It Was All Right A Gentle Proposal Wide Spoof
The tale follows fe as he contemplates a marriage proposal to Alicia in medieval, theatrical, and casual styles. In the end Alicia stops him with a calm, approving response, and she says her parents will be pleased.
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Willie
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Dodd's Kidney Pills credited for cure in Arkansas man
Best In the World. Cream, Ark., Nov. 7. After eighteen months suffering from Epilepsy Backache and Kidney Complaint Mr W H Smith of this place is a well man again and those who have watched his return to health give all the credit to Dodd's Kidney Pills. He says they are the greatest medicine in the world and now he can work and is as stout as before. Dodd's Kidney Pills cure the kidneys and cleanse the blood of impurities. Pure blood means good health.
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A Model Husband
In a domestic exchange the wife asks for more money while the husband recalls he only drew his salary two days ago and offers her all she wants. He asserts his rights and faults around financial need and irresponsibility. The dialogue centers on control and mutual need within marriage.
What Is That Ophthalmiometer In Atlanta Store
In Atlanta a Black man leaving an optician shop spots a strange device on the counter. He asks what it is and the optician calls it an ophthalmiometer. The man responds with caution as he backs away with his new spectacles.
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Atlanta
Darkey
Patents Issued Last Week to Northwestern Inventors
Report by Lothrop and Johnson patent lawyers lists new patents granted to Northwestern inventors in Detroit City Minnesota St Paul Minneapolis Kampeska South Dakota Amboy and North Branch. Notable items include drive gear ing metallic railway tie fire escape oil receptacles woven wire mattress stretcher washing machine and mail box patents granted to Alfred Anderson John Bittikoffer Charles Canfield William J. McFerran George Pond Mats Wickstrom and Edward Rue.
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Pioneer Press
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Charles Canfield
Minneapolis
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Didn't Teach That Kind Schoolmaam In Umbrella Chase
A Michigan teacher praised a young schoolmaam for her reputation to the editor. The next day the schoolmaam chased the editor down the street with an umbrella and yelled that she had never taught a sue bear in her life.
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Michigan
Sue Bear
Taking Unfair Advantage
A dialogue clip from The New Yorker contrasts ideas of a manly man and a woman’s view of fair conduct. It features a brisk exchange on persistence and respect in relationships.
Which Man Proposes and She Questions Hint of Interest
A brief dialogue captures a man asking about marriage and a woman's sharp reply with a pointed question about which man is under discussion. The exchange centers on romance and ambiguity, highlighting social dynamics in the moment.
Arezzo Celebrates Petrarch Centenary with Historic Pageant
The Tuscan town Arezzo hosted a grand centennial celebration for Petrarch featuring a festival on the prato, a Giostra del Saraceno reenactment, noble processions, and a Petrarch lookalike actor. Scholars and citizens, plus a torchlit chorus, marked the poet’s link to Arezzo born July 20 1304.
Aged Women Swim and Exercise At Sea Side Resorts
English papers note many women over sixty learning to swim with enthusiasm at seaside resorts last summer, signaling a trend of elderly people taking on feats once unseen. References include Dr Deighton's walk at 61 from Lands End to John O Groats, a London to Berwick cycling tour by an octogenarian Dr Harris, and Mr Marle aiming to walk 6 000 miles at 76.
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Jand’s End
John O’ Groat
London
Berwick
Harris
Marle
Salvationists and their royal and noble helpers in London
Among the Salvation Army officers at home and abroad are a Russian princess the daughter of an English earl the cousin of a Scottish duke and the daughter of a New York millionaire who, discarding society, works happily in the London slums. All have long aided the organization's beneficent work in various branches.
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Salvation Army
New York
London
Reform in Penal Institution Abolishes Stripes for Inmates
Following the abolition of the lock step and cropped heads in New York state prisons, inmates no longer wear stripes and 3,000 suits. The stripes are being made to replace the old outfits.
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New York State
Like an Officer in a Volunteer Encampment
An officer notes how spur of the moment evidence can distort meaning. A corporal reports a delinquent private who acts as if he were an officer, claiming the soldier can go out and come in, swagger, smoke, and issue ridiculous orders.
Pillsbury's Best Takes Three Grand Prizes at St Louis Fair
Pillsbury's Best flour earned the Grand Prize for highest grade, another Grand Prize hailed the finest exhibit, and a third Grand Prize recognized the best loaf of bread at the St Louis World’s Fair.
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St. Louis
Wedding Present Echoes in a Justice of the Peace Office
Congressman Perkins of New York visited a friend who served as justice of the peace. A couple wed. the bride received an umbrella from the judge, while Perkins quietly revealed the umbrella had been his. The exchange prompted a grave reflection on gifts in ceremonies.
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Congressman Perkins
New York
Mr. Perkins
Charles
Not Disposed to Make Trouble
A little girl asks how to have eggs cooked. The waiter questions her preference, and she replies that they are always cooked on an oil stove at home, showing a timid, polite exchange from the Chicago Tribune.
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Chicago Tribune
Sweet Thing, Madge-Physical Culture Exchange
A brief dialogue shows Madge promoting physical culture and beauty exercises, while Marjorie questions the duration of her practice, highlighting a classroom or salon setting focused on self-improvement and fitness.
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Marjorie
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