Antiquity of Shorthand in Ancient Egypt
The piece traces shorthand's origins from ancient practices near the Nile, noting Cicero and Tiro as early, often misunderstood figures. It suggests Romans copied Greek methods and credits Egypt as the cradle of shorthand per M. Guenin, with a brief nod to Pitman-Byrom and Mason as later, distinct developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitman
Byrom
Mason
Cicero
T. Tullius Tiro
M. Guenin
Nile
T. P
London
Postmaster’s Quirky Morning Mail Visit
A trio of young ladies lingered in a mountain village where the postmaster's odd habits turned daily mail calls into events. One morning Mary asked for mail and received only an advertisement, which the postmaster discarded as junk for her to tote home.
Snuff and a Crook and Appius Claudius
A tale of a criminal in a Pinkerton Chicago office prompts a warning about cunning. The crook claims sniffing snuff before attempting to blind Pinkerton, while Appius Claudius the blind is noted as a Roman statesman influencing law, aqueducts, and citizenship rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pinkerton
Pinkerton
Chicago
Tor
Appius Claudius
Caecus
Ile
No Pure Water Says Old Material on Purity
The article argues that pure water is rare in nature due to highly soluble powers. It notes rainwater as the purest natural source since formed high in the atmosphere, but degrading on descent by absorbing surface impurities near cities. Even distilled water is only approximately pure.
Where to Begin in Stray Stories
A reforming husband and his wife debate organizing their home to know where everything is kept. The husband insists on clear arrangement while the wife teases about his late hours, suggesting a playful domestic exchange from Stray Stories.
A Boomerang of Opinions About a Painting
A would be critic declares a studio painting a daub and calls it not art. The artist replies that the critic’s harsh verdict confirms the work is art.
Rivalry and courtesy blur in a vintage exchange
A fragmentary dialogue contrasts a considerate rival with a chauffeur’s tact toward a helpless patient. A poet references a published verse and a judge’s quip about payment. The piece evokes life magazine style humor and early 20th century prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Tle
A Good Reason Sparks Dismissive Questioning
A brief exchange shows a man challenging the other’s claim of supporting his daughter, while the respondent candidly admits self-doubt about his ability to do so. The dialogue underlines tension over commitment and responsibility.
Tightly Tied
Dialogue notes a man unable to access his money while a judge presides. A witty exchange suggests the only remedy is to untie the money bag, highlighting a humorous take on financial restraint and legal oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge
Literary Firsts and Seconds in a Writer's Life
A young reporter laments a returned manuscript while a successful writer offers hard realities about publishing. The elder notes two stages in a writer's career: initial surprise at rejection, then surprise at continued rejection or acceptance. The apprentice remains hopeful yet unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Browning Guides Mystery Cook Through Barrett Browning Exhibit
In Florence Robert Browning and his son Barrett host a private painting display. A familiar woman arrives at the drawing room door claiming to be the cook sent by Barrett to view the new works. Browning escorts her about the room with courteous attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Browning
Barrett
Florence
Mr. Browning
Mr. Barrett
The Rat and the Bulbs
French naturalist De Parville describes a gardener who planted 250 tulip bulbs on a terrace and found them all missing by morning. He killed a large female rat and uncovered an underground chamber with hay and leaves, a two‑hole corridor, and two storehouses where the bulbs were neatly arranged in two rows without damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Parville
The Rhodum Sidus and a Flower Named Rhodum Sidus
Hood de scribes tell of a country nurseryman selling a simple flower as Rhodum situs and making a large sum. The plant becomes a seasonal fashion, drawing attention from the Indies before a botanist questions the naming. The nurseryman says he found the weed by the road and christened it Rhodum sidus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Indies
Christene
Purist Loses Sale Over Icebox Tin Pan Request
A customer recalls his wife's request for a tin pan that fits under the icebox. The clerk offers a shove-under alternative, but the customer declines, insisting on the exact item from another store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tye
Chicu
Tribune
Horse Sense in Rainy Irish Farm Tale
A damp Irish farmer questions his son after a long rain delay as the boy returns soaked yet empty handed. The refine humor hinges on the boy’s sheltering stance while the father chides his dirtied, dripping messenger for failing to fetch the horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedad
Johnnie’s Count Aims to Calm Emotions in Lullston Post
The Llduston Post reports on a classroom or playground scene where a girl asks Johnnie why he sits on a boy’s face. The girl instructs counting to a hundred before yielding to passion, while Johnnie replies he is counting so the boy remains present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie
The Habit He Could Not Break
A playful exchange reveals a young woman noting her partner cannot break the habit of kissing her after last night. The mother asks why the courtship has progressed to this point, while the maiden blushes and deflects with a demure remark.
Cough Remedy Said to Cure Post-Influenza Cough
Many persons suffer a persistent cough after influenza and the remedy Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is said to cure it promptly. It should not be allowed to run on. Sold by dealers. Dec.
