Busy Irish watchmaker stalls customer with tales
The narrator meets an overworked Irish watchmaker in a Fermanagh town who promises to mend a watch before 7 but remains constantly busy. The man chats about America and Belfast strikes, then invites the narrator back next morning. After photos and idle talk, he finally fixes the watch quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Fermanagh
America
Tye
Constabulary
Belfast
Norclop
Charles Battell Loomis
Moody’s bold English vote of thanks shocks audience
A New York Times item recounts Dwight L. Moody’s uncoventional response when asked to propose a vote of thanks in England. He rejected formalities, declaring he was not Lincoln’s or the chairman’s American cousin but a fellow worker in their shared mission. The moment electrified listeners and defined Moody’s reception in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight L. Moody
England
Earl of Shaftesbury
Mr. Moody
Chicago
Moody
Earl
Ane
Lincoln
Mnols
Pandemonium and a Fish Voice Quote Sparks Debate
The Cleveland Leader quotes “Nature knew what she was doing when she deprived fishes of a voice” prompting discussion on fish and eggs. The Lyndon remark notes one cannot buy happiness, but can buy real happiness, illustrating ironic wit in a brief, fragmented clipping.
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Cleveland
Wooney
Lyndon
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