Parrot Ghost on Train Spurs Crazy Car Tale
On a mid Atlantic railway run, Conductor Tom Pope and baggage master Sandy McTougal recount a wild night with a trunk that seemed haunted. A phantom voice claimed to be dying, prompting a dramatic search before a doctor revealed a phonograph hidden in camp meeting luggage. Sandy learns not to smash trunks in protest.
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Tom Pope
Sandy McTougal
Sandy
McDougal
Atlantic Ocean
Mac
Jes
Como
Tom
Pehaw
Metonget
Saya
Pope
Jake
Stingfellow
Edison
Levine
The Grain Rests In Sections Insomnia Study
An English scientist on brain disease argues insomnia is less dangerous than worry. He notes some insomnia sufferers, including literary minds, develop a rapid heart rhythm but still obtain rest across a day, with different brain centers taking turns to sleep.
To Gare a Gold in One Bay and Circus Earnings
A garbled set of old time product claims and social musings. The text mentions a supposed remedy with Grove's Signature and a refund promise, a circus reputedly taking lots of money from a town yet leaving a big pile, and various market references. It touches on licenses, commerce, and relationships with a satirical tone.
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Jecy
Grove
Avery
Gota
Learning to Breathe and Exercise for Health
A New York Tribune excerpt explains breathing training and thoracic exercises to expand the chest, strengthen abdominal muscles, and improve posture. It advocates daily practice for all ages, noting benefits to health and physique. It also cites a London Tit-Bits puzzle about world travel causing a day difference in lifespans.
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Wikleh
New York Tribune
Weel Just Since Grave Digging Tale From Dumfries Parish
A parish church grave digger in Dumfries area ties conversation with a stranger in the church yard. The stranger asks if people die often there he replies solemnly that they die generally just since. The remark reflects a grim humor reported by London Answers.
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Dumfries
John
London
Origin and Evolution of the Punch and Judy Puppets
The article traces Punch and Judy from Italian roots about 1600 to English popularity in Queen Anne’s era. Performances moved from churches to inns and halls, then to dramatic plots around 1813 outlining a violent tale of Punch and Judy with a staged infant death, Judy’s bludgeon, and Punch’s eventual demise, ending with a satirical infernal finale.
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Italy
England
East
Punch
Judy
Judy Ofters
Spain
Extravagant Compliment and Odd Traditions Mentioned
A northern woman teaches a class thrice weekly, a pupil praises her with a romantic compliment. The passage references Caesar, Brutus and a Louis Post-Diane, then notes demand for pans and pencils despite typewriters. Egyptian artifacts show ancient tools. various oddball phrases describe animals and fortunes.
Fragmented Prose of Social Quips and Oddities
A garbled miscellany of quips on manners drink wedlock and victory parodied in stray lines. It references streetcars clever office boys noblemen and a biblical ark with playful missteps and satirical asides about social pretensions.
Notice to all pargons to attend to accounts by date
Notice from W. F. So President of the Excubiior Oil and Bertinizar Company warns all pargons to settle accounts on or by November 1. The old Company alfaera must be garbled by that date and it is hoped every debtor will heed this imperative at once.
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Jimmy
Tam
Noah
Sach
Mr. Balfour
Curas
the & Dt Health
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Calhoun Falta
Willam
Quattlebaum
Ht. B. East
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Airs
Moore
Colon
Vantura
Ula
Luton
Weltlny
A AL Townend
Valor
Dremone Bt. Hostau
ORR, Gray «Co
Beye Hy
Hudtor Reljoul
Siaille College
Villans
Sindhia Allatle
Aleltizcus
Pall Taz
Treamirer
Tin
Valle
Oil and Bertinizar Company
Muwt
Munt
W. F
Dnce
Roberts
ORR, Gray & Co
Evans Pharmacy
Dendy Drug CO
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Clesa
Jennie
Cesar
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Rubicon
Ares
Wewa
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Tei Steel Penn
Egypt
Skeeter
Han Vo
GOLD
Fairbank Company
New York
Gorton
St. Louis
Bradfield
Tomadbip
Home Life Towuranna
Ahelie Anderson
Oconsa Diths
Carolina Mutual
KLUGH
Agerta Anderson
Carolina Aero
Fowler
Milburn
Buckley & Pretwell
Batata
Eiinha Snipes
Heareby
Javourier
Anderson County
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Lou, J
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Ordlnwry County
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County of
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Court OF Common Pleas
Janie Clarke
Jeuule J. Butt
E-L-Clarks
Tn Clarke
8. M.clarke
Frances Mobley
Matilo Pogues
Clarks
Emma, Clarke
Avols Clarke
Wiliie Clarke
Martha Clarke
Paul Clarke
Peurson Clarke
Eugoois Clarks
Jon B. Clarke
Frank Clarks
Bevie Dursiog
Gan. L. Clarke
Faoole Clarky
Thawna Clarke
Mabel Clarky
Terrill Clarke
Clar Clarke
Elias Clarke
Robert Clark
Sarah Clarke
Vonatturko
Ramah Clarks
Basie Clarke
Alles Clarke
Heller
Anderson CW
B. C
Herool
Sforooaia
Wala Court
Andenon C.H
Cremong
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Clarke
Tha Clarke
N. Heown
Willie Clark
Bartha Clarke
Paul Cl j@ Clarke
Feunte Clarke
Ene
Eine Laa
Caroline
Smith
Aietine Hopwelt
Lotsa Loulis
Adns Hlson
Ballo Gashroll
Tow
Dagwelly Tames
Bagwell
Carrie Gunnola
Pe Bigsie Boll Bolt
Nannlu Kates
Gonnels, Jr
Lou Armstrong
Callie
Addie Frodell
Platotiia
Ma Morthcout
Mary Kebtt
Helen’ Ambrose
St. Mary
Frances White
Ds Herowich
Andoraon Ct
G. Moadams
Seat
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Toho
Mutinda Morrison
Mary Jann Burrias
Halll Hobarts
Holwies
Chinnels
John Quooels
Gunnels
Tuglea
Wita
South Caroline
Hivien Anthoen
John Grungels
N.C. Shearer
Wald
W. I. Shearer
Ailin
Foley
John T. Burriss
Cescent
Hyans’ Pharmacy
Bruce
Brown & Brow
Stern
South Main Street
Nowner
Devons Corvingues
Wasketchard Descranes
Em Scientific Natican
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