Pirates and kin clash as ships raid treasure voyage
In New York in the mid eighteenth century Robert Ormerod learns a pirate tale from Darby McGraw. Captain Rip-Rap and James crew pursue a Spanish treasure voyage led by Murray and Flint. A hostage, a fort, and a stockade mark a tense waterfront pursuit.
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New York
Robert Ormerod
Aoe
Cormer
Darby McGraw
Rip-Rap
Ormerod
Robert
Andrew Murrey
Murray
Colonel O'Donnell
Ormerod House
Flint
Murrey
Peter
Bim
Escape Plots On a Pirate Vessel Amid Sudden Alarm
In a tense夜 escape bid aboard the Royal James two men work with improvised tools to pry a bulkhead. They edge toward freedom as alarms ring and pirates stir on deck, while one contemplates killing if needed and the other frets over time.
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Peter
Murray
Bob
James
Royal James
Flint
Saunders
Jemmy
Rescue at Sea on the Royal James Amid Dead Bodies
Robert and Peter escape the Walrus after throwing two dead men overboard and clamber aboard the Royal James in a perilous night. Ben Gunn aids them by hiding them, supplying clothes, and food while they plan their next move with Murray aboard.
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Bob
James
Peter
Atood
Jeter
Murray
Ben Gunp
Flint
Ben
Spereta
Cormner
Master Ormerod
Ben Gunn
Fitet
Filme
Ben Guan
Ben Guee
Rem
Love Matches Not Uncommon In East
Dorothy Buck reports in the Buffalo Express that love matches occur in the East despite seclusion for women. Tales include a Tunisian merchant who marries for love despite dowry issues and family opposition, and tragic cases where childless wives face divorce pressure or elopement deaths.
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East
Dorothy Buck
Buffalo Express
Mokhtar-ben-Reschid-ben-Mansour
Tunis
Mussulman
Steam Power Old Idea and Ancient Roots of the Engine
Capper's Weekly argues that steam power predates Watt with Hero of Alexandria's 1st century BC engine. The piece notes later Italian and European improvements, comparing discovering America to recognizing earlier steam innovations. It frames invention as collective progress rather than a single mind.
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Watts
Egypt
Christ
Hero
Alexandria
Italy
England
France
America
Columbus
Capper
Shower Bath Policy Sparks Nodded Towels Tale
In an Indianapolis grade school a modern building offers shower rooms for boys on certain mornings if towels are provided. After a shower period two boys reported to the principal and described a chase that ensued as they dried off without towels.
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Indianapolis
Beths
Treasure ship to be met in next installment
A note indicates the treasure ship will be encountered in the upcoming installment, signaling a continuation of the voyage. No other details are provided about date location or participants.
Letter from 1810 cautions on cancer cures
A 1810 letter in Dr. George C. F. Williams Library catalogue records Dr. Benjamin Rush advising Josephus B. Stuart to abandon a cancer cure attempt. Rush notes any success would benefit Stuart little and bring shame for failures. The item is dated May 24, 1810.
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George C. F. Williams
Hartford
Benjamin Rush
Philadelphia
Josephus B. Stuart
Stuart
Scottish Lad Question Sparks Citizenship Inquiry
A Scottish lad faced an inquiry in Australia over his occupation question as part of a Commonwealth process. The episode highlights language and identity concerns in official paperwork and migrant screening.
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Australian Commonwealth
Macaroni Made in America Dominates U S Production
Practically all macaroni used in the United States is manufactured domestically. The text notes national production levels and references prewar prices and the effort involved in meeting demand.
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America
United States
Higher than Woolworth Building claims and herbal remedy testimonial
A cheeky comparison places a one year sales projection for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at a height exceeding the Woolworth Building in New York. The testimonial from Mrs Feanxau of Mount Vernon New York praises appetite recovery and strength after using the product.
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Woolworth
New York City
Toa
Nemtesnkham
Lynn
Massachusetts
Cleveland
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Rotary
Lydia E. Pinkon
Feanxau
11Th Ave
Mount Vernon
Bobble Mamma a Stray Stories Exchange on Swimming
A dialogue from Stray Stories imagines a storm at sea and a child fearing drowning. Bobbie asks about learning to swim with Wille Brown by the river and a fearless mother responds with concern and reassurance.
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Bobbie
Wille Brown
Progress of Invention in 1925 Patents
The United States issued 46,540 patents in 1925, with most cases focused on devices to augment noise as noted by the New York Sun.
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United States
New York Sun
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