Absurd London Rain Drenches Absentminded FitzGerald
An anecdote from London Magazine recounts FitzGerald misplacing an umbrella after leaving Woodbridge and choosing to stay in a waiting room while his man fetches the umbrella at the cost of returning travel. He directs John to catch the next train back, costing twice the price of a new umbrella.
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Fitz
FitzGerald
London
Woodbridge
Shan
John
Ambrella
tzGerald
J. P
London Magazine
Warning against corporal punishment at Dresden skull exhibit
An international hygiene exposition in Dresden urges not to box a child’s ears or provoke strikes to the head. It notes corporal punishment is wrong and warns guardians using skulls from Würzburg University showing thin skulls and death causes to deter abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Wurzburg University
How Water Freezes and The Japanese Empire
The text explains why ponds and oceans freeze only to limited depths, noting water is heaviest at 40 degrees Fahrenheit and ice forms a poor heat conductor. It then outlines Japan as a four-island empire with about 3,800 isles, similar area to California, 45 to 50 million people, and 9 million acres of arable land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Ocean
Nippon
Shikoku
Kyushu
Yeddoo
California
Formosa
Korea
New York
Even Up Dialogue on Weather and Fees on Platform
A talkative man asks if the weather will clear. A lawyer claims a fee for Spinion, while a doctor offers to square the matter with a pill. The exchange unfolds on a front platform in a Boston Transcript excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spinion
Boston Transcript
The Real Test in Politics and Friendship
A brief exchange features a learning politician who vows to never break a friend, while Senator Sorghum counters that the true test is preventing friends from abandoning you in return. The dialogue mirrors Washington Star’s wry political banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Dirty Windows Light Loss in Industrial Cities
A German professor reports unwashed windows in industrial cities reduce light significantly. Ten days of nonwashing block 35 to 48 percent of light. Four weeks without washing may block up to 80 percent of light.
Well Defined Exchange About a Blood Weasel Lifeboat
A humorous dialogue features a speaker asking for a proper boat name and another insisting on calling it a lifeboat. The exchange plays on wordplay and misnaming in a playful tone.
Training Children for Useful Individuality in Public Schools
A discussion argues schools should cultivate individual powers rather than mass instruction. It notes progress with vocational and special programs and anticipation that states and cities will expand individualized education, producing a steady stream of socially useful adults. In a separate vignette, Little Wimpleton asks for a blessing to marry, but encounters a cautious response from the prudent mother-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel P. Orth
North American Review
Nickajack Cave and Cherokee Town Heritage
The Nickajack area on the Tennessee river was a Cherokee town about 1780 to 1782 known as a Chickamauga site. Nickajack Cave nearby is a notable natural wonder near the Alabama Georgia line, regarded as more imposing than Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickajack
Tennessee River
Chickamauga
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Nickajack Cave
Kentucky
The Perfect Putterer and Its Quiet Art
The piece defines puttering as slow self-reliant work done for pay to save time and for personal satisfaction. It links puttering to education, relaxing against machine efficiency, and as a space for creative lawmaking and reform.
Blind Painter Creates Hidden Art in Plain Sight
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip recalls a blind musician and a blind painter who defies expectations by painting blinds. The exchange underscores that the painter’s work is flawless, though the subject is unconventional. The joke pivots on perception and irony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
London and New York Compare as Real Cities
The Springfield Republican notes New York lacks the continuous mass of London due to its scale and wide rivers. At Charing Cross, eleven miles of London span the landscape, creating an impression of immensity missing in New York City, especially in Manhattan.
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London
New York
Charing Cross
Manhattan
Springfield Republican
Not to His Liking Judge Quips on Rural Visit
A Judge recalls Rob’s country visit noting discomfort with washing at a pump in raw water and preferring cooked meals. The exchange highlights simple rural realities contrasting with urban tastes.
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Rob
Collapse of Continental Currency Cited in 1780 Quote
The note recalls Continental currency in July 1780 valued at 2 cents on the dollar and comments that a wagon load of currency was needed to purchase a wagon load of provisions.
Wedding Venice to the Sea ceremony repeats each year
The doge symbolically weds Venice to the sea by dropping a ring into the ocean in 1177, a ritual performed annually since. The note adds a proverb about avoiding the friendship of the bad and the enmity of the good, quoting Epictetus.
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Venice
Ppictetus
Gobbel Announces Candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney
In this week’s Democrat the notice confirms Tilden T. Gobbel of English Crawford county as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Prosecuting Attorney. Due to press of business, further mention is postponed to the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden T. Gobbel
English
Crawford County
Gobbel
Democrat
Beef Cattle Wanted in Corydon Indiana
Beef cattle buyers seeks several fine beef cattle to purchase. Contact ALVER G WARD in Corydon Indiana by writing or calling Eureka Phone 10 3 w.
