Secrets of the Courts of Europe Prince Citron Revealed by an Ambassador
An old ambassador recounts meeting Prince Citron in Paris and detailing a secret from the Dutch throne crisis. The tale traces William II and Luxemburg, a royal impostor born of royal deception, and a buried lineage that shaped European power, ending with the prince’s final confession and fate.
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Europe
Allen Upward
William
Wilhelmina
Madeleine
Citron
Iam the Silent
Sithy Chase
Alexander
Rue de Rivoli
William II
Foreign Office
Paris
France
Prines Citron
William 111
Orange
The
Hague
Bhurani
Netherlands
Sophia
William III
Luxemburg
William MT
Grand Duchy
Royal Lodge
Holland
Sylvia
Prince of Orange
Prince Citron
Devoted His To Good Work At Aunt Mary's Play
Children Helen aged six and John aged four visited Aunt Mary's for a pretend grocery. They traded as grocer and customer with Mr Popcorn as the grocer. Helen buys a rabbit, they save two pennies each, and John plans to give one penny to buy Bibles for poor kids.
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Johnny
Aunt Mary's
Helen
John
Popcorn
Telke
Providence Tribune
Ancient articans and early iron discovery in Kenya
In the Kikuyu country Beech cites a legend of the Gumba, a preexisting people said to have made pottery and taught smelting to the Kikuyu. The Miathoachiana, possibly earth-enemies or bush pygmies, are described as ancient iron workers or hunters. The text notes uncertainty over whether the Gumba were pre-Hantau Hamite invaders and that the legend hints iron discovery may predate later groups.
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Africa
Man
W. H. Beech
Kikuyu
Beech
Cuticura Ointment and Soap Promote Hair Growth
Advertises Cuticura Ointment to stop dandruff itching and hair loss with a hot Cuticura Soap shampoo. Claims immediate relief and hair growth, plus emollients for all skin troubles. Mail sample offer from Cuticura Dept XY Boston. sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Ady
Tommy's wish to fly ends with a sharp quip
A mother pities Tommy's invalid mother and Aunt Lavinia who mentors him with sermons. After a long lecture, Tommy sighs he wishes for wings to fly above Aunt Lavinia, then jokes he would drop her once he could rise no higher. The tale reflects playful mischief in Stray Stories.
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Tommy
Lavinia
Mother
Aunt Lavinia
Foot Ease Relief For Troops Aid At Front
A fragment describes Allen's Foot-Ease used by troops at the front for relief. It mentions packets or tins and a general benefit to soldiers including named figures, with emphasis on comfort during service.
Price Debate Over Porch Chair Sparks Shopper Exchange
A shopper asks for the chair price and balks at seventeen dollars. The clerk calmly explains the chair is probably valued at one hundred forty dollars, noting the shopper simply asked for the price.
Harolds Bedtime Quip On Angels Delays Sleep
A four year old named Harold pleads for his mother to sit by his bed. She says she is busy and tells him to keep quiet for the angels. He retorts that no angel has appeared after all the quiet time.
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France
M. le Baron
Alexander
Luxemburg
M_ le Prince
William
Netherlands
Germany
East Indies
England
Schleswig
Alsace
von Bismarck
Luzemburg
Mamma
Harold
The Big Ides Prose Snippet Ends In Wry Remark
A fragmented passage notes a character questioning another year of engagement over money before marriage. The dialogue hints at desire, social expectations, and humor about idle meddling as the scene references attire and ordinary life. The tone resembles a lighthearted, casual exchange in a domestic setting.
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