Disagreeable People and the Selfish Socialite
A humorous essay catalogs disagreeable types in society the Selfish Woman the Pompous Man the Human Squid the Fidgety Person and more arguing that fault finding sharpens perception while manners and habits determine pleasant company. The piece recalls personal encounters with these figures from travel and social life and ends with reflection on common annoyances among traveling companions.
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Deas
Todes
Rom
China
la Grippe
White Mountains
Ireland
Queenstown
Spring Pelisse-Dinner Toilet on a Countess of Fashion
Description of a dinner gown for a countess noted for fashion leadership. The ensemble features pink taffetas underskirt, black Spanish lace, pink satin accents, and a scalloped pink collar with a white crepelisse tucker. A long black velvet wrap with emroidered borders completes a graceful spring look. A velvet capote bonnet and maize plumes accompany, with new black grenadines and velvet ribbons to pair with home and street wear.
When Mrs. George Gould Was Young
Edith Kingdon grew from a child actress into Mrs. George Gould after overcoming parental opposition and poverty. She rose on talent and looks, married Gould, and now enjoys a prosperous home with two boys. The piece recalls her early struggles living on one meal a day and mending her own frocks to earn a living.
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George Gould
American Fables The Owl Clam and the Traveler
A traveler seeks advice from an Owl and a Clam on a seashore but only hears a dismal hoot and a yawning shell. The traveler laments the waste of his time and learns the moral that those who never speak are judged by what they do not say.
The Man the Elephant and the Fly
A sewing machine agent traveling on foot spots an approaching elephant and climbs a tree to avoid danger. The elephant passes by. the man tumbles after being bitten by a tiny fly, suffering severe injuries. He laments escaping a large animal only to be knocked out by a minor insect. The tale touts a moral about premiums and guaranteed leadership.
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Elephant
The Potatoes and Pennywise Plans of a Peasant
A Detroit Free Press tale recounts a peasant who digs potatoes to gain tenfold returns and his son who plants various items to seek similar fruit. The father punishes the boy for impractical schemes while the boy contemplates better schemes from the perch.
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Sonny
Pop
Detroit Free Press
The Real Difficulty
A jocular exchange between a doctor and a loyal servant about a mother's health and a cast off suit. The servant frets that if the patient loses weight his clothes will no longer fit, revealing comic social tension. The tale reflects humor from Fliegende Blatter.
The Clothes Proclaim the Man
A humorous exchange about trust and appearance at a Turkish bath is recounted with a quip about a clerk and a watch as collateral. The snippet reflects a witty Victorian era tone in commerce and personal conduct.
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Singerly
A Matter of Form Between Arklight and Darklight
Dialogue shows Arklight burning candles after shutting gas off to test effects on gas bills. Darklight asks why, citing curiosity. Puck notes the exchange as a brief character moment.
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Arklight
Puck
They Should Be Proud
A sergeant addresses soldiers praising their transformation from citizens to men as they serve, urging pride in their presence and duty.
Definition of self denial in a child's quip
A joke exchanges a teacher asking for explanation of self denial and a boy answering that it means giving your whole apple to your little sister. The quip appears in the Yankee Blade.
Not Much Tommy Gaze Upon Man
Dialogue excerpt shows Tommy asking if he will dress like a man. Papa replies sharply that he will not if he becomes a man, framing the topic as life instruction and authority.
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Tommy
Papa
It Wouldn’t Be Safe for Him
A brief exchange shows a wife warning about danger connected to Bramble, with the husband dismissive and the wife wary, indicating a tense domestic moment. The citation from Epoch suggests a serialized or quoted item in a periodical.
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Weill
Arizona Kicker editorial on council turmoil and a bank prospect
The piece condemns a common council deadlock sparked by Col. Taylor’s absence. It warns of impeachment or citizen action against quarrels, praises Taylor’s decision to step down, and offers guidance to a incoming Ohio banker to avoid public disputes and pursue reasonable rates to win local support. It cites Detroit Free Press as a source.
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Common Council
Col. Taylor
Scott
Ohio
Detroit Free Press
Overdressed 18 year old leaves Madison car forgetting glove
A tidy young woman of eighteen rides a Madison Avenue bus from Fourteenth Street. She shows four rings with one loose glove. After five minutes she alights leaving the glove on the seat. A child and mother note the forgotten stocking remark.
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Madison Avenue
Fourteenth Street
New York Sun
Sunlit piazza scene with a piano out of tune
A New York Weekly humorous aside shows a child intruding on a parent on a piazza. They discuss the piano being horribly out of tune and plan to delay tuning for about a year.
