Honest Americans and the Surprising Visitor Tale
A German manufacturer visiting New York witnessed diverse behavior at a newsstand where some paid, some made change, and others left without paying. To prove honesty in America, he and his host dined together and paid the next day after a cashier initially accepted their bill. The waiter was given a cigar and the moment described as magnificent.
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United States
New York
Grossartig
Chicago News
The Human Engine and Air as Fuel
Hollis Godfrey argues in Atlantic that the human body is a master engine requiring air, oxygen, and nitrogen for efficient combustion of food. He notes energy loss before reaching the applying machine and explains the production of carbon dioxide and water as body waste products.
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Hollis Godfrey
Atlantic
Ceylon White Ants and Their Numerous Natural Enemies
An article notes two thirds of Ceylon is undermined by white ants and their predators, including true ants insects spiders lizards centipedes rats and more. Winged workers face near universal predation with less than one percent surviving the flight seasons. Birds bats squirrels dogs and even humans are described as part of the diet, with some observers comparing termites to mushrooms.
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Ceylon
Secarcely
Cody
Agricultural Journal
Botanic Gardens
Food for Cannibals on the St Paul Disaster
The St Paul under Captain Pennard carrying 327 passengers was wrecked on Rossel Island on Sept 30 1858 during a voyage from Hongkong to Sydney. Captain and eight crew sought aid and were saved. the Styx later evacuated one emigrant while 326 others were killed and eaten by island natives.
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Polynesia
St. Paul
Pennard
Hongkong
Sydney
Rossel
Prince of Denmark
Styx
I Sland
Pearson’s Weekly
Boston physician recalls a boy and a forgotten medicine chart
A Boston physician tells of a youngster and a strenuous vacation that left him ill. The father prescribed a medicine and left a chart with the mother who forgot it. The mother says the boy never missed a dose, claiming he followed instructions by halting his intake when he began to howl. This clever solution relies on the boy’s behavior to time doses.
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Boston
Mary
Tom
Philadelphia ‘Ledger
The French Are Good Travelers, The English Less So
A London Chronicle excerpt notes the French remain amiable and unruffled on journeys. They adapt to discomforts with good humor, seek out fresh scenes, and turn even minor annoyances into pleasure, guided by genial companions and a knack for extracting the utmost from each incident.
Banville Declines Nomination After Francois Coppee Elected
The late Francois Coppee told friend Theodore de Banville that he wished to be in the academy too. Banville, who declined to canvass, quips that if his nomination arrived on a silver salver he would not know what to do with it.
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Francois
Coppee
Academy
Theodore. de. Banville
Banville
Philadelphia's Anti tipping Brushing Scam
A Philadelphia anecdote explains a brushing scam where a silver quarter is placed in a hand and a boy is challenged to brush it off. The trick often fails, as brushing a coin from a palm proves difficult, and the “acquaintance” can end up keeping the coin after three tries. The piece notes that this general brushing method is rarely successful.
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn Eagle
Question About How Long Cows Should Be Milked
An editorial narrator recounts a puzzled inquiry from a recent country transplant asking how long cows should be milked. A quick-sighted office boy suggests answering with the same length as “short cows” in dialect.
Wart superstitions from England on mole death belief
A British superstition claims squeezing a dying mole to death and applying its blood to warted skin will remove warts. Proponents argue moles worms and other subterranean beings feel no pain, so harming them is not cruelty.
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West
England
Scarcity of English Humor Cited in London Review
London readers fear weekly humor corner will be left blank as papers reserve a special space for witticisms of the week. The Saturday Review laments today’s wit as a feeble imitation and notes public fondness for the saving sense of humor.
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London
Inquisitive Juggler Questioned by Judge About Talent
A Clever juggler asks how such skill was acquired and cites a hereditary talent. The judge interjects with a remark about his father eating peas with a knife, adding a humorous reflection on unusual abilities.
Chariton Seeks Bids for 15 Inch Sewer Block Construction
City of Chariton will accept sealed bids September 7 1908 at City Hall for furnishing materials and labor to build one block of sewer using 15 inch pipe. Plans available August 26 with completion by October 21. Bids require $260 certified check and bond. bids may be rejected. J D Threlkeld C P Connell clerks mayor.
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Chariton
Charlton
Town
City of Chariton
J.D. Threlkeld
C. P. Connell
Faithful Trial of Chamberlain’s Cholera Remedy
Commercial traveler H S Nichols of Oakland Indian Territory touts Chamberlain’s Oolic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable cure since 1872. He claims it speeds relief and speaks from thirty-five years of experience. Sold by Williamson Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
Nichols
Oakland
Ind
Ter
Williamson Drug Co
For Sale Good House and Lot in Chariton Iowa
For sale a two story house on Main Street two blocks north of the public square Chariton Iowa. Includes three rooms and kitchen on the first floor and four bedrooms on the second floor. In good condition near the railway station. Call at the Patriot Office Chariton IA 8 6 tf.
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Chariton
Adldrdas
Patriot Office
Iowa
Money to Loan at Five Per Cent by Cookin & Co
Money to loan at five percent with optional payments. Al B Cookin & Co firm advertises lending terms and payment flexibility.
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AL B
Cookin & Go
Foley's Kidney Remedy Claim Ad Reads Strong Cure
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy can cure any kidney or bladder trouble within medical reach and asserts no medicine can do more. The copy attributes the claim to Beaman & Patton.
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Foley
Obstetrician Offers Always Ready Emergency Surgery and Care
Special attention in obstetrics and emergency surgery. All calls answered promptly day or night. Office phone 266. Residence phone 195.
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Hollinger & Larimer
Ostia
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Honest
Germany
Chariton, Iowa
Lommains & Johnson Auctioneers
McMains
Cleveland, Iowa
Lalways
Old Settlers’ Reunion
DERBY
Chicago Board of Trade
PRINC
P.L
Air Postal Telegraph Bidg
Chicago
Mainstreet
Quincy
Cassidy & Gray
By Wire Daily
J. A. Jakle
Patriot
Physicians and Surgeons
D. Q. Storie, JR
Rush Medical College
A L. Yocom
First National Bank
OnAnsrow
Theo. Barnes, M.D
Mary M. Patterson
Russell, Town
M. E Church
John A. Bown, D. V.s
Square
Vos Wees
Attorneys AT Law
W. Bulman
West Side
Chariton, Ia
Wytonie
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