Patriotism in Rose Garden Spawns a Heroic Turn
Annette challenges Peter on patriotism and parade virtue then misreads his quiet courage. At a Fourth of July garden party Peter saves a child and reveals true patriotism in a speech to Italian immigrants, prompting Annette to reevaluate her view and gift her ring back.
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Annette
Peter
Arnold ‘Adams
Ap‘ette
Ar’nola
Adams
Annetté
Gettysburg
Arnold Adams
Peter van Dorn
Sway
Lucey
Lucy
Rome
Curious Bits of History Know Nothing Party Origins
The Know Nothing party formed in 1852 or 1853 and took its name from members saying I Know nothing about It when questioned. It aimed to exclude foreigners from government and nominated Millard Fillmore in 1856, winning only eight electoral votes. the party split over the slavery issue and dissolved as northern members joined the Whigs or Republicans.
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Millard Fillmore
North
South
Know Nothing Party
Whigs
Poker's Not an American Game Says California Judge
A Detroit Free Press humorous note quotes a California judge claiming poker ceases to be a game and becomes a slaughter when guests eat, drink, and take money during a card night. The piece mocks hospitality, cigars, and taunting players, ending with a note on smoke and a cat left outside.
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California
Detroit
Can This Be True Little Drops of Water
A whimsical verse suggests small items like water drops and sand grains collectively grow a grocer’s fortune into a remarkable sum. The light hearted line presents a playful view of wealth built from tiny, everyday things.
Ideal Sunday Record Herald Offered as Premier Chicago Paper
The Sunday Record Herald stands out with extensive foreign and domestic coverage. It showcases William E. Curtis and Walter Wellman, four pages of sports, fashion and domestic science by Marion Harland, a top dramatic page by James O'Donnell Bennett, humorous features, and a standout Sunday Magazine by famous writers and celebrated artists.
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Sunday Record-Herald
Chicago
New Yak
New York Herald
World
Journal of Commerce
Associated Press
William E. Curtis
Walter Wellman
Marion Harland
Dame Curtsey
James O’donnell Bennett
West
Record Herald
Charles Lederer
S. E. Kiser
THE
Record-Herald
London kiss ends in sudden street assault
In a west end room two lovers kissed openly under watchful eyes. A man suddenly struck with a stick, sending one pale partner tumbling. the other stood unmoved as a billiard ball gag echoed the moment. The incident reads like a trivial scene amid public shock.
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London
Risky delineation at the scots inn
Two pennywise Scotsmen pool saxpence for a nip of whisky at a wayside inn. An acquaintance arrives and pretends they have already drunk. He joins for a drink but then asks them to drink with him, prompting a comment that the scheme was well managed yet dreadfully risky.
Banana Dainty Dessert From Old Fashioned Recipe
Mix cornstarch with milk then boil with milk and sugar. Stir in egg yolks lemon rind and juice. Cool until thickened without boiling. Slice four bananas in a glass dish, sprinkle sugar and a splash of sherry. Pour cooled custard over bananas and chill. Top with whipped cream or blanched almond curls.
Elected to Heaven at Buxton AME revival
An AME revival at Buxton, Brother Johnsong wrestles for religion and is forgiven after the minister proposes the pardon. The crowd agrees in chorus in a scene of religious revival. The piece blends revival humor with local color.
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Buxton
Brother Johnson
Johnsong
Not a Renter Fly Jokes About New Home on Paper
In a brief Milwaukee Sentinel cartoon caption a fly resting on fly paper declares attachment to its new home. His wary friend notes the irony as the insect admits being stuck.
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Milwaukee
New Egg Boxes Boost Poultry House Space
An Illinois inventor J. C. Baker introduces outside nest boxes for hens with a lift lid to collect eggs. The design relocates nests to the side of the poultry house, allowing an interior passage and added room while keeping nests sheltered and water protected.
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J. C. Baker
Illinois
Advantages of Dry Feeding in Poultry
The article argues that dry feeding, a popular method for years, offers several benefits. It reduces labor by allowing simultaneous feeding and watering, may improve fowl health and egg fertility, and encourages constant water intake linked to higher egg production. Fowls gradually accept ground grain over time.
Crate for Shipping Day-Old Chicks
A detailed description of a shipping crate for day-old chicks. Wooden trays form four compartments per tray with burlap tops and a bottom layer of bran or alfalfa meal. Three inches between trays keeps them separate, and a wooden frame provides handles for transport. Each compartment holds twenty chicks, totaling 240 for the illustrated size.
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Orange Judd Farmer
Odd exchange quotes in Chicago Tribune wire drawing
A fragment from the Chicago Tribune wire describes a scene with a remark about a young man visiting Myr tle. The dialogue notes that he is not very thin and adds a line about him crossing a leg and resting hot feet on the other leg.
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Bobby
Myrtle
Chicago Tribune
Father’s hammer incident prompts sobbing boy
Tommy cries as his father nails carpet. He reports the accident to his mother. The mother minimizes the injury, while Tommy says he did laugh despite his tears, ending the vignette with a quiet domestic tone.
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Tommy
How She Got Him in Chicago Record Herald
A fragment from a Chicago Record-Herald piece sketches a scene of nervous passengers and a suggestive male character. Dialogue hints at a romance plot with a nurse-like aid to a sullied suitor amid tense travel imagery.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Sold Locally
The uniform success of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has made it a favorite everywhere. It can always be depended upon. For sale by J D Ewing and C W Brayton.
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Chamberlain
J. D. Ewing
C. W. Brayton
Principal Excitement Cites Roller Craze Cycles
The Toulsville Courier Journal notes a recurring roller skating fad that resurfaces about every decade and stirs local interest. Authorities say such surges bring brief excitement but fade as trends shift.
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America
Toulsvile Courier-Journal
Perhaps You Have Another Good Position You Could Give Me
A Spokane Spokesman-Review snippet shows a dialogue where a suitor hears a blunt rejection for son-in-law status and pivots to ask for an alternative advantageous position. The exchange hints at maneuvering for social or financial placement amid family expectations.
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Spokane Spokesman-Review
Farm Property for Sale in Seneca Wyandot Counties
Real estate ad offers farms from 20 to 200 acres in Seneca and Wyandot counties with reasonable prices and bargains in Trumbull and Portage counties Ohio. Contact W. M. Presler, Adrian, Ohio, home phone 6167, for full particulars.
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W. M. Presler
Adrian
Ohio
Seneca
Wyandot
Trumbull
Portage
Carey Times Job Dept Maintains Distinct Printing Motto
The Carey Times Job Department emphasizes distinctive printing as its core motto. The article reflects the paper’s pride in clarity and consistent presentation for local readers.
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Carey Times
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Voreyerl
A. W. Macy
Know Nothing
Joseph B. Bowles
Philadelphia Press
Dr. Miles
Miles
Russell, Agt.c
N. W Ry
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
J. A. Gibbs Insurance Agent
G. W. Croker
J. E. Nichols
Chesebrough’s Grocery
Carey, Ohio
F. L. Moyer
Y. S
Moyer’s Livery Barn
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Carey
Big Four
Cal
Otice
Phour
W. O
Longfellow
Quhiee
Vian Street
Old Round
Hlome
Munn & Cx
Actentite
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Munn & Co
New York
Washington, D
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