Facing the Camera and the American Magazine Portraits
The excerpt describes Stephen Lea Cock’s account of having a photographer capture his image. The photographer tests light, hides, prays, and finally critiques the subject’s face, while the narrator jokes about fullness of the face and humanity. The piece also recalls Thackeray’s New York anecdote with a Bowery fireman and a quip about going to Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Leacock
Thackeray
New York
Bowery
Brooklyn
Wilson's
America
Legacy of a Missing Package and a Rail Disaster
A former U S railway mail service head forced a susp ension over a missing package worth $1 000. The agent was reinstated after the package was found. Days later a locomotive derailed in a cornfield, injuring the agent who had just resumed his route and causing his resignation. The incident and resignation note are referenced from the Chicago Record Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
United States Railway Mail Service
Chicago Record-Herald
Bright Bird Pun Prompts Dinner Conversation
A humorous exchange from Short Stories features a young Englishman at dinner asked about bird nest pudding. He quips asking what bird made it, and the hostess replies that it was made by le pouk who unde it, delivering a playful mispronunciation and pun.
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le Pouk
Chief Bacon Rind and Duffy Clash in Osage Editors’ Meet
An Osage editor gathering in Payne County features Chief Bacon Rind and Al Reno Mayor Pete Duffy. The dialogue centers on tribal wealth and self rule with Duffy seeking a recipe for royal status. The exchange ends with humorous misinterpretations and a dig at delayed action in editorials.
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de Oklhomea
Osagendians
Pete Duffy
al Reno
Okls
Bacon Tuad
Duffy
Osagea
Indiana
Washington
Treasury
Bacon
Lauge
Acon Rind
Pertmba
Dinally
Ike
Meester Duffy
Hubl
Saturday Evening Post
Progressive Man and Odd Paranormal Tidbits
An English lecturer argues man is inherently progressive, unlike other creatures. A Bostonian recalls a New England anecdote where a poisoning antidote mispronunciation leads to a humorous plea about saving volka for pudding. A Duke of Hamilton hosts a luncheon with elaborate service, provoking a blunt servant’s quip about chairs and dancing around.
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Hie Mivetration
Massachusetts
New England
Harper's Magasine
Scrap Book Tale of a Near Miss on the Tracks
An Empire State express mishap prompts a hospital visit for Thomas after a dangerous dash along the rails. Foreman reprimands him for not choosing a safer escape, while the injured man defends his quick move and questions the advice given.
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Thinvad
Empire State’ Express
Thomas
Orn
Tan
Shall Be Worthy
Poem fragment reflecting on striving and worthiness by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. The speaker acknowledges possible failure and hidden peaks yet resolves to will be worthy despite not triumphing or matching others. It emphasizes inner resolve over external success.
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Silence Falls as Parishioners Flee Ghostly Apparition
In an Essex parish twenty three years later Schalmius studies history under Tisha Stubbs. On a Saturday a strange event unfolds as a crimson dressed figure appears at the parsonage, halting villagers from entering church until one bold man leads a retreat past the gate. The bells fall silent and parishioners abandon the path to service.
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Schalmius
Tisha Stubbs
Essex
England
Lita
Stinburne
Walt
Mystery of a Sunday church note and scolding rhyme
A London Answers item recounts a young Indy girl finding a note in a prayer book during Sunday service. The verses accuse a married man of overstepping with playful rhymes about flowers books and visits, ending with a curt line that suggests a hidden romance. The story illustrates gossip and humorous verse in church notes.
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Indy
Homme
ft.London
Fragmented Irish Speech Sparks Row in Commons
An Irish member rises and is interrupted by repeated outbursts of "Spoke" as he attempts a second speech. He struggles to deliver a sentence amid heckling, finally saying he has nothing further to say and denying plans to speak again.
