The Lady of Shalott Watches a Wallet Vanish
An isolated Lady of Shalott on a country road spies an old man with a bulging wallet about to fund a dream house and garden. A car speeds by, two youths eye the money, and the wallet is tossed from sight as the final image leaves the Lady anxious and poised to react.
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George
Shulott
Cousin Emmeline
Aunt Sarah
Grandma
Brother George
Camelot
Tutu
Tilly
Shalott
Wallet heist near Camelot becomes April Fools mischief
In a sunlit scene near The Lady’s gate, a wallet is dropped and a muddy puppy carries it into the road. The Lady of Shalott awakens to a household aftermath as the wallet thief is found and the April Fools joke reveals itself, leaving family puzzled by the daylight folly.
Golfer Commands Man To Observe His Drive From Hill
Minneapolis Tribune reports a golfer with a unique stance telling a spectator to stay on a hill and watch his drive. The remark reflects a humorous exchange during play and highlights the golfer's bold approach to instruction on course behavior.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Rats Meet Grim End Near Toronto Power Station
A New York World report describes rats as a pest near a Toronto area electrical station. Engineers attached a device to a high tension wire with a tin beneath. A rat stepping on the tin completed the circuit, killing the rodent in a single night as authorities learn of the deadly setup.
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Toronto
Canada
Rat
New York World
Baby’s cries drive Harold to sarcasm about storks
The new baby cried almost continuously for three weeks disturbing Harold who heard the cries wherever he went. He quipped about storks delivering babies, saying it was no wonder the child was chucked out of heaven.
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Harold
The Moon and Insanity in Superstitions
The article traces the belief linking the moon to madness, noting linguistic roots from Luna and widespread myths. It cites sailors and Thackeray, traces to ancient inspiration rites, and reports modern medicine rejects any moon insanity connection, viewing it as a surviving superstition from Isis worship.
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Luna
Selene
Isis
Thackeray
Catherine
Delphian
Nile
Witty reply tops the sheriff’s reward tale
Desperate by poverty Wit Tho nhstrelson pleaded for funds and got a stern telegram telling him he must “make his bed.” He answered with humor noting he had no bed, the sheriff having taken it yesterday. The tale ends with a substantial reward for wit.
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Tho Wnhstrelson
Griffon Brand Birthday Sales Cut Prices Across Departments
Griffon Brand Clothing announces 20th Birthday specials on dresses coats suits and overcoats marked down from 30 to 40 dollars with further reductions on men’s hats shoes shirts and ties. House furnishing rugs and china also discounted with red tag prices noted. Big savings are featured on the first and second floor departments.
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Griffon Brand
Big Birthday Sale Draws Shoppers To Dress Goods
Crowded dress goods section showcases silks, woolens, brocaded chiffons and cottons with red tag bargains. Shoes for men women girls and boys offered at tremendous cuts. Come the first day to fit the feet of the family.
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