions. Early morning reveals he musters courage to greet Mrs. Kent as “little mamma” and shares a sweet Valentine with his cousin Fanny. The gesture earns approval from Mr. Kent and cements the lesson of gentleness and accountability.
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Fanny
Tom
Valentine
Mr. Kent
Mrs. Kent
Christine
Mrs. Browning
Cousin
Margaret Holmes Bates
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Lincoln’s bargain over a prewar lawsuit
Squire Masters of Petersburg Indiana, an old Lincoln friend, recounted how Lincoln offered to defend him if the dispute could not be settled. Lincoln told Masters it would cost ten dollars to go to court, but he would waive all fees if they settled the matter amicably. The opposing party learned of the visit and agreed to a settlement.
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Jack Duncombe
Murdock
Paris
Edward
Minx
Mr. Duncombe
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Henry Kuhleman
St. Louis
Moses
Lincoln
Illinois
Kidd
Springfield
Sameone
Harriet
Fanny
Valentine
Tom
Squire Masters
Petersburg
Abe
Mr. Masters
November milestones in Lincoln's political career
The notes mark key dates in Abraham Lincoln's rise and presidency. On November 6, 1860 he was elected President, on November 19, 1863 he delivered the Gettysburg Address, and on November 8, 1864 he secured a second term.
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Lincoln
Gettysburg
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John
Mr. Farrell
Charle
Rascal
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