The Carriage Lamps and Jimmie Trescott
Jimmie Trescott hides a revolver bought from a crusty lad, facing accusations from Peter Washington and a doctor father. A panicked lamps disaster triggers family tension while Willie Dalzel and other neighborhood boys stage a mock rescue, ending with a quiet, unresolved lesson for the boy.
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Jimmie Trescott
Jimmie
Peter Washington
Jim
Peter
Tiraikon
Pete
Pop
Dr. Teescott
Jesse James
Wes
Adimiratiem
Cain
Pan
Ned
Dalzel
Willie Dalre
Trescott
Willie Dalzel
Jimmie Tresecott
Dalzel Boy
Kit Carson
Dr. Trescott
Harry
Sierras
Remarkable Strength of Barsabas the Major in the Sixteenth Century
The sixteenth century’s Barsabas the major displays extraordinary power by concealing a 500 pound anvil, crushing animal limbs, and defeating a dancing bear. He disrupts mobs, uses captives as clubs, and even crushes a man’s hand. His sister, famed for strength, hurled a burglar from a window and felled two with a pillar.
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Barsabas
English Land Taxes An Anomaly In British Taxation
The article notes that land in Great Britain has not been revalued for tax since 1602 and London’s valuation remains unchanged while the city has grown. It asserts landowners who hold land to Britain also control Parliament, explaining the tax anomaly. Scribner's Magazine.
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Great Britain
London
Scribner’s Magazine
Mystery of Dew Explained
An explanation describes dew as air moisture condensing on colder surfaces rather than falling from the atmosphere. It forms when warm air contacts cold grass, while gravel releases heat slowly and may stay dry. The text notes dew does not fall on the human body.
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Hue Man
Arlo H Stallion Leased for Breeding at Perry Hayes Barn
Arlo H. a fine pacing stallion, leased by Perry Hayes and to stand at A. H. McElwain's barn until June 1 between limited mares. Service fee set at $20. Pedigree notes Ario H progeny from Ganzoo and Gam betta Wilkes with Leota as dam and Eben W as second dam. Stands 15 hands 3 inches, weight 1100 pounds.
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Arlo H
Perry Hayes
A. H. McElwain
Ario H
Ganzoo
Gambetta Wilkes
Leota
Attorney
Eben W. B Wagner
Bashaw
Gipsey Chief 45210 Road Stallion for 1907 Season
Gipsey Chief is a Standard bred road stallion standing 16 hands and weighing 1250 pounds. Four years old, sired by Onward Chief with dam Lady Wilson, he offers all purpose trotting power and superiority over foreign bred coaches. Live colt price 8250 with mares insured. inspection Saturdays at Marbourg & Helwick's. Martin Swit Jr. owner.
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Onward Chief
Onward
Lady Wilson
Gipsey Boy
Washing
Gipsey Chief
Gipsey
Marbourg & Helwick’s
Martin Swit, Jr
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William Howe Crane
Yond
Doc Trescott
Willie
Great West
Pard
Jimie
Herve
Neal
Henry
Frank Marvel
Foley
Peley & Company
Chicage
Marne
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Broadway
New York
UNN
F St
Washington
Chamberlain
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