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Alver G
Ward
Corydon, Ind
Eureka
Making Insurance Maps Colors and signs for building features
The article explains essential features in insurance maps such as color coding for materials brick red wood yellow stone blue iron gray and distinct signs for stairways fire escapes dumb waiters and shafts. Each symbol is designed to be easily understood by underwriters without keys, ensuring unique, nonconfusing markings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassier
Fudge Word Origin and a 1664 Jamaica Banishing Note
The article traces the word fudge to a Captain Fudge and cites Isaac Disraeli on his maritime myth. It also recounts Degory Marshall relating a 1664 banishment sentence to Jamaica by Judges Hyde and Twisden aboard the Black Eagle with a master nicknamed Lying Judge.
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Isaac Disraeli
Fudge
William Crouch
Degory Marshall
Crouch
Jamaica
Hyde
Twisden
London Standard
Banbee for Bobby: Carlyle's halfpenny kindness remembered
Robert Ross recalls a childhood meeting with Thomas Carlyle in Chelsea. After colliding with the philosopher he lay on the pavement and Carlyle, from his pocket, gave a halfpenny and spoke kindly, creating a lasting memory noted by Ross.
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Carlyle
Chelsea
England
Bobby
Mr. Carlyle
Robert Ross
London
Self Reliance and the Value of Self Help
A compact quotation from Samuel Smiles emphasizes self help as the root of genuine growth and national vigor. It argues external aid weakens, while internal effort invigorates, warning that overguidance makes people helpless and reduces personal stimulus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
Snapshot of football scrimmage sparks missionary query
A Boston gentleman shows a West African visitor photographs from a stadium scrimmage. The visitor asks about missionary work, prompting the remark that the church should send missionaries rather than focus on local sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Transcript
Cruikshank’s Long Artistic Life Examined
In 1863 a committee showing Cruikshank’s Worship of Bacchus asked him to pair early drawings with the work to prove he was not his own grandfather Chesson’s Cruikshank legend.
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Cruikshank
Bacchus
Chesson
Debt and Poverty Echo in Grim Life Analogy
A reflective note compares debt to burning poverty and domestic strife, citing a harsh metaphor about a smoky house and a scolding wife as two of the worst evils of life. The speaker emphasizes how debt intensifies hardship and social strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spurgeon
Pretty Poor. MWicks Bluffer Talks of Buying Car
The text mocks MWicks Bluffer for discussing automobile purchase and quips he could not buy even a charge of ammunition for an air gun in Boston.
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Bluffer
Boston
Dean Swift Quote on Wealth and Heart
A wise man should keep money in his head not in his heart, reflecting a satirical view attributed to Jonathan Swift about prudence and misplaced emotion in wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Swift
New Salisbury Births and Local Visits Highlight Week
A sequence of small town notices records a newborn boy to Mr and Mrs George Haub northwest of New Salisbury and other family happenings. Miss Pearl Deweese returns from Louisville, while Mrs Wm Hubbard travels to Corydon. Family members and relatives visit, attend funerals, or recover from illness in New Albany and nearby towns.
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G. G. Lidakay
Pearl Deweese
Louisville
Wm. Hubbard
Corydon
John Phior
George }Haub
Katharine Fouts
Palmyra
Dobson
Felix Smith
New Albany
Evaline Dobson
George Hubbard
Texas
Walter Deweese
Georgetown
Sarah Deweese
Jessie ©. Sigler
Terre Haute
Joe Graves
James Davis
Dorothy
Morocco
Ind
J. &. Damon
Rea
Dan R. Davis
Wale Wemeres
Florence Doudon
Catie Lahue
Ed Peters
G. W. Boldt
Daniel Neely Ole Aa
Herschel Lahue
Daniel Swarens
Elnrepe
Frank Briscoe
Herschel] Lahue
Peat Eee Ees
Katie Lahue
Cary
Florence Loudon
Res Oe
Sobers
W.D. Barnes Co
Treas Reimburse Co
Hydrophibia Yadte Bse
Ee Tees
Wes
A. W. Funk
Trans Milltown High
Sehl
M.D. de Weese
Tras New Salisbury
Fae
A.R. Conor
Corydon High
M. Wabinger
Tastor University
Wane
Trank Hriseve
J. i. Damen
Tease Fle
Bee George W. Holdt
Daniel Neels
Herschel Labue
Wees Peeeynes
E. Peters
Neeawer
Baynard Hell Pete
Reese
Ea Damon
Senses
George W. Boldt
Wees Feeb
Daniel Eely
Violet Pinaire
Stene Bernice Bickmen
Errr
Rary
Sandy Branch Community News Highlights
Miss Minnie Ross of New Albany is welcomed with a newborn daughter to Mr and Mrs Frederick Sawyer. Mrs John Stewart recovers from illness after visiting grandmother Mrs Robert McDaniels. Ian Cooper and family and Lewis Kessinger household hosted gatherings. Mattie Keen visits sister Abbie Bell in New Albany. Minnie Lawyer of Louisville visits her parents here. Aunt Martha Glaze from Sugar Grove visits Mrs N Robert McDaniels. Edward Bryant of Elizabeth visits Oscar Fryrear family.
