Favorite Stories From a Riverfront Porch Scene
A memoir excerpt recalls boyhood memories at a gravel wharf by a river where riverboats and gamblers thrive. Cap'n Joe Powell and a North Shore tourist dog spark a humorous exchange as an Indy describes a Mexican hairless dog aboard a packet bound for New Orleans.
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Tennessee
Indy
Ohio
Mississip
Joe Powler
Cincinnat
New Oneang
Cme
Joe
Cap'n
Jre
Where Jimmy's Education Really Was Shy
A returning gentleman to a New England town learns from Mrs Daly that Jimmy McKenna, once shanty boy, built a trucking business into a million despite illiteracy. He later drowns in a gravel pit while swimming with boys.
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Jimmy
New
Ingland
Irigh
Mra. Daly
Jim McKenna
Not a Family of Musicians A Self Made Western Millionaire
A self made western tycoon builds a grand mansion and imports decorators. His eldest son, returning from the East, notes one missing detail in the home and suggests a piano lounge con ndaller for the drawing room. The father agrees to order it by telegraph.
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Tillionaire
Moissin
Ain
Alsatian Wolf-Dog In Public Eye And Use In War
The Alsatian wolf dog, bred from the German wolfdog and central German sheepdog, gained wide public notice for its blend of traits. It served in wartime with British officers adopting the name Alsatian wolf-dog after the armistice. An unrelated advertisement promotes Cuticura products for sore hands in daily toilet care.
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Wurtemberg
Germany
Post Office Plans Massive Supply of Pens and Ink
The Post-Office department will distribute about 185000 pen points to 52000 stations and provide 480000 holders for pens. It also projects the need for 900000 quarts of writing fluid and 500000 large sheets of blotting paper for the upcoming year.
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Post-Office Department
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Dog as Teacher in Portland Woman Sees Puppy Quick Lessons
A Portland woman claims she has spent nearly twenty years trying to train her husband via a quirky method. She believes a newly acquired puppy will speed the lesson in weeks. A Cleveland driver lacking gas borrowed money from a traffic officer to refuel.
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Portland
Maine
Cleveland
Ohio
First Customer Recalls Long Trout Catch
A narrator recalls a remarkably long trout while discussing a catch with a second customer. The exchange hints at exaggerated fishing lore and local storytelling tone.
Phrase from a child about Santa Claus radio waves
A Western Christian advocate quotes a child to humorously note that adults claim to have all plans but a wise person must devise them, as the youngster plays with a radio and asks for Santa Claus wavelength.
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Santa Claus
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