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New York Weekly
Difference in Price Marking Riddle in Buffalo Express
A clerk notes one item is marked higher than another and a shopper asks for the real difference. The clerk replies with a marked difference, echoing a playful old newspaper joke from the Buffalo Express.
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Buffalo Express
Silk Purchase Delayed Alleged Misdelivery
A humorous Puck exchange has a lady recalling selecting silk at 11 yesterday and ordering delivery to her home. She asks for the change, prompting the clerk to confirm whether the item has arrived and to address the request.
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Puck
When a Doctor Sees a Man with a Short Leg
A man visits a doctor about his brother who has a shorter leg and limps. The doctor laments he might also limp, illustrating a mild humorous exchange from Texas Siftings.
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Texas Siftings
Grocer and Wife Clash Over Wealth Motive
A Washington Star clipping quotes a grocer and his wife in a bitter domestic exchange. She accuses him of selfishness while he boasts of wealth and independence, claiming their success came from not being hindered.
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Washington Star
Saving Up
A Washington Post quip notes a signal service employee asking about shower predictions and a reply about saving them for a rainy day.
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Signal Service
Washington Post
A Narrow Escape for Baby Left With Nurse
A judge recalls a close call as a baby narrowly escaped danger after being left alone with a nurse girl. The remark underscores concerns about infant supervision.
Doctor Yawns Amid Hunger, Lady Calls Out Stupidity
A humorous exchange notes the doctor yawning blamed on hunger, with the lady remarking on intelligence. The pilot remark from Fliegende Blatter highlights social humor about fatigue and hunger.
Masonic Home in Michigan Completes Dedication Ceremonies
The Michigan Masonic Home is completed and dedicated with prominent ceremonies as the grand lodge met. The white brick three story building holds 100 inmates and cost land at 878000. Admissions already flow in from Michigan and other states, reserved for Masons widows and orphans.
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Michigan
Bonam Nye
North Brookfield
Mass
Baltimore
India
Grand Secretary of
Pennsylvania
Grand Lodge of
Masonic Temple
Masonic Fraternity
Rich H. Taylor
Arkansas
England
Ireland
W. E. Gladstone
Masonic Grand Lodge of
Iowa
United States
Blue Lodge
Blue Lodges
Grand Lodge
REO MEN PAST GREAT INCOHONEES LISTS DEAD
Twelve of the thirty one Past Great In cohonees have died and are named by state. Red Men lodge rooms at 928 Race Street Philadelphia welcome visiting Brothers. Camden New Jersey hosts eleven tribes and a degree council. Elmwood Indiana to form a tribe with forty four charter members. Tecumseh tribe Asbury Park New Jersey forms a brass band. Admission age discussion for members at eighteen resurfaces.
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Commonwealth of
Orange
Gloucester
Boston
Mary Cary
Garfield Council of
South Boston
the American Legion of Honor
Empire State
New York
William G. Gorsuch
Maryland
Hugh Latham
Virginia
William B. Davis
Pennsylvania
Robert Sullivan
George A. Peter
Ohio
Daniel W. Carter
Delaware
Paxton Coates
Richard Marley
Angus Cameron
James Maris
Joshua P. Riely
Morris H. Gorham
Philadelphia
Red Men’s League
Race Street
Camden
N.J
Elmwood
Ind
Tecumseh
Asbury Park
N. J
College of the Ancients Admits Associate Members
The College of the Ancients announces that only 144 members are admitted in America and all new entries are for associate membership as the register fills. If a vacancy occurs the associate group selects a replacement from among themselves. The organization has no branches or mother supreme councils and consists of active workers tied to America’s major secret orders.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Henry D. Miller
Dlifton
America
Island lodge No. 8 East Boston reports growth and dividends
Order of His Island lodge No. 8 in East Boston finishes a year and eight months of uncommon prosperity with 185 members and a treasury of 800. Deposits total 200. Sick members paid 2150. At the December 2 meeting a dividend of 2 per capita was declared.
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Order of
Island Lodge
Boston
Companions of Friendship Organize Grand Body
The female branch of the Knights of Friendship forms a grand body and outfits each subordinate chamber with regulation badges, signaling formal organization and ceremony.
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Companions of Friendship
Knights of Friendship
Order of the Golden Grail Membership Rise Since December
The group reports a growth of over 700 members since December 15, highlighting rapid expansion and rising community engagement. The tally reflects strong recruitment momentum amid ongoing outreach efforts.
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Order of the Golden Grail
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American Press Association
Paris
Munsey’s Weekly
Arizona
Masonic
American Legion OF Honor
REO Men
College of the Ancients
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