Forgotten 1544 Invasion Tales of England’s Sea Power
A historical essay recalls the 1544 attempted invasion by France, details Henry VIII’s naval drive, Fletcher’s windward-ship rig, and the Isle of Wight landing. It notes the Mary Rose disaster, French dysentery, and Lord Lisle’s pursuit, ending with a fantasy of a tragic outcome avoided by a gust and stiff English resolve.
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England
Thas
Parsons
Spain
Trafalgar
Quiberon
Hewry VIII
Tle
Mr. Fletcher
Tinmaner
Henry
Tready
France
Keotlud
Leith
Edinburgh
Scotland
Prani Mth
Houry
Wwnavre
Solent
Isle of Wight
Tortsmouth
London
Tale of
Wight
Planty
Devon
Mary Hose
Eurydice
Camperdown
Famous Bible Errors From Quirky Printed Bibles Through History
A compact survey of notable misprints and name changes in historic Bibles. It lists Breeches Bible 1540 Rug Bible 1561 Ear to Ear Oxford 1607 Murderers to Murmurers Placemakers 1652 Rebekah 1823 Rosin Douai 16th century Standing Fishes 1806 To Remain 1655 Treacle 1568 Vinegar 1716 Unrighteous 1653 Wife-Hater 1810 Wicked 1659 and other curious errors with brief context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Oxford
Rebekah
London
Genesia
Rosin
Gilead
Cambridge
Vineyard
When the Kaiser Preached in Jerusalem Pilgrim Tales Debunked
A British correspondent recalls the 1898 Jerusalem visit of Kaiser Wilhelm II, detailing crowd scenes and a controversial church sermon. He notes fictitious reports, the Turks’ wall breach for access, and London press fascination. The piece critiques the Kaiser’s humorless bearing and frames the visit as grand spectacle rather than sacred ceremony.
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Jerraciem
Barnum
Spencer L. S Hughes
Nhenspaper
Paris
Jerusalem
Leigh Hughes
London
Timea
Maly
Damascus
Noah
Cook
Holy Land
Mesars
Thomas Cook
Hughes
Prince of Wales
Edward VII
Homs
Germany
Palestine
L. ‘Hughes
Pall Mall Gazette
Times
Wasting Time and Courting in Modern Life
A reflective essay questions time waste in youth and courting. It contrasts youth’s rush with elder wisdom, jokes about waiting spouses, and defends a contemplative life. It laments modern haste, praises moments saved, and argues true wealth lies in wisely spent time.
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Elizabeth
Samuel Smilea
Jeremy Taylor
Jaromy
Soap Nut Tree Promises New Seed Distribution
Mr E Moulie of San Diego promotes the soap nut tree Sapindus mukorossi in the United States. He offers seed nuts at one cent per ounce plus five cents for packing, detailing the tree’s height growth, edible kernels, soap content, fodder leaves, and medicinal value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Moulie
San Diego
Cal
United States
Monlie
Florida
California
Moutie
Planting trials for new tree cultivation in Australia
The note suggests experimental planting of a new tree in Australia and argues for trying cultivation there without delay. It emphasizes the potential benefits and urges immediate action to test the plant's adaptability and usefulness in the local climate.
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Australia
Gilbert's Magic Rheumatic Cure Widely Advertised
A damaged OCR passes local district ads for Gilbert's Magic Rheumatic Cure. The text lists many towns and vendors, including Goads Dealer and Chemist, with a noted postage and pid details. The fragmentary notice references a product marketed locally across multiple towns.
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Tusworth
Grafton
Grove
Armidale
Ourney
Gunnedah
South Bindetan
Mungindi
Mélisae R
Candela
A Ailauntedy
Wia Ballina
Bega
Bomala
Coama
Nimitybelle
Mt. Vigtoria
Katoomba
Richmondy Milton
Meenees Aylatone
Windom
Mea Waterewcastle
Vow Wale
Burrows
Rows
Warren Larches
Ee Tamora
Parkes
Prine
Gilbert
Poultry Incubators and Breeders Offered for Order
VEEONIT STUB POULTRY a TOP OF WAENE 8 WELLINGTON. NOW BOOKING ORDERS for Utility Strains of Black Orpington and White Leghorn. Bettings 9/ and 15/, all fertile. Infertiles replaced. Incubator lots £3 per 100. Deposit required with all orders. Agent for Brewdrt Nonpareil Incubators and Brooders.
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STUB
Wellington
Seeds for Present Sowing A Broad Packet Seed Sale
A vintage seed catalog entry listing large flowered pansy and sweet peas varieties with prices per packet. Includes anemone and calendula specialties, numerous flower and vegetable seeds, and daffodil bulbs with per packet and per ounce costs. Reads like a merchant note with multiple items and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencers
Phlox
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Schnapps
O. P. Wall
Massey-Harris Co
Ffroalfest
Murdoch's
Murdoch
Moncey
Par .Street
Sydney
Derby
Balmoral
N.S.W
Pough
Tedicing Ropnina
Cilbert
Upton
Copenhagen
J. A. Dransfield& 60
Dransfield
OG. J. Shakkespeare
WOOL
Magesse
Misits
Club Mouse
Pa Health Food Depot
TAIT
Market Street
Mudgee
Auce
LEA & Perring
Agrosa
Worcestershire
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