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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1893
Page
7
A veteran express messenger on the Missouri Pacific recalls a bold misdirection as a stuffed buffalo shipped to England leads to a suspenseful confrontation. The man notices the buffalo's eye moves, sensing danger as the train proceeds toward Hillsdale and beyond.
A train express messenger recounts trapping a robber aboard a buffalo carriage. He mounts the animal, pins the seam closed, and uses strength and timing to subdue the robber before Stormwave depot. The buffalo is kept as a trophy and later becomes a library display with a boy imitating the ride.
The New York Evening Sun reports an experiment where forty four men and thirty eight women evaluated odors of cloves garlic lemon and prussic acid in highly diluted solutions. Results show men detected lemon to greater dilutions than women and two men excelled at recognizing prussic acid near the 2 000 000 dilution.
Specialists on throat diseases urge kitchen quarantine on wash days and boiled dinner days to avoid steam from hot clothes and meats. They advise vacating ill ventilated kitchens and keeping babies and sick children away during cooking to prevent respiratory ailments.
A fragment notes how a buckwheat cake and a home run hinge on batter effectively. It mentions a slender girl named Waisky delivering a plump refusal and says police involve many men in trouble. It references TaeaE as an imitation baseball diamond with no out.
A compact snippet recalls lively chatter about a failed hunt, a progressive euchre party, and a booby prize quip. It notes a poker anecdote about a star actor drawing a full house only at the table, and jokes about Soakman’s money habits reflecting social banter of the time.
A compact humor piece listing samples from religious and professional figures, noting dry and juicy quips. It references a scene with Tommy and Mr Flyer about wet hair and water, and ends with editor commentary on poetry motion.
A dialogue between lovers envisions marriage and a rural life on a small farm. She jokes about bringing a ready milking stool, decorated with plush ribbons, to the future in a cheerful vow of domestic bliss. The couple anticipates happiness away from the crowded city.
Van Demmit remarks he will win a bet about a railway trip. Fenilworth questions, and Van Demmit explains one man bets the train will be wrecked and another bets it will not be robbed. He believes he cannot lose in this exchange.
A New York Weekly line jokes that replacing tailor visits with home repairs saves money. A wife suggests sewing on suspender buttons herself using a hairpin, turning small household fixes into frugal humor about domestic economy.
The Detroit Free Press quotes McBride answering a quip about marriage. He jokes that his wife sits on him more now than at the start, framing a light exchange during a public event.
A humorous exchange from the Brooklyn Eagle features Mrs Oldbird asking if doubt exists in marriage and Mrs Youngwife replying that a flat offers no room for doubt or even a shadow of it, illustrating urban living and marital wit.
A factious man sends postcards to a small town with a postmistress. He writes on the top “Please forward after perusal.” The note stirs curiosity and tidbits circulate about motives and privacy in local mail.
Mrs Hiram Daly complains about balancing chores as Norah carries out dishwashing. The skit shows Norah struggling to fit clothes into the wringer while the mother laments the time and effort saved by the new device.
A breakfast table quip arises from a boarder who recalls a quarrel between a newspaper man and his wife. The man refers to his partner as an old porcupine while a pun follows about a quill-driver, prompting a Judge to comment.
A short exchange from Texas Siftings asks if Satin Johnsing saw the colonel and recalls Jim Webster’s impression of him. Webster reports the colonel treated him with the best respect and notes the cigar smoke in his face came from a 25 cent cigar.
A brief dialogue recalls coffee in a tin cup, a new hire, and closed china stores on Sunday. The exchange highlights simple daily details and casual observations between two speakers.
An OCR fragment shows a chatter of quirky lines from satirical periodicals. The text features a Brooklyn Life quote about appetite and months, a Youngbryde exchange praising hot biscuits, and a Puck quip on angels lacking digestive organs. Other snippets reference Rosalie and lectures on treating ordinary illnesses and heartbreak inquiries from Vogue.
A brief exchange shows a woman refusing marriage because the man is the son of a pork-packer. He cites friends warning of his Jewish extraction, which she questions, leading to a tense exchange.
A dramatic exchange features Reginald de Coursey held at bay by a villain who warns of a revelation about sightings at the World’s Fair. The scene unfolds with suspense as the antagonist recedes from view, leaving unresolved tension.
Senior Partner explains the drummer came back from his journey because none of his sample trunks contained a suit that fit. The brief exchange in Texas Siftings hints at a humorous misunderstanding over wardrobe needs and travel.
