King's Prerogatives and Immense Royal Immunities Examined
A detailed discussion explains the English monarch's prerogatives across personal, political, judicial and ecclesiastical domains. It notes the king cannot die or be arrested for crimes nor be taxed, and outlines royal power over Parliament, the army and the church, with safeguards and limits described. The piece contrasts theory with practice, citing historical examples and constitutional debates. It closes with a report on a tamper proof envelope that reveals attempts to steam or force open mail.
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England
Hampton Court House
Holyrood House
Anne
Board of Trade
Supreme Court
Privy Council
New York Times
Mortmain
New Philippine pipes attract New York smokers
The Philadelphia Ledger notes a flood of Philippine imports to New York gifting pipes of novelty and ornament. The Morro pipe stands out as a weaponlike, heavy design with a long barb covered stem. Collectors prize horn bowls and amber tips, while others seek briar bowls shaped as a snake’s head or a dog’s foot and even a human skull.
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Philippine Islands
New York
Philippines
Philadelphia Ledger
Half Dollar Heist by a Clever Hunting Dog
A Nashville Banner tale recounts a Mississippi owner and his dog who hides a half dollar under a rock. The next day the dog returns with trousers and the coin, proving the animal’s trickery. A neighbor later reveals he found the coin and the trousers after the dog’s fetch. A closing quip notes wives read husbands’ minds.
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Nashville Banner
Mississippi
Humorous Snippets and Quips From Told Tales
A collage of humorous exchanges and one liners from various papers and speakers. Jokes cover romance and jealousy, domestic life, work, college life, and eccentric characters. The bits feature playful dialects, misunderstandings, and light social satire in a rapid-fire, period voice.
An Excellent Reason and a Witty Exchange on Kisses
An old captain asks a lady why men never kiss one another while women kiss many faces. The lady answers that men have something better to kiss and women lack it. The ad then touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a blessed pain remedy used by millions.
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Jumpup
Philadelphia Bulletin
Cassidy
Casey
Hiram Offen
Delia
Philadelphia Press
John
Syracuse Herald
Silas
Zeke
Cyrus
Constance
Algy
Penelope
West
Miranda
Chicago Tribune
Turkey
Austria
Mamma
Chicago Record-Herald
Coa
Hamlin
Head of the Whale Thickness Noted in Aging Species
A historical note states the head of the whale can reach over two feet in thickness. It also advertises Piso's Cure for Consumption, claiming forty years of use to cure coughs and colds, sold at druggists for 25 cents.
Showed Profound Conceit in Teasing Proposal
Phyllie Harry proclaims Phyllis the most adorable and perfect woman then asks for marriage. Maud notes the vanity while Phyllis details his bold claim. Mothers will find Mrs Winston's Soothing Syrup best for children during teething period.
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Phyllie
Harry
Maud
Phyllis
Mrs. Winston
Gruet’s Railroad Tragedy Drops Hewitt With Sad News
In Brooklyn Life Hewitt laments Gruet losing his beloved in a railroad accident. Jewett notes the disappointment, recalling Gruet’s longstanding talk of “getting there with both feet.”
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Hewitt
Gruet
Jewett
Brooklyn
You Can Get Allen's Foot Ease Free Sample Offer
Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. offers a free sample of Allen's Foot Ease. It claims to cure chilblains sweating damp swollen feet and aching feet. It makes new or tight shoes feel easier and treats corns and bunions. Sold by all druggists for 25c substitute not accepted.
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Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Marriage alters a man's view of life after wife talks
A brief observation notes that marriage changes a man's outlook, with few men seeing things the same after exchanging views with their wives. The remark reflects traditional views on marital influence.
Anything But Funny
The passage presents a dialogue noting an arrest for murder as no joke. The exchange contrasts an average man’s seriousness with the gravity of being charged in a fatal crime.
Shoe pair mixup prompts exchange request
A clerk notes a customer seeks an exchange of mispaired shoes. The speaker, Mrs Hogan Oido, explains both left and right shoes were swapped during fitting, leaving her with mismatched footwear and requesting a remedy.
Comma versus period described by Teacher Tommy
A playful exchange explains a comma as a dot with a tail and a period as a bob tail dot. The quip highlights simple punctuation differences for young learners.
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Tommy
Giving Papa Away
Five year old Tommy challenges his mother in a playful race claim. He says he heard papa say she talks faster than a horse can trot. The scene captures a family moment with a light humorous tone.
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Papa
Tommy
Myron Leffingwell Questions Youthful Storytelling
The New York Times quotes Myron Leffingwell chiding a young person for yarning and asks at what age the youth began storytelling in this exchange about imagination and maturation.
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Myron Leffingwell
New York Times
Miracle Question in Sunday School Verse
A Sunday school teacher asks why evil spirits entered swine and a youngster replies that hogs will eat anything. The exchange frames a humorous teaching moment about biblical miracles and naive reasoning.
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Little Sammy
The Parson and Stranger at Church Exchange Remarks
Dialogue notes the first meeting in a church setting. A parson asks where the visitor usually worships, and the young man replies he attends at his father’s house. The exchange captures local or pastoral humor in a church scene.
Wife Leaves Husband Becomes Worse Than She Seems
A man reflects on his quarrel with his wife who departs to live with her mother. A friend condemns the incident, but the husband predicts a worse fate as she may return, prompting a wry, darkly humorous exchange.
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Jamie
Oculist Visit Ends in Comical Mistake
A woman asked an oculist for magnifying glasses to see bigger objects. He replied yes, and she admitted a past blunder after mistaking a bumblebee for a blackberry, prompting amusement at the consult.
Marriage Delay Reasons Revealed in Family Exchange
Miss Askew and Miss Crummy discuss postponing a marriage. Miss Crummy cites Pa’s dissatisfaction with his job, Mamma’s disapproval of his family ties, and Auntie’s view of his carelessness in dress. Miss Crummy says she should wait for a formal proposal.
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Miss Crummy
Mamma
Dreas
Mies
Antiseptic slates catch germ wary mothers’ fancy
The New York Press notes antiseptic slates made of papier mache as a safer school tool for children, requiring only a cotton flannel eraser. A light, spartan product avoids choking spittle and sponge cleaning.
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New York
Public Speaker Lapses Public Waiting Time
A dialogue notes a professional public speaker who speaks often but, ironically, the public never remains to hear him. The exchange highlights the tension between frequent public addresses and audience engagement.
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King’s Odd Rights
Edward VII
Harvard Lampoon
Reese Dr
Myer
His Choice Jury
Skinner
Ayer
Geo. Yellett
Towson, Md
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
Caranceld
A.d. Tower CO
Boston
Mass
Hiram
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta, Ga
Ernest Behncke
Newark
Prussian Remedy Co
St. Paul
Minn
Portland Seed Co
Portland
Ore
Chas. H. Fletcher
Cledad
Murray Street
New York City
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Heyl
Brockton
N. OU
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