Love by Telephone in a Canadian Sea Tale
A Canadian town is disrupted by telephones and a charming man Dick Valery pursues a deaf and dumb singer Miss Constable after a comic misconnection on a ship. He disguises himself as relatives to win her, faces a moral dilemma, and vows to marry the owner of that voice.
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Dick Valery
Fred Greenhithe
Valery
Red
Bne
Dik
Central Office
Nan
Greenhithe
Anne
Tye Leen
Henella
Fred
Ballard
Ballards
Mme
Philopena
Lanee Ballard
Losig
Birdie
Grgennitog
England
Canada
Frea Greenhithe
Mrs. Havermire
Papa
Valdry
Dick Glory
Miss Constable
Constable
Jarmead
Carler
Havermire
Spriggins
Glory
Lord of
Antarctic
Abunat
High Seas
Moubarialae
Miss Constablealery
Therp
Pee
Regier
Liverpool
Exch
Armand
Allan
Hirdie
Con
Gratitude in the Rain Ends With Umbrella Rescue
A soaked woman in a Paria costume laments the downpour as a passerby eyes her in scorn. A stranger then lends his fifty dollar umbrella, prompting grateful thanks and the scene ends with the woman walking away with the umbrella, while a sharp exchange about a ripsack follows.
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MN. B
SPECIMEN BIRTHPLACES. Bill Nye's Advice on Birthplaces
A satirical essay argues future presidents must select birthplace wisely and be self made. It traces Andrew Jacksons early life in a southern home, noting humble origins, early work, schooling, and imagined humorous details of his childhood setting as a guide for readers on political destiny. It also teases Lincoln with a view of his birthplace.
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United States
Andrew Jackson
Andrew
Jackson
Bac
New Orleans
Lincoln
Sestiens
Cleveland
Birthplaces of Presidents Lincoln Hayes and Garfield Told
A humorous sketch narrates Abraham Lincoln’s humble beginnings and a playful tour of presidential birthplaces. It describes Lincoln’s early years in Kentucky and Indiana, then moves to Rutherford B. Hayes and William Garfield, noting quirks and anecdotes from their youths and early paths to prominence.
Birthplaces of Presidents Show Humble Roots and Resolve
The piece argues that varied birthplace legends for Grover Cleveland Benjamin Harrison Belva Lockwood prove that humble origins foster presidential potential. It asserts success comes from merit, not wealth, citing Lincoln and the need for a president to heed the oppressed and the deserving poor.
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Cleve
Grover
Parathee
Aesarrison
America
Bennie
United States
Reer
Lance
Maverica
Belva A. Lockwood
Little Belva
Abraham Lincoln
Republic
Benjamin
Belva
Deep Ways of Politicians from a Colonial Anecdote
In a magazine anecdote, James Otis speaks of political clashes and campaign stratagems. He recounts odds against success in the General Court, rival remarks, and tactics such as cultivating religious influence, coordinating church and family prayers, and pre election groundwork with tradesmen, shipworkers, and neighbors.
Bathhouse Bargain Sparks Cold Water Quip
Mrs Isaacstein scolds her husband at Coney Island over a bathhouse rate argument. He shivers as he insists the bath cost twenty five cents and laments waiting so long to be served. The exchange captures a chilly scene in a seaside resort column from the New York Sun.
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New York Sun
Costs of a rich baby's layette in New York Graphic
A New York Graphic piece details lavish baby layettes costing 500 to 600 dollars with hand embroidered garments of silk, wool and lace. It describes cradles, bassinets, and christening robes adorned with briar stitchings, Valenciennes edges, and fine linen, with examples of extravagant gifts and outfits.
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New York Graphic
New York
Prose Poem From Nebraskas Journal of Late Night Romance
A rural couple shares a moonlit moment at a gate as the man confesses sorrow and a looming burden. The maiden asks for truth about their future and a loved one departed, while he reveals a harsh reason tied to his lost means of support and a failing life plan.
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Nebraska State Journal
Algernon
Sight Not Certain
A Detroit Free Press item describes a simple optical illusion using a paper tube and a hand to show how two-eyed vision can mislead. By placing a tube against the right eye and aligning a palm nearby, observers see a “hole” in the left palm, illustrating unreliable sight.
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Detroit Free Press
All About Diamonds and the Hope Town Discovery
A 1867 discovery near Hope Town led to a 21 carat diamond sold for £600 to Sir P. E. Wodehouse, spurring rushes to the Vaal river and later rich diggings at Kimberly. The piece explains diamond trade, mining methods, illicit activity, and a 1882 Diamond Trade Act with licensing, export controls, and anti-smuggling measures amid violent effort to thwart theft.
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Schalk van Niekerk
Hope Town
O'Reilly
Cape Town
P. E. Wodehouse
Vaal River
South Fries
Schonell
Kimberly
Muncipal
Old de Beer's
Kimberly Post Office
Cana Town
South Africa
Snac
Snac Srates
Katlirs
Lome
Free Town
Geemonds
Phillips
Ramon
Mae
Aew
Sunrise Wedding Sparks New York Girl’s Quiet Vow
A New York girl married at sunrise marking a new custom in local society. The ceremony drew modest attention as part of a broader trend toward unconventional nuptials amid changing social norms.
Healed the Wrong Foot at North End Foot Mishap
A North End young lady stepped on a rusty nail causing alarm to herself and family. Remedies and bandaging were applied promptly and later it was found she had injured her foot but recovered without serious harm.
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Manchester
North End
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