{{retitle|''{{PAGENAME}}''}}{{bookCanon|image = Tihoso cover.jpg|author = [[Volunteer Fire Department|VFD]]|publisher = [[Volunteer Fire Department|VFD]]|date = Before "[[The Bad Beginning: Part One]]"|adaptation appearances = [[A Series of Unfortunate Events (TV series)|Netflix Adaptation]]: [[The Bad Beginning: Part Two]], [[The Wide Window: Part One]], [[The Wide Window: Part Two]], [[The Austere Academy: Part One]], [[The Austere Academy: Part Two]], [[The Ersatz Elevator: Part One]], [[The Carnivorous Carnival: Part Two]], [[The Slippery Slope: Part Two]]}}
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{{bookCanon|image = Tihoso cover.jpg|author = [[Volunteer Fire Department|VFD]]|publisher = [[Volunteer Fire Department|VFD]]|date = Before "[[The Bad Beginning: Part One]]"|adaptation appearances = [[A Series of Unfortunate Events (TV series)|Netflix Adaptation]]: [[The Bad Beginning: Part Two]], [[The Wide Window: Part One]], [[The Wide Window: Part Two]], [[The Austere Academy: Part One]], [[The Austere Academy: Part Two]], [[The Ersatz Elevator: Part One]], [[The Carnivorous Carnival: Part Two]], [[The Slippery Slope: Part Two]]}}
{{you may|The Incomplete History of Secret Organizations: An Utterly Unreliable Account of Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events}}
{{you may|The Incomplete History of Secret Organizations: An Utterly Unreliable Account of Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events}}
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'''''The Incomplete History of Secret Organizations''''' is a book which includes information on [[VFD]] and its various [[VFD codes|codes]] and tools, including the [[spyglass]] with the VFD insignia.{{r|TWW2}}
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'''''The Incomplete History of Secret Organizations''''' is a book that exists within the VFD [[Land of Districts|universe]], which includes information on [[Volunteer Fire Department|VFD]] and its various [[VFD codes|codes]] and tools, including the [[spyglass]] with the [[V.F.D. Eye|VFD insignia]].{{r|TWW2}}
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==History==
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==TV Series Canon==
This book was found in [[Justice Strauss' library|Justice Strauss']],{{r|TBB2}} [[Monty Montgomery]]'s,{{r|TSS2}} and [[Josephine Anwhistle's library|Aunt Josephine's libraries]].{{r|TWW1}}
This book was found in [[Justice Strauss' library|Justice Strauss']],{{r|TBB2}} [[Monty Montgomery]]'s,{{r|TSS2}} and [[Josephine Anwhistle's library|Aunt Josephine's libraries]].{{r|TWW1}}
When the Baudelaires arrived at [[Prufrock Preparatory School]], [[Jacquelyn Scieszka]] intended for [[Larry the Waiter|Larry Your-Waiter]] to deliver an annotated copy to the Baudelaires. However, an accident resulted in librarian [[Olivia Caliban]] taking it.{{r|TAA1}} [[Duncan Quagmire|Duncan]] and [[Isadora Quagmire]] read parts of this copy, although they were abducted by the [[Fernald|Hook-Handed Man]], who failed to obtain the book. Olivia eventually found the book and read it, leading her to investigate the situation of the Quagmires and the Baudelaires. This copy was later taken to [[Caligari Carnival]] by Olivia Caliban (disguised as Madame Lulu) and then burnt in the fire that destroyed the carnival.{{r|TCC2}}
When the Baudelaires arrived at [[Prufrock Preparatory School]], [[Jacquelyn Scieszka]] intended for [[Larry the Waiter|Larry Your-Waiter]] to deliver an annotated copy to the Baudelaires. However, an accident resulted in librarian [[Olivia Caliban]] taking it.{{r|TAA1}} [[Duncan Quagmire|Duncan]] and [[Isadora Quagmire]] read parts of this copy, although they were abducted by the [[Fernald|Hook-Handed Man]], who failed to obtain the book. Olivia eventually found the book and read it, leading her to investigate the situation of the Quagmires and the Baudelaires. This copy was later taken to [[Caligari Carnival]] by Olivia Caliban (disguised as Madame Lulu) and then burnt in the fire that destroyed the carnival.{{r|TCC2}}
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== Transcribed Text ==
===Spyglass Page===
===Spyglass Page===
''<small>as seen in "[[The Wide Window: Part Two]]", "[[The Austere Academy: Part Two]]" and "[[The Slippery Slope: Part Two]]."</small>''
''<small>as seen in "[[The Wide Window: Part Two]]", "[[The Austere Academy: Part Two]]" and "[[The Slippery Slope: Part Two]]."</small>''
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<small>At the bottom of both facing pages is a section number of some sort: '''V-123/XI'''</small>
:With multiple rotating hieroglyphic rings each has a specific design to decode any given image or object. At first the spyglass looks like a simple cylinder with different types of images on it.
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:''When leaving hidden messages remember most others can also read it. Non members will just think this is a hand held telescope. Many members are still learning the various dials on the spyglass. Through reverse technology can decode messages by''
:''<u>Dial #5 has been hidden due to its dangerous nature</u>''
:The first extension will show a dilator with numbers, these are focus numbers and depending on the image you will have to adjust this different times in order to start seeing the secret message.
:The first extension will show a dilator with numbers, these are focus numbers and depending on the image you will have to adjust this different times in order to start seeing the secret message.
:''Some members while ….towards a message accidentally start a fire. Rule #1 know your spyglass. It can be used as a torch + …..''
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:''Some members while trying to decode a message accidentally start a fire.''
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:''Rule #1 know your spyglass. It can be used as a tool + as a weapon!''
:That is a very hypothetical situation that would probably never happen simply because the device is far more complicated than that and when…. spyglass is made the …. of the spyglass is given very specific…. on the use of the spyglass
:That is a very hypothetical situation that would probably never happen simply because the device is far more complicated than that and when…. spyglass is made the …. of the spyglass is given very specific…. on the use of the spyglass
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:''Images are read thru the front of the spyglass''
:organization member can master the Spyglass. I can’t even begin to explain this bloody thing to you as I am not a secret organisation member just a simple waiter trying to figure out this damn thing myself. It is really confusing I’ve been trying to decode messages and…. I’ve decoded nothing. Back to the Spyglass …….
