Evolution of the Guillotine and Other Folklore
The article recounts the origin of the term guillotine from Dr Guillotin and the proposed humane decapitation method, noting his proposal aimed at equality before punishment and the later adoption of the device. It also includes a digressive New York Moonshining story, a note on birds’ nesting behavior, and a humorous anecdote about Henry B. Stanford and the actor Sir Henry Irving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisette
Touls
Academy of Surgeons
Scotland
Toingland
London Chronicle
New York
Kentucky
Internal Revenue Agent
Kentuckys
New York City
How We Scored General French Receives Autograph Request
After returning from the Boer war General French the English officer who led at the French maneuvers received a humorous letter. The writer praised his writing and asked for an autograph noting not to let the secretary sign it. The note included a request for an autograph and a signed photograph as a keepsake.
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French
Preach
Lis Hero
They hiss in theaters and a hollow key tale
Richard Harding Davis recounts a French theater anecdote where a playwright named Duval lends a hollow key to a young heckler. The man hisses, criticizes, and gains lunch with Duval. The invite ends with an unexpected reading and a request to return the hollow key.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Harding Davis
Paul Bourget
Duval
M. Duval
Monsieur
Too Realistic Art Prompt Stirs Prairie Gossips
Mrs Gaswell asks about ongoing art projects and Mrs Sudden Olymer confirms painting pieces described as golden red so lifelike they trigger hay fever in observers. The exchange mirrors lighthearted Chicago Tribune style.
Notable Orchard Dispute Sparks Cries of War
Dialogue reveals confusion over trees and a crabapple misidentification. Katharine asserts the shade resembles an old apple tree, while a speaker insists the group never boarded, claiming they are armed.
Nose Encounters Cricketer's Romantic Delay
A young man engaged to his beloved suffered a broken nose during cricket. A doctor was summoned but he awaited a telegram reply. Two hours later the message arrived from the fiancée, who urged the doctor to proceed with the setting using a humorous wordplay about Roman and Greek noses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marienbad
No Way Out and Political Ambition Quip
A Washington Star quote features a patriotic citizen asking why a man refuses politics. The reply notes he is not yet rich enough to risk public suspicion, and warns that wealth could invite distrust once achieved.
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Washington Star
Spunkers and Gunner remark on travels and gifts
Mrs Guimper notes children behaved well since return from Cairo. Mr Gunner praises Mrs Gamner for wisdom. He mentions bringing back a collection of hard Rgypt thin sandals, a curious souvenir from their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guimper
Caira
Gunner
Gamner
Ticket Confusion Clears at Auburn Park Station
A traveler seeking Redlawn asks for a ticket at a station. The agent says no Redlawn exists and offers Auburn Park as the closest. The traveler realizes Auburn Park is correct and requests a ticket to Auburn Park.
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Redlawn
Auburn Park
Auburn
Park
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Akron
B. FE. Wintersteen
PREMO
Akron Milling CO
Anaira, Gir
British Pruners Uiey
Henry B. Stanford
Sir Henry Hrving
Aeters
Henry
Rochester Herald
Weldentelier & Sohater
A. W. Peterson
At 'Omoe
Adams Bax
Iowa
R. B.A. Seemann
Brkt
Bolton Bigek
Owa
Kron Camp
Agnes
Sok
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