Bowser's Colonial Clock Brings Strife and Laughter
After a dinner delivery, Mr Bowser unveils a valued colonial clock once owned by John Hancock. The ticking relic causes a cascade of misfortune as Mrs Bowser fears its oddities while Bowser angrily attempts repairs. The clock relentlessly strikes, sparking a chaotic scene before Bowser retreats to tend a wounded foot.
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Bowsers
Mrs. Bowser
Egypt
John Hancock
J. H
Boweer
Ivory Bowser
Bowser
Ae Fichy
Pendalias
Mr. Bowser
Trey
Joan Hencock
John Tancock
Major Crofoot Promises Shoe Cobbler A Million Dollars
A German cobbler repairs Major Crofoot's shoes and is astonished when the Major promotes him with a million dollars worth of stock in the Major Crofoot Rain Producing Company. The goofy con job explains rain production by compressing water into a barrel, promising high dividends and future riches while the cobbler leaves unpaid.
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Crossett
Major Croscot
Iajor
Evolver
Boomer
Crefcot
Crofoot
Timore
Crefoot Brin
Itanay
Giorcia
Naften
Echo
Blowing Up a Bear in the North Carolina Mountains
An old man recalls his son Dan in a tale of bravado and danger. Dan’s plan to dynamite a bear backfires, triggering a landslide that destroys their cabin and home. Three years later the father vows a firm homecoming and a swift, harsh welcome if the boy returns, with forgiveness to follow.
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North Carolina
Dan
Asheville
Salisbury
Daniel
Dan'l
Clus
Wes
Pop
Pearter
Dan’l
Dan’l Redfern
Samuel
Ogy
Fragmentary tale of crime and marital strife in streetcar tale
A garbled report chronicles a woman linked to a violent past and a disputed separation. It notes an unsteady marriage, accusations of betrayal, and a heated argument over domestic duties and abandonment. The piece hints at legal action and personal fallout.
Cook's First Course in Cuba Chronicle
A volunteer captain recalls directing a Cuban body servant who boasted as a cook. After days, he finally prepared a dinner amid shortages, yet the servant claimed nothing remained for him once others ate, despite having bought supplies.
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Senor
Iva
Such people such Americanos
A volunteer sergeant recalls his street cleaning detail in Santiago where four carts and many Cubans failed to efficiently load refuse. He demonstrates hauling from heap to heap, teaching them to move from heap to cart, and they express astonishment at the efficiency, concluding Cuba will be free.
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Santiago
Cuba
Electric Bitters Report Cures Woman of Scrofula
Dr D B Cergile of Washita I T cites four bottles of Electric Bitters curing Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering and failed treatments. The tonic is praised as a top blood purifier, treating eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It boosts liver kidneys bowels aids digestion and strength. 50 cents at Dreier Bros druggists.
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D. B. Cergile
Washita
I. T
Dreier & Bros
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M. Quad
Myr. Bowser
Crand Promoter
Bekase
Peart
Tilit
Lilre
Carantieis
Touken
Cook
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