The Emperor's Star on the Spire at Berlin Church
A humorous index of varied clippings recounts Kaiser Wilhelm II dictating church plans and a star drawn by ink blot above the cross on the Em peror William Memorial church spire in Berlin. Other items include a charity worker's remark, a number divination trick, a Mutiny era tale of Lord Altamont, and a note on Christmas gifts and pride.
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Emperor William
Germany
Bertin
Ramual G. Blythe
Rivearybody
Atar
Emperor Willam
Lord Altamont
Aligo
Bravery as a Gift Among Bedouins and Others
A compilation reflecting on courage across cultures. Bedouins view bravery differently in peace and war, with leaders relinquishing command to a fighting sheik. Examples include Arab chiefs apologizing for not leading and Mongol-like mentions of timidness. The piece weaves anecdotes and satire about courage and social behavior.
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Bengall
The Corinthian Canal and a Humble Scholar’s Quips
A brief look at the four centuries from initial plans in 600 BC to the 1893 completion of the Corinthian Canal over the isthmus. London Graphic notes a Melbourne scholar in Parliament who jokes about knowing Queen Anne, calling him a man of all time. The Poor tir quips about marriage faults and a witty exchange.
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Isthmus of
Corinth
Periander
Nera
Hig
London Graphic
Bivans
Melbourne
Queen Anne
Up sent Upson Downes responds on wealth and status
A witty cryptic exchange touches on marriage, money, and aspiration. A character derides small ambitions while another voices the urge to chase wealth, backed by a Danish proverb about despising small things.
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Cashleigh
Mise
Roxy
Upson Downes
London
Knife Fight in Arkansas Legislature of 1837
In 1837 during Arkansas first state legislature a violent duel broke out between Rep J. J. Anthony and Speaker Wilson in the House. Anthony drew a knife after a disputed remark. Wilson advanced with a weapon and fatally stabbed Anthony. Wilson was expelled, Royston briefly leader, trial acquitted on grounds of excusable homicide. The incident caused a statewide sensation.
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Arkansas
Firat
J. J. Anthony
Rendolph County
Jehan Wilkes
House of Representatives
Hbcuss
Anthony
Wilson
Wolfe
Wisos
Grandiscn
D. Royston
Wilsom
Antheny
Grasdloon
Selime
Caim
Kars and
Beach
Christmas Budget Confusion Cited In Family Dialogue
In a domestic scene a mother and Alfred debate a Christmas budget revealing total needs for gifts. Alfred calculates 76 dollars as essential while the response suggests trimming and leaving out the mother’s present. Tommy, instructed by his mother to respond politely, agrees to the plan with a simple compliance.
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Alfred
Tommy
Avolation of the Mortgage and Rural Wit
A dialogue contrasts farming credit culture with older fortunes as Farmer Corntasel jokes about loan luck. The Washington Star quote tags reflect lighthearted rural humor on debt. The passage nods to classic newspaper quips and Punch magazine style.
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