Escape Plot Amid Sky Lights And Eagle Sighting
In a prisoner tale a chevalier and the Countess plot an escape from a prison reading room. They barricade the door then vanish on a rooftop plan as alarms flood the area and an American flag signals aid. The next morning Berlin spots a large white eagle in the sky, prompting expert speculation.
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Will
Captain Euler
Chevalier di Leon
Euler
Chevalier
Sebadoh
di Leon
Tess
Europe
Astra
Napoleon Edison
Berlin
Kipfelheimer
Cirynith Revealed and a Secret Island Journey
Astra reunites with Napoleon Edison after his escape from a prison and shares plans to defend against invaders. Edison explains his aerodromone journey from Germany, the Cirynith metal, and Astra’s late father’s work. He proposes an overnight trip to his island at 124 W Greenwich and 34 N, to begin at eleven tonight.
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Ciryne
Astra
Napoleon
Miss Prudent
Count von Werdenstein
Cirynith
Napoleon Edison
Rosing
Continent
Edison
Greenwich
Pacific Ocean
South African Wheat Expert Claims Rainless Crop Breakthrough
A farm expert in South Africa announces he has perfected a variety of wheat that can be grown without any rainfall from planting to harvest, relying on subsoil moisture. He is hailed as the man who is taking the rain out of grain.
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South Africa
Cubist Picture Questioned by Matter-of-Fact Man
A terse exchange questions whether a cubist work is valid art. The matter-of-fact speaker probes the piece’s meaning and value, prompting a brief dialogue on interpretation and taste.
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Nature
Back Yard Art Idea Sparks Debate Over Payment
A local discussion centers on financing a backyard art project, with residents considering whether the creator should be paid for the commissioned work or provided as a community effort. The exchange highlights differing views on value and compensation.
Danderine Hair Cleanse Ad Promises Soft Luxuriant Hair
An old advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine promising light, wavy hair and a healthy scalp. It claims dandruff removal, reduced itchiness, and new hair growth after weeks of use, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from any store.
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Knowlton
Historic Court Tree Cut Down on Kingsborough Hill
The old Court tree on Kingsborough hill in the Isle of Sheppey center was felled. For centuries courts met under it to discuss annual general court and ferry matters between Sheppey and the mainland, dating back to Saxon times as per the London Mail.
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Kingsborough Hill
Isle of Sheppey
King’s Ferry
Sheppey
London Mail
Fletcher's Castoris Promoted as Safe Child Remedy
An old advertising line touts Fletcher's Castoris as a safe remedy for infants and children with a claimed 30 years of use and a signature product mark. The text suggests widespread trust as a proven formula for soothing child distress.
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Castorisa
Fletcher
Castoris
One Day, Two Days: A Patent Medicine Almanac Joke
A brisk, satirical line on patent medicine ads and their aging audience. The speaker notes the laxative brom oquinine and mocks readers who pay as they go, urging respect for heavy age while not laughing at almanac humor.
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Helgoland
Countess Rossemer
Selove
International Police
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aMe
United States
Great BE
Miss Proodent
Santos Dupres
Zugspitse
Germany
Skiis
Partenkirchen
Duprel
Prince of Wales
Continental Congress
Hostetter
Ager
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