:[[File:Spyglass_TIHOSO.png|thumb|271px]]A spyglass is a small handheld telescope and in this case used for spying. This particular spyglass is a verified … dimensional telescope that can produce 4-dimensional images.
:With multiple rotating hieroglyphic rings each has a specific design to decode any given image or object. At first the spyglass looks like a simple cylinder with different types of images on it.
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:Usually there is an instruction manual on the Spyglass so the user must pay close attention to the instructions on how to use it.
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:[…]to work with the three extensions to begin decoding. The wonderful thing about these Spyglasses is they are tailored to the individual using them. So if a non secret organization member were to find said Spyglass it would almost instantaneously render useless for them.
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:They would simply pick up an interesting looking cylinder. However if they were clever enough they may be able to figure out some of the featured of the Spyglass. However they wouldn’t possibly know that it is used to decipher hidden codes and messages. Unless they began pointing it at certain object and images or people or clothing or anything really that may or may not contain a hidden message or code all the while adjusting the
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:dials then they may or may not find those secret codes and messages. That is a very hypothetical situation that would probably never happen simply because the device is far more complicated than that and when each Spyglass is made the user of the Spyglass is given very specific training on the use of the Spyglass.
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:Usually there is an instruction manual on the Spyglass so the user must pay close attention to the instructions on how to use it. What you are reading right now is just a small guide and small glimpse into what the Spyglass is. Now back to the Spyglass on the outside of the cylinder there are … rings and small images. Once you have figured out the three extensions you must now begin to use the [outer?] rings. Only a professional secret
:two sides lets just say good an evil. If the good side were to leave secret messages and codes for the good side, the evil side would be able to decipher these codes and messages simply because even though each spyglass (is unique?) it serves the same purpose so they all do and that is to decode or decipher hidden messages and codes. This situation is probably unlikely due to the fact that most secret organisations stay intact. Hope this was useful but again….. be able to dangerousstudies…. based on what…
:organization member can master the Spyglass. I can’t even begin to explain this bloody thing to you as I am not a secret organization member just a simple writer trying to figure out this damn thing myself. It is really confusing I’ve been trying to decode messages and…. I’ve decoded nothing. Back to the Spyglass also on the outside of the cylinder are more images that are buttons […] and adjust these to decode secret codes. […] and with a multitude of ways to decode […].
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:The Spyglass is a very interesting device that secret organizations have [created?] in order to share secrets amongst members. However the device has been proved problematic, let me […] instance if a secret organization were to split into
:two sides lets just say good and evil. If the good side were to leave secret messages and codes for the good side, the evil side would be able to decipher these codes and messages simply because even though each spyglass is unique it serves the same purpose as they all do and that is to decode or decipher hidden messages and codes. This situation is probably unlikely due to the fact that most secret organizations stay intact. Hope this was useful but again you won’t be able to decipher codes or messages based on what has been written, this is just a very basic description of a very basic Spyglass nothing special here. guessed it the Baudelaire children. After countless troubles wiThey would simply pick up an interesting looking cylinder. However if they were clever enough they may be able to figure out some of the features of the Spy-
:glass. However they wouldn’t possibly know that it is used to decipher hidden codes and messages. Unless they begin pointing it at certain object and images or people or clothing or anything really that may or may not contain a hidden message or code all the while adjusting the dials when they may or may not find these secret codes and messages. That is a very hypothetical situation that would probably never happen simply because the device is far more complicated than
:glass. However they wouldn’t possibly know that it is used to decipher hidden codes and messages. Unless they begin pointing it at certain object and images or people or clothing or anything really that may or may not contain a hidden message or code all the while adjusting the dials when they may or may not find these secret codes and messages. That is a very hypothetical situation that would probably never happen simply because the device is far more complicated than
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:[[File:Sugar_Bowl_in_The_Incomplete_History_of_Secret_Organizations.png|thumb|271px]]“TEA SHOULD BE BITTER AS WORMWOOD, AND AS SHARP AS A TWO-EDGED SWORD” - OLD V.F.D. PROVERB
:[[File:Sugar_Bowl_in_The_Incomplete_History_of_Secret_Organizations.png|thumb|271px]]“TEA SHOULD BE BITTER AS WORMWOOD, AND AS SHARP AS A TWO-EDGED SWORD” - OLD V.F.D. PROVERB
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:It is a truth universally acknowledged that volunteers prefer their tea as bitter as wormword and sharp as a two-edged sword, but few think to consider the true meaning behind that phrase. The uninitiated might assume that bitter tea means tea without sugar. But that assumes all sugar is sweet, and all tea is bitter. In fact, there are many kinds of tea that are not bitter at all, but sweet and fruity, usually identifiable by a whimsically (punning?) name and a box with a picture of an adorable animal wearing pajamas. So it stands to reason that, if not all tea is bitter, then not all sugar is sweet. The question we might ask is: why would sugar be bitter? How would bitter sugar be created? And what greater purpose might bitter sugar serve? ''(see ‘LousyLane’, pg 673)''
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:It is a truth universally acknowledged that volunteers prefer their tea as bitter as wormwood and sharp as a two-edged sword, but few think to consider the true meaning behind that phrase. The uninitiated might assume that bitter tea means tea without sugar. But that assumes all sugar is sweet, and all tea is bitter. In fact, there are many kinds of tea that are not bitter at all, but sweet and fruity, usually identifiable by a whimsically punning name and a box with a picture of an adorable animal wearing pajamas. So it stands to reason that, if not all tea is bitter, then not all sugar is sweet. The question we might ask is: why would sugar be bitter? How would bitter sugar be created? And what greater purpose might bitter sugar serve? ''(see: ‘[[Lousy Lane]]’, pg 673)''
:''Fig. 1 - The Lid (See next page) Secret Interlocking Mechanism''
:''Fig. 1 - The Lid (See next page) Secret Interlocking Mechanism''
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:''Fig. 2 - The Bowl (See page after) Mortmain Mountain Clay''
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:''Fig. 2 - The Bowl (See page after) [[Mortmain Mountains|Mortmain Mountain]] Clay''
:'''THE SCHISM'''
:'''THE SCHISM'''
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:LONG AGO IT WAS SIMPLE AND…
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:LONG AGO IT WAS SIMPLE AND QUIET, BUT THAT […]
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:…other organizational hierarchies, there have been schisms to rip those hierarchies apart, and therefore instead of fixing one date for the schism, we may as well put a bracket around all of human history, and say There! Are you happy? However, there is one thing that all sources seem to agree on: there is a vital connection between the V.F.D. schism and the most important part of a tea set. No, not the tea pot. (see “SugarBowl”, above)
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:[…] other organizational hierarchies, there have been schisms to rip those hierarchies apart, and therefore instead of fixing one date for the schism, we may as well put a bracket around all of human history, and say: There! Are you happy? However, there is one thing that all sources seem to agree on: there is a vital connection between the V.F.D. schism and the most important part of a tea set. No, not the tea pot. ''(see “[[Sugar Bowl]]”, above)''
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:Some people claim that the schism divided V.F.D. cleanly in two, with one side devoted to starting fires, and the other devoted to putting them out. But of course, it is rare for anything to divide so neatly, with the exception of a particular sort of semi-soft cheese (see “Gorgonzola”, pg 401). No, it is far more likely…
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:Some people claim that the schism divided V.F.D. cleanly in two, with one side devoted to starting fires, and the other devoted to putting them out. But of course, it is rare for anything to divide so neatly, with the exception of a particular sort of semi-soft cheese (see “Gorgonzola”, pg 401). No, it is far more likely […]
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:…ment operating in the city, but two. Since so much about V.F.D. remain shrouded in mystery, including the circumstances of its creation, we can only speculate at the connection between the city’s official organization and its similarly-named counterpart. Some sources claim that the chief of the Official Fire Department was a close blood relation of a prominent member of V.F.D., though this fire chief has stubbornly refused to answer to any of our questions, on account of being deceased.