A playful exchange features Fred asking about modesty and Blanche denying it, revealing humorous back and forth as they comment on being too modest to boast. The scene centers on light dialogue and character dynamics.
Puck reports a scene with playful fantasy dialogue featuring a great white dragon and Hop Wink from Plekin. The text blends whimsy and mock proclamation as characters exchange lines about a catfish catch and imagined origins. The odd phrasing evokes a comic, borderland of fairy tale narration.
A newspaper item recalls a proposed marriage in a boating scene. He rescued her from drowning but she refused him and he shoved her into the water keeping the focus on the sensational claim.
A courtroom exchange ends with the judge asking a prisoner if he called a gentleman an old fool last night. The prisoner struggles to answer, admitting the longer he contemplates the man the more probable the insult seems. Truth lingers as a theme.
The Hammer jokes that Auger is clever but wastes time running about. The Saw adds he is also an awful bore, reflecting a light, witty exchange cited by Vogue.
A brief humorous exchange shows an old man savoring wine while a younger man quips it costs “150 a bots” and claims the drink seems to drain him with every pour, capturing a light moment of barroom banter.
A New York Times discussion notes the fault lines in domestic service over unpaid breakages. It cites legal limits on deducting wages, argues such practice is unjust, and proposes a monthly breakage fund to share costs among servants.
The Brussels city hall orders a cyclist corps for the fire brigade to deliver first aid during outbreaks. Members drill daily on tricycles carrying rope and hatchet to speed aid and improve health, preventing cold from waiting at fire scenes.
The text outlines methods for healthier dessert choices and several recipes. It discusses eliminating pastry, substituting sweets, and provides step by step for a wine-soaked fruit compote, Strawberry Sponge with preserved berries, Fig Pudding, and Apple Compote with lemon and syrup, including boiling times and serving notes.
On a calm winter morning on the wharf the Jessie Roberts sails in with full sails and piles of fish. The crowd waits as the captain appears with his crew. at half mast the flag signals a loss, and the captain guides a grieving mother and her son home.
A compilation of curious accidents in history traces purple mouths on fishers’ dogs to a mollusk diet, Galileo’s pendulum idea sparked by a cathedral chandelier, and mezzotint development from dew rusted gun barrels. It also recounts satin’s true origin by silk weaver Octavio Mai and lists several aging U.S. Senators with long service and varied ages.
The excerpt lists ages of several senators including 62 for Camden of West Virginia and 65 for another, with John Sherman of Ohio at 70, John M. Palmer of Illinois at 76, and Morrill of Vermont at 84 noting the elderly span among lawmakers. The tone underscores extensive service and aging in the Senate.
Misery the brindled cat and Company the Newfoundland live alone after their owners move away. Children bring them food and the pair Brave everyday, sharing mornings, walks, and naps beneath a shanty as a new row of houses rises nearby.
The California Fruit Grower notes cranberry expansion from Cape Cod and New Jersey to Wisconsin Washington and Michigan. It highlights Chippewa County near Whitefish Point with beaver meadows land at four dollars per acre, frost risks, and the presence of wild cranberry bogs across Michigan.
The piece notes advertising is a young field in the United States with firms spending 300000 to 600000 dollars annually. It argues that merit justifies advertising and that legitimate ads pave the way to success, with newspapers offering efficient, low-cost distribution to broad audiences.
The brown Spitz becomes rare near Tioga with a local man proposing to stuff a related specimen once owned by Marco Victoria's favorite. K W L Wheelock of St Paul builds a model electric fire engine claimed to replace coal use and reduce weight by about 9 000 pounds. A Philadelphia man nicknamed Tuer mockingly sings Old Hundred and jokes about profits in hard times.
The text touts the North Western Line as a fast comfortable route to the West and Northwest with luxurious vestibuled trains. It highlights sleeping cars, buffet, smoking and library cars, tourist sleeping cars, free reclining chair cars, and spacious day cars. Maps and schedules are available from ticket agents or W. A. Thrall in Chicago.
Advertisement touts a swift Chicago to San Francisco rail passage on the No Western Line. Palace drawing room sleeping cars depart Chicago daily for California with dining service en route. Special tourist berths cost four dollars. first and second class tickets, excursion options, and nine month return validity. Information available from W A Thrall, Chicago & North Western Railway.
The North Western Line extends its west and northwest network with Des Moines, Iowa. Passengers can depart Chicago in the evening and reach Des Moines by breakfast the next day. The service remains the line’s high standard with palace sleeping and chair cars at no extra charge. Maps and timetable information are available at ticket agents.
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