Boston man praises Earl of Dunmore in anecdote
A Boston man lauds the late Earl of Dunmore, praising his robustness and kindness while noting a perceived flaw in his insistence on propriety. He recalls a Beacon Street dinner story about a self made man and nouveau riche with a man debating wearing diamond studs to a banquet.
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Chesterfield
Boston
Earl of Dunmore
Lord Dunmore
Beacon Street
George
New Orleans
Proof of Brains Dinner Tradeoff
New York wit Mr. Travers recalls meeting a pompous Englishman at dinner who boasted letters from Gladstone and Salisbury. The Englishman raved on, then when oysters arrive he questions whether oysters have brains. Travers retorts the oyster knows how to shut up, proving his peer’s lack of restraint.
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Travers
New York
States
Gladstone
Dilke
Salisbury
Churchill
A Tragedy in Six Acts by a Young Egyptian
An Egyptian from Tanta offers a biting analysis of British civilizing efforts in Africa. The proposed title for his piece lists six acts including The Missionary Whisky and pale a’s The Maxim gun A newspaper Cricket and football and Death of the last aborigine Finis with Band plays Rule Britannia.
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Africa
Tanta
Miserable Receiving Day Quips Stir Society
A society woman laments a poor receiving day saying she feels wretched and hopes visitors call for company. Her husband dryly notes misery loves company in a pointed exchange cited by the Catholic Standard.
Marriage License Notes Omer Dunihoo and Mattie Stoll
Omer W. Dunihoo and Mattie Stoll recorded marriage license details. Edmund J. Zabel and Edith E. Ott also listed for license. Nell C. Keller and Claude Thomas Wolfe named in the same notice. Origin of galvanism traces to Mme Galvania observing frog muscle contraction during an electric spark.
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Omer W. Dunihoo
Mattie Stoll
Edmund J. Zabel
Edith E. Ott
Nell C Keller
Claude Thomas Wolfe
Mme. Galvania
A Good Thing to Have and Local News Notes
A resident returns home after a visit with sister Miss Etta Mae Kirkham in Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Will Parks and their baby visit Corydon relatives while Mr. P. recovers from illness. Ice cream cake sherbet and lemonade planned for a courthouse yard gathering Saturday evening. Wheat price news and a note to bring in offerings for Reo MIL.
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Etta Mae Kirkham
Stoy Rhodes
Farmer City
Ill
Court House Yard
Fishing Byron Williams meets a maiden by the brook
A verse describes Byron Williams meeting a fair twenty year old maiden by a brook. She says she goes fishing without bait tackle or line and reveals she has caught him with her playful charm and a metaphorical fishing stringer.
Kurdish traits and a deserter muleteer tale
A traveler observes Kurdish people as bluntly honest and straightforward, noting their simplicity and lack of deceit. He recalls a muleteer who admitted violence in the past, then reframed it to say he is now married and a muleteer, illustrating stark, unvarnished candor.
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Khazar
Deepwater moss records depth in Lake Geneva
Prof. F A Forel reports the moss Thamni um lemani growing at 200 feet below the Lake Geneva surface. The discovery marks the deepest known freshwater plant growth to date.
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F. A. Forel
Lake of
Geneva
Fossil Donation Sparks University Debate
The university received a valuable fossil consignment prompting discussion over its use for the museum or for faculty research. Professors weigh educational value against public exhibit potential while officials consider acquisition and storage needs.
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Jimmy Junior
Freddy Fresh
On Being Too Good and a Car Scene Admiration
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt follows a conductor and a stout woman with a monkey hat on a train car. The conductor praises her steady exit and the slim man admires her practical steadiness, while a second vignette notes that excessive caution harms lasting achievement.
