Memory of Dr Keate at Eton and a Sikh war charge
Agnes Repplier recounts a harsh remark by Dr Keate to a cold boy at Eton, then notes the boy’s later valor with the Third Dragoons at the Sutlej campaign. The anecdote links schoolmaster rigidity to a man’s turn to manhood and battle fate at Sobran.
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Keate
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Sobraon
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England
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Atlantic
Dandeline Ad Promises New Hair Growth
A vintage ad touts Knowlton's Dandeline as a remedy for dandruff and hair loss. It claims brittle scalp and shedding hair improve after nightly use, with promises of luster, wave, and new hair growth within weeks. The promotion emphasizes a 25 cent bottle and immediate effects.
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Knowlton
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Alpha Leads Track Won by Joke Over Education
A playful exchange at the races centers on naming a horse Alpha as the winner. The joke hinges on the idea that Alpha the first letter of the Greek alphabet should lead, prompting a quip about having an education.
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Alpha
Cautious Exchange About a Drink Between Friends
A cautious line spoken between two men centers on keeping a shared drink secret from a wife. One vows not to breathe a word, signaling discreet complicity over a private moment.
Persian carpet weaving by women only in Persia
A brief note observes that weaving carpets in Persia is restricted to women. It highlights gendered craft practices and traditional labor roles within Persian textile work.
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Persia
Radium Shows Promise in European Plant Health
European agronomic experiments mix radioactive substances with standard fertilizers to test radium effects on crops. Results indicate many grains and flowers grow larger with better color and quality, and stronger resistance to diseases such as wheat rust, potato rot, and grapevine mildew.
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Europe
Burglar Proof Needs Time Lock Fridge Upgrade
A humorous exchange notes a fridge lacking modern features. A wife jokes that her husband wants improvements, specifically a time lock, highlighting a playful conflict over home security and appliance upgrades.
Inland Type Uses Nautical Terms From Sea Fiction
A character or narrator notes a person’s frequent use of nautical terms, asking if he led a seafaring life. The reply clarifies he has not, but consumes large amounts of sea fiction, shaping his language and worldview.
In trading troubles each man tries to beat the other
A brief wartime era market note reflects on traders competing to outdo rivals, each seeking advantage through sharper tactics and better metrics. The passage highlights pressure, risk, and the drive for superior performance amid uncertain conditions.
Short Shrift in Two Months Says Judge
A man faces a dire prognosis with only two months to live. The twist is that the source of the warning is a judge, not a doctor, prompting reflections on trying and possible regret after action.
Hence These Tears Do You Ever Weep Over a Story
A brief note evokes journalist reflections on producing a story with a publisher's return. The Houston Post quote frames the writer's doubt and emotion as part of the publishing process.
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Houston Post
Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops Ad
A brief drug store notice touts Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops as a simple protection against throat ailments priced at five cents.
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Dean
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