Barometer tale and a nuisance sign from Lippincott's
A tale recalls Li Ming Chang who buys a barometer after a voyage and asks Captain Baker to forecast weather as prophecy. The captain notes weather cannot predict events, angering the viceroy who dismisses him. In a separate episode the Langworth family posts a sign reading Nobody lives here but us to stop nuisance callers.
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Li Ming Chang
Tientsin
Shanghai
Baker
Barker
Hari Li
Yamen
Mim
China
Paria
Java
Langworths
Wrong Again at Political Meeting Sparks Interjections
A speaker attacking the government faces interruptions from a man at the back who shouts You're wrong, sir repeatedly. The orator grows angry but presses on, while the critic, hat in hand, exposes his bald head and keeps challenging the speaker with You're wrong again, sir. London Globe.
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London Globe
Stonewall Jackson’s Sudden Apology Revealed
In winter darkness at Yiomne, Stonewall Jackson reconsidered a cadet’s solution, found the pupil correct, and, with trepidation, sent for the cadet to apologize. The incident, recounted in Stonewall Jackson and the Civil War, shows a commander acknowledging error.
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Stonewall Jackson
Jackson
Yiomne
Simmons
Heavens Messengers and Ministers of Salvation
The sermon speaks of angels as heavenly messengers and ministers to believers, detailing their roles, orders, and actions. It cites Daniel, Luke, and Daniel again to show angels aiding prophets, Mary, and Jesus, with angels rejoicing over every penitent sinner. The text emphasizes angels as swift, wise, and holy, delivering God’s love and protecting the faithful.
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John
Jesus
Gabe
Angelo
Gabriel
Daniel
Abraham
Zacharias
Elizabeth
Mary
Lord
Christ
Heaven
Foley's Urine Laxative Advertises Spring Cleansing Remedy
An advertisement promotes Foley's Urine Laxative from Johnson Drug Co urging readers to take the laxative for constipation and liver trouble to stimulate organs and cleanse the system as a spring health remedy.
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Johnson
Got His Measure in Court Remarks Through a Witness
In a Pearson's Weekly vignette a great lawyer, leaving court, is followed by a cross examining witness who mocks the lawyer's vocabulary. The witness asks about geometry and polyhedrons, then admits ignorance of a prism while the lawyer is labeled pretentious. The scene ends with a warning to avoid pompous talk in future trials.
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Pearson
Forestry Rules in Germany Shape Reforestation Policy
The piece notes Germany forbids cutting trees without replacement and limits deforestation on slopes to prevent floods. It highlights a 30 year tax exemption on growing forests, allowing a sustainable annual harvest under scientific forestry. It also recounts a humorous anecdote about John G. Saxe and poet Richard Henry Stoddard meeting in Broadway.
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Germany
Oresta
Technical World Magazine
John G. Saxe
Richard Henry Stoddard
Broadway
New York
Stoddard
Albany
Saxe
Protesting Patron Dies During La Femme X Matinee
In Paris Porte St Martin a 74 year old man named Letang rose in third row stalls during La Femme X and cried out that the judge should permit Mme Jane Hading to leave the courtroom scene. He ruptured a blood vessel and collapsed dead.
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Porte St. Martin
Paris
Letang
Mme
Jane Hading
English Lesson on Hat Had Had Humble Dialogue
A playful exchange questions proper English usage about the word had with a hat tale. Johnny asks if phrases like had had and had had had meaning a hat once with a hole can be correctly used. The tutor confirms, clarifying grammar rules.
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Johnny
What He Liked Bast and the Village Party Tale
A farmer recalls the village doctor's party where music impressed guests but he focused on the pork chops at supper. A six year old, facing a spanking, asks if he will be surprised, in a London Punch style anecdote from Munsey’s Magazine.
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Munsey's Magazine
Papa
Sam
London
Pianist Receives Praise and Piano Maker Credit After Performance
After the concert the pianist, driving to Burnham Inn for the night, asks his host if he enjoyed the playing. Burnham replies the pianist was first rate and commends his power and speed. He adds credit to the piano maker for the instrument sustaining the strain. Youth's Companion.
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Burnham Inn
Mr. Burnham
Burglar Proof Safe Demonstrated at Bank of England
The Bank of England showcases a modern safe described as burglar proof. It sits in a subvault of heavy masonry and concrete, lowered nightly and fastened by steel lugs with a triple time lock. No human can release it until a programmed time, and the thick walls would deter even dynamite, a claim echoed by the Boston Post.
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Bank of England
Hoston Post
Poor Suitor Seeks Heiress Amid Family Debates
A young man humble in means pledges love to a millionaire's daughter, declaring his devotion beyond wealth or appearances. The magnate, intrigued, asks which daughter, and the suitor eagerly offers to leave the choice to him, setting the scene for a tense family decision.
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Pearson
Journey Tale by G. D. Glass Recalled in Fragment
A personal note from G. D. Glass laments writing that a card would fall into the waste basket, then promises to share more about a journey. The text hints at heightened stakes but remains fragmentary and self reflective.
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G. D. Glass
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Mandeyville
Merrell Bros
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J. L. Kaylor
C. H. Stewart
L. Kaylor
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