Special Advantages At Dannomega Institution
G R Glenn and A M Le D preside an institution in Dannomega Ca offering low yearly expenses from 125 to 175 dollars covering board lodging books fuel and uniforms. Climate mountain location and freedom from city distractions cited. Emphasis on obedience order regularity self reliance and military instruction under U S Army officers. Courses include A B and B 8 and full curricula in Agriculture Mining Engineering Commercial Science. Dormitories staffed by officers. For details contact G B Glenn president.
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Georgia
U.S. Army Officers Ltd
Oficers
G. BR
Glenn
Li. C
Pres
Purely Ferd Tablets Claim Wide System Benefits
An advertisement touts Purely Ferd Tablets as more than a laxative, claiming to regulate digestion, kidneys, liver and bowels while purifying blood. It promises no weakening sensation and immediate improvement, offering a three month treatment in a box for one dollar with a money back guarantee and home delivery.
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Pure Tierh Tablet Co
Asiland
Ohio
Town End
Toothache Leaves Clerk Off Duty in Formal Note
A junior clerk informs his employers Messieurs Ifanke and Panke that persistent toothache since ten PM and lack of relief render him unable to attend the office. He cites his age from birth, failing remedies, and a condition unfit for arduous duties, requesting abstention until health improves.
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Messieurs Ifanke and Panke
Great Actor Did Not Score
Edwin Booth was a great actor though he never gained fame as a mimic. A West story recalls a benefit for Junius Brutus Booth where another actor did Hamlet imitations including Booth. The next day the paper called the Booth imitation vile and said it would have saddened him to see how bad a actor he really was.
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Edwin Booth
Booth
Junius Brutus Booth
Hamlet
Beauty Patch Banter Sparks Gentle Exchange
A light exchange turns playful as two individuals discuss beauty patches. One comments on ad usage while the other responds with a joke about applying the patch to the face, highlighting a humorous moment.
Well Done Steak Mixup Sparks Restaurant Exchange
A diner complains after ordering a well done steak and receiving a rare substitute. The waiter’s error prompts discussion of kitchen practices and guest satisfaction in the dining room.
Apology Quip Sparks Witty Exchange
In a brief exchange the line “Did you say I had no sense of humor” is met with “Nothing of the sort I said you had no sense,” yielding a sly backhanded joke about wit. The remark closes as the conversation shifts to light banter.
Odd Names of Kafir Boys in South Africa
The article notes that domestic workers among Kafir youths receive English names when in white contact. It cites examples like Knife, Fork, Spoon, Table, Chair, Carriage, Watch, and Matchbox, plus Rice and Sam and Eggs. It contrasts frequent washing with dirty clothes despite hygiene habits.
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South Africa
Kraals
Swath of Time for a Grim Yard Tale
A curio tale recounts a boy and his sister May who dies not. May follows him, trips on a yard stone, breaks her arm and the next day June first reveals she did not die. The exchange ends with the grim punchline and lingering mystery.
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May
The Whole Hog Playwright Dialog Surfaces Grasper Dispute
A courtroom dialogue centers on satisfaction with a theater role. The Judge questions whether Grasper was ever content with any portion, while the Manager asserts ongoing discontent with parts offered.
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Grasper
In Doubt Boarder Exchange Sparks Egg Debate
A brief exchange reveals a landlady sent two eggs to a boarder asking for one. The maid speculates extra egg served as precaution against a bad egg, highlighting concerns over freshness and accommodation practices.
The Passing Muse Promotes Daily Poetry Reading
A prominent educator urges readers to sample poetry daily, while a street car observer echoes the call, urging broad reading in public spaces. The exchange highlights a civic push for literary engagement amid urban life.
Different Now As Wife Takes Over Deliveries
A man recalls as a boy delivering orders in a grocer shop and notes that now his wife handles the deliveries. The remark contrasts past and present duties within the family business.
Wise Tommie Explains Letters of Credit
A child named Tommie explains letters of credit to a woman, answering that O U are letters of credit as stated by his father. The exchange captures a simple lesson in financial terms in a domestic scene.
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Tommie
Quarrel Over Husbands Sparks Witty Exchange
A witty exchange between a wife and husband turns on marriage and labor, with the wife accusing all married men of being beasts and the husband agreeing they are beasts of burden.
Coal Heaver's Dilemma Echoes Across Class Life
A spoken quip reflects lasting class struggles as a coal heavers worker laments career prospects while joking about the afterlife. The line hints at social mobility barriers and the enduring poverty of miners in the era.
