Miners Survive 46 Days Trapped in Nevada Shaft
After forty six days 2000 feet underground at the Giroux mine Ely Nevada miners A D Bailey P J Brown and Fred McDonald were rescued alive. They described dust filled tunnels scarce air and the moment they heard voices and air from the surface. They built bunks from salvaged materials and used communication lines to stay in contact while awaiting rescue.
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A. D. Bailey
P.J. Brown
Fred McDonald
Giroux
Ely
Ney
Bailey
McDonald
Brown
Gailey
Peiature
Nevada
Bulldog Saves Pittsburg Hotel From Bomb Threat
Aldy the Pittsburg bulldog battled a man who planted a bomb under the Knickerbocker Hotel boilers near the grill room. The blast would have endangered 150 guests and an Italian waiter, John Jason, who faced Black Hand threats over a $1000 extortion note. Police recovered the fuse and the bomb remains under guard.
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Aldy
Pittsburg
Knickerbocker
John Jason
Jason
Teddy
Proud Father Praises His Brilliant Three Year Old
A Detroit Free Press item extols a three year old child, praising remarkable memory and speech. The father notes the boy learns quickly, sings a comito song, recites difficult pieces, and puzzles relatives with his brightness. Doctors supposedly agree on the child’s advanced intellect.
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Detroit
Refused Pretzel Sparks Father Son Fish Tale
Little Tlans watches his father fish from the drawbridge and questions the surface dwellers. The father explains the fish are German carp and jokes that a pretzel would have been ignored by the carp if true. The anecdote captures a humorous misunderstanding aboard the water.
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Tlans
Chicago News
How Long Should Cows Be Milked Questioned
An agricultural editor recalls a puzzled city man who recently moved to the countryside asking how long cows should be milked. The editor muses on the humor and simplicity of farm routines as the office boy jokes about answering yes with the same length as cows.
Spotted. Naturally. First Colored Gentleman race twist
The dialogue hints at a race outcome with a playful exchange about spotting the winner. Jim confirms the winner is already spotted, framing a humorous, sportslike moment from a local page.
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Jim
Not a Pleasing Recommendation
A quoted consumer grievance cites promise of family treatment from a service seller, and claims loss of twenty two pounds and seven pocket handkerchiefs plus temper during a fourteen week stay at a place referred to as Jas' place. The Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt conveys a critical tone about the experience.
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Jas’ Place
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Golfing Quip Sparks Laugh Across Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune quotes Cholly recounting his first golf lesson with a Scotsman. He admits he never played before and the teacher’s blunt reply prompted his amused hoot. The anecdote captures a humorous moment in sports lore.
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Cholly
Chicago Tribune
McBluff Enters Automobile Business Says Cars Never Break
Dudley reports McBluff plans to enter the automobile business and assures his machines never break down on the road Wise counters that none have been sold yet. The Catholic Standard and Times notes the exchange and its humorous remark.
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McBluff
Dudley
Wise
Catholic Standard and Times
It Original Joke Sparked By Miss Woodby
Miss Woodby asserts the joke is original, while Mr. Chesterfield questions the claim and mocks belief in its freshness. The Philadelphia Press notes the exchange as a witty social moment reflecting notions of originality and propriety.
First Boy Seeks French Study This Summer
Dialogue from Denver News-Times shows two boys discussing language skills with one claiming to know English and Baseball. The exchange highlights casual conversation about self taught language ability.
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Denver News-Times
Boston Post sketch on church booth sales
Reported dialog from the Boston Post about Stella and Mabel discussing a church fair booth. Stella planned to sell kisses at a quarter each and would have taken charge last week.
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Stella
Mabel
Boston Post
Resolution to pave Grand Street Chariton 1908
City Council of Chariton on May 20 1908 resolves to pave Grand Street from Court Ave to Woodlawn Ave. A concrete foundation with sand and vitrified brick top will be laid with cement curbing. Costs for abutting property except intersections borne by the city. Notice to be published and final passage set for July 5 1908.
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City of
Chariton
Grand Street
Court Ave
Woodlawn Ave
QO. P. Connell
J. D. Threlkeld
Urino Laxative Endorsed By Tennessee Reader
W R Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee testifies Foley's Urino Laxative cures chronic constipation and is a thorough practical remedy. Beaman Patton. For sale two seated one horse light running survey rig in good condition offered cheap to Richard Eggart.
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Henry Haylock
Shipham
Norfolk
England
L. Banks Wilson
Creston
Iowa
Lincoln
Neb
Iowa State Fair
Omaha
Topeka
Kansas City
W. R. Ward
Dyersburg
Tenn
Foley
Richard Eggart
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South Drift
Bulldog
Pittsburg Hotel
D. Q. Storie, Proprietor
Sam Swift
Garnet Wilkes
Adam Amity
Embassador
George Wilkes
Sam Patch
Ida Russell
Kentucky Russell
Lewis Swift
Queen Idyl
Walter Lewis
Norwill JR
Norwil
Norval
Electioneer
Iris
Belvoir
Belmont
Samemin
Percheron
Honest Tom
Iceland
D. QO
Beaman & Patton
West ‘Side Sq
Bright’s
Cunningham's
Commercial Bank
Beckers
First National Bank
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