Rock through plate glass prompts comic courtroom exchange
In a Rhode Island case described by Senator Henry Lippett a rock shattered a plate glass window prompting a humorous exchange. An elderly witness tested the judge by sizing the stone against his fists and head, drawing laughter in the august courtroom.
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Henry Lippett
Rhode Island
New England
Boston Transcript
He Woman and She Oh Compared as Beauty Standards
A brief, period tone remark contrasts He-Woman’s natural beauty with She-Oh’s artificial appearance, noting He-Oh would be less preferred and implying a critique of artificial enhancement.
Absurd Deduction in City Waste Billing
Mrs. Dorkins complains ashes and garbage in their alley have not been removed for six weeks. Mr. Dorkins says the city lacks funds to haul away waste and questions mayor and aldermen pay. The dialogue mocks municipal finances and bureaucratic spin.
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John
Maria
Suffrage Meeting Tale From Bliss Perry Retold
Prof Bliss Perry narrates a suffrage gathering where a motion urged women in the town to seek a school board seat in the next election. The moderator asked if there were questions as silence fell, and Newwart Woldster from the gallery quipped a cheeky question about a smooth effect over the hips.
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Bliss Perry
Yuenewart Woldster
Cleveland
Traitress. Expelled from the suffragettes amid accusations
A fragmented item reports a woman described as traitorous being expelled from suffragette circles amid accusations. The readable lines mention exile from the movement and a rebuke by peers within the organization.
Lucky Bill Wins Pension After Mock Medical Exam
Private William McDermott known as Lucky Bill is examined by a regimental surgeon to verify his pension claim. He jokes his stiff leg will hinder dancing as a song and dance artist, but the officer grants the pension after deeming the wound nearly healed.
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William McDermott
Lucky Bill
Bill
New York Post
The Conductor Offers Dinner Break on the Pullman
The Conductor tells the Groom half an hour for dinner in the Pullman compartment. The Groom declines saying they are not hungry and don’t want to delay the train.
Jersey theater rehearsal readied then delayed by telegraph
Augustus Thomas recalls a New York manager arranging a Jersey playhouse rehearsal. After sending a 3 PM notice to bring stage staff, the manager delayed when receiving a terse reply that all right, he will be on hand.
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Augustus Thomas
New York
Jersey
Jersey House
Thomas
Philadelphia Telegraph
The Breaking Point Shifts to Shocking Promises
Desmond Kesbro confesses worries as a woman proposes to save money by buying his shirts after marriage. An hour later he contemplates a ring he once gave, now a glittering, perplexing symbol of their entwined fates.
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Desmond Kesbro
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Golfer’s shot at Haworth club injures bystander
A golfer at Haworth club in a suburban village struck a man with a rising grass-clip drive. The injured bystander warned others to be careful as the golfer apologized for not seeing him.
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Haworth Club
Wind in St. Louis Office Boy’s Baseball Interest
A light exchange notes the office boy’s lack of interest in baseball until teams reach first division. The remark mentions Johnnie and his years of indifference before seasonal excitement.
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St. Louis
Johnnnie
Tin Wedding Celebration Sparks Creative Decor
A bride to be outlines playful Tin Wedding plans for a tenth anniversary party. Guests will be served with tin cups and spoons, water in a tin dipper, and refreshments on tin pans. Tin archway curtains and tin centerpieces set a whimsical, decade themed mood.
Bluebird Party Bird Quiz Cards For Children
A Bluebird Party proposes bird themed questions written on blue water color cards or blue paper cut into bird shapes. Answers reveal bird names and children delight, with a suggested bluebird pin reward. Sample clues include Kite Swallow Owl Partridge Parrot Wren Goose Crane Magpie Turkey Marten Bat Sparrow.
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Parrot
Wren
Crane
Turkey
Marten
Sparrow
A Novel Sewing Shower Comes to an Engaged Neighbor
In a close knit group of 12 neighborhood girls who grew up together, the first to announce her engagement inspired the others to hold a sewing shower. Each guest contributed a yard of fabric to celebrate the upcoming marriage.
Spinster Tea Party Menu and Candle Tips
A quirky historical menu for a spinster tea with paired items and a playful key to meals. It includes items like Cup and saucer and Jolly boys, plus a guide on candle use to extend burning time and create a candlelit dining room ambiance.
Jack Horner Pie Shower Idea for Brides
A party suggestion describes a Jack Horner pie used at a bridal shower. Guests draw ribbons as parcels hidden in tissue paper are revealed, with playful excuses offered for passing items to the honoree Miss B. The piece includes ideas for sentiment cards and concealment with ribbons and fringed ends.
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Jack Horner
After-dinner speakers and the women’s timing
The quote notes that some find it odd no female after-dinner speakers exist yet asserts women reveal all they know before dinner ends. It observes gendered expectations in speaking roles and hints at social norms shaping who speaks at events.
The Reason He Measures Others Quickly
A remark notes that he finds it easy to size up anyone, with a wry aside that he once worked as a tailor. The exchange hints at a past profession shaping his keen judgment.
Shake Into Your Shoes Foot-Ease Antiseptic Powder Ad
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised as antiseptic powder for tired feet. Claims relief for swelling and nervous feet and makes walking comfortable. Prices 25 cents with free sample offer sent from Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Alien & Olmated
le Roy
Studying the Game At Southern Golf Course Pit
A New York man played a sand pit at a southern course and cursed silently after six ineffectual strokes that buried the ball in sand. An onlooker, a darky, asked what he was attempting, showing startled disbelief.
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New York
Darky
Highland kirk tale of Donald the beadle
A Scots beadle named Donald in a Highland kirk gives a frank opinion of sermons. He says the minister rarely shines but praises the preaching while noting the beginning is far from the end and suggests trimming the middle. The anecdote preserves local color and humor.
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Donald
Investment order from Mrs Peterkin Smythe to buy J T and W shares
The junior and senior discuss an urgent instruction from Mrs Peterkin Smythe to purchase 1000 shares of J T and W at 75 and sell at 90. They must send the profits check by 12 o'clock today.
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