Ode on Columbus Backfires as Bowser Returns Home Faltering
Mrs Bowser confronts Samuel Bowser after his all night ode delivery to the Gay Old Boys club. He boasts of a rousing reception and boasts the manuscript is safe, but the performance brings laughter and embarrassment at home, ending with Bowser collapsed and readied for bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Old Boys’ Club
Samuel
Columbus
Mrs. Bowser
Samuel Bowser
America
Mr. Bowser
Pour
Tall
Historical Society
House
Alps
Real Joy in Fifty Mile Ride
A rider escaped serious injury after a high speed auto collision and rollover. He suffered a twisted ankle and several missing teeth but kept smiling as rescuers stabilized him with splints and bandages. the incident was framed as part of the joyride culture in Chicago.
Theater Invitations and Witty Exchanges in Selections
A collection of humorous vignettes from Lippincott's Magazine and other era publications. Includes Mr Blank's theater invitation prank to Mrs Blank, a hotel clerks misunderstanding about travel to Tiffin, a dentist punchline, a child noting the moon as a skin, and a quip about airship fashion in theater circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Blank
Jemmison
Mary
John
Barker
Mrs. Blank
Blank
Lippincott’s Magazine
Different Pitchers at Antique Sale Inspire Banter
A Minnesota note highlights an antique Roman pitcher selling for $1,000 and jokes about a pitcher with stiff arm. The column contrasts quirky comments from Btyle on freakish fashion and Suddenroll’s tailors about fit versus fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunner
Guyer
Minneapolis Journal
Not Consistent Notions Spark Streetcar Exchange
A Pittsburg Post item captures a witty exchange about a near accident and a controversial remark on Mfe’s value. The dialogue centers on a driver dodging a vehicle and a sharp rebuttal about life and worth.
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Pittsburg Post
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Fred Hoss
Colville
Stilson Shoes
The
Colville Plumbing and Tinning Co
California
Columbia Stables
John W. Walsh
Prop
Key West
Idaho
A. R. Thompson
B. C
B. F. Hammond Real Estate
Peerless
GEO, Stenger & CO
Tim
O. K
J. M. Dupuis
Bowser
M. Quad
Associated Literary Press
Aly
Pearl
Jack
Ruby
St. Louis Republic
Everybody’s Magazine
Philadelphia Ledger
Detroit Free Press
Princeton Tiger
Charlie Loveday
Henry
Uate
Chicago News
Tiffin
Ohio
Puck
Elsie
Mr. Suddenroll
the Schister Glee Club
Louis Droz
Capress
J. F. Leighton
Opera House
Kettle Falls Landing
Daisy
Edendale
Gifford
Troy
Canada
Hunters
Fruitland
Gerome
Spokane Landing
Creston
State of
Washington
Fred McDermott
Kettle Falls
Albert Loiselle
Guy A. Young
Cronin
Wash
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