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:[…]ment operating in the city, but two. Since so much about V.F.D. remain shrouded in mystery, including the circumstances of its creation, we can only speculate at the connection between the city’s official organization and its similarly-named counterpart. Some sources claim that [[Count Olaf's father|the chief of the Official Fire Department]] was a close blood relation of [[Count Olaf|a prominent member of V.F.D.]], though this fire chief has stubbornly refused to answer to any of our questions, on account of being deceased.
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:Finally, there is much debate regarding the exact cause of the schism. While most experts agree that it stemmed from what one might politely call “philosophical differences”, the truth is that these differences had been churning under the surface of V.F.D. for some time, even going back to the organization’s very name. After all, while one might assume that the phrase “fire department” would obviously refer to an organization that puts out fires, thus protecting highly flammable literary materials, the phrase could just as easily refer to an organization that prefers to start fires and burn books (see “Bradbury, Ray”, pg 451). Still, let’s take a moment to theorize about those philosophical differences. Volunteers claim to be acting for the greater good, but philosophers who speak to the concept of moral relativity would be quick to point out the words such “good”, “evil”, “delicious” and “sandwich” can be ascribed different meanings, depending on the value system and dietary preferences of the
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:Finally, there is much debate regarding the exact cause of the schism. While most experts agree that it stemmed from what one might politely call “philosophical differences”, the truth is that these differences had been churning under the surface of V.F.D. for some time, even going back to the organization’s very name. After all, while one might assume that the phrase “fire department” would obviously refer to an organization that puts out fires, thus protecting highly flammable literary materials, the phrase could just as easily refer to an organization that prefers to start fires and burn books (see “[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fahrenheit_451 Bradbury, Ray]”, pg 451). Still, let’s take a moment to theorize about those philosophical differences. Volunteers claim to be acting for the greater good, but philosophers who speak to the concept of moral relativity would be quick to point out that words such “good”, “evil”, “delicious” and “sandwich” can be ascribed different meanings, depending on the value system and dietary preferences of the […] them. Does “the greater good” mean perform-[…]
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:Fire can be used to be mans greatest invention, but also there <u>greatest weapon.</u>It can destroy earths most beautiful '''forests''' or mans most glorious '''achievements.''' It is a destruction and can leave a '''gaping hole''' in ones life. Fire if created can '''cleanse or destroy'''
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:Fire can be used to be mans greatest invention, but also their <u>greatest weapon.</u> It can destroy earths most beautiful '''forests''', or mans most glorious '''achievements.''' It is a destruction that is dazzling and disastrous and can leave a '''gaping hole''' in ones life. Fire if created can '''cleanse or destroy'''
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:a persons freedom. <u>It is a device that should be used diligently and as a last resort.</u> Unfortunately not everyone shares this point of view and uses fire for the sole purpose of '''disintegrating what ever is in its path of carnage.''' The '''fire-fighting side of V.F.D.''' know a little to well the destruction that fire can create and the loss in its wake. The '''fire-starting side''' know just how <u>exactly</u> a fire can be used and the <u>evil</u> it can be used for, and a series of unfortunate events it can ignite. '''Ignite''' is the topic for this particular conversation, our wonderful '''spyglass''' unfortunately can '''ignite fires through the use of light.''' One particular member who's interest was fire learned that the spyglass '''container was capable of positioning the spyglass and using the dials to contract or expand the width of the fire.'''
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:a persons freedom. <u>It is a device that should be used diligently and as a last resort.</u> Unfortunately not everyone shares this point of view and uses fire for the sole purpose of '''[[Arson|disintegrating what ever is in its path of carnage.]]''' [[:en:Volunteer_Fire_Department#The_Fire-Starting_Side|The '''fire-fighting side of V.F.D''']]'''.''' know a little to well the destruction that fire can create and the loss in its wake. The '''fire-starting side''' know just how <u>robust</u> a fire can be and the <u>evil</u> it can be used for, and a series of unfortunate events it can ignite. '''Ignite''' is the topic for this particular conversation, our wonderful '''[[spyglass]]''' unfortunately can '''ignite fires through the use of light.''' One particular member who's interest was fire learned that the spyglass '''container was capable of positioning the spyglass and using the dials to contract or expand the width of the fire.'''
