Buck Tupper and the angel of purity in Cincinnati tales
A Western tale centers Buck Tupper a reckless gambler and his fascination with a photograph of a woman who becomes the spiritual beacon in his life. The narrator recalls Buck's downfall and a dying plea, ending with the woman reappearing as Captain Mildred in a Boston Salvation Army scene.
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Boston
Duane Street
Salvation Army
Jesus
Mildred
Buck
Mattie M. Boteler
Cincinnati Post
The Imprisoned Robin Poem After Night Song
A poem recounts a robin singing at vespers then being imprisoned, contrasting his former joyous tunes with now restrained notes. The narrator reflects on how the bird’s wild songs and greetings to his mate were once part of daily life, noting his shift to captivity.
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Night Bird
Edward
Creamer
New York
Tiny Wheat Grain Mural by D A Vr Meer Astonishes
A St Louis Republic report describes a minute landscape painted on a grain of wheat by D A Vr Meer, revealed only with a strong microscope. The scene includes a forest mill riverbank miller climbing stairs and peasants guiding a refractory pig along a winding road.
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D. A. Vr. Meer
St. Louis Republic
Gloves to Ruin Husbands and Lovers
A Chicago Herald note discusses the revival of light kid gloves for walking dress. It argues thrifty wearers favor black kid or brown suede for repeated use, while pale colors soil quickly with sealskin or serge. It predicts possible fashion shifts toward longer gloves as sleeves shorten this season.
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Cor
Chicago Herald
Marrying by a Formula in Newcastle Matrimonial Runs
A Newcastle woman used a mathematical formula in marriage choices. At 16 she wed an 82 year old, at 80 she married a 60 year old, and now at 42 she weds an 84 year old. Her spouses were Quaker, Catholic, and Protestant respectively. If she continues, she may seek centenarians and a new religion in ads.
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Newcastle
England
Atlanta Constitution
Wardroom Boy and Racial Stereotypes on Ships
The Philadelphia Ledger notes wardroom boys are often colored or foreign, with Haitians Jamaicans and Japanese seen as prized. It claims the Japanese especially memorize details and obey promptly, reflecting dated racial assumptions about naval life.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Merciful man praises his suburb in WWI era quip
A suburb misfit, Mc Tavish, vents on West Nobtown life. He quips that "The merciful man is merciful to his suburb," reflecting a wry, local tone about adjusting to new urban surroundings in Cincinnati.
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McTavish
West Nobtown
Cincinnati Enquirer
Good For Another Term. Lobbyist.
A confidential exchange shows a lobbyist offering a bill passage in return for money. An alderman reacts with indignation claiming genuine support while joking about leaving his overcoat in the hall before entering.
Postoffice Confusion and World Notes From a Busy Era
A clerk chides a boy over unreadable addresses while a postal scene hints at better pens. Census guesses place Spain’s population around 17,550,000 six years after the last count. Major Handy lauds Japan as leading in World’s Fair displays. Celluloid gains popularity for decorative items in varied hues. An Alabama woman struck by lightning seven years ago remains mute with eyes brightening near storms.
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Kingdom of Spain
Alabama
Enduring racial etiquette in Southern towns
In portions of the south the old time negro still lingers, preserving toward the white race the exact relations of 40 years ago, so far as outward deference goes.
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South
Irish American Soldier Confesses Whisky Double Dealing
At a frontier army post with rations tight a private faced court for stealing whisky. He claimed he did not steal but drank the double allotment after drinking his own bottle’s content, saying both rations were poured together and he could only reach his own whisky from the top. The light sentence reflected his candid defense.
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Pat
New York Herald. Post
Imitation diamonds and their production details
The article explains strass imitation diamonds made from colorless glass and lead oxide, noting its German inventor and early 20th century usage. It describes meticulous preparation to avoid flaws, the preference for small or medium stones, and how skilled workers shape the gems. It also covers methods to improve brilliancy by layering real stone slices on false gems.
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Strass
Ladies’ Home Journal
Falcons and lords of old Japan chase birds in fields
The Chicago News Record describes dai m ies in old Japan using trained falcons to hunt cranes. Masters held birds on their fingers and released them to strike, with the falcon biting and dropping the prey, then the keeper retrieving both. Falcons are strong birds from the eagle family, kept tame with careful feeding.
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Japan
Chicago News Record
Star sapphires and their color features described
The article notes sapphires show a grayish blue tint with a star best seen in sun or candlelight. It states blue hues range widely, with color near bleu du roi most valuable. A fine sapphire should look blue under artificial light as well as daylight and crystals are usually larger than rubies. It traces the name sapphire across languages from Hebrew to Latin.
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Sapphir
Vaffiros
Sapphirus
Cincinnati Enquirer
Mexican Cock Fight Seen By Rio Grande Officers
The San Francisco Chronicle notes that Mexican cockfighting is a favored pastime for U S Army officers on the Rio Grande. Villages host cockpits and officers cross the river on brief leaves to attend. The sport is praised for its skill and frank, open conduct among spectators. The climax occurs when a seemingly finished bird rises and, with a spur, defeats its rival as it crows.
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United States Army
Rio Grande
San Francisco Chronicle
Damsel Seeks Rouge at Early Morning Picnic Hint
A chemist answering a 2am night bell found a girl claiming to be en route to a picnic and short of rouge. The prudent druggist refused service saying he lacked stock to cover such a cheek.
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Figaro
Tailor Bill Payer Keeps Gentlemen Tight Fisted
A humorous exchange shows Cholly asking how often the tailor bills. Fweddie replies weekly, and Cholly notes regular clothing purchases are rare. The banter ends with Fweddie admitting the tailor is not paid promptly.
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Cholly
Detroit
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