Straitsmouth Island and the boy of 1749
The narrative describes Straitsmouth off New Jersey, its isolation and desolate dunes, and the upbringing of a boy born in 1749 amid fishing life. It recalls his father the fisherman, his mother’s early death, and the boy’s rough path shaped by weather, town affairs, and early marksmanship with a silver-mounted rifle.
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New Jersey
Barnegat
Straitsmouth
Cedar Inlet
Norton's Cove
Aimetern
The Stranger and the Hall Shooters at the Wharf
Ellery H. Clark recalls a village scene at a wharf where Aaron Parker and two hunters meet a well dressed stranger who hires a horse and buggy. The group debates a duck shoot, the stranger courts Aaron, and the narrator demonstrates marksmanship before adjourning to a tavern for payment and stories.
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Dick Lindsay
Ienac Holmes
William Oxen
Issac
Aaron
William
Isaac
Wiliam
Jine
Tle
Wil- Nam
Maoris Battle for Country and Equality in Early Contacts
The text recounts Maori struggles against European conquest, noting a brave battle for homeland and equality. It references the dramatic gap in casualties with Great Britain losing 15,090 soldiers while Maori forces reportedly used limited weapons. It hints at a peace that followed and a mutual respect between conquerors and Maori.
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Newa
Great Britain
Fragmentary Dialogue Between Editor and Reviewer
The excerpt shows Alfred Austin in an editor’s office with a young reviewer. The reader and editor admit they have not read much of the work and debate which lines to critique, ending with a vague, evasive exchange.
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Alfred Austin
Famous Mining Strikes The Comstock Lode
The Comstock Lode in Carson Valley Nevada became one of history’s richest strikes. Fremont and Kit Carson helped shape legends as James Fidney Henry Comstock and others staked claims yielding silver and gold fortunes. The ore proved rich with about 2000 dollars per ton in silver and 876 dollars per ton in gold.
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Comstock Lode
John C. Fremont
Sierras
California
Kit Carson
Carson
Carson Valley
Nevada
Fremont
Golden State
William Prousé
Apul
Gold Canyon
James Fidney
Henry Comstock
Finney's
Patrick O'Touchin
Peter O'Riley
Finney
Gomstock
Comstock
Uct
San Francisco
Gold in Japan Early Mining and Plating Myths
The article describes how gold was scarce in Japan's early modern era with private use restricted for monetary and royal needs. It notes placer and river gravels yielded gold, workers were unpaid, and belief in huge gold finds persisted due to temple ornaments that were gold plated, not solid gold, using an amalgamation plating process.
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Japan
Free Athletic Equipment For London Public Schools
London public schools provide free footballs cricket bats team colors and other sports gear to encourage children in indoor and outdoor pastimes. The initiative aims to boost participation and physical activity among students across schools.
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Public Schools of
London
Pittsburgh prices in steel markets and freight rules stated
The excerpt explains the Pittsburgh plus pricing system for steel, where buyers outside Pittsburgh pay the Pittsburgh base price plus freight to delivery points. It also mentions unrelated dialog and humor about radio shows and social interactions, with several stray lines and names included.
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Pittsburgh
Chicago
Gary
Ind
Military science course requirements for women students
Women students at Kusela university must complete 189 hours of military science instruction during a four year program and two months of summer drill. The item notes that success will bring rejoicing and laughter, attributed to Buckley.
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Kusela
Cutiura Preparations for All the Family Sa
Community prepares for a family oriented Cutiura event with activities for children and adults. Organizers urge residents to bring snacks and costumes. Local volunteers coordinate games crafts and a costume parade.
Negotiator Questions Firm Debt Motive
A dialogue fragment weighs whether a firm paid its debts and suggests a motive of avoidance. It also features a quip about not disrupting the movie industry with a proposed idea. The exchange hints at strategic behavior and industry implications.
Varicose Veins At Home Advice From Drugstore Page
An advice piece warns varicose veins can be reduced at home. It urges readers to consult a druggist for an original remedy and addresses worries about bunthes and related concerns.
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Carib
Ellery H. Clark
Wy Bebbe-Merrili
Caribbean
Aaron Parker
Secon
Ogden
Isaa
Willisem
Tenell
Cons
New Témiendim
Thomas E. Steward
Ernie O Bane
Mary— —Toim
Jane
New York Central Lines Magazine
Spohn
Spohnn Medical Company
Dept. BX
Goshen
Indiana
Chauncey
Tor
Sue
Military
Buckley
Wan
Fletcher
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