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:A spyglass starts a fire through the use of heat from the sun or bright light. This is done by positioning the spyglass so that the '''sun's or lights rays pass through the lens''', forming a small point of light on a pile of dry kindling or large house, '''secret headquarters,''' anything of value that could catch on fire. <u>If the sun's or lights light is hot enough, and the kindling is dry enough, and the local strength of the lens is adequate,</u> '''a fire will eventually spark.''' The science behind lighting a fire with the spyglass can be found in the form of photons. '''Photons are the particles that carry visible light from the sun to the earth.''' They also contain '''energy i'''n the form of '''heat.''' Through the use of a '''spyglass''', the path of these '''photons a'''re '''narrowed to a highly localized area the spyglass chamber''' which is the dot of light that passes through the lens. '''This results in a concentration of heat that can reach incredibly high temperatures.''' If a high enough temperature is reached somewhere around 150 degrees the kindling will smolder and begin to burn.
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:A spyglass starts a fire through the use of heat from the sun or bright light. This is done by positioning the spyglass so that the '''sun's or lights rays pass through the lens''', forming a small point of light on a pile of dry kindling or large house, '''secret headquarters,''' anything of value that could catch on fire. <u>If the sun's or lights light is hot enough, and the kindling is dry enough, and the focal strength of the lens is adequate,</u> '''a fire will eventually spark.''' The science behind lighting a fire with the spyglass can be found in the form of photons. '''Photons are the particles that carry visible light from the sun to the earth.''' They also contain '''energy i'''n the form of '''heat.''' Through the use of a '''spyglass''', the path of these '''photons a'''re '''narrowed to a highly localized area the spyglass chamber''' which is the dot of light that passes through the lens. '''This results in a concentration of heat that can reach incredibly high temperatures.''' If a high enough temperature is reached somewhere around 450 degrees F, the kindling will smoulder and begin to burn.
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:'''The use of the dials determines the width and spread of the fire.''' If you trying to start a small object on fire using '''dials 1 and 5 will curate a more [???] opening allowing you to target an object or person more directly.''' Whereas if you are trying to start a large space on fire or large group of people you are going to want to use '''2 and 3 to curate a wider opening allowing more light and heat through.''' This is going to spread the light across the room starting a larger fire, which will be more efficient than using dials '''1 and 5''' to start a small more controlled fire.<u>Dial 5 should never[?] be used.</u> '''It will cause the most devastating fire. Rotating dial 5 angle[?] left to right [symbol] and then right to left [symbol] will release [???] on the lens. one drop of water placed on the lid can intensify the moonlight's beam, causing the fire to ignite''' and[???]. <u>Dial 5 should be a used as a last resort,</u> and it has[...]
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:'''The use of the dials determine the width and spread of the fire.''' If you trying to start a small object on fire using '''dials 1 and 5 will create a more narrower opening allowing you to target an object or person more directly.''' Whereas if you are trying to start a large space on fire or large group of people you are going to want to use '''2 and 4 to create a wider opening allowing more light and heat through.''' This is going to spread the light across the room starting a larger fire which will be more efficient than using dials '''1 and 5''' to start a small more controlled fire. <u>Dial 5 should never[?] be used.</u> '''5 will cause the most devastating fire. Rotating dial 5 from left to right x2 and then right to left x 1 will release condensation[?] on the lens. One drop of water placed on the lid can intensify the sunlight's heat, causing the fire to ignite''' more quickly. <u>Dial 5 should be a used as a last resort,</u> and it has[...] fire-starting side.
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:'''V.F.D. eye shape. This''' special '''lens can focus light''' to form '''an image, which''' a prism '''which refracts''' light '''without focus'''ing. The '''spyglass as a '''device will '''focus or dis'''perse waves '''of radia'''tion to create '''fire.'''
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:arranged [...] to ensure a proper fire can be [...] be swapped for a compound[?] lens if [...] location needed to be [...] The lens[?] are made from glass and are ground and polished or moulded[?] to a desired shape, in this case the rounded '''V.F.D. eye shape. This''' specific '''lens can focus light''' to form '''an image, unlike ''' a prism, '''which refracts''' light '''without focus'''ing. The '''spyglass as a '''device will '''focus or dis'''perse waves '''of radia'''tion to create '''fire.'''
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:The most interesting part of this feature on the '''spyglass''' is that '''fires can be started from''' any '''distance'''. Its most interesting and most upsetting because <u>any V.F.D. member with a spyglass has the potential to burn whatever they want down to the ground.</u> This can be examined through certain events throughout '''V.F.D. history after the schism (AS). AS''' there was a '''great divide''' between V.F.D. members There is the fire-fighting side and the fire-starting side. Obviously the spyglass being able to create fires from its lens has been problematic for the fire-fighting side, and for the authorities. '''Fires started from the spyglass leave no trace on how the fire started which is hard for good members to detect which members started the fire, and the authorities believe that the fire started by accident''' because[...] and[...] the fire originated[...] great help or of[...] the outcome.
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:The most interesting part of this feature on the '''spyglass''' is that '''fires can be started from''' any '''distance'''. Its most interesting and most upsetting because <u>any V.F.D. member with a spyglass has the potential to burn whatever they want down to the ground.</u> This can be examined through certain events throughout '''V.F.D. history after the schism (A.S.). A.S.''' there was a '''great divide''' between V.F.D. members. There is the fire-fighting side and the fire-starting side. Obviously the spyglass being able to create fires from its lens has been problematic for the fire-fighting side, and for the authorities. '''Fires started from the spyglass leave no trace on how the fire started which is hard for good members to detect which members started the fire, and the authorities believe in [...] the fire was[?] started by accident''' because[...] the fire originated[...] of great help or of great[...] the outcome.
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:The '''first extension will show a dilator with numbers, these are focus numbers and depending on the image[?] you will have to adjust this different times to [???] secret message. The next extension is a '''[???]'''. You may or may not have to push the button again it will depends[?] on the code. And the '''last and final extension there are mysterious[?] symbols''' each in a ring. As you can see in the picture above there are '''three rings.''' You will have to '''adjust these rings as well in order to decipher the hidden message.''' once you have extended the Spyglass fully
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:''FIRE CAN BE STARTED EVEN IF THERE ARE CLOUDS. USING A CERTAIN SYMBOL CAN ALLOW SUN TO PASS THEM.''
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:''FIRE CAN BE STARTED EVEN IF THERE ARE CLOUDS. USING A CERTAIN SYMBOL CAN ALLOW SUN TO PASS THRW.''
:''USE THE DIFFERENT DIALS ON THE SPYGLASS TO DETERMINE THE LENGTH & SPREAD OF THE FIRE. YOU ARE LOOKING TO START.''
