Normal Theory Is Disproved in Extremism Era
An opinion from the Philadelphia Record argues that the notion of normal living is flawed amid rising extremism. It contends genuine distinction requires abnormal pursuits and mocks the idea of normal success in fashion, virtue, and achievement.
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Philadelphia
Invention Patent Offer From H J Robinson
A notice invites inventors to seek free information and advice from patent attorney H J Robinson at P O Box 644 Salt Lake City. The appeal emphasizes potential patent value and invites readers to contact for guidance.
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H. J. Robinson
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Salt Lake City
City signs drift as man leaves in weary town
A man quits a town after growing weary of it, suggesting a reciprocal turning of affections as residents tire of his presence. The remark frames departure as mutual consequence, a quiet nod to social fatigue.
Mountaineer Feud Ends in Fatal Tennessee Fight
In the Tennessee ridges two mountaineers argued, then fought. one man was killed. A neighbor went to the dead man's cabin to tell his wife, who paused mid dumpling to promise a louder outcry once she finished the dumpling. The tale appears in Harper's Monthly.
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Grinf
Tennessee
Harper's Monthly
Retracing Our Steps
Wry quip from Uncle Eben in the Washington Star about Darwinian theory and the worry that some travelers may be doubling back on the trail.
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Eben
Washington Star
Perhaps a Wife's Tenderness and Bargain Instinct
A brief excerpt notes how a wife’s tenderness toward a flawed husband is influenced by time and pride in securing a bargain, reflecting social attitudes of the era in a concise commentary.
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Atchlison Globe
Adolphus and Augustus Report Cold Day After Chrysanthemums
Fragmentary note from Philadelphia Public Ledger mentions a boy named Cholly catching a cold and Augustus noting he went without a chrysanthemum last week in a casual press snippet.
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Adolphuse
Augustus
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Polly Granger Visits Clarence in Country Scene
A mother introduces Polly Granger from the country to her son Clarence. Polly greets him and offers a cracker in a simple domestic moment.
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Clarence
Polly Granger
Polly
Cream for Sale From Ogden Wholesaler
To maximize value, purchase green topped cans from Blackman & Griffin Co. in Ogden Utah. The firm, a general produce business, earned first prize at the State Fair Salt Lake City and the Big Four County Fair Ogden for butter and cheese.
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Blackman & Griffin Co
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Utah
Paying the Price by Annie Letitia Barbauld
A fragment from Annie Letitia Barbauld contemplates wealth and virtue. It argues wealth comes at a cost to health and conscience and challenges envy of the rich. The speaker urges contentment with a chosen lot over pursuit of luxury and status.
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Annie Letitia Barbauld
Secure In Her Position in a Gown
A woman's choice of attire reflects confidence and social stance. The article notes how a fashionable gown can project ease and poise, suggesting attire shapes perception and self assurance in society.
A Book of Sweethearts Arrives From Bobbs-Merrill
A holiday gift book from Bobbs-Merrill of Indianapolis titled A Book of Sweethearts features twenty eight full color illustrations by Will Jenking. The plates measure about a foot square and showcase portraits of beautiful girls with text of toasts to beauty and wit. The publication aims to please readers with both art and captions celebrating charm and elegance.
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Bobbs-Merwit Company
Indianapolis
Ind
Will Jenking
Man Seeks Advice But Prefers His Own Plan
A reader notes that men seeking counsel tend to follow their own conclusions if they already have decided what to do. The observation highlights a common behavioral tendency in advice dynamics and decision making.
Bankbook Missing Sparks Workplace Worry
Hewltt fears discovery of his bank balance after Jewllitt reveals a bankbook was left on a streetcar. Jewllitt worries the loss may reach his home and reveal finances to his wife, creating anxiety about exposure.
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Hewltt
Jewllitt
Hewlit
Jewlit
Which Half Do You Believe The Question Ponders
The discussion centers on skepticism about hearing accuracy with a witty exchange. The question echoes remarks about belief versus reception, highlighting doubt in conveyed information.
