Pursuit of Prisoner Escape in Sokar Continues
Gerald meets Elsa Francks in Sokar to discuss freeing Major Krossneys' prisoners. He claims ten thousand pounds and poses as an American investor to gain her cooperation while pursuing a bold plan to bribe and smuggle a prisoner out of the fortress.
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Russia
Paul
Gerald
London
Reusser
Madame de Poniere
Hyde Park
South Kensington
Sokar
Mademoiselle
Krossneys
Elsa Francks
Kreussner
Kressners
Elsa
King’s Cross
Father of God
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Pauline
Rousser
Madame Francks
Madame
Harmon P. Cross
Berlin
Rome Built Later Than London Says Historian
A columnist claims Rome is a modern city beside London arguing London’s ancient roots predate Rome by ancient calendars. The piece cites contested dates and mocks speculative timelines about city founding years.
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Rome
London
B. C
Bribery in English Elections Highlighted by 1842 Incident
A historical example cited shows bribery in English elections. Two hundred voters reportedly received two sovereigns each and were guided to vote for sitting members. Voters then collected tickets and were handed four sovereigns in the Swan committee room, via a servant at Dyce Souche’s home.
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the Swan
Cuticura Trio Promises Skin Comfort for Babies
An advertisement touts Cuticura products as relief for red rough itchy skin. It recommends hot baths with Cuticura Soap and applications of Cuticura Ointment, plus occasional use of Cuticura Talcum for fragrance and protection.
Christmas Quarantine Forces Family to Stay in Hotel
A Marlborough avenue father recounts buying presents and a tree for a calm Christmas, only to have scarlet fever strikes force a quarantine and a family stay in a downtown hotel, describing it as tough.
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Marlborough Avenue
Detroit News
Wheelbarrows With Sails Seen In China
A common sight in China is wheelbarrows propelled by sails. The technique appears in crowded markets and rural lanes, aiding transportation where human or animal power is scarce. The breezy carts illustrate inventive use of wind to move goods.
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China
Lydia E Pinkham S Vegetable Compound Relief Testimonial
A Columbia South Carolina woman reports three years of illness improved by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and confirms relief from backache nervousness and other menopausal symptoms. She urges others to try the remedy noting a large country survey showing 98 of 100 users benefited.
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S. A. Houney
Columbia
South Carolina
Vegetaliene Seete
Lydia E. Pinkham
Do You Believe in Love At First Sight
A playful exchange between Caught Rose and Mary asks if love at first sight is real. Mary counters with a light备注 about where they met, keeping tone light and social.
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Mary
Joint-Ease Promises Quick Relief for Painful Joints
An in town remedy named Joint-Ease is advertised to penetrate skin to tendons and ligaments to relieve sore swollen joints. The ad claims rapid comfort and suggests additional uses for congestion throat and ne ralgia while emphasizing its counter irritant action.
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