The Talisman Characters in a London Reading Day
Dramatic scene centers on Miss Octavia and Miss Lavinia as Barbara prepares to leave for Mr Sunningley’s home. Octavia seeks forgiveness, vows daily visits and letters, while Lavinia resents loss of control as Barbara consoles Miss Octavia. Dutch boy scouts aid soldiers, while a definition of gentility closes the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Perbers
Happes
Octavia
Mies Lavinia
Lavinia
Parker and Sonningley
Dean Chane
Mina Lavinia
Dean
Mre Gray
Mies Laviula
London
Ian Chance
Mise Octavia
Barbara
Harbar
Mralunseil
Berbera
Misat
Miss Octavia
Misa Octavia
Tarbara
Misa Lavinia
Orra Chance
Miss Barbara
Pest
Hiannah
Wieter Apetaire
Ian Cal
Mise Lavinia
O Gre
Mims
Hensal
Mies Harbera
Difficunt Navigation On Aboard A Passenger Vessel
An old lady asks the captain about the steerage while puzzled by the crowd. The steward responds that steerage is for passengers and wonders if so many people move the boat straight. A scattered, humorous mix of lines follows about a professor, a plaster, and German lessons.
German War Chest Tower Guards Treasure On Spardan Island
The piece describes a massive cylindrical German treasure tower on Spanlat with heavy masonry and three steel-locked doors. A guard of two men rotates every two hours under a curator decree of 1874 while a spiral stair leads to bags of 20 franc gold coins stored in wall cabinets. The article notes limited access, one American glimpse by Nost W. Pindexter, and debate over the cost and practicality of guarding treasure for mere days in wartime.
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Empire
Eet
Committee For Debts of
Iwto
W. O Pindexter
Los Angeles
Poindexter
Sentinel
Ile
Nally
Germat Thurista
Spardau
Germany
Spanlat
Agarégate
Kaiser entourage and a hotbed of intrigues
The tale recounts General Sir James Grierson as military attache in Berlin. He criticizes the Kaiser’s circle as polapious and notes his failed report on QF Art secrets. An ensuing farce shows officers apologizing for a delayed dispatch after the Kaiser claimed no such report existed.
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James Grierson
Ber Hn
Keiser
Walt
War Office
Sir James
Griereca
Berdér
P. Arlivery
Wald
Local gathering ends with cheeky address misfire
A short address lecturer invited to speak at a community event was little known to the committee. After introducing several speakers the audience grew tired and Mr Bones stepped up saying his address is 4144 Park Avenue and wishing them good night.
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Phe
War Freenatrasan
Bones
Beagcage column and wartime jargon amid the chaos
An army chaplain meets drivers in a tense scene as a wagon stack looms and orders clash. A mention of a mechanic and price haggling hints at wartime logistics and strained resources. The dialogue underscores discipline, humor, and hardship in a demanding service setting.
Britain and France in war and honor in world theater
The piece argues Britain and France bound by mutual honor, not treaties, to resist Germany as war expands. It emphasizes Britain’s decisive trade stakes, naval strength, and imperial unity, with Canadians viewing Britain’s stance as preserving empire peace and sharing burdens of civilization.
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France
England
Mediterranean
Belgium
Great Uiritas
Germany
Europe
Great Britain
Holland
Kockod
Napoleon
Orgain
British Empire
Empire
Nallons
Huge Undertaking of Canadian Pacific Double Tracking
A sweep of double tracking across the Canadian Pacific system is described as a monumental project. The piece notes 10% miles of double track between Port Arthur and Calgary, with the broader goal to duplicate roughly 14 000 miles of line and extend the policy eastward to support population growth and business. It highlights the scale, effort, and modernization of rails, bridges, and roadbeds as key outcomes.
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Port Arthur
Calgary
Conclusive Evidence Ethel Returns Home Late
A fragmented diary like scene shows Ethel announcing she would be home and arriving after seven. Her mother questions her whereabouts while Ethel insists she was alone as she cooks pies and fiddles with a hatpin.
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Ethel
Bihel
Fragmentary wartime note hints at shifting powers
The readable lines reference a war era discussion about who holds power and a sense of urgency. Names and clear facts are scarce, but the fragment suggests concern over leadership and control amid conflict.
Etiquette of War Rules and Prisoner Treatment
Extract discusses rules of war etiquette and prisoner of war rights. It covers when uniforms grant POW status, handling spies, parole, escape, and non military labor. It also notes deception limits and the permissible deceit in wartime communications.
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Bel
Louvain
Prisoner Letter Reveals Diet Demands From Marshall County Jail
A woe laden prisoner in Marshall County South Dakota writes the sheriff detailing his strict dietary limits. He lists foods he cannot eat including pork fried foods and cakes and outlines permissible meals such as rye bread porridge and baked potatoes. He notes meals vary and a fixed six month outlook is unrealistic.
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Marshall County
South Dakota
Tall
Bir
Scrap of Paper theme in World editorial mocks German attitude
The New York World criticizes Germany for calls to honor treaties by labeling them scraps of paper. It cites Belgium's neutrality and historic documents like the Magna Charta, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Emancipation Proclamation as examples. The piece argues respect for such papers reflects national honor and that democracy itself can be deemed a scrap of paper by autocrats.
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New York World
Belgium
United States
Cheap Straw Stables for Quick Farm Housing
Farmers face high lumber costs in building temporary stables as straw and brush are used to craft inexpensive shelter. The sketches show a wire frame over poles with a straw stack covering the top, offering a flexible method adaptable to local conditions.
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Iften
C.P.R
Cats and dogs in war tales from Crimea to Manchuria
A vivid paragraph recalls Grenadiers carrying a cat through Alma and a Pekin spaniel wandering toward a Japanese officer. Dogs and pets accompany troops in battle as stories from Crimea and Russo Japanese conflicts highlight companionship amid combat.
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Bulgaria
Varna
The
Alma
Wheatley
Mukden
Sing
Teutenant
The Pennsylvania Gazette Ad from June 23 1787
Advertisement from the Pennsylvania Gazette dated June 23 1787 clearly signed DF for Deborah Franklin. The piece references a public prayer service and notes decorative lettering on covers inviting readers to engage with the scene and implied content.
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Pennsylvania Gazette
Thanklin
Deborah Franklin
Common Prayer
The Call for Ranks Over Officers in Modern Armies
A London Spectator piece urges youths from all classes to join as privates rather than rush for commissions. It argues officers face harsher duties, favors practical service, and notes many nations’ ranks include men of varied birth and education.
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Eulsimans
Thia
Resk
Ieres
London Spectator
Temple of Heaven Visit Described in Imperial Yearly Rite
A description explains that the Temple of Heaven in Peking was once visited annually by the Chinese Emperor to recount empire affairs from the prior year. Writing documents were then burned as offerings to the Emperor in Heaven, highlighting the ceremony's ritual grandeur.
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Heaven
Peking
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Asu
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Mies Octavia
Little Darhare
Minsetaria
Mr. Sunningley
Lavina
Sue
Barrow
Ang Po
Matilds
Itabe
Jones
Boston
Britain
Lee
Buffalo Express
George
Gitimery
House of Commons
Reuters Simla
Paris
Phim
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