:''USE THE DIFFERENT DIALS ON THE SPYGLASS TO DETERMINE THE LENGTH & SPREAD OF THE FIRE. YOU ARE LOOKING TO START.''
:''EACH SYMBOL ON THE SPYGLASS CAN BE USED IN VARIOUS WAYS. BE CAREFUL ON WHAT YOU HAVE ROTATED.''
:''EACH SYMBOL ON THE SPYGLASS CAN BE USED IN VARIOUS WAYS. BE CAREFUL ON WHAT YOU HAVE ROTATED.''
:''FIRES CAN BE STARTED FROM A FAR AWAY LOCATION BY CHANGING TO A DIFFERENT LENSE.''
:''FIRES CAN BE STARTED FROM A FAR AWAY LOCATION BY CHANGING TO A DIFFERENT LENSE.''
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:''STUDY EACH DIAL. EVERY DIAL & EVERY SYMBOL HAVE A PURPOSE!''
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:[[File:Tihoso_ike.png|thumb|271px]](end of the Spyglass article) […]extended the Spyglass fully you will now have to work with the three extensions to begin decoding. The wonderful thing about these Spyglasses is they are tailored to the individual using them. So if a non secret organization member were to find said Spyglass it would almost instantaneously render useless for them.
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:They would simply pick up an interesting looking cylinder. However if they were clever enough they may be able to figure out some of the featured of the Spyglass. However they wouldn’t possibly know that it is used to decipher hidden codes and messages. Unless they began pointing it at certain object and images or people or clothing or anything really that may or may not contain a hidden message or code all the while adjusting the ''and has graciously accepted the children into his home.'' [this last italics segment is presumably copy-pasted filler]
:'''IKE ANWHISTLE: V.F.D’S MOST NOMINATED VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH RECORD HOLDER'''
:'''IKE ANWHISTLE: V.F.D’S MOST NOMINATED VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH RECORD HOLDER'''
:Ike has done it again for being the most nominated member yet! This day marks his <u>99th nomination</u> which is a huge accomplishment within the V.F.D. secret society. He has officially surpassed '''Jaques Snicket''' who held the record at <u>98 nominations.</u> Both are extremely dedicated volunteers and V.F.D. owes a great deal of gratitude too these <u>two members</u> and to all the V.F.D. members who set out with the intent to put out fires! So what does this all mean for Ike Anwhistle? Ike will receive a <u>commemorative plaque as the new record holder, a decorative badge, a very fun duffel filled with fire extinguishers, lids, baking soda, salt, and anything that can be used to put out a fire.</u> Ike will also receive a '''verified functional draft''' stating he has in fact broken the record for most nominations. There will also be a grand ball scheduled in Ike’s honour to celebrate this incredible achievement. The ball will located in a location that <u>only V.F.D.</u>
:Ike has done it again for being the most nominated member yet! This day marks his <u>99th nomination</u> which is a huge accomplishment within the V.F.D. secret society. He has officially surpassed '''Jaques Snicket''' who held the record at <u>98 nominations.</u> Both are extremely dedicated volunteers and V.F.D. owes a great deal of gratitude too these <u>two members</u> and to all the V.F.D. members who set out with the intent to put out fires! So what does this all mean for Ike Anwhistle? Ike will receive a <u>commemorative plaque as the new record holder, a decorative badge, a very fun duffel filled with fire extinguishers, lids, baking soda, salt, and anything that can be used to put out a fire.</u> Ike will also receive a '''verified functional draft''' stating he has in fact broken the record for most nominations. There will also be a grand ball scheduled in Ike’s honour to celebrate this incredible achievement. The ball will located in a location that <u>only V.F.D.</u>
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:Volunteers will know. It is somewhere in The City and… place that holds a great deal of people, a place separated by the dewey decimal system, a place with a large clock, ''a very famous bell ding.'' Of course only V.F.D. members will be able to understand (these directions?). The grand ball will have a great deal of … for all members to enjoy! <u>Ike will be awarded a veritable …. because of his achievement. …</u>
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:Members will know. It is somewhere in The City and place that holds a great deal of people, a place separated by the dewey decimal system, '''a place with a large clock, a very famous [bell ding?].'' Of course only V.F.D. members will be able to understand these coordinates. The grand ball will have a great deal of [festivities?] for all members to enjoy! <u>Ike will be awarded a veritable …. because of his achievement.</u> Lets take a look[…]
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:[…]day that marked […] With his <u>first</u> nomination under his belt Bark released Ike from under his wing and the <u>two became partners battling raging fires all around the world.</u>
:There was <u>one</u> fire in Lake Lachrymose that almost engulfed the whole town and almost killed Ike. While he was healing from his wounds he found himself reading a great deal at the V.F.D. library where he met Josephine. '''The <u>two</u> became infatuated with each other and married <u>two</u> years later.''' The schism. <u>Two words</u> that are hard to hear, rarely spoken, and have cause a great deal of pain within the V.F.D. organization. <u>A event that has rocked V.F.D. to its core and has corrupted the organization which has sought out to extinguish all fires near and far and to save the lives of those who could not extinguish the flames themselves.</u>
:There was <u>one</u> fire in Lake Lachrymose that almost engulfed the whole town and almost killed Ike. While he was healing from his wounds he found himself reading a great deal at the V.F.D. library where he met Josephine. '''The <u>two</u> became infatuated with each other and married <u>two</u> years later.''' The schism. <u>Two words</u> that are hard to hear, rarely spoken, and have cause a great deal of pain within the V.F.D. organization. <u>A event that has rocked V.F.D. to its core and has corrupted the organization which has sought out to extinguish all fires near and far and to save the lives of those who could not extinguish the flames themselves.</u>
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:Loved <u>ones</u> fighting against loved ones. However those who have remained <u>true to V.F.D. know they are doing good even when you sometimes have to cross a line, sometimes it must be crossed.</u> Ike has known the risks of valiantly going up against the fire starting side, he knows what may end up happening, he knows his life may be lost, and that things may blow up in flames. These are some of the many reasons why V.F.D. is honoured to award Ike Anwhistle with his <u>99th Volunteer of the Month Nomination he is in the ranks of the great [[Meryl Streep]]!</u>
:Loved <u>ones</u> fighting against loved ones. However those who have remained <u>true to V.F.D. know they are doing good even when you sometimes have to cross a line, sometimes it must be crossed.</u> Ike has known the risks of valiantly going up against the fire starting side, he knows what may end up happening, he knows his life may be lost, and that things may blow up in flames. These are some of the many reasons why V.F.D. is honoured to award Ike Anwhistle with his <u>99th Volunteer of the Month Nomination he is in the ranks of the great [[Meryl Streep]]!</u>
