Champion Sneezer Anecdotes From The Courier
A collection of quirky notes from the Waterloo and Louisville papers recount a funeral decorum quip about corpses lying peaceful in coffins and a comical court sneeze incident. The Louisville Post describes an elderly man fined for a thunderous sneeze during circuit court, with witnesses praising his character while noting the sneeze’ s yard‑long impact.
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Waterloo
Kentucky
Grand Jury
Louisville Post
Wallace and Heimberger firm dissolves partnership
The Firm of Wallace & Heimberger dissolves its partnership and J Heimberger & Co will form at the old stand. They will not employ agents and offer prices 15 to 20 percent lower. Write or call before buying elsewhere. All work guaranteed with motto honesty and promptness. Proprietors J Heimberger & Co Golden Marble and Granite Works Golden Illinois.
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Wallace & Heimberger
J. Heimberger & Co
Devoted Pigeon Rescues Nestling From Wall
A Chicago pigeon mother tirelessly pecks a hole through a weathered wall to reach her missing chick. For two days she ferries grain and seeds to the trapped bird, tears at weatherboard, and finally a man reaches in and pulls the distressed fledgling to safety. The dramatic rescue underscores maternal dedication in animals.
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Chicago
Anadan
Adventurer Col Shervinton Ends Life in London
Col Shervinton, the English adventurer who led Malagasy forces against the French in 1885 and withdrew when France re invaded ten years later, shot himself in London recently.
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Col. Shervinton
Madagascar
France
London
Lemon bath praised as daily West Indies luxury
A lemon bath with several limes or lemons soaking in water for half an hour is hailed for its refreshing cleanliness. The Chronicle offers a subscription rate of $1.00 per year.
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West Indies
The
Chronicle
The Yule Log and Christmas Traditions Described
A historic account explains Christmas Eve customs with Yule logs lighting homes and turning night to day, noting northern England practices and royal pageantry. It also recounts Max O’Rell’s North American Review piece about a World War I veteran’s experiences, including a bridge assault, injuries, and a pension shaping his later writings.
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England
Hosier
S v. Barner
Haghmond Abbey
Shrewsbury
Max O’rell
North American Review
Neuilly Bridge
Versailles
Saint-Malo
John Bull
Quiet Night Before Battle Echoes With Homesick Mirth
A Battle of Atbara correspondent recalls a sentry whispered sentiment about families at home. A Highlander laments the separation while a comrade bluntly urges sleep. The scene captures the human side of war under a quiet sky.
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Atbara
Christmas Spirit Defined By Uncle Theodore
Joy and expense define the Christmas spirit as Uncle Theodore explains that it is the genial joy felt when you discover you have money enough to share with others. A light, financial perspective frames the holiday mood in this compact exchange.
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Theodore
A Sweet Price for Navy Operations in Florida Waters
A brief note quotes a Philadelphia newspaper critiquing the high costs of maintaining the navy, while suggesting the government keeps up presence in Florida waters. The snippet highlights fiscal tension between defense spending and naval protection.
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Navy
Florida Waters
Philadelphia
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Nts
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St. Louis Post Dispatch
J. Heimberger & CO. Proprietors
Golden Marble & Granite Works, Golden, Elinois
Oniele
Myst
W.R. van Artsdale
Vanartsdale
Bowen Bower
Illinoi
Union Business College
Quincy
Illinois
Mississippi Valley
Wick Anderson
L. B. McKinwn
LL. D
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Business Mgr
Llinois, Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Bowen
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