Mulberry tied to original best sellers says Twain
The column notes Mark Twain would not deny Col. Mulberry as an early best seller. It quips about lawyers earning fees and jokes on tastes in pricing. Shipping, riots, and postwar issues mix with light commentary on flying, China, and Tung.
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Mark Twain
Col. Mulberry
Judge Grosscup and Political Potatoes in a Divorce Case
The piece juxtaposes Judge Grosscup’s statement on the leisured class with questions about political aims in France. It notes Berlin’s reaction to French military reductions near Metz and reports two deserters arriving there. A divorce case opens amid a hot potato metaphor suggesting a startling incentive to divorce.
Furness Becomes First Elected MP in New British Parliament
Sir Christopher Furness is reported as the first man elected to the newly formed British parliament a result of a vigorous campaign suggested by his strong name and public support.
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Christopher Furness
No Tough Talk This Year About Troubles Vanishing
A reflective remark emphasizes that simply hoping for troubles to fade by reframing them is insufficient and implies a call for pragmatic action instead of passive optimism.
France Eyes Long Quest for Satisfaction from Venezuela
France signals a patient approach to seek satisfaction from Venezuela. Past episodes imply a drawn out dispute likely to extend beyond initial expectations.
French Presidents Descended from Humble Trades
The text notes that three presidents of the republic so far trace their lineage to modest craftspeople, specifically a tocksmith, highlighting how humble beginnings are shared by leaders.
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Republic
Bachelors in Corea Bar Liquor Ban Noted
A New York Herald correspondent reports bachelors in Corea cannot buy liquor. The piece comments the rule as harsh though aimed at men considered needing liquor.
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Corea
New York Herald
Will as a means of prolonging life discussed
A learned magazine essayist analyzes the will as a life extending force. The text invites reflection on whether the will can be wielded to expand one’s fortune or pocketbook.
Open Door Advocacy Across Morocco Comment
The speaker argues that Morocco is compared to other oriental nations and supports open doors to allow more fresh air, implying criticism of restrictive policies and favoring openness and modernization.
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Morocco
Campaign Cigar Highlight Among Steel Trust Plant Upgrades
The steel trust spends 25 million dollars on nationwide plant improvements and may neglect the tobacco plant that yields the campaign cigar. The remark suggests concern over prioritizing political tools over essential production.
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Steel Trust
Winter fashion jokes on dresses and divorcee suits
The remark suggests a humorous link between winter dress trends and divorce costs, casting fashion experts as commentary on courtroom financial strains. It frames a cultural take on how trends mirror personal finance and legal battles.
Robbery by Pupils Shocks Chicago Sunday School
A Chicago Sunday school teacher was held up and robbed by four small boys from her own class. The incident suggests teachers should exercise greater caution with their pupils.
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Chicago
Mad dog terror spooks women in Winsted streets
A mad dog killed in Winsted Connecticut recently frightened several women who fled to trees. Local authorities or residents now seek to locate another dangerous animal in the area.
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Winsted
Conn
Philadelphia Man Classified Not Guilty In Robbery Charge
A Philadelphia man wept as he was acquitted of robbing the city. He believed most residents would deem a man disgraced who was proven not guilty of that crime.
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Philadelphia
Mysterious Preparation Promises Aging Whisky Flavor
A scientific assertion claims a ready preparation, used in tiny amounts, can turn three fourths water and whisky into a liquid tasting like a 10-year-old whisky. The note presents this as a proven item.
Czar Praises US and German Ambassadors at Taarskoe Selo
St Petersburg dispatches describe a New Year reception at Taarskoe Selo where the czar singled out the American and German ambassadors for special attention. The note suggests this may be less remarkable than in past years.
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St. Petersburg
Taarskoe Selo
Germnan
The Honest Joker Meets a Visitor
The scene opens with the Honest Joker and a visitor questioning his role. He insists he merely adjusts to the moment and the jokes that Adam made while returning to his work. Senator Sorghum then extols dignity as a shield against scrutiny.