Vendetta Plot on Corsican Tour Threatens Four in Transit
Wealthy American Burton Barnes tours Corsica with Lt. Jesmicon, Enid Anstruther, and others. A vendetta marks the group as Marina, Barnes, and companions sail toward Marseilles aboard the Constantine. Suspicion, coded notes, and murder plots unfold as they seek safety and a clever counterplay.
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Burton H. Barnes
Corsica
Jesmicon
Englh Ligutenant
Edward Gerard Anatruther
Marina
Paolia
Enid Anstruther
Englehieutenant
Ajaccio
Marseilles
Constantine
London
Marseillen
Barnes
Lady Chartris
Sea quest continues as Seagull hides in port
Anstruther and Edwin alter the Seagull to a stealthy cargo ship the Wildfowl to elude pursuers. Leboeuf vows to defend Marina and Miss Anstruther while Barnes and Edwin plan to protect the women and confront the vendetta as they sail toward Villefranche.
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Marina
Monsieur Dew Pez
Marseilles
Cafe Velleur
Meudon
Paris
St. Tropez
Leboeuf
Iite
Graham
Voles
Cafe Verleur
Barnes
Edwin
Sardinia
Strait
Cbraltar
Atlantic
Bay of Bigony
Hneland
Elern
England
Chartris
Villefranche
Porto Ferrajo
Monte Cristo
Gorgona
Hungry stranger pays for bishop's dinner on Fifth Avenue
A bishop, invited by a neat but hungry man on Fifth Avenue, dined at a hotel with the stranger who picked up the meal. The bishop lacked cash due to an episcopal wallet mix up, and the guest refused to cover cab fare, insisting he had paid for the dinner.
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Fifth Avenue
Rehoboth Sunday Herald
Italian customer seeks thermometer in Portland hardware store
An Italian man in Boston Record account entered a Portland street hardware and paint dealer and, using broken English, asked for a machine that makes a hot and cold. After a clerk showed many heating devices, the man pointed to a small spring balance with a dial and asked for the same kind with numbers, a thermometer.
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Portland Street
Boston Record
John
A Convincing Argument by a Gratified Attorney
A pleased young lawyer thanks the judge after a favorable ruling. The judge expresses interest in the argument and compliments the attorney on his persuasive presentation.
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Chicago Record-Herald
A Killing Look at the Ball
A brief gossip snippet recalls Hyman praising Miss Lennox for a look that seemed deadly at a ball last night after she scolded him for treading on her train. The exchange features Crawford and a sharp exchange over the moment.
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Hyman
Miss Lennox
Crawford
Northwest notes on Montana and neighboring states events
A roundup of early 20th century items from the Northwest. Highlights include Elmer Hinton's murder trial in Lewiston, Montana. fires in Butte and Mina Nevada. a Spokane train robbery link. Montana dry farming expansion. deaths of W. D. Kennedy and W. C. McKaskie. a major court ruling on a Yellowstone liquor case. and a rail right of way bill across Fort Keogh. Other notes cover mining, legal notices, and regional political movements.
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Pat Carroll
Eugene Simon
Sierraa
Fresno
Cal
Elmer Hinton
WH. Mahaney
Lewiston
Mont
Wyoming
W. D. Kennedy
Leadville
Colo
Colorado Bar Association
Denver
Lillian Miller
Helena
Ja Eaid
C. R. Jones
Robson
Helens
Spokane
McDonald
Frank Hauser
Glendive
Sam Alexander
Bart Monahan
Butte
G. Payne
Pillings
van Als
Momtana
Apecial
Carl Roland
Htlhe
Mina
Nevada
Carey Land Act Board
Norrin
Montana
Sammy” Williams
Manhattan
Gallatin County
cNapel
Supreme Court of Montana
Yellowstone County
William Conway
W. C. McKaskie
Pony
McKaskie
Cheyenne
Mondell
Montana, Wyoming & Southern Railway Company
Fort Keogh
Tongue River
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