Humorous Fragments and Anecdotes in Classic Wit
A collection of cartoonish vignettes and exchanges featuring Barney O Brient Thomas O Brien jokes about writing and piano misfires. A quip about a doctor and charges follows. A Neapolitan stylelaundry scene leads to Hampton School remark. A dying man asks for ham and wake food. A benevolent New York teacher tests pupils moral virtue with humor. A chautauqua verse and a Spencer St John anecdote round out the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lower East Side
Japan’s Control of the Pacific News Echoes Debate
The article surveys multiple writings arguing Japan has supremacy in the Pacific and could seize the U S West Coast cities in a war, citing Lea and a Japanese expert. It contrasts American naval weakness with Japan’s claimed naval prowess and a looming strategic threat across the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Japan
Homer Lea
Satori Kato
America
Juan
Philippines
Hawaii
Panama
Alaska
Washington
Oregon
California
J. P. Story
U.S.A
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pacific Slope
United States
Lea
United States of America
Europe
Nelson
Far East
Trafalgar
World horse census reveals totals by nation and region
A Department of Culture Year Book census reports 95,219,000 horses, 7,493,000 mules, and 8,520,000 asses globally. It lists U S horse stock at 25,648,522 and 4,240,399 mules, with state breakdowns for New York Illinois Iowa Texas Kansas Nebraska and notes New Mexico Rhode Island as extremes. It includes large notes on mule distribution, regional values, and the need to care for foals with winter feeding guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Iculture
Washington
Norman Coleman
United States
New York State
Illinois
Union
Iowa
Texas
Kansas
Nebraska
New York
New Mexico
Rhode Island
Ducks and land grabs around Lake Manitoba stir ire
Locals express frustration at a land and water grab around Lake Manitoba. They condemn a man named Kirchhoffer for fencing off a duck swamp, arguing the area should be common ground despite it being legal under Manitoba law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirehhoffer
Kirchhoffer
Duck Mars
Lake Manitoba
Manitoba
Boy Earns Clever Answer About Birds
A teacher quizzes a class on birds and asks what a bird can do that he cannot. After thinking, a student finally answers lay an egg, revealing a witty understanding of avian biology.
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Barney O'Brient
Thomas O'Brien
Thomas
Barney
Hodge
Pils
Dr. Squills
Andy M
Sandy
Sandy M
Donald M
Donald
Huber
Delia
Hampton School
Hampton
Mike
Plase
Bridget
Arrah
Doc
Iee
Senor
Spencer St. John
Spencer
Sir Spencer
The
Russia
Germany
Austria-Hungary
France
Great Britain and Ireland
North America
South America
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Mexico
Argentine Republic
Venezuela
Italy
Spain
British India
Asia Minor
Nordheimer
Canada
House of Nordheimer
Nordheimer Gesye 60, Ltd
West Clarendon Hotel
Duck Grounds
Paw
Wilkinson
Angel Gabriel
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