Hobo Answers Query With Hunted Look
A brief dialogue shows a frightened hobo explaining that his wary, chased appearance comes from constant pursuit by the police.
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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1916
Page
6
Posthumous Fame A Tombstone Epitaph Case
A terse note reflects on a tombstone epitaph as a case of posthumous fame where a man achieves what he wanted after leaving the scene. The idea frames a life concluded as fulfillment beyond the active period.
Courage Generators in Matrimonial Banter
A man jokes that women spur male courage. He recalls years of marriage battles and jokes his bachelor friend about facing the town's toughest man as a comparison to his own marital struggles.
Insurance Claim Sparks Suicide Experiment Gone Wrong
In a quoted exchange an individual admits arranging an automobile incident after purchasing an accident insurance policy the day before. The discussion implies intent to test policy protection, with the claim that the plan “worked like a charm” as exposure to danger ensued.
Wanted, the Earth. Aboard an air ship tale of adventurous pursuit
A biting, mock-folk query asks if anyone truly desires earthly life as a man recounts a daring ascent in an air ship. The fragment hints at satire and wonder, pairing a title line with a memory of an epic voyage.
Three Calves Named Dick and Harry in Riddle
A playful exchange has Dick asking why his ankles are thick. Harry replies with a pun that they carry three calves, twisting the joke into a math themed riddle about anatomy.
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Harry
Not His Fault in Local Society
A fragment from a column notes women are peculiar and mocks Mrs. Bilfur who once adored Brown Ing. with a political shift in the Brown Ing club, the poet’s name becomes a source of anger.
Too Much for Him Goes To Boarding Place Change
A humorous exchange unfolds with a thin speaker declaring he will move his boarding place because three course dinners overwhelm his digestion. An amused audience quips about what those dinners really include, with the reply jokingly listing napkins tea water and toothpicks.
Much in Their Favor
Dialog echoes in a light exchange about a saxophone and its appeal among fashionable crowds. A playful tone questions severity toward the instrument while noting attractive figures and a playful critique of whose favor it enjoys. The excerpt centers on social operatives and flirtatious banter.
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Eyule
Worryless Wisdom and Jollyboy’s Hidden Fame
Hyker remarks that Jollyboy, a philosophical sort, is married to a prominent movie actress yet remains undisturbed by his obscurity. Byker questions the relevance, highlighting the contrast between public status and personal calm.
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Jollyboy
Hyker
Byker
Longing for Earth Aboard a Seasick Voyage
A steward asks what the passenger wants as seasickness overtakes the voyage. The reply laments only wanting land and stability, a stark wish for solid ground amid the rolling sea.
There’s no particular reason to take a cheerful view
A pessimistic figure argues happiness could seem selfish and unprogressive. He insists he frowns to show belonging to reformers, claiming self defense against misperceptions of caring for others.
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Ife
Real Antiques Sought by Buyer in Quick Wits Exchange
A humorous dialogue features a dealer and a customer seeking authentic antiques. The seller lists famous items from history to trap the buyer with modern pieces, while the buyer insists on genuine relics, joking about Noah’s ark tools. The exchange highlights wit over items claimed as historic.
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George Washington
Jenny Lind
Catherine the Great
Russia
Noah
Why Hank Hayface Looks Over the Fence
Local joke caption describes Hank Hayface glancing toward passing cars as his wife’s shouting echoes like car horns. The scene highlights neighborhood unease and a quirky domestic dynamic.
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Hank Hayface
Hank
Man's Wisdom in Fashion Trends of 19th Century
A wry note on male attire observes that a man may wear tight trousers with a black coat and vest, but he still lacks clothing that buttons down the back, hinting at evolving styles or humorous impracticalities.
Shakespeare Set Pushes Back Buyer Agents
A reader recalls fending off a persistent book agent who pressed for a Shakespeare set. The reply reveals the trick used: presenting the final installment notice from a prior purchase two years earlier to deter further pressure.
