A Clergyman's Story at Wolverhampton Meeting
At a Church Pastoral Aid Society gathering in Wolverhampton a humorous tale was told by Rev G A Sowter of Birmingham. An old Bristol cockle seller appearing ill sought a plaster remedy, promising to buy it. A female patient finally confesses she applied the plaster to herself due to a bad cold, then jokes about taking it off outside the door.
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Providence
Ewueferd
Erin
Wolverhampton Mugland
Norgut
G. A. Sowter
Kirminham
Bristol
Ik Hoek
Indy
Cosides
Aly
Abe
Howers of sulphur and lemon for cleaning white straw hats
To clean four white straw hats soak with an ounce of Howers of sulphur and four lemons. Place a little sulphur in water and squeeze lemon juice over. Damp the hat with cold water and rub with lemon and sulphur until clean. Rinse in cold water, dry, and press on the wrong side until thoroughly dry. For stiffness, sponge the right side with weak gum and water before ironing.
The Uead of the House
The article argues a man’s home duties shape his legacy beyond youth errors. It stresses domestic virtue, care for family, devotion to wife and children as defining tests of character and enduring memory.
Lonely People and the Need for Mutual Support
A fragment reflecting on human isolation and the remedy of shared purpose. It argues that individuals need a network of friends or family to sustain vitality, offering mutual encouragement and support to live meaningfully rather than in loneliness.
Janet and the miracle of loaves at parish visit
In a Scottish country parish Janet arranges a table of bread milk and tea before serious business. The narrative notes her memory of the miracle of the loaves and fishes as the minister tests her recall and the elder discusses the week as the crowd gathers for debate.
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Scotland
Oles
Ho Muir
Janet
Jan
Wide of the Mark Sermon Targets a Pompous Scot
A local tale recounts Mr. M Dougall, a Scotaman, whose arrogant temper enrages his neighbours. A minister’s blistering sermon condemns his conduct, provoking humiliation as the service ends with a harsh, scathing critique of his character.
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M Dougall
Asl
Develop a Graceful Carriage and Poise in Children
The text emphasizes that graceful carriage is crucial to beauty and that children should learn balance and posture early. It warns that bad habits form easily if deportment is neglected, and that grace of expression matters as much as movement.
Tombstone Mixup At Provincial Shop
A tombstone maker recalls a customer who insists on buying a stone engraved Francis for his mother’s grave. The stonemason objects since the stone is for another person, but the buyer argues his mother would have liked Francis and would be unable to read the name anyway.
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Francis
Mathur
A Matter of Business
Mr Sankey visits a shop seeking sacred tunes in musical boxes but finds only dance music. The salesman offers half sacred pieces, Moody and Sankey hymns, selling thousands. An entourage remark sparks a reflection on self control and virtue amid temptation and impulse.
Cling to Thy Mother in a Silent Lullaby
A poem fragment urges children to cling to their mother, through imagery of a guiding light and a golden street. It pleads for the reassurance of a mother’s prayers and loving counsel to steady young feet amid gathering shadows and life’s uncertain path.
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Kista
Sandy
Wenry Tiny
Elaine
Golden Atairs
Willie's Promise A Boy Breaks a Promise and Burns
A short story about Willie a young boy who disobeys his mother and touches a matchbox. A flame burns his sleeve and arm, sending him to the hospital. Nurses discuss keeping promises and gaining rewards like bells when he stays good. The tale ends with a lesson on keeping promises.
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Willie
Mama
Mana
Jane
Pier
Hays
Mamma
Semé
Margaret Hurrell
What They Caught Deluded Anglers Tale
A playful summer verse depicts four youngsters headed for a fishing excursion. They bring willows worms and tackle, but misadventure marks their day as Tommy earns a wetting Jimmy a scolding Johnny a cold Harry whipping and Mitch wishing otherwise. In the end none actually catches a thing.
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Tommy
Jimmy
Johnny
Harry
Mitch
Thankful For Small Mercies In Ails Of Fire
A bedridden old lady in a provincial town expresses gratitude amid her affliction. She recalls seeing a house across the street on fire and reflects on the hardship of others while she remains safe in bed, proclaiming she has much to be thankful for.
Why He Was Silent and the Hidden Pin Tale
Fragmented text recounts a physician describing a patient named Pat and a stubborn pin in a leg plaster. The tale includes a quip about tidiness and a mention of silicate of soda treatment for wood plus a rudimentary joke about ruling a husband. Casual anecdotes mix with stray quotes and misspellings.
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London
Pat
Dispensing Department Oversight Promises Patient Confidence
The dispensing department will be under personal supervision, ensuring medicines are accurately and carefully dispensed. First class pharmacy standards will be upheld, with strict attention to professional details to gain public support.
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Holloway
Oxford Street
New Seabek
Sirah Londen. Com
Tis
Scientific American
Elevar
Tonny Menie
He Aun
Wellington
New Zealand
Ayer
Ty Villa
Justo
Felton, Grimwade &O
J, Weatherill
Bogato Annaiien
Gaillie
Henatla
B.A. Bird
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Weatherill Asker
Grover
W. Barker
Beatle
MiaLrict
Avery Palmy
Cole
G.bey
Australie 4
Newport, Sons & CO
Vannuna Lawn
Malbouras
Mackerel Bros
Inhu Tants
Divtrot
Cormanodd Businses
Hatwell Bridge Street
Aapalla
Wridge Vrert
Brokey River Hotel
Mr. H.Z.G - Gregerson
Mellonene
W,t. Trenery
Bridge Street
Hp.g.utands
TLT. Greg
Bridge and Nunn
Chas
Tunsnant
Axp
Benalla and Violatyown
Violettown
SaLis
Lonion An
Ancashire Fire Insurance Co
Commercial Union Fire Insurance
National Matual Life Insurance Co
Codamnitooper and Co
Osters
George
Rose
Catiin
Isre
H. A. Rose
George Street
Sydney
Ey Te OP OM Pations
Tamilah
Ceylon
Fea
Tare Best
Tamilah Tra Company
Colombo
J. Gregerson
John Gerloff
Kairnedale
M*ferlane
Avi
Coe
G Abbott
Ash Trominer
Airidge Street
Benalla West
Adare — . G. Abbott
EH Country Butter Manufacturing Company * Proprietary Limited
Wony
HOM
Hatour
Droken River Factory
Alan
RS. J. West Greenbroce
Fruiterer NN Ss
Shite Hall
Avery
Burtonta
Shire Hall
Percy R. Morg
Ridge and
Nunn Streets
Benalla NS
Mr. Laboratory
Morgan
Benjamin Gaascolarr
Hang Ky Joock
Banalla Biandabl
Belge Strat
Bashlin Ba
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