Excur sion Reks for Home Seekers by Iowa Central Ry
A 1908 notice announces first and third Wednesdays in November through March for excursion trips to new homesteading areas. Special round trip rates include $200 for a record trip, with two day sale windows. Inquiries to local agent A Cuit, GP &T A, 29-2Rw Minneapolis. Also ad urges not to base on pictures or orders before reading.
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Iowa Central Railway
Y ‘Owstral
A .Cuits
GP &T A
Minneapolis
Mini
Property Seized on Lot 8 Block 4 Ames Iowa
Public notice states property on lot eight block four Black's second addition to Ames Iowa is in question. Inquire of O M Soper referee for details and inquiry contact.
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Ames
Iowa
O M. Soper
Great Sunken Forest at Reelfoot Lake Described
The article details Reelfoot Lake and the sunken forest formed after the 1811 earthquake. It notes 60 foot deep waters, bleached tree trunks standing like marble columns, and dense swarms of wildlife including ducks geese cormorants cranes and birds of prey.
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Hickman
Tennessee
Reelfoot Lake
Upper Slough Landing
Tiptonville
Tenn
Apprenticed For Life Tells A Family Joke
Anxious parent shares a humorous tale about a bright, mischievous child who interprets apprenticed as being bound to his father. The boy muses that the parent is apprenticed to his mother, turning a definition into a clever family quip.
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Rascal
The Bagdad Button Tale
A man returning from Turkey in Asia shares souvenirs and warns of a supposed Bagdad button. He says six months in Bagdad causes a distinctive boil leaving a half dollar sized scar, and that children born there are said to bear the mark. The Philadelphia Record quotes the story.
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Turkey
Asia
Bagdad
Philadelphia
Whisky Praise Sparks Teetotaler Gaffe in Owensboro Speech
A federal officeholder and a stump speaker campaigned in Kentucky. In Owensboro the speaker praised whisky saying great men drank liquor. An old teetotaler farmer challenged the claim and dryly suggested starting with a couple of barrels.
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Kentucky
Owensboro
Early marriage in China and its social rationale
The article notes that marriages for boys aged twelve to fourteen are common in China and are driven by social considerations rather than the youth's development. It cites an aphorism claiming life’s great business ends with marriage and explains parents prefer early unions to avoid posthumous arrangements for their children.
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China
Didn’t Seem Funny
A quip about Little Johnny describing how his sister bangs doors in temper and the guest failing to laugh at the scene. It highlights family humor and a shy guest.
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Johnny
He Says He’d Share His Last Dollar
A clipped exchange quoted from the Washington Star features two men discussing generosity and thrift. one man insists he would share his final dollar, while the other observes the risk of depleting one’s resources.
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Washington Star
Sillicus and Cynicus Quote on Genius and Persuasion
The Philadelphia Record quotes a witty exchange about genius and credibility. It features Sillicus asserting genius and Cynicus noting the need to convince others, illustrating a tongue in cheek view of talent and perception.
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Sillicus
Cynicus
Philadelphia Record
Dishonesty Quoted as Forsaking Permanent for Temporary Gain
A quotation attributed to Bovee notes that dishonesty sacrifices lasting integrity for momentary advantage. It presents a moral reflection on ethical behavior and consequences.
Breakout of Bouncy Banter and Indian Bucks
Dialog snippet shows a young wife and husband bantering about past athletic prowess at college while a nurse steps out. The piece shifts to a natural history note describing the black buck of India, its weight range of 30 to 50 pounds, white belly, 18 inch to 26 inch spiral horns, and its wary herd behavior making stalking difficult.
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India
Tony Weller Obsession Sparks Widow’s Yearlong Wait
In an exchange from a period tale, Tony Weller quizzes a widow about her status. She blushes and says the year since widowhood expired yesterday, asking for a month to prepare. Weller reflects on his old mentor's meaning.
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Tony Weller
Old Weller
Eccentric Housekeeper and Butter Query Settle Toast Dish
A Chicago News quip recounts a young housekeeper asking a fishman for eels and estimating “About two yards and a half.” Her butter request to a dealer prompts a polite exchange about rolls and toast, highlighting witty provincial banter.
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Chicago News
New Year’s Cards Originated in Japan Art Masters
The New York Press notes that Japanese New Year cards called surimonos were world renowned for 100 plus years. They originated in the emperor’s court, used multiple color blocks, and carried poetic sentiments dictated by nobles. Each block remained royal property and reprints were never allowed.
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Japan
Kingdom
United States
New York Press
The Watch Secret of Jerome Bonaparte Revealed
Jerome Bonaparte ends a card game after losing money and a gold watch. A lady inspects the case but he refuses to let her open it. His wife questions the contents, tears up, and Jerome then reveals a miniature of Betsy Patterson, his first wife, proving his attachment.
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Jerome Bonaparte
Jerome
Betsy Patterson
Legislator Keeps Conscience Fund After Hat Find
A Connecticut legislator discovers a roll of greenbacks in his hat and, after a brief exchange with a stranger, decides to donate the money to the conscience fund. The man hints it was a mistake, but the legislator refuses to return it.
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Conscience Fund
Statehouse
Connecticut
H’m
Making Up For Lost Time Husband Reproach Turns Violent
A man rebukes his wife Alice for not cooking like his first wife Mary and for not moving as Mary did. He suffers a beating when a rolling pin strikes him after she retorts that she will do the work Mary neglected. The household subsequently quiets.
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Mary
Alice
Neighbor’s Son Taunts Child Prompting Martial Advice
A plea for action over a neighbor’s son who torments a boy, with a blunt suggestion from a lawyer to teach the boy to fight, cited in a Chicago News item.
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Chicago News
Parson Admits Quoting Borrowed Text With Quotation Gesture
A parson admits to cribbing and explains his method by raising two fingers at the opening words and two more at the end to signify quotation marks. The admission reflects on his honesty and practice in handling borrowed matter.
Marriage Surprise Sparks Talk in Brooklyn Life
A Brooklyn Life note recalls a couple's marriage as a surprise with mixed reactions from their friends. The column captures social chatter on unexpected unions and community response.
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Brooklyn
Study As A Lifelong Pursuit Across The Stages
The quote reflects study as a constant force from youth through old age. It frames learning as a persistent discipline shaping growth, resilience, and wisdom across generations and life phases.
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Landor
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