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Adam
Secrets and the Smith scandal spill in playful chatter
In a light exchange, Mrs Gassie scolds Mr Chattie for not sharing days of Smith scandal. Easily Pleased notes ignorance, while Miss Gaussie and Mrs Weiser debate indulgence versus need as a husband purchases everything.
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Miss Gaussie
No Definite Information From Quarrel Reply
Mrs Cronnick laments her suffering over the man while Mrs Wise notes neighbors doubt the truth of her statements. The exchange centers on reliability of what she says and the extent of her hardship.
Careful Patient Refuses Restful Silence
A woman with a long throat complaint grows impatient with slow progress and demands relief from her doctor. The doctor replies that full cure requires complete rest for her throat, but the patient insists she chooses careful speech and never uses harsh language.
Millionaires Receive Monthly Extortion Letters
A dialogue notes that while millionaires face threats from extortion letters, the speaker reveals they themselves also receive similar demands every month. The exchange highlights recurring harassment tied to wealth.
Time to Object in the Dinner Table Turmoil
Mrs Sookyoung warns against seating near the talkative Billions while her friend objects. The chatterbox habit resurfaces as he blurts out reminiscences of the old pioneer days at dinner.
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Mrs. Sookyoung
Too Easy Misses Discuss Grave Stock Shopping
In a playful exchange Miss Gaddie and Miss Potter discuss shopping at Grave Stock, with Potter complaining the place fails to satisfy their requests yet always seems to accommodate. The dialogue captures a lighthearted social moment from the Philadelphia Press.
Rupert Fitz goobler and Rich Woman in Quip
A playful dialogue features Rupert Fitz goobler and a proud beauty debating wealth and acceptance. The exchange hints at romance and social snobbery through witty barbs and flirtation.
Proper Pride and Jail Talk Among Comrades
Roving Rufus challenges his comrade’s stance on sending blackmailers to jail. He argues pride is missing in the other’s view and questions mixing with inmates if jailed. The exchange centers on honor and social standing within a rough justice outlook.
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Rufus
A Fatal Defect In A Manuscript At The Pub
A publisher rejects a manuscript saying it lacks a popular song line. The author, clearly defeated, leaves the scene after the dismissal.
Merciful Justice, Mrs. E. 4. Munny
Peripatetic Pete recounts his trials with a light heart and a self deprecating smile, saying he often sits off light due to his innocent face.
Natural Mistake Card Storyline
A playful scene unfolds as a servant guides a visitor calling himself Lord. The guest corrects the misnaming and reveals his true name, Mr. Smith, prompting the mistress to greet him with surprise and humor.
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Lord
Smith
Later Perseveres as He Secures New Job
A Houston Post item notes Later has endured a year without work but has now found employment. The brief sketches his lingering misfortune yet highlights a positive employment development.
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Houston Post
Plumly Scientist Sees Conflicting Discovery
Plumly, a scientist, voices excitement over a new discovery that immediately negates yesterday's claimed wonderful fact. He notes the paradox and shifts focus to the unexpected result.
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Plumly
March Followed May and a Serenade Gone
A fragment recalls a singing suitor once serenading Stella with a playful lyric about two being maying, only for a father to send him marching as changes of season are hinted in the dialogue.
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Ella
Stella
Condensed Tommy-Pa. What is the Golden Rute?
Pa-Give your friends the same ci gars you smoke yourself.
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Tommy
Cillman Questions Outdoor Cucumbers By Subbubs
Subbubs, owner of a small hot house, says cucumbers are nearly ready for picking. Cillman questions whether they are raised outdoors, and Subbubs denies outdoor cultivation and says they come from seeds.
