Quips and Quirks From Acantha Columns On Cold Weather Wit
The piece is a scattered collection of humorous observations and mock headlines. It references thin ice warnings, shelter and fire needs, heated debate on public health and pure milk, arbritration treaties, and playful jabs at science and politics. It notes parallels between humor and current events with a light satirical tone.
Yale graduate offers prize for cure of consumption
A Yale graduate has posted a $100,000 reward for a cure of consumption. The note notes that prizes spur science yet credits investigators whose life is disease research as the ultimate beneficiaries of progress. The piece also mentions the king of Sweden learning hard work by disguising himself to perform labor tasks and gather firsthand knowledge. It reports Mexico’s stance on Zelaya and Nicaragua, praising peace and development and opposing Zelaya’s rule.
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Haroun-al-Rashid
Mexico
United States
Zelaya
Troy Times
Republic
Nicaragua
Enthusiast Proposes Coast to Coast Automobile Boulevard
A planner imagines an Atlantic to Pacific highway with road houses every five miles but omits a hospital insertion exactly between the stops. The idea reflects early 20th century optimism about rapid transit and roadside commerce.
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Atlantic
Pacific Coasts
Punishment for Grocer Over Suspect Eggs
A Pennsylvania town grocer was compelled to eat eggs claimed by a customer to be ban. The incident leads to a vow that future eggs will be sold only in pristine unimpeachable purity.
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Pennsylvania
Wireless Telegraphy by Kites and Balloons Leads to Army Set
The article traces early wireless experiments using balloons and kites led by the U. S. Signal Corps and Weather Bureau. It notes portable aerial wireless sets weighing about 70 pounds, built for dirigibles and balloons, with safety features to prevent ignition. It cites pioneers like Loomis and Bell and describes tests reaching many miles, including ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship work.
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United States
United States Signal Corps
Signal Corps
Washington
H. B. de Groot
United States Army Aeronauts
Sky Scouts
Army
War Department
Uncle Sam
Willis Moore
United States Weather Bureau
Mount Weather
Virginia Mountain Peak
Weather Bureau
Marcon
Mahlon Loomis
How She Identified Twins
The Beverly twins Fred and Frank looked identical even to their mother who sometimes mixed them up. She explains that if she hears a pantry noise and calls Fred and he answers yes mamma she can tell Frank is the one in mischief.
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Beverly
Fred
Frank
Quantity Quality and Price Across Western Canada Wheat
Reports from Central Canada grain fields praise 1909 yields across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Canada could see 325 to 600 million bushels with more land under wheat, as yields reach 25 to 60 bushels per acre in places. Saskatchewan alone accounts for nearly 90 million bushels from 400,000 acres. The article notes strong global price impact and optimism for future expansion.
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Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Russia
India
United States
Lord Grey
Canadian West
The Selfish Hunter Feature Cited In Fox Hunting Debate
A quoted remark from James R. Keene during a New York horse show jumping discussion frames hunting as shaping a savage selfish class. An anecdote recounts a rider named Jones who ignores a friend in icy water and shouts, Duck, you fool! before leaping away.
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James R. Keene
New York
Jones
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Snowy Christmas Provokes Beveridge Wisecrack
Senator Beveridge noted the old-fashioned snowy Christmas and remarked on snow’s beauty in season. An Indianapolis man retorted that Solomon’s praise ignored the hardship of a poor stone cutter, highlighting a dissenting view on the comment.
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Beveridge
Solomon
Indianapolis
Jerusalem
Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago Free Eye Book Offer
Free to Our Readers. Write Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago for 48 page illustrated Eye Book. Learn about your eye trouble and get advised on proper application of Marine Eye Remedies for your special case. Druggist says Marine relieves sore eyes strengthens weak eyes soothes eye pain and sells for 50 cents. Try it in your eyes and in baby's eyes for bleary eyelids and granulation.
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Soc
Fragmented 19th Century Snippet Blends Ads and Wit
The readable text mixes ad blurbs with social quips and quotations. It includes a price line for medicine and small talk on plagiarism, wisdom from a clever wife, and brief remarks on religion and everyday life. An eye ear nose throat specialist note appears from Fargo, North Dakota.
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