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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1898
Page
14
Settin by the Fire and a Silent Man’s Passing
A poem recalls a man who spent days by the fire as frost neared and wind grew cold. He never joined the dances or spoke much, and after a long quiet decline his death is observed. The speaker muses the deceased resembles L Stanton in Chicago Times-Flor ald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Stanton
Chicago Times
An Artificial Stimulant in a Tiny Desert Town
In Cactus Gulch the climate is touted as invigorating for health seekers. Reports claim some improved quickly while others doubt the tale. A frail visitor once left able to run miles, though skeptics remain about the booster effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cactus Gulch
Coyote Sam
Coyote Sara
Local election bore praises Gibbs and a life saved
A boastful speaker extols Gibbs as capable and honest while recounting that Gibbs once saved his life. A solemn listener urges secrecy about the lifesaving event, asking if the crowd genuinely wishes to see Gibbs elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hix
Gibbs
Spellbound as Senator Sorghum Holds Listeners Entranced
A Washington Star snippet has Senator Sorghum claiming he held listeners spellbound during remarks. Miss Cayenne notes leaving the capitol feeling hypnotized and drowsy the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sorghum
Miss Cayenne
Capitol
Washington Star
Difference in Fellers Sparks Lively Exchange in Life
An angry citizen accuses another of lying and vows revenge in a tense exchange. Cowboy Bill quips that a liar earns no second chance, underscoring a rough code of honor in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowboy Bill
Wanted a Ws'ek Prison Visitor Quip Cited
A prison visitor asked a prisoner how he pleaded. The inmate replied with "Want" as the motive. He explained he wanted another man's watch, the judge sentenced him to five years, and the quip appeared in Tit Bits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlo
Just Thrown In Insult Sparks A Humorous Quip
A Cincinnati Enquirer quip jokes about a woman and a suitor. The remark questions how she found such a trivial husband and compares him to having a pound of tea, highlighting playful social humor.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Dress Trimming Plans Reveal Budget Constraints
Madge intends to buy trimming for a new dress and weighs fabric choices against her remaining funds. Molly asks about materials while Madge notes budget limits will drive the final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge
Molly
Jane Acknowledges Breakage of Valuable Item
A reader notes a claim of deception involving a valuable item. The message records a question to Jane about breaking the artifact and seeks clarification on responsibility.
Plate Theft Leads to Breakage in Punch Cartoon Reference
A fragment notes a punch cartoon caption about a plate that was taken in and proved weak as it broke the fourth time it was dropped. The exchange implies a humorous or cautionary remark on provenance or durability. The source preserves a period tone without graphic detail.
What Really Counts in a Man’s Worth After Death
A reflective line contrasts actual value with perceived value after a man dies. It asks how society judges worth, not the person’s true character, and suggests reputation outlives material measure. The quote probes moral worth and social perception.
Never Higher Motto Ends in Hanging
A terse exchange recalls the fate of a figure once famed for the motto Excelsior. The punchline confirms the person was executed, ending the boastful reputation.
Enamored Youth Seeks Daughter's Hand in Prompt Union
A young man pleads to marry the daughter, declaring he cannot live without her. The elder agrees to the match but voices personal unhappiness, asking for a set day and time while the youth asks for time to reflect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gramps
A Hint to Landladies From the Plain Dealer
A Cleveland Plain Dealer verse humorously admonishes landladies about soggy bread and spoiled leaves. It playfully suggests sighing and blaming Leiter for dull, brown bread and gray leaves, using a mournful tone to mock misfortune in a domestic setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leiter
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Tramp Refuses Help Prefers Warmth Over Clothing
A kindly woman offers an old suit for the cold tramp, who declines and says he would rather be mistaken for an anglo-maniac than freeze. The exchange highlights hardship and quick wit in harsh conditions.
A Good Preparation for Willie’s Literary Dream
A witty exchange from Tit-Bits shows Willie promising a literary career after graduation and his grandmother noting he has focused on college work already. The brief humor reflects ambitions and family expectations.
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Willie
The Reason Why No One Finds Jack Feather Boring
Madge claims Jack Feather brain is not as disappointing as rumored. Molly questions, while Madge argues he lacks fascination and appeal despite chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge
Jack Featherbraine
Molly
Hoot Them Sassenach A Snapped Exchange At Procession
In a lively scene the crowd cheers as Sandy McKintosh and O'Malley engage in a heated exchange during the procession. The judge intervenes as insults fly and threats are exchanged amid the crowd.
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Sandy McKintosh
O'Malley
Precocious Juvenile Grips Grammar and Alphabet
A brief exchange shows a juvenile questioning grammar after I and the order of the alphabet. His mother answers calmly noting the letters and grammar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie
Different Now. Young Wife and Husband Exchange Quips
A Pall Mall Gazette snippet records a playful exchange between a newlywed wife and husband about smoking and cigarette papers before their marriage. The brief item captures domestic humor in a concise dialogue.
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George
Pall‘Mall Gazette
Those Wonderful Detectives Clear Up Murder Mystery
A playful exchange between detectives and a judge confirms the murder case is no longer a mystery. The judge expresses satisfaction with the progress and clarity achieved by the sleuths.
A Bright Company Prompts Friendly Exchange
A lively scene features a host praising a clever group and a hostess wishing for one of the girls to join and share the latest gossip, capturing a genteel social gathering.
Unforeseen Contingency in Stocking Dispute
A shopper complains the stockings labeled fast black fade after washing. The dealer, described as a retired anarchist, quips that the customer must have washed the pair, highlighting a humorous exchange over product color retention.
Parade Trouble Sparks Irish Barroom Exchange
A rugged exchange in a Dublin bar recalls a judge’s line about a parade disruption. Finnigan asks if police halted the parade and O Houlihan blames Casey’s saloon in a sharp aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finnigan
Bruk
O’houlihan
Casey
He Wasn't Very Much Amy He's All The World To Her
Mamie teases Amy about her romantic view of geography noting how limited her knowledge is as she proclaims her lover is the world to her in a playful exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy
Mamie
Moonlight Escape on the River A Narrow Miss
A woman recounts a near fatal moonlit voyage on a New England river. A sudden sand barge collision hurled four aboard a boat into deep water. She survived by shawl, while Miss Martin drowned. the captain rescued both, and the tale ends with reflections on moonlight and birthstone lore.
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New England
Miss Martin
Mr. Russell
Mystic Bridge
Clifford
New Brunswick
Mignon
Omens of Precious Stones Reign in Birthstone Lore
A historical catalog links birthstones to virtues and fortunes. It lists January garnet through November tovas with traits tied to months, noting opal as unlucky for some and detailing hopes like hope and courage associated with October opal and November to vas friendship and fidelity.
The Poolnashanthana tragedy in Mayo's wild coast
A vivid 1798 Irish episode depicts rebels trapped on a cliff ledge at Poolnashanthana near Downpatrick Head. While villagers hid from Fraser Fencibles, a promised rope to safety was not lowered as the tide rose, leaving twenty five peasants doomed in the riptide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macmillan’s Magazine
Killala
Poolhashanthana
Mission of Don Quixote Chivalry and its Decline
From the London Mail, Cervantes aimed to curse the false tales of chivalry and banish them. He succeeded as these romances faded, making Don Quixote the oldest modern romantic fiction and a monument to genius. Ten years later he produced Part II in old age as death neared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Mail
Cervantes
Spain
Cortes
Legislature
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Jane
Flint
Soulrn
Don Quixote
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