A Christmas Telephone and a Santa Claus Call
Dorothy Grant and her father share a Christmas Eve telephone call with Annie Claus about Evelyn and Dorothy's wish for a mother of her own. Dorothy helps Evelyn by naming needed gifts while Santa Claus and Mr. Grant arrange a surprise for Christmas. Eight million dollars are spent on toys in the United States at Christmas.
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American Press Association
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Santa Claus
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Dreamland
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Annie Claus
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Yees
United States
Adam and Eve discuss Mars in light of modern astronomy
In a witty exchange, Eve asks Adam about his plans as he says he is discovering Mars and wonders if it has inhabitants. The joke implies Adam already knows as much as contemporary astronomers.
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Adam
Eve
Mars
Chicago Tribune
Satisfied With Himself
A brief humor item from the Cleveland Leader notes a boastful remark about avoiding trouble with a new automobile. The speaker claims no serious incidents and can flee before confronting anyone, reflecting light social satire.
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Cleveland
Whispered consent ends in marriage proposal tale
In a quiet exchange Edna notes consent by silence when George asks Amelia to marry him. Amelia questions the silence prompting Edna to recall losing her voice the night of the proposal.
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Amelia
George
Innocent Accomplice Smuggling Tale From Century
A Century storytelling sketch recounts a wife who deceives her retired general husband by concealing lace in his coat lining to avoid duties. The strict officer vows no smuggling, but she turns his own list against him in a tense dockside reveal. The wife recalls the deed with sly amusement despite his steadfast rigor.
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Paris
Nine Year Courtship Then A Prodding For Marriage
The passage presents Em and George walking through fields sharing jokes about delaying marriage nine years into their courtship. Em hints George could consider breaking his promise this time, while George resists, insisting he is not in a hurry to wed.
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George
London Mail
Man Reads Papers During Luncheon at Downtown Eatery
In a busy downtown lunch spot a diner has been quietly opposing patrons’ flow by reading a newspaper for extended stretches. He accepts extra copies from a waiter and asks to keep them as he finishes his modest meal, prompting curiosity among staff about his method.
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New York Tribune
Falb’s False Etna Forecast Ends In Shock
In 1874 Professor Rudolf Falb predicted Etna eruption on August 27 and requested a Vienna editor accompany him to Sicily. Commissioned, he saw no signs of disturbance until a servant burst in the next morning shouting of a terrible eruption. Falb sent his dispatch after witnessing the spectacle.
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Rudolf Falb
Etna
Vienna
Sicily
One as a Pronoun Provokes Candid Critique
The London Idler laments the use of one as a pronoun for self declaring it a word juggle and a messy habit readers should avoid. It warns that those who claim mastery risk confusing readers with arid prose and awkward phrasing.
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London
Swift Banter Between Teacher and Child On Wind
A playful exchange features a teacher claiming nature surpasses man in speed with the unseen wind, followed by a child reacting with a joke about a sight draft. The fragment captures a moment of humor and curiosity.
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Swift
Willie
Puck
Blame Is Placed on Office Boy in Firm Query
A brusque caller asks who is responsible in the firm and the office boy answers he cannot name the person but insists he bears the blame. The exchange highlights awkward accountability within the office.
Wayland Curiosity Overlooks Own Affairs
A short reflection notes that curiosity often surveys others' affairs while neglecting one’s own, attributed to Wayland.
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Wayland
Public Highway Petition Placed Before Har Fran Co Board
A petition seeks a new public highway in Webster and Posey townships of Posey County Indiana. It outlines route along section lines between sections 16 25 and 2 3 then east to township four south range five east intersecting near the west line of sections 19 and 30. Lands owned by Charles Lesler and others would be affected. Dec T1-2 weeks.
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Indiana
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Posey
Beraween
Webster
Township Four
Range Five
Sid County
Charles Lesler
Mrinmk Peuarson
Sarah Cooper
John F. Cromwell
Edward Pearson
E. C. Devere
Isaac Cot- War
Commissioner’s Sale of Real Estate in Harrison County
The Harrison Circuit Court orders a commissioner sale of 65 acres 2 rods 31 poles described as part of northwest quarter section 15 4S 5E. It offers private vendue with minimum price equal to appraised value. Payment terms: one third now, one third in three months, one third in six months secured by mortgage. George H. Wolfe, Commissioner. Clyde RK, Lotucr, Atty.
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