Why We Appeal to Judge Lynch in Mob Violence
A critical essay surveys the mob psychology behind lynching, tracing how crowds seized by a hunt for vengeance abandon reason. It cites Coatesville and Durant as cases and cites Munsterberg La Bon and the concept of mob hypnosis. The piece argues race prejudice fuels appeals to a mythical judge and notes lynching persists nationwide with limited accountability.
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United States
Lynch
Coatesville
Durant
Okla
Cafro
Judge Lynch
Beyond His Comprehension Stray Stories Quip
A brief exchange on the word psychic contrasts a student of occultism with a plain person. The plain speaker jokes about the spelling of the term, highlighting a humorous clash between mysticism and simplicity.
It Is Gild That A Woman’s Hat Reveals Age
A witty remark notes that a woman’s hat with a front turnup can reveal her age annually. The quip contrasts fashions forcing admission of age with a fashion piece that draws attention to it.
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Washington
His Age Against Him at The Street Life Change
An eighty year old New Yorker who had lived on the streets for several years and was sent to the poor house may die from the luxury of his new surroundings. He is old to be changing his mode of life.
Uncle Eben Warns Against Wasting Time on Worthless Bets
Uncle Eben voices caution about wasted effort and flaky investments that promise little return. He argues that betting on nothing substantial typically costs time and trouble, urging readers to value practical results over empty promises.
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Eben
Uncle Eben
Umbrella Mender’s Bold Assurance Sparks Bargain
In a hurried exchange a lady asks how she can trust the umbrella mender to return her item. The mender replies he charges more for mending than the umbrella’s value, promising return with no fear of loss.
Enshrined Within the Heart of Truth and Justice
A reflection on the inner spark of divinity guiding humanity toward truth and justice, noting that even in depravity a person often recognizes respect for these concepts. The passage emphasizes moral awareness as a universal anchor amid human failings.
Skin affections and the Resinol ointment
A historical ad promotes Resinol Ointment as a universal skin remedy. It claims skin contagion risk and praises the product as safe, mercury free, and effective. Available in opal screw-top containers, priced at five cents to a dollar, with samples by mail from Resinol Chemical Co. Baltimore Maryland.
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Resinol Chemical Co
Baltimore
Mules Driving Across Bridge Prompt Courtroom Quip
Humor erupts in a bridge crossing case as the judge scolds speed and a prisoner ribs the sign about walking horses while insisting he was driving mules. The exchange highlights the courtroom tone and rural wit.
Eczema Victim Credits Cuticura Remedies After Painful Recovery
A longtime eczema sufferer in St Louis details a brutal course from an untreated leg wound to near madness, then reports complete relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The letter, dated March 7, 1811, urges readers to request a free sample and book from Cuticura Dept. 12 K in Boston.
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Aes
Julia. Finnegan
Hebert St
St. Louiz
Reach
Boston
The Very Worst Dinner Tale From Driscoll
Clement J. Driscoll, while dining in New York, recounted humorous tales about his year as commissioner of weights and measures. A grocer laments the accuracy of his weights, admitting he has been giving seventeen ounces to the pound.
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Clement J. Driscoll
New York
Mr. Driscoll
Weights and Measures
Not In Vain Noah Sees Ararat Ocean View
A fragmentary verse note recalls Noah spotting Mount Ararat and exclaiming a voyage with purpose and restraint. The narrator hints at human tempering and enduring resilience in the face of uncertain journeys.
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Noah
Ararat
Esort
Puck
Grapefruit Seeds Grow Greenery for Dining Room Table
Seeds of grapefruit planted thickly can form a decorative greenery for the dinite room table. In two weeks shoots appear if earth is good and kept warm. By a month the leaves unfold into rich glossy green unaffected by heat, a simple urban garden tip from Suburban Life.
Fashionable School Prefers Experience as Teacher
Some people favor a stylish education over hands on practice, believing trends and design lessons provide early guidance. Experience remains a powerful teacher, shaping taste, skills, and professional judgment.
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