Portly Conductor Demands One of Three From Ticketless Passenger
A portly conductor tells a ticketless traveler to show ticket pay fare or get off. The passenger retorts walk more eat less or bust. The train pulls away before the conductor recovers.
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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
8
Puzzled Philosopher and Village Curiosities
A humorous trio of vignettes: the three pound steak riddle with a cat weighing three pounds, Uncle Mose recalling seeing George Washington but claiming salvation from church, and Mrs Hayrix questioning balloon folk and the strength of records as Hiram amputation of tobacco prompts a quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philosopher
Philoopher
Mose
George Washington
Uncle Mose
Hidden Motives and Quips in a Local Scene
A jumble of dialogue sketches shows characters like a self sharpening pencil maker a sharp observant wife and a sleepy conversational tone. The scenes hint at mistaken identity a thief question and household humor with brief exchanges and odd interruptions.
Strong cross examination highlights witness perjury claim
In a courtroom exchange the lawyer questions a witness about an alleged 97:46 o clock mention on January 8. The attorney argues memory stems from intending to catch a train and attacks the precision as impossible, asserting no train leaves at 9:45. The judge is present as the confrontation hints at a strong case against the witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taka
Union Station
Rail promo entices brides and grooms with half-rate trips
The X- Z railroad pitches liberal inducements to newlyweds. In a playful exchange, Jack explains that couples buying a ticket to Niagara within six months will receive half-price tickets to Dakota, highlighting a romantic travel incentive scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Harry
Niagara
Dakota
No Blame for That Mrs Raifuss Extravagent Pipe Debate
In a playful exchange Mrs Raifuss scolds her husband for spending money while Henry responds with irritation. He recalls a prior $5 gift to Mr Jolmner for their marriage, suggesting a pattern of financial folly to Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Raifuss
Henry
Mr. Raifuss
Mary
Mr. Jolnler
Deceit Hinted by Names in a Troubling Labor Tale
A narrative notes three Gunn brothers hired by TJ at an urgent friend’s request. One brother never reported, another was fired, and the third was dismissed after objection to his being loaded. The piece emphasizes the questionable use of names to obscure responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunn
The Latest in Bluffs and Perfume Quips
A humorous exchange about shop smart lines and fragrance humor. A drug clerk pitches Bouquet de Gasolene as an automotive impression, while a customer retorts with a joke about an airship scent, reflecting light newspaper humor and era tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Just What He Would Like Hobo Conversation Clip
A brief exchange shows a hobo asking for a nickel from a kind lady. The lady questions the act while the hobo claims he does not own the habit and only wishes he did.
Cat Family Lesson About Members and Pets
The dialogue identifies animals in the cat family and debates whether mice belong. Charlie asserts tigers and lions are cats and that mice are included when cats and kittens chase them, while the teacher objects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Peterson
Charlie
Freed From Fear in Tariff Debate Crisis
A speaker declares readiness for another tariff discussion while boasting seven shares in a woolen mill and confidence the nation will endure even if woolen goods tariffs drop 20 percent ad valorem. The remark reflects the era’s tariff disputes and personal stake in industry.
Unclear text fragment about errands and a job
The excerpt is a garbled dialogue about a shopkeeper and a boy discussing distance from Earth and a job, lacking clear events or names.
Dinner Conversation Sparks Mystery at Immitian Hostess
In a terse dining exchange, a guest jokes about a beastly function and a joy ride in a new automobile. The remarks reveal that the hostess, identified as the Imit, is the wife of one speaker, hinting at a hidden domestic connection amid casual chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imit
Dangers of Imported Nursery Stock to New England Trees
Entomologist Marlatt warns that brown-tail and gipsy moths arrived on imported nursery stock from 1909 to 1911, spreading across the United States and devastating orchards and forests. Massachusetts and other states spend millions yearly on control as infestations threaten property values and public health due to nettling caterpillar hairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlatt
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
France
New England
Massachusetts
Boston
North Shore
Lower
Maine
Catskill
Adirondacks
Belgium
Twelve Varieties of Ducks and Their Uses
The article lists twelve standard duck varieties common in the United States including white Peking white Aylesbury Raven Cayuga Muscovy white Muscovy Indian runner gray call white call black East India and Swedish. It notes profitability for most varieties while two call varieties and black East India are bantams bred mainly for show. The crested white may be ornamental and blue Swedish remains less known. An illustration depicts a Rouen drake and duck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India
India
Waist pattern combines plainness and dressiness in fabric choice
A pattern description explains a waist with a single piece yoke and side pleats, back square yoke, and plaited section. Suitable fabrics include taffetas, embroidered silks, voile, and sheer materials. Pattern 4980 fits busts 82 to 42 inches. medium needs 2 yards 43 inch material plus 9 34 yards of insertion notes. Send 10 cents to Pattern Department with name, address, size, and pattern number.
Smarter summer skirt pattern for sturdy fabrics
This detailed pattern describes a versatile skirt suitable for linen denim galatea and khaki as well as serge cheviot and similar fabrics. It features a plain front panel back options habit style or reversed plait, a two part lower edge band, and decorative bands in satin or wide braid with contrast color. Pattern 6419 fits sizes 22 to 80 inches and medium size needs 6 yards of 38 inch fabric. Send 10 cents to Pattern Department with name address and size.
Wine and Women in Antipodes and The Influence In the Ether
South Australia faces a barmaid shortage after a 2 year old act banning new engagements leaving 400 barmaids. Wages rose to 3 pounds weekly as hotels report declining receipts. The London Chronicle notes wine and women in the antipodes. Also a critique of Pinero Jones play The Influence In the Ether calling its structure awkward and epigrams misplaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antipodes
South Australia
London Chronicle
Mew
Pinero Jones
Rumors arise over sacks and hobble skirts
A terse exchange hints at rumors about sewing unlucky wives into sacks. The suitan dismisses the matter, insisting it is nothing, and notes the women received hobble skirts. The fragment suggests a sensational rural gossip tone with a dash of dark humor.
Local professionals and undertakers listed in Atlantic Iowa directory
Directory snippet lists Dr. W C Heers dentist over Smiley's Music Store 455 Green Atlantic G R Miller Musion office 396 Suite 2 3 Gillespie Building Atlantic Iowa J A Giffen successor to C Thurman V Farostore Furniture and Undertaking W M Bailey licensed embaler embalm er day Musson 169 Bell 7 at night Musson 46 805 Chestnut St Atlantic Iowa LA L
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Heers
Smiley’s
Green
Atlantic
G. R. Miller
Gillespie Building
Iowa
J. A. Giffen
C. Thurman V Farostore Company
W. M. Bailey
Embbalmer
Musson
Bell
Chestnut St. Atlantic
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Kkeeper
Ographer
de Sham
Belle
Scott
Oving Picture Company
Stat EU
Yeepessees
STADE
Eas
Mame Cp Ecacyeeseenseeneucnessnsteeaneren
Chas. A. Grubb
4Th and
Chestnut Streets
T. B. Swan
J.B. Rockafellow
Wood & Savery
John H. Wood
Ben U. Wood
C. W. Savery
Sixth and
Chestnut Sts
D. O. Herbert
East Fifth Street
C. G. Clark
R. A. Gambler
Opera House
Black Bell
Chrs. D. Finley
Osteopath
Chestnut Street
C. L. Campbell
U.S. Mullins
Paul Gillespie
Butler
M. H. Butler
Hama
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