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:With all the negative news surrounding V.F.D. and whether it has become an <u>organization of good</u> or an organization of evil there will always be news whether it be good or bad. And there is some <u>good news</u> and that is the news of Ike Anwhistle and all that he has done for the organization! We shall commemorate this with the '''Grand Ball''' in his honour, where he will be awarded for the most Volunteer of the Month nominations. Surprising many great individuals who have previously held this record. There is '''not enough gratitude''' on this earth that could possibly be given to Ike for all that he has done for this organization. We know what a great (asset?) Ike continues to be and what…
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:With all the negative news surrounding V.F.D. and whether it has become an <u>organization of good</u> or an organization of evil there will always be news whether it be good or bad. And there is some <u>good news</u> and that is the news of Ike Anwhistle and all that he has done for the organization! We shall commemorate this with the '''Grand Ball''' in his honour, where he will be awarded for the most Volunteer of the Month nominations. Surpassing many great individuals who have previously held this record. There is '''not enough gratitude''' on this earth that could possibly be given to Ike for all that he has done for this organization. We know what a great asset Ike continues to be and what…
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There appears to be a code somewhere in the passage.<ref>[https://xaoh-f-goon.tumblr.com/post/173975352195/now-that-the-hopes-for-a-better-look-at-this-page Ike Anwhistle Page Analysis]</ref>
There appears to be a code somewhere in the passage.<ref>[https://xaoh-f-goon.tumblr.com/post/173975352195/now-that-the-hopes-for-a-better-look-at-this-page Ike Anwhistle Page Analysis]</ref>
The Incomplete History of Secret Organizations is a book that exists within the VFD universe, which includes information on VFD and its various codes and tools, including the spyglass with the VFD insignia.[1]
When the Baudelaires arrived at Prufrock Preparatory School, Jacquelyn Scieszka intended for Larry Your-Waiter to deliver an annotated copy to the Baudelaires. However, an accident resulted in librarian Olivia Caliban taking it.[5]Duncan and Isadora Quagmire read parts of this copy, although they were abducted by the Hook-Handed Man, who failed to obtain the book. Olivia eventually found the book and read it, leading her to investigate the situation of the Quagmires and the Baudelaires. This copy was later taken to Caligari Carnival by Olivia Caliban (disguised as Madame Lulu) and then burnt in the fire that destroyed the carnival.[6]
At the bottom of both facing pages is a section number of some sort: V-123/XI
Italics denotes handwritten notes.
[…] the […] of different objects
When leaving hidden messages remember most others can also read it.
Non members will just think this is a hand held telescope.
Many members are still learning the various dials on the spyglass.
Through reverse technology you can decode messages by […]
There are many ways to decode and many combos to get confused.
Hidden Button
Not A Button
Compound lens that consists of several simpal [sic] lenses?
Dial #5 has been hidden due to its dangerous nature
The first extension will show a dilator with numbers, these are focus numbers and depending on the image you will have to adjust this different times in order to start seeing the secret message.
Some members while trying to decode a message accidentally start a fire.
Rule #1 know your spyglass. It can be used as a tool + as a weapon!
That is a very hypothetical situation that would probably never happen simply because the device is far more complicated than that and when…. spyglass is made the …. of the spyglass is given very specific…. on the use of the spyglass
Images are read thru the front of the spyglass
A spyglass is a small handheld telescope and in this case used for spying. This particular spyglass is a verified … dimensional telescope that can produce 4-dimensional images.
With multiple rotating hieroglyphic rings each has a specific design to decode any given image or object. At first the spyglass looks like a simple cylinder with different types of images on it.
Usually there is an instruction manual on the Spyglass so the user must pay close attention to the instructions on how to use it.
[…]to work with the three extensions to begin decoding. The wonderful thing about these Spyglasses is they are tailored to the individual using them. So if a non secret organization member were to find said Spyglass it would almost instantaneously render useless for them.
They would simply pick up an interesting looking cylinder. However if they were clever enough they may be able to figure out some of the featured of the Spyglass. However they wouldn’t possibly know that it is used to decipher hidden codes and messages. Unless they began pointing it at certain object and images or people or clothing or anything really that may or may not contain a hidden message or code all the while adjusting the
dials then they may or may not find those secret codes and messages. That is a very hypothetical situation that would probably never happen simply because the device is far more complicated than that and when each Spyglass is made the user of the Spyglass is given very specific training on the use of the Spyglass.
Usually there is an instruction manual on the Spyglass so the user must pay close attention to the instructions on how to use it. What you are reading right now is just a small guide and small glimpse into what the Spyglass is. Now back to the Spyglass on the outside of the cylinder there are … rings and small images. Once you have figured out the three extensions you must now begin to use the [outer?] rings. Only a professional secret
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organization member can master the Spyglass. I can’t even begin to explain this bloody thing to you as I am not a secret organization member just a simple writer trying to figure out this damn thing myself. It is really confusing I’ve been trying to decode messages and…. I’ve decoded nothing. Back to the Spyglass also on the outside of the cylinder are more images that are buttons […] and adjust these to decode secret codes. […] and with a multitude of ways to decode […].
The Spyglass is a very interesting device that secret organizations have [created?] in order to share secrets amongst members. However the device has been proved problematic, let me […] instance if a secret organization were to split into
two sides lets just say good and evil. If the good side were to leave secret messages and codes for the good side, the evil side would be able to decipher these codes and messages simply because even though each spyglass is unique it serves the same purpose as they all do and that is to decode or decipher hidden messages and codes. This situation is probably unlikely due to the fact that most secret organizations stay intact. Hope this was useful but again you won’t be able to decipher codes or messages based on what has been written, this is just a very basic description of a very basic Spyglass nothing special here. guessed it the Baudelaire children. After countless troubles wiThey would simply pick up an interesting looking cylinder. However if they were clever enough they may be able to figure out some of the features of the Spy-
glass. However they wouldn’t possibly know that it is used to decipher hidden codes and messages. Unless they begin pointing it at certain object and images or people or clothing or anything really that may or may not contain a hidden message or code all the while adjusting the dials when they may or may not find these secret codes and messages. That is a very hypothetical situation that would probably never happen simply because the device is far more complicated than
what the Spyglass is. Now back to the Spyglass on the outside of the cylinder there are…. and small images. Once you have figured out the three extensions you must now begin to set the outer rings.
