Irvin S Cobb recalls a long wait at Burlington
In a humorous anecdote Cobb describes a publicity event where an aviator-promoter hired by a New York suburb Catholic parish stalls his parachute act. With lowering weather and a large crowd waiting, the priest urges the aviator to perform. The flyer jokes that crowds in Burlington, Iowa, wait eighteen trains for the show, delaying the stunt.
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Burlington
Oiny
County Tars
Sul Inter
New York City
Tn Parlannee
Amould
Ceremntes
Biurlhieton
Iowa
Time aged joke about a Missouri horse thief trial
A dated anecdote from Missouri about a horse thief jury case. The judge contemplates eight years but the prisoner delivers a muttered line about political talk at the courthouse, reflecting satirical humor and courtroom banter.
Better Than Believing in Santa Claus
Two destitute wayfarers in a shabby Bowery street try cocaine from a dropped vial. The quick high prompts grand schemes to buy South African diamond mines and Australian gold mines, then a cautious pivot to a potential sale.
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Santa Claus
Bowery
Chitatot
South Africa
Australie
Finswer
Unseasonable Heat Story From 1920 Convention
A reissued anecdote recalls the Chicago 1920 Republican convention when a California delegate, overheated in a heatwave, jokes about the West's heat. A friend notes the extreme conditions as a train crosses the Arizona desert with a coyote chasing a jackrabbit, illustrating the climate contrast.
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Chicago
Calfornia
Corn Belt
Rockies
Arizona Desert
Coyote
Central Press Association
Calorie Needs of a Four Year Old Child Diet Plan
An article explains daily caloric needs for a four year old at about 1000 calories based on weight and activity. It outlines a balanced diet with protein fats carbs minerals and water, plus a sample six year old menu and school meals totaling around 840 to 875 calories per day. It also notes adding fruit juice to milk and provides a recipe for a refreshing milk drink to vary intake.
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Chile
Good Hubby, Says Wife, and His Is the Life
The speaker, a newspaper wife in New York, defends the life of a husband whose work consumes him. She describes dinners late, children asleep, and neighbors unsure if he is dead or traveling. She values his calling, finding pride in his commitment despite others pitying the arrangement.
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Cildren
Randle
Richey
T. D
New York World
Diet for Health Boosts Balance in Calorie and Texture
The Department of Agriculture endorses a well balanced diet within calorie limits to maintain ideal body weight. It calls for adequate protein iron calcium phosphorus and vitamins A and B and favors bulky or potentially bulky foods. Flavor variety and balanced textures including bland sweet sour and savory elements should be achieved through careful blending or contrast.
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Department of Agriculture
Faithful Shepherd Braces Sheep After Fall on Downs
Elderly shepherd George Pearce tripped on a rut on the Pyecombe downs near Brighton and broke a leg. He tethered his sheep in a pen with a barrier, then, despite great pain, carried three bags of fodder to troughs for the stock before staggering two miles to his cottage and collapsing at the door.
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Pyecombe
Brighton
George Pearce
The
South Wales News
Pearce
Life’s Strenuous Counts Within Reaching Old Goals
A compact reflection on life’s effort and reward as people pursue money and pleasure. It notes that age does not figure as a main measure of success and that many who win the race are judged by others as merely “also ran.”
Bravery and Fidelity for Employees Rewarded
Telephony honors honor two Piedmont flood heroes for public service during March 29 1924. Theo Theodore N Wall gold medal awarded to Ann Lennan chief operator Piedmont West Virginia with 500 cash. Lloyd Atkins silver medal with 250 cash for risking life to maintain service. Additional silver medals and cash awards go to Trygve Jorgensen Ada Mr Mwhinechard Katherine Brisson Aileen C Simith and Rhubert Harris Hue for notable conduct across the Bell system.
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Ann L. Lennan
Piedmont
W. Va
Theodore N. Wall
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Lloyd M. Atkhis
Siiver
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company
West
Chesapeake & Potomine Telephone Company
Bell System
Anna Leonerdi Lennan
Beh
Piedimont
Lloyd M Athius
Bell Telephone System
Atkins
Hooded
Othe
Trygve Jorgensen
New York Telephone Company
Rooklyn
Ada
Mwhinechard
Anna L. Lennan
Lloyd Maclhins
Eman
Theodore N. Vail
Shock to Butler's Dignity At Eight Year Birthday
Eight year old Roy visits his Aunt's house for a few days and, after politely warned by his mother to behave, asks the butler to blow his soup because it is too hot. The scene unfolds at dinner with amused onlookers.
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Roy
Wealther
First Roads Spark Debates Over Railroad Pioneers
A 19th century note suggests rival claims to which railroad was first in rails, steam power, and passenger service. Beacon Hill line in Boston may have carried vehicles on rails in 1807, Delaware and Hudson from Thonesdale to Carbondale in 1827 used steam, and the Baltimore and Ohio began passenger service in May 1830 from Baltimore to Ellcott's mill, 15 miles, by horse power.
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Beacon Hill
Boston
Delaware & Findsan Cin Company
Thonesdale
Carbondale
Balthnare & Ohio
Balthnare
Ellcott’s Mill
New York Herald
Tribune
Force of Habit Poker Player Recalled
An unnamed source recalls a poker player known for steady presence at club meetings and consistent luck. A memorable night described involved a disrupted clubroom with overturned chairs and a hidden pay envelope tucked away behind a door.
Canadian Ravens Are Nuisance to Loggers
North Ontario loggers complain of ravens raiding midmeal pouches. Charles Macnamara notes the bird’s bold behavior, calling poche, poche as he recounts a winter trek where a raven guides him poorly, then scorns human help like Poe’s ancestor.
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North Woods
Ontario
Charles Macnamara
Arnprilor
Natural History Magazine
Edgar Allan Poe
Messengers From Other Planets Inconsistent Stones Fall From Sky
Odd stones with no clear quarrying or fossil marks have fallen at Tarbes Vrance Guiana and the United States. A Tarbes stone was linked to a global wind sweep by Professor Sudre, yet the hypothesis lacks convincing corroboration. The pattern raises questions about aerial delivery versus random terrestrial origin.
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Tarbes
Vrance
United States
Sudre
Yarbes
Shrimp Cocktail Makes A Two In One Course
A shrimp cocktail serves as both appetizer and fish course, highlighting delicate pink shrimp with tart sauces. Canned shrimp are convenient and high quality, requiring only chilling and plating with cocktail sauce. Sauce blends tomato ketchup with lemon juice or vinegar, Worcestershire, Tabasco, salt, and horseradish.
Word of God Stands Amidst Readiness and Wonders
A brief quote attributed to J. Hamilton emphasizes that divine word endures through readiness and frequent revisiting, promising steadfast guidance and new wonders. The fragment reflects religious reflection on faith and spiritual vigilance.
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God
J.hamilton
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