Hippophagy and the Global Taste for Horseflesh
A Paris correspondent notes the long history of horseflesh as food from ancient hunters to modern hippophagy. The piece details supply chains in Paris and international uptake, with figures on slaughter, markets, and price trends, plus notes on quality, breeds, and the flesh’s perceived wholesomeness.
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Bernteim
P. Rousseau
Hippadagous
Ptolemy
China
Duhalde
Mungo Park
Philips
Kingdom of
Guida
Paris
Conara
Bac
Haris
Berlin
Germany
Belgium
Austria
Holland
Denmark
Norway
Russia
Japan
Spain
Roumania
Greece
England
Scotland
The Passing of 293
Walter Fanning leaves prison and returns toward Cedarville and the cottage where Nellie waited. He pauses at the edge of town, recalls past crimes, and confronts memories as he nears the hammock where Nellie once sang.
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Walter Fanning
Nellie
Cedarville
Fanning
Skaggs
Jerry
Beck Neds
Manny
Nelle
Fasning
Chin
Andy
Telephone mix up at Mrs Binks home sparks rumor
A conversation recorded by Tit-Bits reveals a misdial or mistaken caller asking for Mrs Binks and her daughter at the family residence. The man identified as Mrs Binks's husband confirms being in the house and notes the telephone may be removed.
Mad March Hare Tracks Bears in Browning’s Magazine
A playful literary note in Maga zine features a hunting gag with a cartoon hare boasting of chasing bears. The dialog emphasizes rustic humor and a frontier persona.
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Bunny
Sonny
Browning’sa
A Necessary Escort
A dramatic scene unfolds as a motor car speeds along a smooth country road. The fair maid exclaims with delight while a young man notes two men chasing them in a runabout all morning, identifying the followers as a repair man and a surgeon.
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Fair Maid
Homeless Mut and Kind Lady Discourse in Cleveland Leader
A humorous dialogue shows a homeless man named Holmes defending his dog, saying the dog shares his meals and goes hungry when no food is available. The kind lady questions the care the dog receives and contrasts the mutt’s hunger with human needs.
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Holmes
Cleveland
Hiram's Distinction at College Baseball Battery
The Chicago Tribune notes Hiram Suddenmyer excels in a special study term and writes that he is the receiving end of the best battery in the college nine. The letter reflects a motherly pride in his electrical line interest.
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Suddenerymer
Hiram
Chicago Tribune
A Windy Sermon From a Hurricane Scattering
A fragmentary quote from Brother Williams describes writing a long sermon in the woods when a hurricane struck, scattering it to the four winds. He asserts the gospel must still fly despite the disruption, aligning with scriptural commands.
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Williams
Atlanta Constitution
Nothing to Brag Of. Baby Shows Up at Our Place
The exchange satirically notes a newborn baby announced by Robbie and dismissed by Elsie as merely a common event. The Philadelphia Press quotation captures a domestic contrast in attitudes toward a newborn.
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Robbie
Elsie
Philadelphia Press
Usual Performance Question Probed in Court
A lawyer questioned a witness about his wife during cross examination. The witness replied that she was performing household duties and talking when the accident occurred, confirming the account.
Working Extra Time in Milwaukee Headlines
Mrs Gabfest speaks briefly about being concise while Mr Gabfest notes she may overwork her words. The Milwaukee Sentinel captures a playful exchange highlighting gendered expectations in a city column.
A Southern Church Service and Hat Passed in Collection
In a church scene Deacon Jones objects to tainted money and crapshooters while the preacher urges honesty in collecting funds. The hat is passed and the congregation contributes quarters, halves, and dollars, with no tainted money or gamblers present.
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John D
Deacon Jones
His Envisible Estate and a Grim Retort
A Broadway philosopher jokes he will own a private tax free country estate after foreclosure drives a friend from his rural home. The exchange ends with a bleak quip about the grave, highlighting neglect of mortgage injustice without further discussion.
Then and Now at the Seashore
In later years they meet by the sea where Mr Singleton recalls Miss Giddyun refusing him years ago. She admits youth and folly, while he claims to be older and wiser.
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Giddyun
Confidence and Uncertainty in Automobiles
A brief quotation from Brooklyn Life contrasts two faces of driving: the face a man shows in his own car and the face he displays when riding with someone else. The line reflects social perception and self presentation in early 20th century urban life.
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Brooklyn
So Kind Cholly Prudenpate
Gloves on hands advised to keep flesh soft and white. head requires nothing good.
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Cholly
Mies
Early Indications In A Humorous Exchange
A satirical exchange features Farmer Corntessel praising a boy named Josh as a future statesman while noting his habit of memorizing funny stories for dinner table talk. The dialogue contrasts tariff questions with storytelling, reflecting light social wit from the era.
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Josh
Farmer Corntessel
Washington Star
Deacon Upset Over Rising Attendance in Small Town
In a sparse meeting, Deacon His Rain Sehesiale faced criticism as community members accuse him of getting uppity while church attendance grows. Some parishioners call for humility and fair leadership.
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Ares
Soldier Reflects On Brains And Prayer In War Tale
A fragmentary reminiscence portrays a veteran recalling a moment of humility. The speaker asks for understanding as he invokes prayer for brains amid the chaos of retreat and conflict.
What They Might Be
A fragmentary Detroit Tribune snippet records a playful exchange between Mr McGruff and his wife about genealogies and a mysterious letter P seen in a drawing room scene. The dialogue hops between speculation on whether the P stands for poets painters pirates or pedlars.
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Mr. McGruff
Genealogiat
Detroit Tribune
A Scotch minister and his servant walk home after wedding
A Scottish minister and his wedding guest travel home in an informal moment. The minister asks if he walks straight, and the servant notes a companion is present as they consider their condition after the celebration.
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Lan
Harper's Weekly
Reciprocity Experience in Local Dialect
A Washington Star excerpt presents a quip about reciprocity using a rural dialect. Miss Shana Brown asks for the meaning of reciprocity and Mistah Pinkley explains with a farming analogy about a chicken coop and laying for the owner, illustrating mutual exchange.
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Mistah
Pinkley
Shana Brown
Washington Star
The Moon's Light Versus The Sun's Daytime Value
An Irish humor tale contrasts the moon and sun through a Pat's quip about why the moon shines at night. The old Irishman's line in The Tatler highlights the moon’s nighttime guidance, while noting the sun’s daytime presence.
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Pat
Tatler
Fragmentary dialogue hints at late night distress
Fragmented excerpts show characters debating truth and loyalty amid late hour tension. Nerves, overdose hints, and a cry for action suggest a troubled scene with hidden motives and strained relationships.
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Perdinand
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Bob
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