Three Sheets In The Wind Describes Poor Sailor
In Nautical Terme a neighbor describes a poor husband by noting his wife’s wealth and his own lack of smooth sailing. The phrase three sheets in the wind signals his frequent inebriation and unstable condition.
Crusty Visitor Probes for Explosives in Player Plane
Plainspoken exchange has the host asking about what the guest will put in the player plane. The crusty visitor confirms asking what explosives are available as a line of inquiry. The dialogue hints at tension over weaponized items in a sporting context.
Demonstration Turns on Local Bully Figure
A street demonstration centers on a boy named Caremice Egbert who defeats a bully, while townsfolk discuss deceptive flashy signs and hidden dangers. The scene captures community tension amid an odd street event.
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Caremice Egbert
Before and After Taking
Comic exchange shows Mrs. Wedderly recalling her husband’s once lavish generosity and now his harsher, controlling stance as Miss Singletome jokes about the shift. The brief vignette captures a change in tone from indulgence to restraint within marriage.
The Parson and Mrs Newed In a Curious Exchange
A fragment shows a dialogue about a parson and Mrs Newed with a note on a failed bread casting gesture. It mentions a subsequent event where many cents fish died due to a lidiges tion mischance.
Local quarrel prompts stray call on street
Mrs Caller recalls her husband crowing this afternoon while Mrs Hamer asks how it happened. The exchange describes a man across the street responding to a beckon, revealing a casual domestic moment.
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Mrs. Caller
Mrs. Hamer
Watches and political candidates in a wise guy quip
A witty exchange compares watches to political candidates. The wise guy says they are alike and the other replies that they will be the goat unless they run well, implying performance determines value.
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W. G
The Dressmaker Dress Gains Ground in Women's Fashions
In Woman's Realm the one piece frock rises in importance and may supplant the formal suit. Fashion notes show dressmakers' gowns evolving with silk and velvet materials, fur accessories, and decorative beadwork for evening and shopping bags priced from five to a hundred dollars.
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Paris
No Basis in Fact in Ex President Roosevelt’s Arbitration Claim
The misspelled vent reads like a facsimile of Roosevelt arguing that German influence in Venezuela could trigger a global war. It contends Great Britain aided Germany, blaming Roosevelt’s stance for thwarting a supposed German stronghold in Venezuela and dismisses the Venezuela-Europe analogy as flawed.
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Venezuela
Dewey
Porto Teo
Germany
Venesueli
Theadore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Vienezuela
Paris
Petrograd
Great Britain
Toby
Vareselin
Paris houses unveil new winter vests with tailored suits
The article describes long undervests in contrasting colors and materials worn with tailored suits. It notes the vest opening reveals bright satin and embroidery, with silhouettes inspired by Louis XV and Louis XVI models.
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Paris
What Wilson Should Have Done
Theodore Roosevelt criticizes President Wilson for not intervening earlier in the anthracite coal strike. He argues Wilson should have followed his own method of intervention, suggesting a delayed response would have prolonged the conflict. Roosevelt contends Wilson would gain satisfaction only by acting in line with his plan.
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Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Underwood tariff boosts imports of raw materials
The article notes a 10 percent rise in raw material imports under the Underwood tariff. Most materials enter duty free and reach mills and factories for processing into finished goods. Transportation firms and workers benefit, while protective clothing on raw materials reduces import prosperity.
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Party of Protection
American exporters reap golden harvest from new contracts
Democratic Record notes a shift as export activity benefits from a service enabling wireless installations and related contracts. The article highlights American exporters enjoying favorable terms and a rise in international orders amid evolving foreign trade dynamics.
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Revelation study notes on the churches and visions
The document discusses the authorship and date of the Revelation of Jesus Christ and outlines John’s message to the seven churches in Asia Minor. It notes the vision on Patmos, the imagery of the Son of Man among candlesticks, and the symbols for angels, prophets, and future church history epochs.
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