Joel Chandler Harris and the birth of Uncle Remus stories
Joel Chandler Harris faced doubts when compiling his Uncle Remus tales. The Atlanta Constitution writer Rose ahead, delivering a vivid memory of plantation life through dialect and folklore. Harris’s early work earned him lasting fame after a single submission transformed his career.
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Remus
Genrus
Sccident
Joel Chandler Harris
Mr. Harris
Atlanta Constitution
Sam W. Small
The
Constitution
Harris
Joel
Tipping in Bohemia Sparks Public Etiquette
In Prague tipping is treated as essential for tramway conductors and cafe staff. A two-beller tip is standard for conductors, with larger towns showing waiters earning by tips. Observers note a head waiter’s income from tips can exceed a university professor’s, with varying amounts paid to various attendants at open air cafes.
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Prague
Bohberatfa
London
Icle
Do Not Call All Perfumes Cologne
A speaker mocks the generic use of Cologne for all perfumes. The tale traces eau de Cologne to Johann Maria Farina of Cologne, noting origins and city-based naming, and argues the error would apply to London if misnamed. The piece ends with a jab at city-name usage and fashioning perfume labels.
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Cologne
Johann
Ora Varina
London
Chicago
Denver
Editor complains about print errors in a reader letter
A correspondent scolds the paper for misprints, citing examples of misread words and altered phrases. The letter mocks the handling of quotes and names, referencing Mr Skimmerhorn and various misrendered phrases.
The Rigger in the Wood-Pile
Thousands suffer headaches indigestion back pains and mild ailments from sluggish bowels. The root cause is bowels not moving and sluggish kidneys and skin. Prest-a-tives pills stimulate the liver bowels kidneys and skin to remove impurities and cure the trouble. 50c box six for 7.50 trial size 2c Frast-a-tives Limited Ottawa.
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Frast-a-tives Limited
Ottawa
Late Henri Julien Remembered as Outstanding Montreal Artist
The Montreal based newspaper artist Henri Julien died suddenly, leaving a remarkable legacy in watercolour and editorial illustration. Born in Quebec, he joined the Northwest Expedition era, capturing prairie life and Indigenous scenes. Known for modesty and warmth, Julien’s work made him a beloved colleague of journalists and artists. Deane Farthing named Bishop of Montreal.
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Canada
Henri Julien
Pieteres
North America
Beauharnois County
Quebec
Ottawa
Northwest Mounted
Old Fort Garry
Hockies
Great West
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Prairies
Mr. Julien
Royal Canadian
National of
Hundred Husky Long to Lead Que Ship
On the wharf cargo piles out of control with wood hides tobacco meats flour oil wine and thousands of items. Four hundred men load hatchways with nets and rope as tugs and trains converge and the ship sails on time.
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Acre
Great Ocean Limer
Hunting Wild Horses and Minds of Hearn in London
A composite piece reviews brumby trapping in New South Wales with corral design and fluttering cotton lures, then shifts to critical notes on Lafcadio Hearn as a creator. It cites London Standard and Forum critiques, contrasting practical hunting with literary judgment and a sharp jape about a peer in horse racing.
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New South Wales
Clarence
Stephens
Silver
London Standard
Hearn
Gould
London
Pleasant For the Lender
Dudley counts a debt tally in a Philadelphia Press excerpt, noting a tote of 652 dollars and 80 cents as he seeks a loan to escape debt. Markley questions the request as Dudley begs for help to avoid financial trouble.
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Dudley
Markley
Philadelphia Press
A Hold Up Shown in Fragmentary Inquirer Text
Readable fragments indicate a staged hold up exchange with puzzled dialogue about a debt or mass and a return to Philadelphia as hinted by the Philadelphia Inquirer. Names and exact actions are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Fragmented OCR Note on Early Doctor Stiper Interaction
A garbled, fragmentary OCR passage shows dialogue about a young doctor named Stiper. Phrases hint at a first commendation or action and a reaction among speakers, but the text is incomplete and difficult to interpret.
Hats ban tightens at Omaha Episcopal churches
The article notes a ban on big hats in Omaha Episcopal churches amid church policy changes. It also discusses the 24th Regiment of Chatham potentially disbanding after a Quebec trip and reports on a Canada October incident where 241 workers were injured and 79 died. Governor Hughes aims at a local option campaign, and Canada’s Japanese immigration from April 1 to October ends at 6,648.
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Omaha
24Th Regiment of Chatham
Quebec
Canada
Hughes
New York
Hyomei advertised as a cure for catarrh and other ailments
A local ad features Rev Charles Hartley praising Hyomei for bronchial catarrh relief. It claims many sufferers despair of cures and notes D H MacLaren sells Hyomei, a medicated air remedy. The complete outfit costs $1.00 with a 50 cent refiller, available today.
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Charles Hartley
Sardinia
Obio
D. H. MacLaren
Orillia Presbyterians Hold Large Communion Service
Last Sunday at Orillia Presbyterian Church the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed with about seven hundred communicants present. Four gallery sections were needed to seat all. Rev. Dr. Grant preached on The Believer's Challenge from Romans. Rev. Dr. Gray led prayer and Rev. Mr. MacGregor delivered the closing address. Preparatory services on Friday brought 155 new members, 130 by Profession of Faith and 25 by certificate. 26 candidates were baptized. Classes will continue for 50 to 60 more potential members before January Communion.
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Orillia Presbyterian Church
Grant
Gray
MacGregor
Transoceanic message reaches San Francisco and Ontario petition motor rule
A cryptic telegraphic dispatch from Japan informs San Francisco of an aereogram across 4700 miles. Ontario counties Northumberland Durham and Victoria petition the legislature to permit motor car operation on Sunday and one additional weekday.
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San Francisco
Japan
Ontario
Northumberland
Durham
Victoria
Pia
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Clapperton Streets
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Slocum, Limited
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Progress Brand
E. T. Tyrer
Barrie
Orillia Presbyterians
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