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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
5
The piece reflects on Rothenburg as a storied free city famed for its steadfast self-rule and dramatic burgomaster fate. It then dramatizes a New Year’s Eve dream from Jean Paul Richter about youth, regret, and choosing the right life path.
A former footman who became a physician returns to England and, during luncheon previously served by him, addresses a mustard pot as his foe in a moment of humorous recollection. The anecdote illustrates a former servant’s swift rise and retained wit in prosperity.
A man bursts from a train car seeking whisky as a woman in a carriage nearby faints. Dozens of flasks appear, and the man savoring a large bottle remarks that it helps him feel better since it makes him queasy at a woman fainting.
A Chinese legend describes seven sisters who vow not to marry but are compelled by their parents to wed. The eldest jumps into the Yellow River, and her sisters follow, after which seven new stars appear in the sky, explaining the Pleiades’ presence.
A translated anecdote recalls an Englishman hearing the Californians say they eat what they can and what they can't they can. Another Englishman, after hearing the line, remarks on Americans and their sense of humor. He repeats the joke with a twist, noting the peculiarity of American humor.
An 1830s Rococo tale recounts Jenny Lind singing at an inn after a Rolandseck tumble with Prince Frederick William of Prussia and student Fritz. She learns his name, joins in a German wartime ballad, and praises the song’s power before Moritz Arndt’s arrival exposes the prince.
A Washington Post note describes a young man near the interior department who carries a small cane to curb his habit of misplacing umbrellas. He explains he feels compelled to hold a stick in his hand after losing many umbrellas and plans to carry a presented cane to avoid future losses.
A London Tit bit quotes a convict during an official prison visit as the governor inspects stone pulverizing. The inmate asserts willingness to be discharged if his work does not meet standards, saying he never applied for the job and is ready to go.
Cordelia commands a pupil to discard gum while the girl blushes and refuses saying it is her mother's gum and she will be punished at home. The teacher warns to remove the gum immediately and exiles the student if she fails.
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