Light on the Old Legend and Porto Rico Tales
A miscellany of portico lore and Caribbean myths. Sir George Smart’s glee party misadventure at London Bridge is recalled alongside a Fortean tale of Porto Rico’s haunted devil’s sentry box. A Spanish deserter’s confession from Fort San Cristobal adds a grim eyewitness note, framed by wry quotes and sketches.
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Elkhart Daily Review
Porto Ric
George Smart
Sir George
Chapel Royal
New
London Bridge
King
The
Military Service Institution
Arthur PD
la Garita del Diablo
Fort San Cristobal
Hyde
Porto Rico
Fort el Morro
All Sorts of Flowers on Hats and Russian Combs
A fashion note praises many flower varieties for hats and corsages. Artificial roses are favored as they won’t stain bodices. Immense Russian hair combs for evening wear top two back puffs. A French wedding gown in tulle and crepe de chine features a draped bodice with lace sleeves, crepe de chine lining, and a silver-strap cascade train.
Green the Best Color in London Health Habit
A London specialist argues painting London green would boost health and spirits. He notes eye strain and fatigue linked to urban life improve when eyes rest on green foliage and rooms. He cites a actress who rested better in a green room, attributing it to green surroundings.
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London
London Mirror
Fish Vibration Tales From The Sea
London News reports fish vocalizations startling fishermen with noises from mackerel herring and gurnard. The hammer or hard head Cottus scorpius supposedly buzzes loudly when held, audible and feelable by the hand due to internal vibrations.
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London News
A Woman's Reason on Marriage and Visiting Cards
In a light exchange from the St. Louis Times Miss Afternoon Tea and Clarice discuss shallow motives for marriage revealing a humorous preference for Mrs on visiting cards over a tombstone. They recall Jane Smiler rushing to marry to replace worn visiting cards with a new name.
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Mrs
Clarice
Jane Smiler
St. Louis Times
A Martyr Politician Deflects Jealousy Claims
The politician faces charges of perjury, and he dismisses the case as professional jealousy. He questions the idea of swearing to the truth, calling it trivial and accusing opponents of motives. The exchange highlights a defiant stance amid accusations.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Consolation from a Father and Judge Exchange
A chastised son argues with his father about discipline. The father, acting as judge, replies that sparing one whipping would still yield two licks in such a case, illustrating a paradoxical lesson in punishment. The exchange preserves a moral, humorous tone.
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Willie Simmonds
The Height of Hospitality Then a Distinction of Terms
A fragmented collection of humorous quips and witty lines from various papers includes a joke about entertaining an uncle in New York, a political quip distinguishing crafty from grafty, a reflection on money, and a light verse about domestic life ending with a brief remark from a Catholic newspaper.
Chic Styles in Voile Summer Fashion Notes
Voile fabrics offer a range from sheer gauze to sturdy weaves for summer wear. Hungarian belt folds hang to the left of linen dresses while London tailor made waists feature stitched fronts, rear buttons, box pleats, high shoulders and long sleeves. The graceful model showcases cap sleeves to the waist and silk carryings with braid trim by Judic Chollet.
Spirit of Speed Youthful Chauffeur in Lippincott Poem
A vivid poem describes a young chauffeur, greasy leather coat and worn cap leaving gasoline scent. He lives to go and eyes behind dusty goggles roll with wild energy. His foe is the man in blue and buttons, while happiness comes from gripping the steering wheel.
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Boston Transcript
Merry Made Mobile
Lippincott's
Whirling Act Sets Stage Record In Thirty Two Minutes
A performer in a dramatic whirl on stage spins 2,240 revolutions in thirty two minutes. The spectator Jewett notes the feat surpasses the South American record, as reported by Bohemian Magazine.
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Hewitt
Jewett
Bohemian Magazine
The Tongue Lecture Saved My Client
A lawyer recalls a wealthy old lady known for sharp talk who vilified neighbor Stamford. To dodge offense he began reading a random lecture on government of the tongue. She interpreted it as a perfect fit for Stamford, and he kept his wary client.
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Stamford
The Conference and the Dough Question
An undertaker notes the need for more light on a grave matter while various tradespeople speak up. The lamp maker, piano maker, plumber, doctor, and lawyer offer remarks in turn. The baker’s line about who will supply the dough ends the meeting, adding a humorous note from the Baltimore American.
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Baltimore
A Swift Bird in Mexican Desert Feats
A feature describes the Mexican road runner with two legs beating horses and hounds, starting handicaps, and an appetite for prey as it runs. It eats while fleeing, including snakes, and uses an elastic crop to store rattlesnakes in its neck before a long journey across the desert.
Carrot Pudding Recipe Steamed In Pail Method
A Boston Post recipe describes carrot pudding made with carrots potatoes sugar flour raisins and currants mixed with spices soda and galt. The batter is steamed for three hours in a greased pail placed in a kettle of boiling water with the kettle covered to trap steam.
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Boston Post
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised for Sores and Burns
W Stone of East Poland Maine endorses Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as ideal for sore feet burns cuts and all abrasions. The product is guaranteed and sold at Houseworth Bros drug stores for 25 cents. Also advertised is pickles from John Banks of Elkhart Indiana.
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Bucklen
W. Stone
East
Poland
Maine
Houseworth Bros
Pleasing Play The Cow-Puncher at Bucklen Theatre
The Cow Puncher by Hal Reid opens a one night engagement at Bucklen on August 19, chosen for its strong plot heart warming humor and ability to move audiences to laughter and tears. Meadow Brook Farm with J J Swartwood’s company plays August 25 at Bucklen theatre offering rare nature touches and bright comedy.
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Hal Reid
Bucklen
W. F. Munn
Mr. Reid
J. J. Swartwood
She Likes Good Things From West Franklin Family
Mrs. Chas E Smith of West Franklin Maine says she uses Dr King's New Life Pills as their family laxative medicine because they are effective and cause no fuss. The painless purifiers sell at Houseworth Bros drug stores for eight cents.
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Chas. E. Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. King
Houseworth Bros
Dyiug
How Frozen Insects Revive Experiments by a Naturalist
A naturalist reports surprising revival of frozen insects. A cecropia moth revived in twenty seconds after thawing, and io moths, ants, butterflies, and house flies showed similar results. Newly hatched insects resisted cold better than older ones.
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Simlar
The Organ and Its Ancient Origins
The organ’s invention is shrouded in mystery with claims pointing to Ctesibius of Alexandria around 250 B.C. and Archimedes about 220 B.C. It is established that the instrument came to Europe from the eastern Greek world and was used in churches for religious devotions by about A.D. 650.
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Ctesibius
Barber
Alexandria
Archimedes
Europe
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Footlight
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G. A. Storer
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Catholic Standard and Times
Voile
John Banks
Elkhart
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Amusemen
Che
Bucklen Theatre
Arizona
Black Chambers
America
Bell Telephone
United States
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Main and
Franklin Sts
Ariosa
Areuckld Bhos
New York City
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