Candle Lit Rivalry Ends In Fateful Choice
Two farm laborers Josh and I fall for Ruth Bathgate during a harsh winter. They agree to a candle test to decide which man stays, each watching his partner light and burn longer. After Josh leaves for city work, Ruth flirts with the remaining suitor, who soon becomes engaged, ending the tender circle with a grim outcome.
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American Press Association
Jook
Farmer Bathgate
Ruth Bathgate
Ruth
Josh
Bea
Settie
Anary
Mre Ke Te
Thia
Joab
Signae
The Kettledrum A Four Note Copper Drum History
Jeasie K. MacDonald explains kettledrums in ancient and medieval contexts. The copper kettle, covered with skin, yields four notes and requires constant tuning. Players often use pairs for key changes, demanding a sensitive ear and steady rhythm from the drummer.
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Europe
Jeasie K. MacDonald
Nicholas
The Headiest Scheme in a Bank Heist Comedy
A short robbery tale recounts a porter delivering a forged package to J P Morgan & Co. The porter, claiming to be Kuba’s agent, confronts Mr Morgan and Maggie, leading to a risky office scene and awkward flirtation amid the tension of a late heist attempt.
Modern royalty and the king as a fading ideal
The Cleveland Leader argues that modern royalty cannot meet today’s demands. A king forgoes governance and leadership, outclassed by generals, artists, and scientists, and now straddles tragedy and farce as society grows more complex.
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Cleveland
Duty Weds Life’s Sweetest Deeds in Browning Verse
A Browning excerpt extols lives devoted to duty where small acts of service weave a durable life story. Love elevates actions, and service returns to the giver as strength and enrichment through helping others. The moral stresses humble daily labor as the true path to blessedness.
Sneezing and Folk Beliefs Across Cultures
The piece surveys how sneezing is linked to omens and customs in various cultures. It notes Jewish views on timing during bargains, beliefs about longevity after meals, and greetings such as God bless you and God preserve you in different regions including Brazil Fiji and England.
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Brasil
Fiji
Suffolk
London Sphere
Seven Schooners Challenge at German Beer Garden
A self satisfied American taunts a Dutchman from a German university beer garden. The stout Dutchman accepts a bet to drink seven schooners, returns after ten minutes, and swiftly finishes the seven served as the crowd watches. The wager pays. The man explains he left earlier to see if he could drink seven more.
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Nean
Winner of the Kitchen Fight Lobster Dines Alone
A pessimistic diner ordered broiled lobster but found a missing claw. The waiter explains a kitchen brawl left one lobster claw gone and the other eaten. The man sighs and asks to be served the “winner” while the staff contend with the odd scene.
Early astronomical devices and water clock evolution
The text notes Tsiang Hnng in 126 AD creating an orrery showing celestial motion via water propulsion. It cites a sixth century Chinese water clock using a bird beak to measure time, with each pound representing a hundredth of a day. It mentions mercury replacing water in elepardras about that era.
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Tsiang Hnng
China
Aunt Chloe Seeks Pain Remedy in Lippincott's
In a Lippincott's vignette Aunt Chloe, burdened by a brutal husband she shelters, asks a drug store clerk for a strong remedy. The clerk touts St Peter's prescription as a cure for cuts bruises aches and sprains, selling it for a dollar while Chloe hints at needing care for her worn-out man.
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Chloe
St. Peter’s
Lippincott’s
Englishman Famed for Shoes Thrown at Cat in Areaway
In a humorous Chicago New item, an English visitor’s day is confined to his room. Two hotel salesmen joke he is a victim of circumstances after a shoe throwing incident from outside his door, a nod to local custom.
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Chicago
New
Hadn't one of us better die
A vivid London Academy scene shows a morning with a crowded breakfast table, a worried mother, an irritable father muttering about elbow room, and a child asking if someone should die. The tense domestic moment paints a chilling autumn mood.
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London Academy
Wife presses husband for loan then quickly pays note
A Philadelphia wife, not known for sweetness, demands about $100 from her husband who can’t spare such cash as he must cover a $200 note this afternoon. Calmly she agrees to his plan and retrieves the money, settling the debt.
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Philadelphia
James
Harper's Weekly
Observation Outshines Precept in Knowledge Gained
A quote notes that personal observation and experience yield far greater understanding than reading alone, likening it to a traveler’s knowledge surpassing what is learned from books and precepts. The author emphasizes experiential learning and practical insight as superior.
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Thomas
Knew His Dad Teacher Exposes Johnny’s Trouble
A classroom exchange reveals a student named Johnny telling a teacher he will not ask his father for help. The teacher questions why Johnny avoids help, implying trouble is afoot as Johnny deflects.
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Johnny
Wren
Fragmentary sketch of odd dialogue and characters
The text presents a fragmentary scene with unnamed characters in a casual, domestic setting. Dialogue hints at a strained relationship and incomplete exchanges, conveying a mood of secrecy or hesitation.
Gates Refuses Poker Fund After Committee Demand
In a city scene a group gathered to launch a high stakes poker game to honor Jobo W. Gates. A fund of 820,000 was raised to invite Cates. Gates refused and finally offered to pay $20,000, prompting the committee to disperse.
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Jobo W. Gates
Bim
Cates
Gates
Old Jacob Grimes and the Farm's Worn-Out Ways
An Illinois farmer Jacob Grimes repeats the old first principle of farming to his Chicago nephew. He insists on using up and wearing out the old gear before the new, even urging to fetch the old horse when a storm arrives, while the boy questions the plan.