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George
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Hancock Area Notes and Social Visits Reported
James Braner was quite sick last week. Mrs. Rebecca Seacal is in very poor health. Jacob Erb and wife were in Corydon Monday. Hancock vicinity was well represented at Mt. Zion. Wilbur Jackson made a business trip to Corydon Monday. Wilbur Durnil is hauling cord wood to Fredericksburg with his engine. J. H Bruner and wife visited relatives in Fredericksburg last Monday. Monroe Seacat and wife of Morgan township visited Otto Sescat Saturday. James Durnil and family visited Wash Crandall's near Milltown Sunday. Mrs Florence Kennedy visited sister Daisy Gore near Palmyra Sunday. Mrs. Maggie Bullington of Fredericksburg is visiting Mrs. S. N. Voyles. Charles Bullington of Fredericksburg moved his sawmill to Breedlove Bros. farm south of here.
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Jacob Erb
Corydon
Hancock
Mt. Zion
Wilbur Jackson
Wilbur Durnil
Fredericksburg
J. H Bruner
Monroe Seacat
Morgan Township
Otto Sescat
Maggie Bullington
8. N. Voyles
Charles Bullington
Breedlove Bros
Local Notes From Moberly Area
Mr Jane Thevenot is reported no better. Farmers plant corn this past week. Commencement on June 12 at this place. Mr and Mrs James Davis of Ramsey visited James Davis and family Sunday. Dr Neely called to see Albert White who is sick. Residents attended decoration at Corydon Saturday. Baynard Bell Ray Rothrock and Miss Cora Thevenot visited Robt Pitman and wife Sunday. Chas Swarens and family of Ramsey spent Sunday with Aunt Mrs Jane Thevenot. Young folks attended children's services at Fountain Sunday night. Abe Pitmen visited Samuel Taylor and family of Milltown Saturday and Sunday. Children’s night at Fountain Sunday night well attended. Address by Joe Bell very interesting. The man who masters temper and mind to conform to life’s amenities and pleasantries is on the broad road to success.
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James Davis
Ramsey
Dr. Neely
Albert White
Baynard Bell
Ray Rothrock
Cora Thevenot
Robt. Pitman
Chas. Swarens
Jane Thevenot
Fountain
Abe Pitmen
Samuel Taylor
Milltown
Joe Bell
Notable Indiana legal and civic figures listed in state ticket history
A roundup of Indiana professionals including Mr. New a prominent North Vernon attorney and IU and Bethany College alumnus. Mr. Lotz a Delaware county lawyer from Muncie tied to Gregory & Lotz. Judge Felt a Greenfield political starter and county prosecutor turned judge. Mr. Kelleher an Indianapolis traveling salesman turned hat dealer. Prof. Aley longtime Indiana University mathematics chair praised as a top educator. The notes reference prior state tickets and familial judicial ties.
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Mr. New
North Vernon
Indiana University
Bethany College
Virginia
Lotz
Gregory & Lotz
Muncie
Delaware County
Indianapolis
Felt
Greenfield
Mr. Kelleher
The
Indianapolis Star
Aley
Give and Take in Life Proverb Tribute
A Latin proverb shines in this brief note about balance in life. It reflects on jesters and the savor of their own broth as a metaphor for contentment with one’s own circumstances.
Calming Exercises Aid Nervousness More Than Voyage
The advice urges nightly and morning exercises in the bedroom with deliberate breathing and a brisk daily walk in the open air. It claims these simple routines can reduce nervous ills as effectively as travel under the best conditions.
Chess as a Ceremonial and Funeral Tribute
Arthur Aull praises chess as a solemn pastime, likening a game to a funeral ritual. The Kansas City Star notes chess as a funeral memorial, while the Duluth Herald cites a quip about deceit and marriage.
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Arthur Aull
Kansas City Star
Missouri
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Corydon, Ind
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James Durnil
Wash Crandall’s
Florence Kennedy
Daisy Gore
Palmyra
Moberly
Loulaville
Td Buttes
Burt New Yar
Supreme Court
Walter A Lotz
Bmfelt
Wage Appellate Court
What Is
Castoria
New York City
the Wicked Husband
Duluth Herald
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