Public notices and book reviews on historical figures
A review roundup discusses translations of Freteris Barter and Charlotta Lady Atkyns correspondence about Marie Antoinette and the Dauphin. It also critiques The Transgression of Andrew Vane by Guy Wetmore Carryl, praising its plot and Paris setting, with remarks on Sir Nigel in Strand Magazine and other fiction highlights.
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Sarle
Temple
Mellog
Marie Antoinette
Lady Atkyna
Times
M. Barbay
Dauphin
Charlotta Atkyna
Committee of the Republic
Andrew Vane
Alexandre Tumas
Buttring
Guy Wetmors Carryl
Oureri
Paris
Casrybiniell
India
God Wf Sr
Carryl
Thu Covette
Angus and Robertson
Sydney
Chaan Doyle
Nigel
Strand
Ami Ghuerd
Miya
Himenu
Shalford
Pinsbon
Basil King
Jocal
Fragmented Tale of Art, War and Satire in Scribal Fragments
An apparent collage of literary critique and travelogue mentions General Sir Joke Frence, the Brest cavalry, and German painters with odd stylistic notes. It recalls a Sudanese incident with a Blue Nile detachment, a Mugheh Judge, and a singing troop aboard a steamer. The piece blends quotations and misread names in a rudimentary mosaic of era-typical reportage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joke Frence
Brest Cavalry Porsimantor
Uxteailowst
Baumoreus
W. Cole
Tisos
Sudan
Times
Spyong
Warships At Auction And Flying Machines Claims
The article reports Wright brothers claiming air conquest with tests of a manned flying machine. France has paid 25,000 and may pay 65,000 more for rights if tests meet terms. Earlier flights in 1900s showed trials toward practical flight. performances exceeded 18 miles per hour, with demonstrations at Chatham Dockyard. Warships were sold without further purchaser obligations, on a circular course of three-quarters of a mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Haa
Ain
Tare Asia Oud
Fiir
Chatham Dockyard
Ontoner
Balance of late 19th century warships and early flight trials
Fragmented description details the sale price and buyers for a trio of steam vessels including a third class cruiser Mildura and a composite corvette, plus a flying machine project with trials and technical notes. It notes bids, vessel tonnages, constructors, and buyers in a period catalogue style. The text also covers flight attempts of early powered airships, speeds, fuel limits, and safety concerns during demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildura
Mentis
Thompson
Mowers, Forrester and Company
Swansea
Dillt
Sheerness
Toe Shipping Company
Lonedon
Queen Pleads For Birds In Humanitarian Letter
A distorted report notes Queen Alexandra aligning with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, endorsing humane millinery reforms. It cites society remarks on bird plumage ethics and records a related death of Miss Mary Marriz at age 75 in Christ Church Oxford Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alecandra
Royal Society For the Protection
Duchess of Portland
Society
Morley
Tull
Ghost in a Camera Notable Photo Mystery
A London photographer sends back a string of eerie portraits of Misa Be, with repeated requests for additional sittings and increasingly odd letters. The girl and mother visit again as the photographer reveals images showing a ghostly figure behind the subject, sparking questions of the photos’ validity and meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Misa
Beriether
Misa HL
Miss B
Abe
Statis
Aw & Fenult
Mim B
Paii
le Bowren
J Gum Holding & Gamer
Fasting man completes forty five day abstinence in London
A remarkable fast ends as Herr Sderé Sniabed achieves a forty five day abstinence in his cell at Hongler's Circuit London. He entered January first and endured near total starvation aided by water and occasional cocoa. Crowds watched from windows as he finally prepared for release and received congratulations from pianist Janoths and others before leaving to cheers and medical review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sderé
Hongler
Cirduit
London
Dr. Tanner
Suuel
Sado
Mmn Janoths
War Llen
Tim
Bayo
Manchester
A Wonderful Cure for Indigestion and Neuralgia
An interview with Mrs. Maria Wag of Dors-surret Guratyilie describes a years long battle with indigestion and neuralgia. She credits Clemente Tonic with restoring appetite, easing jaw and head pains, and ending sleepless nights, claiming renewed health and vigor after ten weeks of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Wag
Dors-surret
Guratyilie
Elmore
Clements Tonle
Weil
Ewe
Gnu
Clements
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