Remainder of the text is filler. (Aunt Josephine news article)[7]
“TEA SHOULD BE BITTER AS WORMWOOD, AND AS SHARP AS A TWO-EDGED SWORD” - OLD V.F.D. PROVERB
It is a truth universally acknowledged that volunteers prefer their tea as bitter as wormwood and sharp as a two-edged sword, but few think to consider the true meaning behind that phrase. The uninitiated might assume that bitter tea means tea without sugar. But that assumes all sugar is sweet, and all tea is bitter. In fact, there are many kinds of tea that are not bitter at all, but sweet and fruity, usually identifiable by a whimsically punning name and a box with a picture of an adorable animal wearing pajamas. So it stands to reason that, if not all tea is bitter, then not all sugar is sweet. The question we might ask is: why would sugar be bitter? How would bitter sugar be created? And what greater purpose might bitter sugar serve? (see: ‘Lousy Lane’, pg 673)
Fig. 1 - The Lid (See next page) Secret Interlocking Mechanism
[…] other organizational hierarchies, there have been schisms to rip those hierarchies apart, and therefore instead of fixing one date for the schism, we may as well put a bracket around all of human history, and say: There! Are you happy? However, there is one thing that all sources seem to agree on: there is a vital connection between the V.F.D. schism and the most important part of a tea set. No, not the tea pot. (see “Sugar Bowl”, above)
Some people claim that the schism divided V.F.D. cleanly in two, with one side devoted to starting fires, and the other devoted to putting them out. But of course, it is rare for anything to divide so neatly, with the exception of a particular sort of semi-soft cheese (see “Gorgonzola”, pg 401). No, it is far more likely […]
[…]ment operating in the city, but two. Since so much about V.F.D. remain shrouded in mystery, including the circumstances of its creation, we can only speculate at the connection between the city’s official organization and its similarly-named counterpart. Some sources claim that the chief of the Official Fire Department was a close blood relation of a prominent member of V.F.D., though this fire chief has stubbornly refused to answer to any of our questions, on account of being deceased.
Finally, there is much debate regarding the exact cause of the schism. While most experts agree that it stemmed from what one might politely call “philosophical differences”, the truth is that these differences had been churning under the surface of V.F.D. for some time, even going back to the organization’s very name. After all, while one might assume that the phrase “fire department” would obviously refer to an organization that puts out fires, thus protecting highly flammable literary materials, the phrase could just as easily refer to an organization that prefers to start fires and burn books (see “Bradbury, Ray”, pg 451). Still, let’s take a moment to theorize about those philosophical differences. Volunteers claim to be acting for the greater good, but philosophers who speak to the concept of moral relativity would be quick to point out that words such “good”, “evil”, “delicious” and “sandwich” can be ascribed different meanings, depending on the value system and dietary preferences of the […] them. Does “the greater good” mean perform-[…]
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All grammatical errors are [sic].
by Josephine Anwhistle
Fire can be used to be mans greatest invention, but also their greatest weapon. It can destroy earths most beautiful forests, or mans most glorious achievements. It is a destruction that is dazzling and disastrous and can leave a gaping hole in ones life. Fire if created can cleanse or destroy
a persons freedom. It is a device that should be used diligently and as a last resort. Unfortunately not everyone shares this point of view and uses fire for the sole purpose of disintegrating what ever is in its path of carnage.The fire-fighting side of V.F.D. know a little to well the destruction that fire can create and the loss in its wake. The fire-starting side know just how robust a fire can be and the evil it can be used for, and a series of unfortunate events it can ignite. Ignite is the topic for this particular conversation, our wonderful spyglass unfortunately can ignite fires through the use of light. One particular member who's interest was fire learned that the spyglass container was capable of positioning the spyglass and using the dials to contract or expand the width of the fire.
A spyglass starts a fire through the use of heat from the sun or bright light. This is done by positioning the spyglass so that the sun's or lights rays pass through the lens, forming a small point of light on a pile of dry kindling or large house, secret headquarters, anything of value that could catch on fire. If the sun's or lights light is hot enough, and the kindling is dry enough, and the focal strength of the lens is adequate,a fire will eventually spark. The science behind lighting a fire with the spyglass can be found in the form of photons. Photons are the particles that carry visible light from the sun to the earth. They also contain energy in the form of heat. Through the use of a spyglass, the path of these photons are narrowed to a highly localized area the spyglass chamber which is the dot of light that passes through the lens. This results in a concentration of heat that can reach incredibly high temperatures. If a high enough temperature is reached somewhere around 450 degrees F, the kindling will smoulder and begin to burn.
The use of the dials determine the width and spread of the fire. If you trying to start a small object on fire using dials 1 and 5 will create a more narrower opening allowing you to target an object or person more directly. Whereas if you are trying to start a large space on fire or large group of people you are going to want to use 2 and 4 to create a wider opening allowing more light and heat through. This is going to spread the light across the room starting a larger fire which will be more efficient than using dials 1 and 5 to start a small more controlled fire. Dial 5 should never[?] be used.5 will cause the most devastating fire. Rotating dial 5 from left to right x2 and then right to left x 1 will release condensation[?] on the lens. One drop of water placed on the lid can intensify the sunlight's heat, causing the fire to ignite more quickly. Dial 5 should be a used as a last resort, and it has[...] fire-starting side.
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arranged [...] to ensure a proper fire can be [...] be swapped for a compound[?] lens if [...] location needed to be [...] The lens[?] are made from glass and are ground and polished or moulded[?] to a desired shape, in this case the rounded V.F.D. eye shape. This specific lens can focus light to form an image, unlike a prism, which refracts light without focusing. The spyglass as a device will focus or disperse waves of radiation to create fire.
