Through Tunnels on the Moffat Road Honeymoon Ballad
A June honeymoon tale from En Route dated June 14 1905 describes a couple riding the Moffat road tunnels thirty four deep. They share kisses at each tunnel amid romantic bravado and a stray kiss by another man provokes jealousy before they resolve to forget the episode.
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Deaths Moore and Gale noted in local notices
Hugh Moore died at thirteen from peritonitis with funeral at A P church Evans. Mrs Mary Gale widow of D Gale died in Denver. Surviving Gale children include Dr M Jean Gale of Denver Mrs F A Nims of Greeley and Edith V Gale. Mrs Gale had visited Greeley regularly. Mr Gale died February 28.
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Wood Preservative Oil Gas Tar at Gas Works
Advertisement for wood preservative and oil gas tar priced at 10 cents per gallon by the barrel. Larger or smaller quantities offered at appropriate pricing. Apply at Gas Works.
For Sale and Lumber Prices From Eaton Dealer
For sale. Ladies saddle horse at 816 Third Street. Wholesale prices on carloads of lumber to any railway point. E. G. Steele, Eaton, Colorado.
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Skin grafting trade shocks London hospitals
The London Mail reports a rising market in skin grafts where numerous adults plot to sell portions of their cuticle. Hospitals list sellers and buyers, creating a regular traffic in human skin across the city, with participation spanning beyond the poor and destitute.
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Lepage's Gift to the Salon Elevates a Struggling Artist
The piece recounts Maurier designations and Bastien Lepage rising from poverty after a war ruined studio, painting an elixir advertisement without pay before a rainbow Salon entry that secured his fame. His triumph transformed him into one of the era's foremost artists.
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Proverbs of Mexico
A collection of Mexican sayings explained with English equivalents. The notes illustrate cultural metaphors about dealing with misfortune, shared wealth, and prudent avoidance of danger, reflecting the oratory in the Chicago Journal excerpt.
No one can enter there who loveth or maketh a lie
A boy shifts from play to reading about heaven as his mother reads from a New York Observer piece. He grows earnest and interrupts to question soap, then insists on leaving to “theap” after hearing the line about truth.
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Safe rescue from live wire dangers
The guidance warns not to grab a victim by the hands when disentangling from a live electrical wire. Instead, seize the victim's clothing to avoid shock, and only touch with bare hands if the clothing is isolated or thick leather gloves are worn. The advice emphasizes avoiding contact with the victim directly.
Boy ties tin receptacle to collie tail for prank
A thoughtful boy with a high forehead fastens a tin oblong to a Scotch collie’s tail and sends the dog tearing through an alley. He tells onlookers the device is for the Scotch collie because he believed the dog was not as canny as he should be.
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Formation of the International Postal Union
The text recounts the early steps toward an international postal union starting with Germany’s 1878 Berne proposal. Twenty-two countries joined then, followed by ten more at Paris 1878, with the title International Postal Union fixed. Subsequent congresses in Lisbon 1885 and Vienna 1891 extended its scope.
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Boothlet Dialog Sparks Exchange Over Acting Talent
A witty exchange unfolds as Boothlet questions claims of being the worst actor seen. Coolly responds that many actors remain unseen, prompting a sharp, humorous retort in a Boston Transcript dialogue record.
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George II Known for Fondness of Theatrical Laughter
The king’s love of theater defined his reign with constant visits to London stages. Contemporary praise notes his hearty laughter, fondness for farces and pantomimes, and ease with actors, even when liberties were taken with royal restraint.
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Pronunciation Challenge Posts Harrowing Tale of Pronunciation
A classroom word game ends in tragedy as twelve mistakes in reading cripple a dental dictionary prize. A man of ill intent uses a matinee invitation and weapons to commit suicide, leaving a coroner to remove the debris.
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The Great Wheelwright Spider Duel
A five inch garter snake slept in a wheelwright shop and woke to a black spider weaving a web around it. The snake freed its body but not its head and fought for about an hour. The spider kept biting as it spun new threads and eventually the snake weakened and died. The spider vanished beneath the wall.
Buttered Side Observation Explains Bread Fall Law
A woman describes seeing a girl with blue eyes munching bread and butter while holding the buttered side downward. The child whispers that mothers say bread always falls butter side down, so starting butter side down ensures it lands butter side up when dropped.
Society Banter on Aging and Youthful Looks
In a witty conversation a society belle frets that another looks ill and older. The reply, mixing irony with charm, claims good health and surprising youthfulness, turning the exchange into a playful social observation of appearances.
Irritating Iteration Turns On Clever Remarks
A Philadelphia Press quip notes a misfit exchange about clever remarks. The dialogue plays on repetition and perception of wit. The brief item hints at social commentary on when clever lines should be delivered.
Man Refuses Chloroform During Operation
In a Serious Moment, the patient declined chloroform for the operation. He remarked he would rather take it when paying his bill, reflecting a grim humor about the medical ordeal.
Subtle Distinction on Hamiet Performance Critics
Mr Stormington Barnes notes critics liked the performance while many self described critics did not. The Washington Star quotes his remark about the reception.
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Integrity and deception in a colton quote
A concise note reflects on how straightforward integrity confounds duplicity. The quotation by Colton contrasts honest behavior with trickery, emphasizing the value of plain sincerity over deceit.
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