Penguin Strength Defeats Five Men in Capture
The largest penguin, first seen by Captain Cook, weighs up to eighty pounds and has powerful fore limbs. A large specimen was captured in an Antarctic expedition but five men struggled to restrain it. The bird can leap three feet from water onto ice, landing upright on its cake of ice.
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Ben Jonson War Hero and Laureate Origins
Detroit News recounts Ben Jonson as England’s first poet laureate from a noble lineage, with a troubled youth. He learned bricklaying, joined the army, fought in the Low Countries, claimed a foe in single combat, and later killed a rival actor, experiencing remorse and imprisonment before his stage career.
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Safety Ahead and a Boy Named Robert Banter Quote
Senator Lodge praised young Americans saying if most are like Robert the nation has a bright future. He recalled meeting the boy at a friend's house where Robert preferred crafting a boat to reading and asked why not read instead. The father advised quiet study, but Robert wanted to do his own work and make his own things.
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Buried Talents Reemerge From Old Americus Cabin
An elderly man once supported by public charity died in Americus. His brother found a deed to valuable property and currency totaling $1000 in worn $2 and $5 bills. The notes were so damaged they were sent to the mint for redemption.
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Snappy Come Back
At a dinner a comedian finished his speech and a lawyer rose from the table and asked if it struck the room as unusual that a professional comedian should be funny. The comedian retorted that it was unusual a lawyer had his hands in his pockets.
First Families of Caveland Portraits On Tails
In a playful exchange Mrs Sabertooth and Mr Skinpants discuss ancient lineage. The cave portraits show their family with tails, underscoring a humorous note on ancestral identity and longevity.
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Blondie Birthday Day Off Rumor Stopped
Claudine asks if Blondie will take tomorrow off for her birthday. Heloise, head waitress, answers no and corrects the idea by saying it’s about six years instead.
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Not So Good Art Scene Laughs Turns Serious
Office boy jokes good news as the art editor laughs while the waiting artist realizes the drawing is not a comic piece. The scene mixes irony with tension as expectations clash with artistic intent.
Invention camera images objects to exact size
Advertisement notes a camera that photographs items at true size for jewelers. It urges use of Red Cross Ball Blue in laundry to dazzle baby dresses and invites readers to try it. Also mentions brisk barbecue turnout versus convention delegates.
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Cascarets for liver and bowels sold in boxes
Ad promotes Cascarets as a cure for biliousness constipation and sick headache. Mentions drug stores and emphasizes the product as a remedy for digestive complaints. The ad targets readers seeking quick relief and notes a price of 100 a box.
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