Nothing for the Murphys at the subpostoffice
A middle aged man asks for Murphys at the south end subpost. clerk and a small outside voice deny all Murphys including Jane Anne Bob Terry Pat Dennis Pete Matt Edward and others. The outside helper adds a final nudge with P. J. Murphy. The piece captures a whimsical, persistent exchange from the Columbus Dispatch.
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Murphys
Jane Murphy
Anne Murphy
Bob Murphy
Terry
Pat
Dennis
Pete
Matt
Edward Murphy
Murphy
P. J. Murphy
Columbus Dispatch
Influence of Scotchwomen in Scottish Character
A quotation from the Englishwoman's Review notes that the qualities of intellect grit and strenuous endeavor that have forged Scotland's manhood are also evident in Scotchwomen, reflecting admired national character across genders.
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Scotland
Quote on reading and courage by Hannah More
A reflection on reading shaping boldness. The author argues people feel heroic in thought but falter when faced with provocation, highlighting a gap between imagination and action.
Devoe Paint Endures In Corpus Christi Spotlight
A persuasive letter from Devoe & Co. endorses their paint for harsh Gulf Coast conditions. It cites the Sidbury Building in Corpus Christi, painted in 1899, remaining snow white after seven years, urging property owners from Maine to Mexico to appreciate the flawless finish. Jas. A. Miller & Son are named as local sellers.
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Devoe
Corpus Christi
Texas
Gulf
Sidbury
Maine
Mexico
Gaelic terms and clan structure explored by London Standard
The London Standard explains Gaelic kinship terms, noting mac for son and nye nic for daughter, vocative vichk, and plural michk or claun. It details clan loyalty as filial obedience to the chief, with chieftains and tacksmen subordinate to him and respectful ties across the clan as blood relations.
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Mac
Machh
Mac Donald
Donald
Nich
Vichk
Michk
Walter Scott
London Standard
Diet and Health Use Oils For Vital Body Oil
Article urges dietary oil intake for health, citing olive oil and nuts. Advocates pure olive oil as dressing or supplement and notes cod liver oil for consumption issues. Emphasizes moderation and natural remedies as part of balanced nutrition.
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Generion
Washington Star
Ringling Brothers Circus Comes to Providence and Pall River
The Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Shows arrives in Providence today and tomorrow and at Pall River Thursday. The tour boasts 30 performers and 100 acts, with acts from Europe and Asia, including Riccobono horses, Gregorat ethereal maids, Patty the head walker, De Kock’s dog, five Bedinis, Kaufmanns on a high wire, Holloways, Mar bello Marines, and Mirze Golem troupe. The piece claims unrivaled spectacle and mentions limited showings in the area.
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Ringling Brothers
Providence
Pall River
Europe
Asia
Riccobono
Gregorat
Alexander Patty
Daisy Hodgins
Golem Troup
Persia
The Bank Clerk Zeal and Duty Emphasized
A Bankers Monthly passage urges clerks to show zeal in their work. It stresses that bankers must be direct speedy faithful and carry out tasks with will and goodwill. Repetition dulls senses but no clerk can leave work unfinished at night.
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C. TV
Stevenson
Bankers’ Monthly
Quaker’s Evasion Delays Sheriff at Home Visit
A sheriff sent to serve a writ arrived to find the Quaker’s wife who invited him in and said her husband would see him. She then revealed the man avoided the officer by leaving the house through another path, claiming he disliked the sheriff’s looks.
Notable Author Payments Reported for Works
Kansas City Times lists large literary contracts: Mrs. Humphry Ward earned 75000 for Helbeck of Bannisdale, Barrie 250000 for The Little Minister, Hall Caine 150000 for The Christian, Mrs. Grant 350000 for her husband’s auto biography, Nansen 50000 for Farthest North, Sir Walter Scott 90000 for Life of Napoleon, Ruskin 50000 for Modern Painters.
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Napoleon
Ruskin
Kansas City Times
Park Keeper Remembers Wife as Former Cook in Brief Exchange
In a brief quoted remark Meggendorfer Blatter recalls a park scene where a police inspector is reminded not to allow the public to pick flowers. The keeper notes the inspector’s wife, once his cook, and hints the issue may be settled by her influence.
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Meggendorfer Blatter
A Domestic Distinction Curbed by Witty Retort
A Louisville Courier-Journal quip records a social jab about marriage roles. A tactless friend claims wives wear the pants. young Mr. Enpeck replies that she does not, she merely selects them. The exchange captures period attitudes and sharp household humor.
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Mr. Enpeck
Louisville Courier-Journal
To the Bitter End and the better end origin
An exploration of language shows how phrases born from mistakes enter common speech. The piece argues that the phrase to the bitter end is historically incorrect and should be to the better end, illustrated by Defoe in Robinson Crusoe describing cables veering to the better end during a Yar mouth storm.
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Daniel Defoe
Robinson Crusoe
Yarmouth
Romance of the Cigar Brings Silent Gift
A year after marriage a bride gave her husband sickly long cigars for a birthday. He cried and refused to smoke them, choosing to keep them as a token of love. She bought three more boxes charged to him, telling him to smoke and enjoy them.
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Topeka State Journal
Homeric Symbol Reflections on Youth and Time
A reflective passage notes the Homeric image of dead leaves making way for new buds, comparing human aging to trees. It asserts that while individuals pass, the emerging generation gains its own youth, and our children's destiny should not be dulled by past lives. The remark is attributed to Revue des Deux Mondes.
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Revue Des Deux Mondes
Importers of Italian Goods Offer Various Exports
Advertising list of Italian imports includes Macaroni at 8c 6c and 10c per pound cheese 38 5c tomatoes imported 16c per can olives sp 25c per quart tonno all olio 15c per can accioghe in salamosa 30c Italian ham 40c sliced 50c per pound pimientos morrones 15c 20c 25c per can.
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Salamosa
Youngster’s strength shocks parents at 3 AM
A humorous exchange recalls a baby’s vigor waking the family at 3 o’clock in the morning. Scientists note that this hour is when strength dips, while the quip underscores the child’s impact on household life. The anecdote reflects lighthearted social commentary of the era.
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London
From Experience. ElU-I shan't read any more novels
An overheard line laments reading novels ending with romance and happiness. A satirical note contrasts expectations with the “best part” moment as quoted from Flah. An advertisement promotes Rings Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion with claimed appetite and digestion benefits after meals. Pineales claim kidney and bladder relief with 80 days treatment priced at $1.00, money-back if unsatisfactory.
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Elu
Blockhead
Flah
OC. W
O. W. Spans
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