Hat's Big Ben Going to Do Wait and See
A brief item teases what Big Ben will do next, with emphasis on suspense and upcoming action. The fragment hints at a forthcoming decision or move but provides no concrete details or outcomes. Readers are urged to stay tuned for a later update.
Where 18 Going to Be Keep an Eye Open
A brief note signals the location and timing for an upcoming event labeled as 18. The short item urges readers to watch closely for details as plans develop. No further specifics are provided in the readable text.
Humorous Quips and Small Wants From Daily Life
A slice of light humor shows Mrs. McGrew known for baking and daily acts of kindness as children plot playful escapades with Mickey in the alley near their home. A second vignette portrays a tramp asking a housewife for needle thread patch cloth and an old suit to match his needs.
Embarrassing Scene in Street Car Caricature
A slender girl sits between two men in a street car and then offers her seat to a portly colored mammy. The mammy questions which gentleman’s lap she sat on, delivering the line with a broad smile as humor.
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Missy
Magazine of Fun
Myrtle faces a tough choice over music or exercise
An exchange in the Yonkers Statesman jokes that Myrtle cannot balance her love for music with time for physical culture. The punchline suggests buying an accordion as a clever workaround to the dilemma.
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Yonkers Statesman
Why He Asked It of Her
A brief Exchange anecdote where a young man requests not to be called Mr. Durand, revealing his name is Dupont, and Miss Edith responds with coy insistence on formal address. The exchange highlights polite misnaming and curiosity in early courtship dialogue.
If the wolf went deaf the wife’s song could fail
A humorous exchange from the Philadelphia Public Ledger has a wife boasting her soprano could fend off hunger by singing. The husband, weary from hardship, counters that if the wolf were deaf the trick would not work.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Schoolboy Laughs Off Steam Roller Warning
A late student recalls obeying a street warning from a police officer about a steam roller, stating he waited beside the road until the officer returned. The anecdote appears in the Buffalo Commercial.
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Buffalo Commercial
Inconsiderate Madam Loses Chauffeur Yet Daughter
The Louisville Post reports a quarrel over a missing driver as a daughter elopes with the chauffeur. Mrs Flyhigh expresses exasperation while a public outcry follows.
Justice is Blind, Judge Not in This Exchange
A witty courtroom exchange contrasts blind justice with a defiant remark that the judge sees beyond the blindfold. The dialogue highlights sarcasm about perceived fairness in a legal setting.
Man of His Word
A brief Bos ton Herald item notes a patient confronts a doctor about repayment, with the patient insisting the doctor once claimed never to be repaid for his efforts. The exchange centers on settling a bill and a pledge of gratitude.
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Doctor
Hardappe
Boston Herald
Called His Bluff in Financial Straits
A Life Magazine item recounts Ferdy facing creditors who accepted a settlement offer of 10 cents on the dollar, illustrating a bold bluff that resolved his financial troubles.
Judge Quips Over Diagnosis in Sentimental Twist
In a brief courtroom exchange the judge remarks on a suspect's condition asking if he has a mental affliction. The assistant replies no, only sentimental, drawing a small moment of levity amid the proceedings.
Etiquette Notes on Announcements and Introductions
The article explains how to issue wedding announcements and recall cards when necessary, plus proper handling of invitation recalls and guest greetings. It also covers writing short letters of introduction, advising against overfilling letters, proper addressing, and delivering introductions to intimate friends.
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John Gray
Mrs. John Gray
Notes on Writing Condolence Letters Respectfully
This guide advises brief sincere condolence letters after a funeral. It warns against overfamiliar mentions of the deceased and urges sending soon after the service. It also notes the letter should be answered by the bereaved or a close relation.
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