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Cause of Commons
Joud ‘Ries
A Lucky Smoker in a Pennsylvania Cigar Shop
Charles P. Norcross entered a Pennsylvania town cigar store and asked for vigor. A three for a quarter brand was available. Norcross bought three, tested one, and declared it rotten. The dealer replied that Norcross had only three while the dealer held a thousand, prompting a sharp retort.
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Charles P. Norcross
Pennsylvania
Norcross
Norcrows
Winning Christ Means More Than Just Reform of Life
A sermon outlines what it means to win Christ beyond mere conversion. It cites Philippians 3 8 and explains that true winning involves devotion to God and joining the Body of Christ. The pastor discusses the divine plan from Abraham through the Gospel Age and defines the Kingdom promise as the goal for overcomers.
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Jasud
Bagina
St. Paul
Christ
Abraham
Israel
Elas
Abruluia
Esysana
Alatulistu
Haman
Jesus
St. Pat
Thetibersul
St. Mau
Monatora Syria’s Giant Water Wheels Impress Visitors
In Monatora Syria the town relies on four enormous undershot water wheels driven by the Oroutes river. The largest spans seventy five feet and is said to be the biggest in existence. Made of dark mahogany, they creak and groan day and night while irrigating gardens and supplying water. Boys perilously ride the wheel’s equipment for amusement for a coin.
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Syria
Rema
Wide World
Oroutes
Building a Railroad Means Big Contractor Camp Installs
James Oliver Curwood describes the realities of railroad construction. With right of way secured a vast workforce moves in, and contractors operate as mini cities. They outfit steamers cost 200000 dollars, build camps costing 2000 to 4000 each, stock camps with provisions and materials, and supply food, equipment and housing before earth is moved.
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Hazelton
Five Men Killed in Premature Blast at Pigd-Mon Mine
In Lynchburg Virginia on Get 27 Pye men were killed and two injured by a premature dynamite blast at the Pig-Mon Mine operated by the Mateanesa Corporation. The accident left four of the deceased as African American workers. The blast occurred six miles from the town, disrupting mining operations and prompting an investigation into safety practices.
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Lynchburg
Get
Pye
Hale
Ride For Cy Morgan In Creeloath Mokerlog Pitch
Cy Morgan linked to Creeloath Mokerlog in a bid with Kunsay City. Former Athletics star and manager Tinker tied to the effort as the American association rumor mill stirs. A promotional note extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as a universal regulator for liver and bowels with a 25 cent price.
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Cy Morgan
Tinker
Creeloath _ Mokerlog
Kunsay City
The
Athletics
Bury
American Association
Hy. Stabeouoli Allison
Dr. King
King
Beaming Relief for Worms Warned in Old Time Ad
Advertisement for Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co worm remedy claims to cure children of worms by killing and removing them. Describes signs like nervous irritability dizziness and poor appetite and promises return to health and growth with improved appetite stomach liver and bowels. Distributed by mail order from Philadelphia and St Louis offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kickavoo Indian Medicine
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cure of Eczema After Fifty Years With Ointment
Mrs D L Kearney thanks Dr Hodson for Hodgens Eczema Ointment which she says cured a tetter that troubled her over fifty years. The ad notes availability from all druggists or by mail 500 and directs readers to today's newspaper for changes.
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Pfeiffer Chemical Co
St Louis
Philadelphia
Humphreys' Specifica Marks 60 Years of Use by Public
The medical book series Humphreys' Specifica has served the public for over six decades with satisfaction. A free medical book was distributed, highlighting enduring trust and ongoing access to information.
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Humphreys
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King Coffee
Oxford
Tom Fauscett
Hagland
Coffes Cabeal
Coomassie
Brooks
London
Coke
Fox
Adam
Prince of Wales
Fitzgerald
Adan
Prompthess
James T. Meld
Duke of Hamilton
Mier
Tutler
Tam
Man
God
Snel Tenelinggs
Apostle
Stor Russell
Shnedik
Cedar Rapids, In
Iowa
Paopie
Hardin
Gil
Radcliffe
Towa
Patna
Aldney Diseman
Collier’s
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