The most interesting part of this feature on the spyglass is that fires can be started from any distance. Its most interesting and most upsetting because any V.F.D. member with a spyglass has the potential to burn whatever they want down to the ground. This can be examined through certain events throughout V.F.D. history after the schism (A.S.). A.S. there was a great divide between V.F.D. members. There is the fire-fighting side and the fire-starting side. Obviously the spyglass being able to create fires from its lens has been problematic for the fire-fighting side, and for the authorities. Fires started from the spyglass leave no trace on how the fire started which is hard for good members to detect which members started the fire, and the authorities believe in [...] the fire was[?] started by accident because[...] the fire originated[...] of great help or of great[...] the outcome.
A[...] in this case... Verified Frac-[...] -dimension-[...] [...] distances by [...] resulting in a [...]for decoding[...]the glob[...] secret[...]
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The first extension will show a dilator with numbers, these are focus numbers and depending on the image[?] you will have to adjust this different times to [???] secret message. The next extension is a [???]. You may or may not have to push the button again it will depends[?] on the code. And the last and final extension there are mysterious[?] symbols each in a ring. As you can see in the picture above there are three rings. You will have to adjust these rings as well in order to decipher the hidden message. once you have extended the Spyglass fully
Handwritten notes:
FIRE CAN BE STARTED EVEN IF THERE ARE CLOUDS. USING A CERTAIN SYMBOL CAN ALLOW SUN TO PASS THRW.
USE THE DIFFERENT DIALS ON THE SPYGLASS TO DETERMINE THE LENGTH & SPREAD OF THE FIRE. YOU ARE LOOKING TO START.
EACH SYMBOL ON THE SPYGLASS CAN BE USED IN VARIOUS WAYS. BE CAREFUL ON WHAT YOU HAVE ROTATED.
FIRES CAN BE STARTED FROM A FAR AWAY LOCATION BY CHANGING TO A DIFFERENT LENSE.
STUDY EACH DIAL. EVERY DIAL & EVERY SYMBOL HAVE A PURPOSE!
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MEMBERS ARE FIRST TAUGHT HOW TO START A SMALL FIRE TO BOIL WATER USING THE SPYGLASS.
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(end of the Spyglass article) […]extended the Spyglass fully you will now have to work with the three extensions to begin decoding. The wonderful thing about these Spyglasses is they are tailored to the individual using them. So if a non secret organization member were to find said Spyglass it would almost instantaneously render useless for them.
They would simply pick up an interesting looking cylinder. However if they were clever enough they may be able to figure out some of the featured of the Spyglass. However they wouldn’t possibly know that it is used to decipher hidden codes and messages. Unless they began pointing it at certain object and images or people or clothing or anything really that may or may not contain a hidden message or code all the while adjusting the and has graciously accepted the children into his home. [this last italics segment is presumably copy-pasted filler]
IKE ANWHISTLE: V.F.D’S MOST NOMINATED VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH RECORD HOLDER
Ike has done it again for being the most nominated member yet! This day marks his 99th nomination which is a huge accomplishment within the V.F.D. secret society. He has officially surpassed Jaques Snicket who held the record at 98 nominations. Both are extremely dedicated volunteers and V.F.D. owes a great deal of gratitude too these two members and to all the V.F.D. members who set out with the intent to put out fires! So what does this all mean for Ike Anwhistle? Ike will receive a commemorative plaque as the new record holder, a decorative badge, a very fun duffel filled with fire extinguishers, lids, baking soda, salt, and anything that can be used to put out a fire. Ike will also receive a verified functional draft stating he has in fact broken the record for most nominations. There will also be a grand ball scheduled in Ike’s honour to celebrate this incredible achievement. The ball will located in a location that only V.F.D.
Members will know. It is somewhere in The City and place that holds a great deal of people, a place separated by the dewey decimal system, 'a place with a large clock, a very famous [bell ding?]. Of course only V.F.D. members will be able to understand these coordinates. The grand ball will have a great deal of [festivities?] for all members to enjoy! Ike will be awarded a veritable …. because of his achievement. Lets take a look[…]
[…]day that marked […] With his first nomination under his belt Bark released Ike from under his wing and the two became partners battling raging fires all around the world.
There was one fire in Lake Lachrymose that almost engulfed the whole town and almost killed Ike. While he was healing from his wounds he found himself reading a great deal at the V.F.D. library where he met Josephine. The two became infatuated with each other and married two years later. The schism. Two words that are hard to hear, rarely spoken, and have cause a great deal of pain within the V.F.D. organization. A event that has rocked V.F.D. to its core and has corrupted the organization which has sought out to extinguish all fires near and far and to save the lives of those who could not extinguish the flames themselves.
Now the lines are blurred within the organization evil is using the good they’ve learned to start fires. Lines have been drawn there are fire starters and the fire fighters. A reason why Ike has so many nominations to his name is his effort to stop the fire starting side. Ike has shown abundant initiation in taking down the culprits that have left many without homes, many without families, and many without anything. Ike started a organization within the organization to prevent the fire starting side of knowing what the fire fighting side was doing. He increased security and with the help of his wife and other members with the amount of codes and hidden safe places. It is still hard to know who knows what. V.F.D. used to be a big family, all against evil, fighting for good. Then this damn schism tore that family apart.
Loved ones fighting against loved ones. However those who have remained true to V.F.D. know they are doing good even when you sometimes have to cross a line, sometimes it must be crossed. Ike has known the risks of valiantly going up against the fire starting side, he knows what may end up happening, he knows his life may be lost, and that things may blow up in flames. These are some of the many reasons why V.F.D. is honoured to award Ike Anwhistle with his 99th Volunteer of the Month Nomination he is in the ranks of the great Meryl Streep!
With all the negative news surrounding V.F.D. and whether it has become an organization of good or an organization of evil there will always be news whether it be good or bad. And there is some good news and that is the news of Ike Anwhistle and all that he has done for the organization! We shall commemorate this with the Grand Ball in his honour, where he will be awarded for the most Volunteer of the Month nominations. Surpassing many great individuals who have previously held this record. There is not enough gratitude on this earth that could possibly be given to Ike for all that he has done for this organization. We know what a great asset Ike continues to be and what…
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ALL IT’S HAVE A MEANING
POSSIBLE ANAGRAM ->VERYFLAVORABLE DEW
VERIFIED FUNCTIONAL DRAFT
V.F.D. EYE ON LEFT ANKLE
WHY WOULD AN ENTIRE ARTICLE BE WRITTEN ON ONE MAN
READ BETWEEN THE LINES
There appears to be a code somewhere in the passage.[9]