Tentative performance or circus show remark
A speaker retorts that the performance is not tentative, challenging the idea of treating it like a circus. The exchange underscores tension over whether the act is casual entertainment or a serious display.
Sugar and Pitt Eyed by Parliament in Fearful Gaze
In Basil Williams' Biography of Pitt a vivid portrait shows the statesman as tall and graceful yet crippled by gout. His fearsome eyes and eagle nose cowed the House when confronted by a joke about sugar.
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Pitt
Beckford
Mr. Speaker
Sugar
Basil Williams
Will to Live As Factor in Recovery Highlighted
A series of deaths close in time to the Weir Mitchells underscores the will to live as crucial to recovery. The New York Herald notes hope and determined effort can shorten illness and ease suffering across ages, stressing its importance in medical outcomes today.
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S. Weir Mitchell
New York Herald
His Affliction Rouses Wry Conversation About Sleep
A humorous exchange contrasts a husband’s constant sleepiness with a light remark on his somnolent tendency. The vignette sketches domestic banter and a quirky take on fatigue.
Dream of Tarold Ends in Mixed Courtroom Banter
In a humorous exchange, Tarold is teased by a judge as a speaker recalls a dream about him while another quips the vision might have been caused by a meal. The line showcases witty courtroom repartee and lightness amidst formal proceedings.
Between Friends Proposals Delayed by Courage Gap
Alice notes Jack cannot muster proposal while Marie jokes he fears a positive reply. The exchange suggests a lighthearted stalemate in their close circle.
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Alice
Jack
Marie
Decalcomania Notes on Porcelain Complexion
A brief remark on decalcomania mentions a complexion like tinted porcelain and cites a remark about taking lessons in china painting. The exchange highlights an art technique and associated craftsmanship in a concise, period voice.
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China
Penance Proposed by Judge During Lent
A judge answers a playful courtroom question about Lent penance with a sharp suggestion to forgo all other fellows. The exchange reads as a witty, concise prompt about restraint and self discipline.
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Tie
Social Swim Brings Jealous Glares to Women
A newspaper-audience line notes that a woman in society faces intense envy from neighbors not part of the social circle, highlighting the social dynamics and tension of elite feminine life.
World map project aims at a millionth scale
A movement since 1900 seeks a world map on a millionth scale with fifteen miles to the inch. Nations are invited to cooperate. London hosted the first conference and Paris hosts a current international meeting with delegates from thirty two countries. Specimens and plans shown as coordination efforts continue.
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England
Scotland
London
Paris
Mountain Club House Opens for Transient Travel in Georgia
Mountain Club House announces opening for transient guests and travelers in North Georgia. The 80 acre resort offers meals, electric lights, running water, cool shade, and is advertised by proprietor CRATG.R. ARNOLD with premium amenities for visitors.
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North
Georgia
Cratg.r. Arnold
Blessing of the Flowers in Home and Work
The article extols flowers for homes aiding rest and recovery, notes bouquets in sickrooms divert the mind, and deskside arrangements boost clerical productivity. It also claims flowers refresh artists studying nature and color, benefiting their work and inspiration.
Tricks of witch-doctor claims by Congo missionary
The Rev JH Weeks describes how a witch-doctor profits by deceit and fear. A fee can supposedly cause illness or transfer wealth, and a predicted death often becomes real as relatives abandon attempts to help. The piece contrasts such tricks with simple thrift.
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JH. Weeks
Congo
Battle talk on steel ships and mockery in camp
A wartime camp exchange has locals debating whether armored ships need rubber backing to deter invaders. One man refuses to sugarcoat and is corrected for misnaming a fellow, highlighting tensions between blunt speech and office talk.
Imagination and Appointments Delay A Judge and Marjorie
In a quiet scene Miss Sweet yawns and imagines while a judge chats with Madge and Marjorie. Marjorie explains she is late for an appointment, prompting a brief exchange about time. The dialogue hints at tension between duty and personal distraction.
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Miss Sweet
Madge
Marjorie
Judge
Talking Point Phonograph Prompts Judge's Quip
A salesman boasts that the phonograph needs no introduction while a judge quips that it speaks for itself. The exchange highlights the device's reputed self evident appeal amid a courtroom banter setting.
Stella Vitae Promises Health Benefit For Women
A vintage health ad promotes Stella Vitae as a guaranteed life giving tonic for women. It claims the serum relieves sickness and coughs, with a physician’s signature backing the formula. The ad promises refunds if no benefit and notes $1 bottles sold by a Chattanooga company.
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South
Apaenee Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Penn
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