Pixies of Cornwall Told as Tricksy Spirits of Old
A historical note describes pixies as a Cornwall tribe of elves tied to the land and Celtic roots. They haunt moorlands and beaches, mislead travelers, steal babies for changelings, and celebrate on midsummer eve though many fade with Christianity.
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Old
Cornwall
Distmoyt
Itil
Nowell
Ike the Hight
Germal
Croft'Gothal
Croft’ Gothal
Aleo
Bees Build Custom Comb Inside Glass Aquarium
An urban bee study describes placing a rectangular glass aquarium on a window sill to observe bees at work. Bees build combs freely, using rustic supports to simulate a hollow tree, and adapt to the environment with side stays and varying orientations. A veteran beekeeper recalls attic bees forming an almost round pillar with extensive, fantastical comb shapes.
Lucky Baldwin A Gold Rush Legend of California
Ralph D. Paine portrays B J Baldwin a Racine born gold seeker who rose after Utah battles to reach Hangtown Placerville and Virginia City. He forged a fortune of 7 500 000 in Ophir stock, built San Francisco hotels and theaters, bought Spanish grants near Los Angeles and created a grand ranch estate with avenues trees and tropical gardens.
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California
Racine
Wis
B. J .Baldwin
Utah
Baldwin
Hangtown
Placerville
Tle
Comstock
Virginia City
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Los Angeles
Ralph D. Paine
Outing Magazine
Tell It To The Marines Pepys Version Origin Story
The Army and Navy Journal recounts Charles II and Pepys origin of the phrase Tell it to the marines. The tale depicts a bored king strolling with Pepys and Sir William Killigrew, dialogue about flying fish, and a final vow to tell unlikely tales to the marines before doubting them.
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Pepys
Charles II
England
Deptford
Mr. Pepys
Defryance
Indies
Wiliam Killigrew
Maritime Regiment of Foot
Duke of York
Rowley
Army and Navy Journal
Exlorting Charity and a Bank Clerk's Bold Play
A philanthropist recounts a banker named Brown refusing charity then a clerk draws a $273,640 check after two ladies give $1 to the children's fresh air fund. Brown protests as the clerk tears up the check. Also notes on Ward’s Tremaine manuscript incognito and a publisher's altered fates.
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Brown
Brown Hinself
Harry
Children’s Fresh Air
Dierach
Colburn
Tremaine
Sorett
Esgernane
Quick Ice Weight Estimate From Dimensions
A practical method estimates ice weight by measuring breadth length and height. Multiply to get cubic inches, then multiply by .083 to approximate pounds. For example an 8 by 8 by 10 inch cake equals 720 cubic inches and yields about 23 pounds.
Fractured Exchange Cited in Cleveland Leader Item
A clipped Cleveland Leader fragment quotes Mr Jawback and Mra Jawback in a tense exchange about a stenographer and jealousy. The dialogue references a date of January 4 and describes the party as an unfesiting monster.
Courage and a Son Named Joab Face a Banishment
A Washington Biters quote describes a farmer Counts eal lamenting his son Josh Joab who no longer works. The piece notes the boy’s convietiona and contrasts his perceived lack of effort with the father’s claim that the son is insufficiently learned yet powerful.
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Josh Joab
Farmer Counteseal
Washington Biter
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Spurbeck-Lambert CO
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Spurbeck-Lambert Company
Pixies of
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Mie
France
G Separsinen
Paris
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HIVEN
Lucky” Baldwin
C.B. Fancanor
Rureka
Leola
McPherson County, South Dakota
South Dakota
B. Roper
F.E. Allen
R. Alexander Soper
Allen & Alexander Attorneye At Law
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Kamelunty
Laws
M. H W. Kendall
William Shoesmith
GEO. E, Patterson Attorney Oolications
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Hous
Byron M. Cook
All Courte
Washington, D.C
Washington
Knight Bros. Palent Bas
Washington and New Jem
Graaf Block
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Alexander Ivey
Bavings Bank
Gssoods
Srown
W. Bachman
First Nations
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All Erie
E. Wilson
Physicien
Surgean
Emmett House
Robbins
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Lovell
Maple ‘Street
Frank
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