Tourists Find Iceland Described As Fascinating Land
The National Geographic notes Iceland is a sturdy, distinctive land with hardy Iceland ponies. Emigrants find cold winters differ from Icelandic weather, and travelers can reach Reykjavik by five to seven days from Copenhagen or Leith. Round trips by sea cost about $30 excluding meals. Travel relies on pony back with tight roads and limited car access.
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Iceland
National Geographic Magazine
America
Halldor Bjarnarson
Arctic Circle
Denmark
Scotland
Faroe Islands
Reykjavik
Leith
Copenhtagen
Copenhagen
Private McGinnis Sees Laundress Take Hint in Buttonhole
A private vented anger at his laundress over recurring missing buttons. After he punched two holes in a tin box lid and punched the neck of his shirt, the laundress made a new buttonhole to fit the tin impromptu hint, drawing a crowd when washing returned.
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McGinnis
Parage
No clear progress in Harrisburg bill proposal
Gov. Stuart of Pennsylvania attacked a bill in Harrisburg describing it as naive yet full of peace and enthusiasm. He used a Kensington suitor tale to illustrate a business with 200 workers and low promotion prospects, questioning real opportunity under the measure.
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Gov. Stuart
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Kensington
Matrimonial Brokerage in China Through Agents
A Shanghai correspondent notes that arranging matrimonial contracts via agents or matchmakers has long been practiced in China. The system enjoys broad support across social classes, with high caste men sometimes choosing first wives directly while additional wives are secured through agents.
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Shanghai
China
Colonel Hawkthunder admits hay fortune tale a grass widow
The reporter asks Col. Hawkthunder about a rumored hay fortune. He responds that the story has no foundation beyond his marriage to a wealthy grass widow and warns the reporter he could challenge the source of the question.
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Hay
Col. Hawkthunder
Eminent literary man defends self as topic of fame
An exchange between a critical friend and Mr. Jsvyburn em Short highlights his belief that his fame makes him a uniquely worthy subject. He argues that no one else could do him justice due to the magnitude of his renown.
Roosevelt Third Term Renouncement Debate
In a banter between Politicus and Big Head, the talk turns to whether President Roosevelt erred in renouncing a third term. Big Head argues he should have waited until January 1 to swear off with others.
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Politicus
Roosevelt
Big Head
Working Like Bees Sting Salesmen
A witty exchange compares two men to bees who sting others, with Bill noting they rarely pass a day without “stinging” somebody and Jim asking if that is right. The dialogue frames sharp, bite sized humor about aggressive behavior.
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Bill
Jim
German Stars Aroused by American Invasion in Berlin
A storm in Berlin pits American opera stars led by Geraldine Farrar and Edna Darch against German rivals. The Royal Opera contracts confirm success from Miss Farrar, Miss Darch, Harriet Rose, Putnam Griswold, and Francis MacLennan. Calve’s support shapes Edna Darch’s rise, while Puccini’s Madame Butterfly sparks protest from Madame Destinn and German critics.
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Germany
America
Uncle Sam
Fatherland
Berlin
Naval Opera
Kaiser
Geraldine Farrar
Idna Dardh
Ioyal Opera
Miss Farrar
Miss Darch
Harriet Rose
Putnam Griswold
Francis MacLennan
Puccini
Madame Destinn
Royal Opera
Miss Dardh
Pinkerton
Herr Conreid
New York
Frau Wagner
Edna Darch
Calve
Edna
Argo
N. D
California
Pacific Coast
Easter Lily Theater of a Broken Love and a Wedding
On an Easter eve Sarepty wrestles with guilt and longing as Tobin Toon’s grave flowers bloom into a secret romance. Sarepty returns lilies to the meeting house, while Tobin’s widow or former love Retta escapes to embrace Tobia. In a snowy churchyard a stolen bouquet seals a new union.
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Tobias
Mrs. Toon
Tobia
Sarepty
Tobila
Mrs. Lackey
Tobin
Prudence Lackey
Retta
Tobin Toon
A Modern Cornelia and Pawnbroker Ball Nonsense
A New York woman shows diamonds while a Brooklyn woman contrasts by displaying two rubber plants. The Pawnbroker's Ball features Miss Sparkelstein-Dot and Misder Loanitski with playful costume roles.
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Cornelia
New York
Brooklyn
Miss Sparkelstein
Dot
Scrape Metaphor Spurs Doctor and Vaccine Germ Exchange
In a whimsical line the vaccine germ declares a scrape this time for sure while the doctor scratches him into the patient’s cuticle, a playful anthropomorphic vignette from a historical page.
Botanical Verse Leaves Fall Garden Terms
The exchange notes vervain gentian aster and tansy as fall flowers. One speaker boasts roaming fields while the other says they read magazines for knowledge. The dialogue hints at seasonal botany and differing sources of information.
No Mother-in-Law Joke Sparks Paper Typewriter Quip
A quirky saying links the typewriter to the printing press as a humorous exchange. The remark notes no one would marry a typewriter and receive a printing press as a mother in law, highlighting playful wordplay about making tools family.
Advertising Push Sparks Public Challenge Between Hamlet and Yorick
In a street exchange, Hamlet Fatt urges advertising while Yorick Hamm mocks the idea and proposes beating a record from New York to Chicago as a publicity stunt.
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Hamlet Fatt
Yorick Hamm
New York
Chicago
Paid For His Fault In Graz Pastor Story
In the latest Heimgar ten from Graz Pastor Rosegger recalls testing pupils with Bible questions in a school. A bright girl correctly links Adam to sin and Eve as the tempter yet an eight year old confesses Adam was punished by having to marry Eve.
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Graz
Rosegger
Adam
Eve
Pension plan for French actors at Comedie Francaise
The French Comedie Francaise provides pensions to actors after twenty years of service, granting 1000 dollars annually to eligible performers.
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Comedie
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Melrose
Mass
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Geraldine
Greenacre-on-the- Vpiscataqua
Maine
Berlin Royal Opera
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Patman Griswold
Royal Opera Company
Lucile Wingate
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