Evans and Lunch Counter Rescue in Jersey City Tale
A Buffalo to Jersey City freight ride ends with Samuel Evans of St James Louisiana nearly suffocating in a sealed car. Rescue by Erie officer Martin Tougan frees him as Evans gorges on a hospital lunch proper food and drinks, declaring he will last until lunch time.
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Jersey City
N. J
Buffalo
New York
Samuel Evans
St. James
Louisiana
Samuel
Dr. Tanner
Buffalo Town
Jersey
Martin Tougan
Erie Company
Pavonia Avenue Terminal
Evans
Bourne
Ten year old girl gives half dollar to door visitor
Julia of ten in Kansas City gives fifty cents to a man at the back door after a Sunday school lesson about entertaining angels unawares. Her mother finds the money missing and Julia tearfully explains she gave it to the man hoping he might be God.
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Julia
Kansas City Star
Muffled Knocks Amid Domestic Banter
Fragmented dialogue shows household chatter as Verena and family members tease Uncle Elijah and Mr. Plimmins in a late evening scene. References to napkins, manicure talk, tight shoes, Bobby’s face washing, and a beard prompt.
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Verena
Elijah
Mr. Plimmins
New York Farmer Keeps Calm in Dentist Visit
A New York farmer visits an upstate dentist for an ulcerated tooth. The dentist touts nitrous gas to ease pain and demonstrates the machine, promising a brief sleep and removal of tooth pain. The patient withdraws money, saying he wanted to count his funds before dozing off rather than pay now.
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New York
Upstate
Turkey Hatching Guinea Eggs Steals Nest Near Edwardsville
At Gashing farm twelve miles northeast of Edwardsville Charles Obert's big white gobbler has seized a guinea eggs nest and begun sitting the henless clutch. Neighbors watch the unusual brood effort as 28 days remain to determine if the turkey will raise the guineas after hatching. Nearby farmer Gurdon Wagner reports a quail hatched chick showing wild game bird traits and Mrs A Wolfe is New York's nightwatch woman with a large hat style noted.
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Edwardsville
Charles Obert
Gurdon Wagner
Belleville
Wages No Object Fable From a Tramp Tale
A tramp seeks work at a back door, offered a four AM dairy and stable labor by a man in a big white house. He would milk 17 cows, feed and rub down four horses, clean the stables, and chop wood before starting the day. The wage is not discussed, leaving the offer unresolved.
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White House
Oatseed
Nautical Distinctions in a Sailor's Joke
A girl asks how to tell a yacht from a sailboat. Captain Cleet answers with a punchline that the difference lies in the pantry with plenty of refreshments and cigars for a yacht, and plain victuals for a sailboat.
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Capt. Cleet
Definition of H P in car talk fuels satire
The passage lists Willie Pa Mr Jones Mr Smith and Mr Robinson debating the meaning of H P for autos. It humorously yields high priced hit people and half paid for as supposed meanings in different cases, reflecting playful jargon.
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Willie
Mr. Jones
Mr. Smith
Mr. Robinson
H. P
Bsatire
Senator Sorghum Explains Trade Views to Colleagues
In a Senate discussion, Senator Sorghum concedes that his explanations of free trade and protection have become so thorough that he is starting to understand the concepts himself. The exchange highlights the era's debate over economic policy and governmental roles.
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Sorghum
Show veteran Archey to guide Indianapolis auto event
Harry J. Archey, president of the Indianapolis Trade Association last year, serves on the board of directors of the Indianapolis Auto Trade Association and brings extensive experience to prepare for the forthcoming automobile show.
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Indianapolis Trade Association
Harry J. Archey
Indianapolis Auto Trade Association
Indianapolis Auto Show Teaches Dealers and Buyers
The Indianapolis Auto Trade Association's show at the Coliseum and Annex March 24 29 promises education for dealers and prospective buyers. President Frank Moore and Show Manager John Orman say manufacturers will display the latest and most interesting motordom offerings under one roof to help dealers and buyers select confidently.
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George A. Weideley
Indianapolis Auto Trade Association
Coliseum
State Fair Grounds
Frank Moore
John Orman
Indianapolis
Indiana
Mr. Moore
Sayi
Ths
David Belasco
Orman
Fred I. Willis
Willis
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Nest
York
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Harry L. Archey
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