A Thimbleful of a War Tinker in Delhi Tale
A comic tale set in Delhi centers on a traveling tinker involved in a minor war over an 80 cent bill. Elder James Davis and Deacon Hooker clash, sparking village strife over a 30 cent balance and a mill dam dispute. The story ends with the tinker leaving, a dam torn down, and the town divided by petty pride.
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Delhi
Deacon Hooker
Geetmill
James Davis
Herm
Profuce
Bea
Mma
Elder Davis
Dea
Hooker
Koos Hackett
Witew Spooner
Enos
Wei
Martenis
Aed
Dezeen Hooker
Deacon
Cre Deacon
Elder Amvis
Cdeibi
Perseverance Anecdote Inspires Timour The Asiatic Conqueror
Perseverance, Timour, famed Asiatic conqueror, recalled an anecdote from his early life. He described sheltering in a ruined building and watching an ant struggle to carry a corn grain up a tall wall. The grain fell sixty nine times before the ant finally reached the top, teaching him courage and persistence.
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Timour
Amerlane
Landscape Near Jerusalem Described as Frank Yet Dreary
Robert Hichens recalls a pale, solemn landscape near Jerusalem in Century, noting gray skies and winds that heighten its stark reality. He praises the bare candor and dignified simplicity, a frame that feels sober while the scene remains striking and unforgettable.
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Jerusalem
Robert Hichens
Bedtime tales disrupted by unexpected visitor
A mother tucks Frank aged six and Willie aged four into bed when a caller arrives. Ars. Dixon leaves to answer the door, leaving the boys restless. Frank signals for his mother from the top of the stairs, whispering that Bill’s nose is coming un wiped, provoking a tense delay before the visitor departs.
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Bill
Ars
Dixon
Frank
Willie
Tibetan Penal Code Curiosities and Harsh Punishments
The Tibetan penal code punishes murder with fines scaling to the slain person’s importance and theft with fines tied to the offender’s social standing. Harborers of thieves are deemed worse criminals than the thief, while ordeals by fire or boiling water test innocence as in medieval Europe. Lamas may avoid death but endorse torture.
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Europe
Tramp and Gentleman Exchange Quip in Street Scene
A tramp asks a pompous gentleman for a copper. The man retorts with mock Latin insult telling him to go to the ant. The tramp replies that it is no use, noting his aunt and uncle are tight fisted and mentioning other relatives.
The Guy Told Him Father Finds It Last
A fragmentary quip notes a father’s long search ending with the object found in the last place sought. The speaker jokes about why people uncover things only after giving up.
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Father
Bos
She Still Lectures In Public Private Worries Rise
Fragmentary quotation notes Mrs. Tile and her wife once lectured publicly. Mr Milds questions if she has stopped giving lectures, asking about public appearances and concerns over her activities.
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Mr. Tile
Mr. Milds—tyell
Tammy's Reason and Tommy's Curious Itch Conundrum
A schoolma'am asks Tommy why he scratches his head as he wonders who else can know where itches. The line hints at clues to a fate tied to Campbell.
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Tammy
Tommy
Novel duel at sea ends when Turner dies in ice bath
Capulo Crofon of Benicia Bay sails in the Bering Sea with crew Dick Turner and Oldt Jacobson. Turner’s fiery temper clashes with Jacobson, leading to a captain sanctioned duel using two ship pumps delivering freezing water. Jacobson endures while Turner succumbs, ending the conflict.
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Capulo Crofon
Te Seater Benicia Bay
Bering Sea
Dick Turner
Oldt Jacobson
Turner
Jacobson
Crofton
Lim
Owwell
Tyre Bells
Ihan
Happiness In Sleep As Sleep Deeply Sinks To Rest
In London Outlook a weary man on a riverside bench falls asleep. A passing policeman wakes him, triggering a flood of violent imagery as the sleeper wrestles with abrupt wakefulness. The piece likens the struggle to a fish torn from the sea and ponders humanity’s longing for rest amid a loud world.
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London
Marking Names in City Directories A Quirky Habit
A New York Sun note quotes a drug store cashier on why people mark their own names in city directories. Some individuals obsessively place marks or crosses to draw attention to print, including a peculiar old man who travels to mark listings, a habit described as unusual but revealing fascination with being listed.
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New York Sun
Mansfield's Coaching
An actress recalling Richard Mansfield credits him as a great teacher yet relentless. She recalls a scene in The First Violin where his harsh method pushed her to despair until he revealed she was performing exactly what he sought, a moment she calls a season's triumph.
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Mr. Mansfield
Detroit Free Press
The Indian Way of Walking Footwork Lesson
The quote from the New York Press extols precise walking technique. It explains the heel first contact then rolling weight to the ball and finally the toes. The ideal step is a slight rocking motion with the whole foot not pressed at once.
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New York Press
Lesson On Proper Use Of Would And Should From Lowell
An admirer asked Lowell for his autograph and a lesson on the words would and should. The reply advised against using would be obliged, urging readers to say should be obliged and to oblige the recipient. James Russell Lowell signs the guidance.
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Lowell
James Russell Lowell
No Arrest for the Wicked Text in Our Town Parley
A resident pastor challenges a visiting preacher with complaints that saloons gambling houses and similar vices run openly with officers paying no attention. The visitor agrees and suggests preaching on the theme There’s no arrest for the wicked as his text.
Grace Before Meat and the Zulu's Affection
Excerpt contrasts grace before meat with a Zulu viewpoint on admiration of women by weight. It notes the Zulu respects a 200 pound woman but loves only a 300 or 400 pound one, while enlightened persons favor grace before meals.
Made a Noise in Tire Race Rivalry Reflected in Phrase
The Atlanta Constitution notes a crowd reaction after a tire race as onlookers debate victory. A bystander’s shout suggests irony about winning and envies the bystanders who cheered, highlighting a moment of public feeling.
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Atlanta Constitution
Armed For Peace in Odd Domestic Exchange
A cryptic dialogue describes a tense domestic moment where a husband confirms keeping his revolver while a wife worries about a late disarmament meeting. The exchange hints at safety concerns and underlying strain in the relationship.
Uncle Billy Jilts By Estelle Marsh In a Humorous Tale
A comic reminiscence follows Uncle Billy who admits he avoids marriage. After declaring he will not wed Mandy, Mandy refrains while Billy pursues her. A hoax on a coffin wake reveals Mandy and Mose Collins counting hidden tips, ending with Billy waking and discovering the money missing along with Mandy.
Free Liver Remedy Promoted With Free Sample Offer
An advertisement touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for liver trouble, claiming it improves liver activity and digestion. Readers are invited to request a free trial bottle by mailing name and address, with doctor’s address provided for correspondence.
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Jas
Kemnedy
St. Louis
Bfrs
S.A. la Rue
Smith's Grove
Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Monticelli
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