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Jacob Grimes
Chicago
Jacob
Jacot
William
Four Acre
Pleasures Over Duties and the Gift of Happiness
A quotation attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson argues that pleasures benefit others more than duties, noting happiness requires sacrifice in some cases and that a joyful person radiates goodwill. He claims happiness is underrated and more valuable than wealth or obligation.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Doctor’s Odd Rule Backfires In Comic Encounter
A renowned specialist Dr Jobson ran an odd policy that patients must strip before entering his private office. A man arrived naked, protested the rule, apologized, and returned stripped. The patient then asked about an overdue bill from Tallor Snip.
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Jobson
Souvenir Post Card Request at St Peter Visit
A recently arrived traveler asks where to obtain souvenir post cards. St Peter, eyeing the traveler, directs him to the proper place for mementos in a humorous vignette.
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St. Peter
St Peter
Bis
Salvation Talk From a Woman Evangelist
Cincinnati Enquirer reporter John R K McLean attends a southern Ohio town meeting to cover a female evangelist. He stays seated when asked to rise, but she takes his hand and insists on salvation. He cites his business of reporting, she replies there is no business more important than salvation.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
John RK. McLean
Ohio
John McLean
Senate Finance Committee Weighs Payne Tariff Changes
Democratic members of the Senate finance committee prepare to decide the course on the Payne tariff bill. Leaders expect a possible delay to next Monday as amendments to the petroleum schedule are debated and a conference route is considered to align with Taft's specifications.
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Finance Committee
Ecskins
Payne
Taft
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Aldrich
House
Tipanee Committee
Howe
Ways and Means
Wave and Weans
Respected Lady Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Thomas Franets aged 60 died at her west State street home Monday afternoon after a long illness. She left a grieving husband and five children including Mrs. William Gross and John Francis of Athens and Joseph Francis of Port Huron. Funeral at the Christian church Wednesday at 2 with burial in Union Street Cemetery conducted by Rev. W. H. Boden. Joseph Francis, an immigration inspector, and Rev. Joseph Jenkins will attend.
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Thomas Franets
West State Street
Francis
Luhrig
William Gross
John Riley
C. BR. Faine
John Francis
Athens
Joseph Francis
Port Huron
Mich
Mary Lloyd
Los Angeles
Cal
Joseph Jenkins
Toulon
Lahing
Straitsville
The
Christian Church
W. H. Boden
Union Street
Jenkins
Indians Declare for Prohibition Campaign Opens in Nez Perce
Spokane April 14 One thousand copper colored followers of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce tribe will join the prohibition forces in Nez Perce county as the campaign begins to make the district an arid zone. The Indian Voters League, led by James Stuart, trains reds in citizenship duties. The Nez Perce treaty includes a prohibition clause urged by chieftains who feared rum's effects. Many Indians are educated and wealthy with farming land and will soon receive over 150000 dollars from the government, to be deposited in the First Americans bank at Fort Lapwai Idaho.
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Spokane
Wash
Joseph
Panhandle
Idaho
Nez Perce County
Indian Voters’ League
James Stuart
United States
First Americans’ Bank
Fort Lapwai
Corbett Lawyers
Local Notes On Residents And Visitors In The Area
Chester Hill business visitor Hiram Thomas. Mrs Foster sold property to John Davis and has moved to Rockland. Mrs Hattie Burritt hosted by sister M Hwers in Canaanville. Tennant of New England moved into Berry property vacated by Kyle. Evelyn McBee slowly recovering from burns. Dr. Busch bought Prank Dailey property and rents to Mr Jennington of Nelsonville. Zoa Beebe and children visited in New Plymouth. Vint Davis family to Sun WV. Pilly Zimmerman building residence in Fairfax. Mrs M J Chariton in Athens aiding ill aunt Mrs Picker ing in pneumonia. John Featherstone rents passage property and moves from Williams house. Stella Nice, once ill, is out again. Mrs John Meek returns to Columbus after death of father M I Ewers. Mrs M J Boblett visiting son at Lubric. H Kincade family Easter at mother’s near Guysville. Everett Townsend and family visit relatives in town.
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Hiram Thomas
Chester Hill
Foster
John Davis
Rockland
Hattie Burritt
Canaanville
M. Hwers
Tennant
New England
Berry
Kyle
Evelyn McBee
Busch
Jennington
Nelsonville
Zoa Beebe
New Plymouth
Vint Davis
Sun
W. Va
Pilly Zimmerman
Fairfax
M. J. Chariton
Athens
Pickering
John Featherstone
Passage
Williams House
Stella Nice
John Meek
M. I. Ewers
Columbus
M. J. Boblett
Lubiig
H. Kincade
Guysville
Everett Townsend
Delma
Little Hocking
Gaillard Property Sold on East Union Street
The James Wallard property on East Union street was sold to PD Hr. Moore. The price was not disclosed. Moore said he will remodel it into a model home. Mr. and Mrs. Pallard plan to move to Lancaster to live with their daughter Mrs. Keasinger.
Fined for Disorde rly Disturbance in The Plains
George Gabriel Don Gabriel and Pd Coon of The Plains were fined 2 dollars each by Mayor Hedges after pleading guilty to disorderly charges. The fines were collected. The trio caused a disturbance on Mill street Sunday.
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George
Don Gabriel
Pd Coon
the Plains
Hedges
Mill Street
For Sale A Good Six Room House Near Grosvenor Pike
A six room house with a barn and necessary outbuildings is for sale half a mile above Grosvenor on the pike. Inquiries can be made to Otto W. Moore by home phone. Charley Moore and Son 4803.
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Grosvenor On Pike
Otto W. Moore
Charley Moore & Son
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