James Whitcomb Riley Celebrated Hoosier Poet Recalled
A reminiscence on James Whitcomb Riley, the Hoosier poet, highlighting his enduring appeal and readers’ joy in his dialect verse. The piece recalls Riley’s early struggles, career as reader and lecturer, his revival after the Poe hoax, and his lifelong connection with Indiana, children, and American audiences.
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James Whitcomb Riley
George Meredith
Kit Mey
Robert Karishas
Lywin
Mr. Riley
Pacific
James White
Riley
Smith Mussel
Robert J. Burdette
Indiana
Tie
Anderson
Ind
Democrat
William N. Crean
William R. Meyers
Claude Matthews
Moyers
Shakespeare
Richards
Hey
Edgar Allan Poe
Leonainie Angela
Leonalnie
Moe
Poe
Kokomo Und. Dispatch
Sater
Kokomo Tribune
The
Dispatch
Rilley
Ben F. Johnson
Boone
Life Lessons for a Little Girl Poem Fragment
A fragmentary poem offers a parental voice consoling a girl after loss. It mentions broken doll, slate, and heart, recalling childhood pains and the idea that life and love will come. The lines emphasize reassurance and hopeful promises of heaven.
Trapping a Wild Man in Bengal Jungle Patrol
A soldier recounts pursuing a naked wild man through Bengal forests, relocating camps, digging a pit trap, and finally capturing him briefly. The creature escaped, was restrained briefly, then eluded search efforts, and was later seen wandering the foothills, with the tale ending on a note of unresolved fate.
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Bengal
Setexe
Tham
Remnant of Acadians on Magdalen Islands Inhabited
The Magdalen Islands in the Gulf of Lawrence house a small population descended from Acadians expelled from New France. Settlements since 1765 have maintained a sparse, primitive way of life centered on sheep, cattle, and seasons of fishing. The archipelago features rocky islets, long sandy shores, and bird life such as guillemots and gannets.
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Magdelen
Gulf of Lawrence
Magislem
Champlain
New France
Gulf
Megdalens
Architelags
Despondency rebuked in Arthur Hugh Clough verse
A fragmentary OCR reads a verse mood with lines about struggle and hope, citing Arthur Hugh Clough. The text references waves breaking and daylight arriving, echoing resolve and perseverance amid distress.
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Arthur Hugh Clough
A Pack of Sheer Nonsense A Political Diplomat
A playful dialogue mocks political ideas as a diplomat claims any corrupt man can be useful as a U S senator, arguing direct election will come sooner. The scene ends with a comic snack theft amid a table debate. Then a string of light anecdotes spans cookies, generous hearts, and social banter from various magazines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago Tribune
Barber Interview Reveals Odd Shaving Rituals
In College Town an applicant describes shaving students. The exchange shows two passes with the razor reduced to a comic routine about face stropping and checking for pulling. The odd interview anecdote underscores quirky job screening practices.
Regey Seizes New Attachment for Airship
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin notes a legal attachment in relation to Regey and his airship, detailing a new lien or claim on the vessel. The item presents a terse update on civil action affecting ownership or use of the airship.
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Regey
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Change in Love Contrasts Black and White
Dialogue fragment contrasts recognition and transformation with a wry exchange about change. He argues change must be for the better while she questions the impact, delivering a poised, arch banter in a light tonal exchange.
Had Grabbed Mitts. Father Questions Married Plans
The Chicago News reports a brief exchange where a father asks his daughter and Cholly about preparations for marriage. The dialogue hints at pre-wedding jitters and early discussions while noting casual, domestic tensions in a social scene.
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Chicago News
Monologue Notes on Tommy Pop and a Woman’s Conversation
Fragmentary clippings discuss a Tommy Pop monologue and a woman’s talk with her husband. In second place a Boston transcription hints at a free form piece about wins and a past husband. The items reflect varied local newspaper notes and editorial snippets.
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Tommy
Son
Philadelphia Record
Boston
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Edgar Wilson Nye
Bill Nye
Mark Twain
Eugene Field
Cornfelds
Sir Marvel
Donald G. Mitchell
Goodby
Jim
Good
Hixart
Greenfield
Iis
Indianapolis
Althugh
By Morris J. Atkinson
Feare
Erveke
Bertie
Father
Europe
Highupp
Blase
Puck
Jones
College Town
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