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Subbubs
Cillman
Philadelphia Press
Miss Roxley and the fortune hunter
A foxy fortune hunter asks Miss Roxley to marry him. She coyly rebuffs with wit while he blurts that the union would be a good deal if it works. The exchange hints at underlying motive and social satire.
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Roxley
Doctor poet coroner investigates editor shoot mystery
A humorous exchange recalls Doctor Post working on poem collection while serving as coroner. He jokes about examining poems to uncover reasons the editor shot the writer, blending medicine and literature in a local quip.
Notable Exchange About Affection and Generosity
A dialogue fragment shows Miss Willham accusing flirtation, Mr Gailey recalling past heartbreak, and a claim that generosity follows his romantic approach. The playful banter hints at social mores and family references through the exchange.
Wedding Attendence Event Shorthand in Trial Transcript
A lawyer questions a witness about the start of a dispute between a prison er and his wife. The witness recalls being present two years earlier at their wedding.
Senator Declines Railroad Pass for Mileage Book Aid
An inquisitive girl asks a senator if he will accept a railroad pass. He declines, saying he always uses mileage books to simplify calculating mileage he charges to the government. This illustrates his insistence on accounting practices.
Circumstantial Evidence in Thief Tale
A pickpocket speaks to a lawyer about guilt and evidence. The lawyer challenges him, noting the missing watch and pocket book as key clues in the Teast tale.
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The
Teast
Reading the Gas Bill Keeps Man Gloomy
A wry exchange notes a man grows gloomier as his friend urges light reading. He counters that his gas bill itself is the source of his mood, illustrating humor in everyday finances.
Swearing Off New Year Quip Sparks City Gossip
A Baltimore American quip compares household swearing rituals at New Year with the masters own swearing, prompting light city gossip about language and tradition. The exchange features a maid named Biddy and a humorous clash of accents.
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Baltimore American
Not the Marine View Vessel Dilemma Over Anchors
Dialogue notes a debate about freeing a vessel from its anchor and the implications for its hold. The exchange questions whether parting with an anchor harms a ship and whether the hooding state affects stability or buoyancy. The tone hints at maritime practicalities.
Congress member questioned on phrase stand-out
A Washington Star excerpt notes a heated exchange over the term stand-out with one figure accusing another of bluffing, reflecting tensions in discourse about terminology.
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Congress
Washington Star
Florida feud over sinkhole potatoes spans a decade
The Denver Republican reports a Marion county quarrel where land subsidence turns into a family feud. Harry Redding claims ownership of wandering potato patches on Oliver Vance’s land, citing neighbor law, while Vance asserts property from heaven to hades. One Vance boy was wounded in a skirmish. Lawyers and politicians have failed to quell the dispute after ten years.
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John L. Humphries
Tampa
Fla
Marion County
Florida
Harry Redding
Oliver Vance
Redding
Vance
Toad
Heaven
Hades
Mr. Humphries
Reddings
Vances
Kentucky
Denver
Welded the broken rail saves local from wreck near Wheatley
Le Seur correspondent reports a broken rear wheel split a rail on the 8 56 local near Bentley. A 14 year old boy Willy Schultz placed the rail fragment back and was struck by lightning, which welded the rail ends and the engineer halted the train just in time.
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Wheatley
le Seur
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Bentley
Willy Schultz
Hfe
Schultz
Speedy trotter delivers dizzy ride for judge and doctor
Pr McBryer boasts a new trotting horse with a 2 10 mark. He and Judge Rodgers take a spin. the horse races through country and town at hair raising speed. An auto surprise sends the chase into overdrive before the judge begs to stop at his office for a promised client.
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Pr. McBryer
Judge Rodgers
Judge
Chicago Tribune
Divine Mission of Sorrow Poem Fragment
Fragmented verse recounting Celia Thaxter's image of a divine touch guiding sorrow. The speaker confronts beauty and pain as an ethereal figure asks to stay, revealing an awakening to a white robed angelic presence and a transfer of meaning beyond earthly splendor.
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