Had a Good Reason. Dan the porter in Florida
A Florida mercantile employer confronts Dan the porter about chronic lateness. Dan explains he lives beyond Mount Hermon cemetery and cannot reach work on time, adding he wants a home beyond the grave. The remark reveals a poignant, ironic motive behind his punctuality.
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Dan
Florida
Mount Hermon
Testing His Scales
A weighty anecdote from the New York Times about a woman over 200 pounds who quits being called Baby after a butcher rigs up scales to weigh her. James notices liver shopping and a plan to weigh Baby leads to a change in endearment.
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James
Sle
Baby
New York Times
Curious Old English Law on Railways Deodands
The article recalls the old deodand rule in English law where an instrument causing death became forfeit to the crown. Locomotives were subject to this, though coroners juries later imposed fines instead. In 1838 a Liver pool and Manchester locomotive causing engineer and fireman deaths was fined £20, and in 1839 another engine on the same line was fined £1,400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool and
Manchester
The Orkney Islands Constituency Voters Travel By Boat
The Orkneys form a sparsely populated yet sizable constituency with over 60,000 people in more than 60 inhabited islands. Voters must travel to polls by boat, with some journeys reaching eight miles, a relic of historic transfer from Norway to England.
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Orkney Islands
Orkneys
Firnish House of Commons
Norway
England
Amputate His Funny Bone
A humorous exchange in medical teaching where a student quips that the first action for a patient laughing uncontrollably would be to amputate the funny bone, reflecting a jokey classroom moment cited by the Houston Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Post
Fragmentary quotation from Chicago Tribune hints at disease caution
A partial quote mentions Mrs Lap sling discussing contagious diseases and a home remedy after measles. The dated attribution to the Chicago Tribune frames a casual anecdote about care and remedies used by families in past outbreaks.
Noisy Language Gap in Household Service Exchange
A brief exchange shows a housewife preferring servants who speak English imperfectly to avoid frequent misunderstandings and terminations. The dialogue highlights attitudes toward language barriers in domestic work and employer patience.
Suspicion Expands in Quiet Night Vision
A reflective line on how giving mind to suspicion amplifies fear and sensory detail, noting that even the stillest night fills the wakeful ear with sounds for those determined to listen.
Common Complaint Ad For Chamberlains Tablets
A brief ad urges readers to mail a penny postcard to Chamberlain's Medicine Co. in Des Moines Iowa with name and address to receive a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for biliousness constipation and indigestion. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain's Medicine Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
Farm for Sale Near Pike with Rail Station Access
Hundred thirty five acre farm for sale three miles from railway station on the pike. For particulars inquire at this office.
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Pike
Wood Shortage Prompts Community Subscription Drive
Citizens announce a wood shortage and call for immediate delivery. Many have promised to bring wood on subscription. request is for about fifty cords to be supplied now.
Bold Sparrow Hawk Invades Homes and Farm Pest Control
The article notes the bold sparrow hawk invading houses to hunt, yet also preys on beneficial birds. It highlights root growth comparisons and cites North Dakota experiment station bulletin No 34 on increasing wheat yields from 14.4 to 26.5 bushels per acre via seed, tillage, and crop rotation from 1906 to 1909. It urges summer poultry checks and whitewashing, fumigation, and kerosene sprays to control lice and mites.
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North Dakota Experiment Station
Improving fruit color through top removal to boost value
An urging piece discusses pruning central bearing branches to open tops for sun exposure, improving color and price for eastern and central state orchards. It contrasts sunlit western fruit with eastern crops and notes risks to trees, market dynamics, and the benefit to growers from irrigation and smart water use.
Savings and Loans Ad Encourages Regular Small Savings
A brief ad urges readers to save at least two dollars by purchasing shares in a Savings and Loan Association. It promotes cultivating a habit of saving and invites participation with a hopeful, encouraging tone.
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Savings and Loan Association
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Rivals
George
Mr. L
Atchison Globe
New York
Tie
Hne F. Walker &Co
Louisville, KY
Was Rosenbarcer
Corydon, Ind
Aewalbany LE
Swarens & Adam
Undertakers
Ramsey
Crandall and Depauw
Kinsey
J. A. Hottell
Beanblossom’s
Hotel ‘Linden
Geo. R. Benton
Indianapolis
Ilinois and
New York Sts
Union Depot
MONON
Louisville
ST. Paul
Seattle
California
E. H. Bacon, D. P. A
Hoosier Limited
Jeffersonville
Watson Junction
Sellersburg
Scottsburg
Crothersville
Seymour
Columbus
Edinburg
Franklin
Greenwood
Seymou
Indiana
R. R
H. D. Murdock, Luptsi
L. T. Co
Ind
Southern Road
Laval i
Indianapolis, Columbus and Southern Traction Company
Epenor
Ailey
Hoosier Friera
Dixie Flyers
Shireman & CO
Mauckport
M. E. Shireman
A. J. Blunk
Undertaker
New Middletown, MD
Hureka
Kirkham
Attorney AT Law
Corydon
Wil
Garison
Southern Railway
Jd. C. Beam, JR
A.G. P. Ay
ST. Louis, MO
Clyde R. Lottick
Conrad
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