James Mullin and the Loyal Emerald Knights Ball
James Mullin is challenged by Miss Degan over discipline at school. Alderman Mullin, Jimmy’s father, agrees to take a hand, easing Anna Degan’s fears. At a St Patrick’s ball Mullin’s cousin George explains Jimmy’s fear and commits to weekly school checks, promising better behavior.
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James Mullin
Miss Degan
Jimmy
James
Anna Degan
Mr. Mullin
Degan
Anne Degan
Aldermth Mullin
Alderman Mullins
Jimy
St. Patrick's Day
Esmerald Knights
Anna
Alps
Alderminn Maliin
New Republic
Emerald Knights
Larry Fane
Larry
Mullin
Alderman Mullin
Seventh Ward
Mann
Alderman
Sis
George
Miks
Iad
Cros
Kathleen Mavourneen
Devon
Annis
Jimmy Mullin
George Mullin
Tim
Vanished Mountains and A Strange Electric Forest
Harper's Weekly notes observations of gravity anomalies over ancient vanished mountain belts in France and southern Russia suggesting crustal density differences. It also describes a central Indian forest tree whose leaves shock touchers with electricity, affects a magnetic needle from afar, strongest at noon and vanishing in wet weather, deterring birds and insects.
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France
Russia
Harper’s Weekly
India
Fairs in churchyards banned during Edward II reign
The excerpt notes that fairs and markets in churchyards were suppressed in the thirteenth year of King Edward II's reign due to abuses. The charter, quoted via Spelman, records the royal command dated at Westminster on October 6 in the tenth year of Edward II, forbidding such gatherings in honor of church dedications.
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Edward II
Spelman
Westminster
Kenge Edwarde
London
Spelling Contest Ends With Surprising Words
A local institute hosted a spelling competition where the pastor read the words. Mrs Towne noted the first three were Increase, pastor, salary, prompting surprised reactions from the audience and Mrs Browne.
Dented His Dignity on the Mars Schooner
Enos Silsbee and Ethan Knight, from a Maine coastal town, sail together on the Mars with Captain Roight. A marine officer visits the ship and, in a moment of formal duty, questions the captain about a sauce pan. The captain asserts dignity while Enos and Ethan clash over roles.
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Enos Silsbee
Ethan Knight
Maine
Thin
Enos
Ethan
Stili
Otlice
Roight
Valerie
Ounce
Invading a Mosque in Turkey Sightseer Mischief
A harshly satirical note on tourists in Constantinople mosques recounts intruding during services. Albert Bigelow Paine imagines Americans in church settings, noting snooping guides, rude behavior, and potential repercussions, contrasting with US norms.
Waiting For A Wife Story Echoes Timeless Romance
A light exchange in Harper's Weekly recalls a college professor who waited twenty years to wed the woman he loved, and a philosopher who boasts longer waits in a humorous reflection on patience and romance.
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Little Binks
Httle Binks
Binkly
Walt
Harper’s Weekly
Woebegone Word Survives From Far Past
A London Standard note explains the word woebegone as an old form from Anglo-Saxon beg an used to mean be gone. It describes the sense of a face encircled by sorrow and suggests modern use often adds a slight overstatement about misery.
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Escoreg
Veealian
PSV Ee
Maryland
Dwellhae
Puwell
Durbin
Mary Magdalene
Merning
London Standard
The Admirable Korean’s Cheerful Nature Shine
The Japan Weekly Chronicle lauds the Korean as a cheerful, agreeable man. A polished fellow amid savagery, he is a natural optimist like Mark Tapley who whistling through misfortune. He sits on his boundary fence as his estates are robbed, unbothered by events.
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Mark Tapley
Korea
Japan Weekly Chronicle
Les
A Conscientious Declaration Drummer Letter
A brief, dated note from Filegende Britter pledges lifelong worship to a drummer. It promises faithfulness from February to April and August to December while noting travel on the road during the remaining months. The tone is personal and romantic.
Cold Beauty and Imported Sausages Stir Hearts
A Pittaburg Post tidbit recalls a boast that a reputed cold beauty was won not by charm but by sending imported sausages to her dog. The cheeky line reflects a quirky, era fashion of social proof and gift humor.
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Pittaburg Post
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Howard Melvin Dun
Johnson Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
VG Newel
Oscar Chirk & Bro
Denton
Paul Holsinger
Riduclw
Harry Clark
Apne
Charles B. Thutison
Aly
Aatuanm H. Mam
Cayrely
Rita Webys
Goa
Moomda Setelf
Puta Tiphia
Chestercermer
Phoiladelphs
Philadelphia
Frederica & Philadelphia Navigation Co
Dentonational Bank Savings Department
Berke Epp
Denton National Bank
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Babbitt
Board of Direetors
Harvey L. Cooper
Geo. C. Skirven
Carter Block
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IL Jones
Thivision
Willard Thomson
WM. A. Smith
Dexton
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R. H. Stafford
Barrsville
Hardware Store
RE. H. Stafford
Burrsville, MD
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Talbot Bank of
Easton, Md
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bulletin
Standard Railroad of America
Worcester
J. B. Colgain
Denton, MD
H. M. Thompson
Hillsboro, Md
Pier Cign't
the Savings Department of
the Peoples
BANK
J. Frank Booth
Pribadelphia Silo
J. Frankie Booth
Hughes Lumber ,and Coal Co
WM. Denney, Lee
Trena
James J Ross
Kent County Mutune Insurance Co Bover, Belaware
Joan T. Carter, Jr
Preston, Md
Irving Jones
AGINT
Greensboro
Alex. Noble
F.j.wriget
James T, Coophe
Undertakers
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Cooper
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Atere
John A. Lewis
W. S. Hoddinott
Sec. and
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Cambridge Brick Company
Cambridge Brick Co
Cambridge, MD
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M. K. Frantz
Produce Commission
Reading Terminal
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RED Rock
Tom Monroe
Delaware
Virginia
Ganner
Bloomsdale
D. Landreth Seed Company
Bloomsdale Shed Farms
Bristol
T. H. Evans & Company, Fruit and Produce Commission Merchants
Light St
Baltimore, Md
Clarissa Mackie
American Press Association
Turkey
Albert Bigelow Lakne
Constantinople
America
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