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Minnie Ross
New Albany
Frederick Sawyer
John Stewart
Robert McDaniels
Ian Cooper
Lewis Kessinger
Mattie Keen
Abbie Bell
Minnie Lawyer
Louisville
Lawyer
Martha Glaze
Sugar Grove
N Robert McDaniels
Edward Bryant
Elizabeth
Oscar Fryrear
The Man Behind
The passage notes F A Bullett as often the first to settle when a fire arrives, highlighting his prompt response and reliability in emergencies.
Cox Seeks Democratic Nomination for Indiana Third District
Hon William E Cox of Dubuis county announces candidacy for Congress to represent Indiana Third District. He runs subject to Democratic action by the district counties.
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William E. Cox
Dubuis County
Indiana
Gobbel Seeks Prosecuting Attorney Seat in Third Judicial Circuit
Tildel T Gobbel of Crawford County runs for Prosecuting Attorney of the Third Judicial Circuit comprising Harrison Tawford and Perry counties, pending action by Democrats in the three counties.
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Tildel T. Gobbel
Crawford County
Third Judicial
Harrison, Tawford
Perry
Enquirer Promotes Prosperity and Community Uplift
The Cincinnati Enquirer urges readers to seek prosperity through aware politics and stable labor relations. It highlights the paper as a beacon guiding business and moral progress, praising the Daily and Weekly editions for comprehensive news, editorials, markets, and educational content. Subscriptions are urged with profitable yet beneficial aims.
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Congress
Cincinnati Enquirer
Daily Enquirer
United States
Weekly
Enquirer
Cne
The
Cincinnati
Ohio
Trustee's Report for Spencer Township Indiana 1911
Financial report of Andy Steerstedter Trustee of Spencer Township Harrison County Indiana detailing receipts and expenditures for the year ending December 31 1911 Township Fund shows 372 43 in receipts and expenditures listed.
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Andy Steerstedter
Spencer Township
Harrison County
Indiana
Reuben Glenn
Frank Saunders
Sherman FP. Pinaire
J.B. Kintner
Joseph L. Haas
Frank Thevenot
Andy Steersteter
Charles B. Moser
D. H. Gubel Prat Co
J. W. Rosenbarger
W. D. Barnes
George W. Self
Lew M. O'Bannon
H. R. Lemay
H. E. Barrow
George L. Rothrock
S. T. Briscoe
Thomas Jones
Ed Henriott
Peemasseps Bacon
Joseph A. Gettlefinger
John Howerton
Frank Briscoe
Institute Card of Wands
Florence Loudon
Institute
Daniel Swarens
Ters
Aegend Pea Institute
Francis Peters
J. B. Damon
Steels
G W. Boldt
G. W. Boldt
Institute and Cavelededene
Charles Lincoln
J. W. Bary
Evers
George B. Wahl
Julius Vaughn
Herschel Lahue
Katie Lahue
A M. Briscoe
A.S. Murr
Murr
Harve Franks
Edgar Thevenot
J. H. Theveanot
J. 4
Phevenot
Cort Wolfe
Amos Lynch
George A. Harmon
Claim Kneke
W.J. Arnold
John W. Moore
Charles H. Roman
Charles D. Knofel & Co
D. H. Gobel Printing Co
Selah Barden
George B. Wahi
S. T. Briscoe & Co
HerilemAns
Etee Ena
Sree
tHas
Ieee
Tte
Eesti
Local notes unchanged this week in the county
Mrs Hall Hays improves as several horses die locally in the past week. No 3 school, taught by Mrs Carrie Hays, makes steady progress. Roy and Mrs Bixler bless a daughter Hat tie Denbo. Will Elbert runs a stave factory near Arthur Lohmeyer. Vern Love and family spend holidays with relatives near Mauckport. County Superintendent A O Deweese visits No 3 on New Year’s Day and shares a tale with pupils. Highland Sunday School appoints officers for the year led by Superintendent Johnny Richard.
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Carrie Hays
Roy Bixler
Hattie Denbo
Will Elbert
Boone Township
Arthur Lohmeyer
Vern Love
Mauckport
A. O. Deweese
No. 3
Highland Sunday School
Johnny Richard
Toria Shireman
Bessie Richard
Lou Lokmeyer
Read it Twice Penn Mutual Ad in Democrat
The Democrat highlights a Penn Mutual advertisement urging readers to study its content closely, noting the message is worthwhile enough to merit a second look. The ad emphasizes financial plans and mutual benefits, urging careful consideration by potential customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Mutual
the Democrat
Notice of Local Option Election in Boone Township
Notice is hereby given that an election will be held in the various precincts of Boone township Harrison County Indiana on the 27th day of January 1911 to determine whether the sale of intoxicating liquors as a beverage shall be prohibited in said township.
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Boone Township
Harrison County
Indiana
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Mamma
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Jane
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Trustee’s Report
Corydon National Bank
First National Bank
Ene
Corydon Wu
Ional
Ty Nesses Corydon
Lafayette Edwards
Alfred Edwards
A. E. Sieg
Harles Lincoln
France
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Bitte Ales
Heth Township
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