Fragmented Tale of a Dinner and a Doctor Visit
A garbled retrospective recounts a dinner with F. Mariom Crawford and a loquacious woman debating morals, a promise to write something lasting, and a court scene hinting at infidelity. The text shifts to a medical examination of a patient and a physician noting breath and pulse before a humorous digression about a legislator and homebuilding finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Mariom Crawford
Kerd Na Langer
Lyle
Yale
Neally
Opal superstition fades as royal taste sustains fashion
The article traces opal allure from ancient myths to modern regard, noting opals’ rainbow play of color from water-filled silica and their sensitivity to heat. It recalls Pliny and Mark Antony stories, the queen’s influence, and the growing value among European aristocracy, despite lingering superstition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pliny
Nonius
Mark Antony
England
Europe
Juarte
New South Wales
Abercrombie
Wilkinson
White Cliffs
Wilcannia
Ti Hie
Fast Sailing Ships and Historic Ocean Record Runs
A London article summarized notes by Mayne Royal on fast sailing ships and steamers. It traces sailing ship prominence from the 16th to 19th centuries, cites opal and mineral discoveries in Australia, and records historic Atlantic crossings and crews. It contrasts manning scales with era progress and mentions ships like the Thermopylae and the Dreadnought, plus early American routes and speed benchmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool
Mayne Royal
London
King George
Hongkong
New York I
Foo Chow
Channel
Homburg
Herr Larise
Preuseen
Potosi
English Channel
Peru
Lach Torridan
Ranning
America
Maury
Fire Cloud
Donald M'Kay
Boston
Guyon Tiser Aluaks
Sandy Hook
Queenstown
Bam
Monte Video
Java
Atlantic
Canaries
West Todies
Mayflower
James Baines
Fidelio
Melbourne
Blackwall
Green, Smith, Wigram
Olf East India Company
Hotspur
Cars
Green
Castro’s Dream Interview Reveals Venezuela Policy
In a Paris Matin interview dated June 1948, President Castro speaks through a Caracas correspondent on foreign influence and economic meddling. He declares Venezuela’s aim to unify Northern South American republics for common defense against European and U.S. pressure, insisting he fears no European powers and rejects monopolies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
South America
Europe
United States
Venezuela
Juror Objects to Trying a Woman in London Court
In the Central Criminal Court London juror protests serving to try a woman. The Recorder, Sir Forrest Fulton, excused him. The incident interrupts proceedings as juror argues women should not be tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Criminal Court
London
Forrest Fulton
K.C
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Lia
HE Wanted
Jae
Frouble
Sven Wet
Lin Man
Comernag Merkly
Fah
Eeumnam
Ouse Wie
Jon
Fred
Roosevelt
Amu
Regubal
Moire Sud
Natural Alarm
Ivan
Riva
Belog
Honal Otis
Ras Mae Aman
Wetr
Exoe
Cotania
AU Fingscam
Renonytranta
Funnet Trieet
Hamrictive
Pennsylvania
Jim
Foux
Legimaturr
Harris
Harrisburg
OLD Time Records
Australia
White Cliffs Township
Rose Bay
Tue City
Sydney
Rose Bay Beach
Matnroa
Vaucluse
Harbor
Tham
Phone-Central
Bookcliff
Netra
Tata
Woria
W. HL
Wigzell
Ruspoess
Burgin
Commercial College
Savings Bank Chasmmas
Moorestreet
Gad al Parcamsris
Pepi
Bergin
Foes
Miss Burgin
Flp.s
T. George Fellows
iNona
P Inc
Joe Davis
Park-St
Pitt
Dickens
Castro
Hearns
Hearma
Hearne
Svicobants
Geetang East
Tere
Victoria
Hearwe
Ote
Prudence M’kee
Carr-street
Geelong
Nate
W.G. Mearne
Onda Agatis Casaoa
G. Flesre
Mearne
Hearse
Geetong
Cleveland
Melbou
Faved
Ales
J. Anderson
Oak Park
Strom
Ian Iom
Neoigis
W. G. Hearne
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