The Other Girl and a Post at West Point
In a rambling romance set around a military post, Ethel confesses love for Stoddard as Bob narrates a tangled courtship. He recalls past loves and adventures from Cuba to New York, then reveals an engagement with Ethel and a twist when Marie reappears with a locket, proving that it is better to have loved and won than to have lost at all.
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Ethel
Venus
Eihel
Stoddard
Liz
West Point
Tom
Herbie
Driscolls
Leavenworth
Honor Bright
Bob
Merbie
Herbert
Bebb
Jove
Marie
Lil
Mmelu
Min
Hihel
Mark Antony
Dante
Byron
Nat Goodwin
Maurie
Georgia
New York
Jersey City
South
Rome
Park Row
Leslie Carter
Cuba
South Africa
Hoboken
Kimberley
Brandon
K. O
Mrs. Condor
Corporation
Cafe Boulevard
Chinatown
Treya
Chel
Golden
Weill
Jinsy
Rob
Frank A. Munsey
Perfect Silence and Lofty Pledges in Curious Tales
In a quiet portrait of artistic reserve a famed painter’s silence baffles visitors until a friendly exchange reveals warmth. A scene with Bilkins and a curate turns comic as the pledge to abstinence is humorously blamed on rheumatic legs while the town muses on moonlit evenings.
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Bilkins
Whip Maker Bets On Biscuits In Shrapnel Sale
A droll exchange plays on wartime demand as a whip maker hints at selling biscuits to a shrapnel factory at a high price while noting dull trade elsewhere. The banter centers on profits and clever survival in a tough market.
Being Wrong and the Myth of Infallible Knowledge
Uncle Dick chides Bob for arguing while a mock gang of self styled know it alls proclaim they thrive on being wrong. The piece satirizes perpetual debate and disdain for authority, mocking Illusive precision champions who shun experts and insist on never conceding.
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Bob
Uncle Dick
Filitsky
Flintsky
Flints
His Scheme
A country visit fills a six year old with curious theories. The boy recalls hiding two farm eggs in the stable and explains his plan that burned eggs would become little horses, prompting his mother to question the reasoning behind the stunt.
Polite Neighbor Advice Over Fowls in Suburbs
A polite maidservant reports a neighbor’s fowls annoying a suburban resident who asks Mrs to keep them at home. The servant notes the neighbor’s reply implies future fewer eggs and poultry meals. A mix of quips follows about preparedness and brevity in wit.
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Jane
Quip Exchange Between Robson and Miss Keen
A fragment shows Robson called the town’s biggest ass while his wife is praised as the cleverest woman. Miss Keen confirms the sentiment, noting irony in the company. The dialogue hints at social sniping and witty banter among locals.
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Sappleigh
Robson
Miss Keen
Longest Continuous Pursuit of a Fugitive Ever
John E. Jones Chicago detective captured Smith and brought him back from Honduras. The pursuit spanned many cities and countries, endured tropical maladies, shipwrecks, and a hurricane, with officials demanding Smith's delivery after a perilous voyage and prison escape attempts.
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John Jones
Junnt Smith
Sidluuras
Umus
All Republic
du Vineago
Smith
Alas Singdon
S.nger
Citizen’sational Bank of Vixon
United States
Honduras
Jones
Tivu Dixon
Nashville
Cortez
Cat Milk Cure Scene in Sleep Prescription
A doctor prescribes a humorous powder to a man plagued by insomnia. The physician explains the remedy is to be given to the cat in a little milk rather than taken by the patient, highlighting a comical misdirection. The exchange ends with the patient seeking relief but the cat becoming the target of the cure.
The Kind He Wanted
A conversation unfolds between a quiet bridegroom and his partner as he asks a life question. He probes silence with gentle impatience while she reassures him nothing is wrong. The moment crystallizes as he asks: Angel, will you be my wife.
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Noy
Hardly Enough Applicant Or Position in Mock Interview
A short dialogue shows an applicant boasting four letters from his minister while the head of the firm notes Sunday unavailability and asks for references from others who know him during the rest of the week. It highlights humor about job prospects and credibility.
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Mr. H
Tom
John
Power of Determination Turns to Comedy in Office Tale
In a domestic tale set around Joshua Applebrush’s office, a zealous boss attempts to reform Miss Grobank’s chronic lateness. His relentless pep talk backfires, as she subtly outmaneuvers him, turning the plan on its head and leaving him dependent on her schedule.
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Jimmy
Joshua Applebrush
Cicape
Joshua
Miss Grobank
Miss Groband
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Society On International Peace
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Slar
William Owens
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Tela
Capona
Costa Rica
San Pedro
Macalleo
Spanish Honduras
Sergt
John Murphy
Maclay Hoyne
Wilson
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