Phantom Returns to Holmes Hole After Rescue at Sea
The narrator recalls a perilous voyage ending with the Phantom saved by the American privateer Jenny of New London. The crew, including Beverly Ames, are spared while the privateer heads for New London and Vineyard Sound. The tale shifts to the narrator's homecoming, public reception, and looming duties to relay military moves and cargo delivery.
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Montauk Point
United Colonies
Holmes Hole
Jenny
New London
Ure
Vineyard Sound
Ames
Sullivan
Sir Henry Clinton
Howe
Newport
Clinton
Lord Wowe
Beverly Ames
New York
Gertrude King
West Chop
Oler
Noushon
Donald Thorndyke Triumphs Over Enemies and Finds Love
In the concluding chapters Donald Thorndyke defeats the murderous McCary and Scammell during a cliffside pursuit near Martha's Vineyard. He reveals his love to Gertrude and defends her as British forces land, ending with a burial of the mother and the couple's vow as the story closes.
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Donald Thorndyke
Donald
McCary
Thorndyke
Gertrude
Ames
Mos
Badely
Anawee Thorndyke
Weasel
McCart
Gwit
Orsing
Donal
Thorndike
John Phillipre
Scommer
Phillipse
Rachel Thorndyke
Scammell
Gertrude King
Beverly Ames
Rachel
Marie
Bin
Aulferor
Amer
Martha's Vineyard
Indian Soldier Frozen Then Comes Back To Life
A Chicago Evening News tale recalls a major who chronicles a friendly Indian found frozen in a blizzard. Thawed by a stove fire, the man rises, asks for whisky, then walks seven miles, defying frostbite despite the chilling ordeal.
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Anong
Dite
Alizeard
Chicago Evening News
Cromwell's Mother in Portrait and Memory
A Harper's Magazine extract recalls Oliver Cromwell's close bond with his mother, noting daily visits to Whitehall, her guidance, and a final blessing. A Hinchinbrooke portrait shows a sober, dignified matron with satin hood and pearls. The Indianapolis Journal cites a wry aside on a man's tears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Whitehall
Noble
Teja
Hinchinbrooke
Atelia Barr
Harper's Magazine
Curious origins of English words and misleads
A discussion of how many English word spellings hide no links to their apparent parts. It traces Crayfish from escrevisse to German crab, explains husband as dweller not bind, and notes misreadings in pea jacket and pickax, among others.
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Thas
Chaucer
Meiklejohn
Southwane
Bellerophon
Surajah Dowlah
Roger Dawson
Wmpire
Lng
Evtom
Baltimore Sun
How to Wash Swiss Muslin Dresses in a Dated Guide
A detailed old instruction on washing Swiss muslin dresses using soap and hot starch, with steps for stiffening and drying. It covers boiling starch, adding kerosene oil, straining, and drying in a heated room for lasting results, plus notes on dotted muslin and seaside use.
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N. Y. Tribune
Veteran Soldier Frames Courtroom Drama and Fraud Claims
A chaotic collage of dialogue dan ces between a veteran and family members blends with ads and anecdotes. A claimed fraud in military matters sparks a tense family exchange about credibility and patriotism. The piece mixes testimonial notes about remedies and a quirky tale of a jewelry store encounter.
Thoughtless Women and a Health Turnaround
Letters recount personal health struggles from uterine issues to anemia and recovery after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. Mrs. Bett and Mrs. Torie credit improved strength, reduced symptoms, and renewed vitality after treatment.
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Walnut St
Canton
Lydia Pinkham
A. Torie
Hilton St
Philadelphia
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Chicago
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Howletter
William Wortham
Texas
Nork
Wortham
Humanity
Swanson
Agente
Swineon
Rhowmiutic Cure Company
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Minn
Utica
CATY
Toledo
Luca County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & C
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Gleason
Y & CO
Atchison Globe
Hale
Pike
Han
Mra. E. C, Moulton
Needham
Mass
Putnam
Beyore Dalug Cuticorn
Winchester
SC Sane Ag
Irie
Adel
Grocer
Buniwarres
Wwe
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