Cupid’s legal match in Chicago Tribune spoof court scene
A playful verse from Roy Farrell Greene in the Chicago Tribune presents a mock court case where a lover seeks to sue a father over a maiden’s hand. The dialogue features Cupid as attorney and a comically cautious rector, with romantic entreaties and mock legal move requests.
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Dan Cupid
Cupid
Roy Farrell Greene
Chicago Tribune
Hidden Lincoln Flag Stirs Treasury Care Debate
A raveled flag that hung over Lincoln’s box at Ford’s Theatre is under scrutiny as it decays while in government custody. The banner linked to Booth’s fall after the 1865 assassination, once saved by treasury workers, now suffers heat damage and uncertain preservation.
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Lincoln
Ford
Washington
Treasury Department
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Growth of a Great Man in Washington
A Washington conversation reveals how a modest starter rose through ranks from colonel to general. The subject's steady ascent, labeled a patient, progressive climb, culminated in becoming a master with a substantial annual compensation of at least 9600 dollars per year.
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Washington
Colonel Stilwell
Mr. Gowans
Washington Star
Mistaken Prophet in Ridiculous Forecast Discussed
A historical note mocks a prophet of economic theory and a figure named Mr Hill for ignoring human passions and habits in a speculative plan. The piece questions the feasibility of widespread stamp purchases before letters. It reflects era satire on political economy and public gullibility.
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Ib Winder
New Idean
Shis
Wesunthaes Gusette
Fragmented OCR Passage on Maritime History and Natives
A garbled text fragment references a young Indy and a husband, then shifts to geography noting The Gold Coast and Cape of Good Hope. It mentions explorers and the coast’s naming, with unclear dialogue and partial phrases about navigation and discovery.
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Cape of Good Hope
Eester Africa
Little Girl's Goodbye and Gentle Reminiscences in April
The piece recalls a warm farewell to a young child in April, a bedtime barber tale about insomnia cured by nightly shaves, a playful spelling lesson exchange, and reflections on language and prose from 19th century sources. It blends tender family moments with light literary curiosities and newspaper miscellany.
Asthmene Cure Praised In Postcard Testimonials
A flood of testimonials tout Asthmalene as a cure for asthma and hay fever. Rev C S Wents of Villa Ridge Indiana credits a trial bottle with dramatic relief after 10 years of illness. Dr Morris Wechsler of New York confirms safety with no opiates, and others report personal recovery and renewed work ability. Trial bottles offered free by mail in the advertisement.
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East 129Th At
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