Moment of Opportunity Turns Fortune into Wealth
A New York Sun tale recounts two travelers who share one half dollar. The man who accepted help becomes a successful retailer and wholesaler, eventually leading a major midwestern firm worth a million and a half at his death. The other, who rejected aid, remains jobless and hopeful for work in New York.
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Iman
Quondam
Middle West
New York
Potter’s Field
New York Sun
His Third Marriage and the Doll Mandate Tale
A Lahore paper recounts a Badaon inhabitant in upper Burma who, after losing two wives, was urged to marry a doll as his third wife so death would spare the real bride. He complied, proclaimed the doll dead, buried her, and then wed his fourth wife.
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Lahore
Badaon
Upper Burma
Dry Bath Anecdote From Scotch Humour
A Scotsman was advised to try shower baths. He fitted a cistern and colander and finished quickly. Asked how he enjoyed it he said it was fine and he stayed dry by not standing under the water without an umbrella.
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Beinz
Tie
London
Causes of Failure in Bankruptcy Court Satirical Notes
A bankruptcy judge recalls unusual causes of ruin from diverse debtors. A young aristocrat squandered a $2,000,000 inheritance on lavish dinners, including a ten person feast costing $10,000. A 35 year old bachelor cited inability to obtain loans amid gambling debts and consumer bills. Weather, pests, and declined beauty also appear as whimsical reasons for financial collapse.
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Erica
India
Madeira
Piedmont Hotel in Atlanta Gains Noted Reputation
Visitors in Atlanta note the Piedmont Hotel for its affordable rates and luxury. Under Harvey & Wood management the 300 room property with 150 private baths offers modern conveniences and snow-white cleanliness boosting its standing nationwide.
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Piedmont Hotel
Harvey & Wood
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