Sam Dysart Defends Laughing Children in Country Church Case
A Lancaster lawyer, Sam Dysart, defended boys and girls charged with disturbing a rural church service. Evidence centered on a witness, Brother Spears, who was asked to sing a hymn as part of the trial. The courtroom crowd roared as the singer struggled through the song, while two jurors maintained straight faces.
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Look the other way Newwork Press story prompt
A fragment from Newwork Press warns against exposing a young subject to wrongdoing. It emphasizes secrecy and fear of discovery, implying consequences for the child should his fun be interrupted or revealed. The tone suggests a cautionary note on mischief and restraint.
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Thieves' Market Across From National Palace Described
City of Mexico letter in the New York Times tours a vast thieves market near the National Palace, east of the Zocalo, where stolen goods of every kind flood tables daily. Buyers and sellers operate openly including art, books, and antiques, with rare items like a Shakespeare folio and Watteau fan fetching surprising sums.
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The Lord's Nickel Disappears Down a Crack
A Philadelphia Record item tells of a Sunday school boy who receives two nickels from his father for the collection plate. While waiting for church, he drops one into a crack and, still clutching the other, exclaims that the Lord's nickel has vanished, illustrating childlike faith.
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Dolls Through Time From Ivory to Home Made Toys
The text traces doll history from costly ivory Roman figures to post empire times when dolls were homemade. It notes the first shop made dolls after the middle ages as jointed wooden dolls from the Netherlands, known in England and the American colonies, with mention of colonial era "Flanders babies" reflecting modest, domestic toy production.
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Laughing as a healthful habit and its limits
The Town Health Bulletin editor Dr J E Kennedy explains laughter enhances digestion circulation and vital strength. He lists benefits such as increased blood creation enlarged heart expanded lungs and improved mental serenity. His humorous prescriptions contrast with theologians lacking mirth and advise keeping problems light.
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Parson's Daughter Seeks Hezekiah Jones in Curious Meeting
In a Chicago News feature a Parson's Daughter questions a Country Urchin about his name Hezekiah Jeremiah Jones. The boy explains he does not know the name but wishes to find him, while Wackford offers a cook position and a recommendation if pursued.
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Looked the Part Is Squires a Camera Fiend
The San Francisco Bulletin quips about Squires with a witty line on a wife taking his photo. A Chicago News remark notes few men reach the top because the summit moves away from the average climber.
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No Screaming and Bald Business Headline Joke
A comic exchange from Puck and Philadelphia Press items notes a still alarm after a kiss and a barber quip about being bald. The scene plays on misheard phrases and social manners in a lighthearted humor snippet.
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Comanche Tunnel bearings and land survey notes
Fragmentary OCR of a land description detailing bearings and distances. Mentions Comanche Tunnel, sections, corner bearings, line stakes, top of ridge, fence, stone and rock notes, and old position references. Contains many garbled words and incomplete phrases.
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