Frivolous Dinner flirtation ends with poultry tale
Clara Calen enchants Wanzler with ethereal charm at a dinner and a picnic, yet her appetite and social airs unsettle him. He laments his heft while she feasts modestly, later devouring more at home, prompting Mrs. Callen to reveal Clara’s hearty but unglamorous eating. The tale closes with a clash over propriety as Callen confronts the suitor.
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Atherton
Avenas
Misa Fenton
Portieres
Margaret Fenton
Margaret
Steller
Witherby
Ted
Simpson & Co
Tama
Fiesh
Sam
Lori
Lis
Kansas City Star
Wanzler
Miss Catlen
Wanaler
Delft
Wriagler
Clara
Callen
Phil
Chicago Daily News
Resort in a Desert Hotel Amid Sandscape and Palms
A remarkable hotel sits in the Sahara Desert with windows facing endless sand. On a third side stand 280,000 palm trees, framing a striking oasis-like setting surrounding the resort.
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Sahara Desert
Corn Riot of 1767 Aided by Public Subscriptions
English poor rose against high grain costs seizing corn from mills and selling it at fair prices while returning funds to owners. A harsh winter increased distress, prompting London to raise 6000 by city funds and open a subscription book for charitable donations, aiding many from dire need.
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England
London Common Council
Choice of a Wife in a German Professor Story
A German professor selects a wife who can merely stew prunes not for delight but so he can have prunes stewed for him and to read Proclus alone. The piece contrasts conventional marriage with deeper sympathy, noting men seek home fires and relaxation while serious thoughts linger apart.
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Proclus
Lfe Thay
For the Health's Sake Ventilation and sanitation urged in winter
The article stresses that proper ventilation of homes clothing and bedding is key to disease prevention. It warns to inspect sinks cellars drains and outbuildings and keep backyards clear. During cold weather the tendency to seal spaces raises risks from rotting produce and tainted air.
Pupils in American Schools in 2004 Enrollment Soars
The 2004 common school enrollment in the United States reached 16,008,381, over 2 percent of the population, with total enrollment across all public and private institutions at 18,187,918. The figures highlight the nation's large educational system.
Language, faith terms, and a broom’s renewal in practice
The piece notes Korean Christians avoid pronouns for God using Kennyangban that gentleman. It observes Korean lacks articles and terms for theological words like love and holiness. It also uses a broom metaphor: a new broom is straight and square, but with use ends split. renewal requires hot soapsuds and trimming to restore shape.
Expulsion for unbecoming conduct shocks legislature
In the Chicazn Tribune, Mrs Chugwater questions how a member could be expelled for conduct unbecoming a legislator, while Mr Chugwater chides readers for not checking the papers. The exchange highlights political accountability and public misunderstanding.
Death by Own Action and Other World News
A report on suicide by shooting notes one third of attempts succeed immediately, one third die after wound complications, and one third survive. Also discusses Anglomania in Paris, a stock exchange quip about buying sharp and selling smart, a marriage inquiry, co education in Germany with Goettingen admitting 30 female students this winter, and that merchants and officials do not serve in Japan's army.
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Germany
Untvarajies
Goettingen
Army of
Japan
Cow Causes Trouble in a Swede Trade Tale
A St Paul travel agent Frederick Miller clashed with rivals over Swede immigration rates. He bought a cow to seal a business deal, then faced mockery from locals and anger from rivals. The cow later arrived in Chicago, becoming a public joke while Miller faced mounting corporate rebukes and bill disputes.
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Frederick. Miller
St. Paul
Erst
New West
Miller
Clap
Fred Miller
Lam
Wrate
Jackass
Tennessee paper corrects $600 furniture tax to futures dealers
A Tennessee newspaper notes a typographical error in a report about a proposed bill taxing dealers. The paper explains the intended tax was on dealers in futures, not furniture, clarifying the misprint and its implications.
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Tennessee
Doctor's first case ends in light sentence in Michigan
A young doctor recalls arriving to Chase Michigan in failure and hunger. He treats an Indian with whisky leading to arrest for illegal practice. In Saginaw authorities meet him and reveal a court pardon for a first offense. The tale ends with a cheeky courtroom scene.
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Johnny
Medical College
Toronto
Michigan
Judington
Chase
Oficn
Dr Black
Indiana
Saginaw
Letora
Dr. Black
Queer Customs In Java And Norway Describe Drowning Signals
A Java belief holds that tossing a live sheep into water marks a drowned person by sinking nearby. In Norway a peculiar search method uses a cock in the boat. the bird is expected to crow when the boat finds the corpse.
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Java
Norway
Difference and miracles in old quip dialogue
A fragmentary dialogue from Lorain and Woodland jokes references wonders miracles and oddities including a remark about lending five dollars and a German army manacle comment. An ad promotes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for skin and piles with claims of swift relief and cautions against counterfeit substitutes.
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DeWitt
H A
Dykeman
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Detroit Free Presa
Paris
Chiccago Daily
Houston Post
Dom Paul
Paul Kroger
Johannesburg
Hertz
Jeaus Christ
Doctor
Detroit Free Press
Jefferson
Joseph Jefferson
London
Rip van Winkle
Amertoni
Pall Mall Gazette
Aix
Hodes Bros
Mill Street
Woodland
Lorain
Boston Herald
Gray Sella the Crossett Slineiker
Life's Welkiny T
Gray
Nic
Hollister
Rocky Mountaineas
H. A. Dykeman
W. FF. Hafner
Daily Reporter
China
China Shop
Middle Ave
the Reporter Printing Co
Ely Power Block
Elyria, Ohio
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