Southern Horsemen Reckless on Green Horses
John Fox Jr. contrasts Southern and Northern hunting styles, noting Southern riders on green horses take extreme risks, create dramatic crashes, and often overlook safety. He recalls Virginia, Georgia, Kentucky scenes, Blue Grass boasting reckless feats, and the Iroquois Club hunt with Greyhounds, where chaos yet occasional safety persists.
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Virginia
Georgia
Kentucky
Meadowbrook
Chevy Chase
John Fox, Jr
Century
Gold Colored Diamond Captivates New York Sightseer
A Maiden Lane dealer in New York claims a rare six carat African diamond of a bronze like gold color. The gem, described as the only one in the country, boasts deep warm hues and bright brilliancy. Valued between 10000 and 13000 dollars and noted as distinct from yellow diamonds.
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New York
Maiden Lane
Gays
New ,York
Hasty Actions Prompt Quick Thinking in Detroit Free Press Quip
A witty exchange from the Detroit Free Press wonders why Hasty acts before thinking. It suggests that if he paused to think first he would never act at all.
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Detroit
Free Preas
Vain Regret After Free London Concert Review
A London Tit-Bits item notes a free concert drew crowds but some left with regret as the music intoxicated attendees. The dialogue frames two tramps reacting to the issue in a street-essay style.
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London
First Clocks Made by Eli Terry in Connecticut
The first clocks manufactured in this country were made by Eli Terry in Plymouth Connecticut in 1798. The manufacture became extensive and Connecticut wooden clocks were famous across the nation.
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Eli Terry
Plymouth
Conn
If love hath touched thy lips and blessed speech
Poem excerpt by Gustave Harkness from Up to Date praising the power of love on speech and grace. The verse speaks of love blessing the lips and heart, granting eloquence and a shrine like devotion to a supplicant.
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Gustave Harkness
Panther Shooting in Central India
An account by Captain C. J. Melliss of a hunter’s close encounter with a wounded panther in India ends with a decisive second shot. The piece blends adventure with reflections on danger and skill in the wild.
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Central
India
C. J. Melliss
Scribner’s
Camel Friendly with Bedouin Visitor in New York Park
In Central Park a vicious dromedary drew danger for keepers until three Arab visitors in traditional dress entered the paddock. One Arab greeted the beast in its language, the camel responded, and the man kissed the animal goodbye before leaving.
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Central Park
New York City
Goodby
Chicago
Remarkable tunnel on South Atlantic and Ohio line
A Scott county Virginia tunnel on the South Atlantic and Ohio railroad penetrates a cave in the mountain. The 50 foot square entrance leads to a limestone passage of about 1500 feet before exiting. The cave also serves as a channel for Stook creek.
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South Atlantic and Ohio Railroad
Scott County
St. Louis Republic
Proficiency in Music Lessons and Shifts in a House
Maud asks about progress in music while Mamie responds with confidence. She notes that tenants shifting in and out of a house where she studies reveal her improvement. The text contrasts early U.S. broom production and a sea voyage speed claim between New York and Marseilles.
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Maud
Mamie
Washington Star
Concarneau A Coastal Jewel Near Rosporden Jct
The report describes Concarneau Brittany as a key sardine port ten miles south of Rosporden Junction on the Orleans line from Landerneau to Quimper. The old walled town is water‑surrounded at high tide and linked to the new harbor district by a bridge, yielding a beautiful harbor when boats fill the harbor.
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Concarneau
Cologne
Westminster Gazette
Brittany
Rosporden Junction
Orleans
Landerneau
Quimper
Harvard's Gems and the 90 Carat Diamond Theft Foiled
The Harvard Mineralogical museum houses priceless stones including the 90 carat Garland diamond valued beyond $100,000 to protect against theft. It explains the dual value of scientific worth and market price, recounting an early break in and the museum's current electric security system designed to deter would be robbers.
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Mineralogical Museum
Harvard University
Garland
Kimberley
South Africa
Harvard
Boylston Hall
Chemical Laboratory
Mineralogical Department
University
Boston Transcript
Secret Photography at Bank of France Reveals Fraud
The Bank of France operates a hidden studio behind the cashier’s desk where staff can photograph suspected customers without their knowledge. The camera also exposes frauds by revealing altered words or figures on documents through tampered originals.
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Bank of France
Pittsburg Dispatch
Healthfulness of Housework Article Sparks Eyes
A humorous London Fun quip notes a newspaper article on the health benefits of housework. The joke centers on a mother buying another copy to reread, finding nothing wrong, implying the piece is harmless yet puzzling to the curious daughter.
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Papa
London
Wedding Banter Sparks Quip on Best Man Roles
A lighthearted fragment shows Miss Flitters and Miss Briggs debated as best man with Miss Revere from Boston misinterpreting. The piece then touches on Arcude.utch weather note about a clear day and looming rain.
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Miss Flitters
Mr. Tormlins
Miss Briggs
Miss Revere
Boston
Cleveland Pi
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Southern Horsemen
Leesburg
Sherlock Holmes
Bunko
Indianapolis Journal
Great Britain
England
Philadelphia
Marseilles
Harvard’s Gems
Isunderstays
Chehalis
Washington
Lewis County
N. B. Coffman
John Dobson
J. ¥. Coffman
Noau B. Coffman
W. M. Urquhart
Abel P. Henriot
D. C. Millett
Joun Dobson
Europe
J. H. Huber
Commercial State Bank
H. H. Scribner
John A. Beck
Portland, Ore
Knight’s Drug Store
Morrison St
Portland
Cport
Washingorne
Raitte Kewin
Alfred Kewin
Alfred Ewin
de Eate Plaintif
Young
Edward George Kewin
Bergoinrs & Stewart
P. O. Adrome
Wash
THE
Milwaukee
St. Patte
Omaha
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago, Milwaukee and Stu. Paul
J. Eddy
Oregon
BEE
Charles A. Dana
By Mail
Sunday Sun
the Sun
Hop
Pacific
Doy
First ST
L. Lawrence
Safe Irishy
Hallers
Shasta
Ogden
Faroneh Ong
Ane
Via North
Tacoma
Seattle
Cisco
Tourtat
Skeeper
Japan
China
Hawa
Dirs
ST. Palo Mines
Deion Fargo Gaas
CRC
Winnips Helena Butte
Asp
St. Paul
Boath Bend
Tacoms
Gray's
Harior
Tacotay
Tesema
Northern Pacific
C. E. Rowisson
D.charlto
Morrison St Cor
DR. Ratcliffe
United States
E. M. Ratcliffe
Ratcliffe
Ratchife
First Avenue
Seattle, Wash
Sal Estate
J. T. Davia
Davis & Evans Mining
Sherif
Pany
Superior City
State of Washington
J. T. Davis
Giveos Mining
Davis i
Washingwn
Moe le Me
Lewis
Reynolds @ Stewart
Atioeneys
Vancouver
D. Langhorne
Ghebalia
Wan
Wensel
Charlies W. Geiger
E. M. Geiger
Eric Peterson
Henry Banker
Eagleton Wash
B. F. Smaw
Register
S. Lety
Feeis
Horatio J. Duffy
CIA Peai
Horatio
Synolds & Stewart
Chebalis
Superior Court
Judson v
Crookham Plannud
Charlott J. Crookham
Wich
Piainuff
Chebans
Wachingwes
Jane L. Searie
Simone
Jane L. Searle
Chet
Apple
S&. Baxson
Millett & Harmon
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