Admiral Dewey Health Quip and Other Jokes
A quip about Admiral Dewey crediting health to exercise and a doctor’s bill for the remaining two thirds. A comical line from a peddler about safety matches that won’t fight. A light exchange about engagements and marriage with a punny exchange.
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Admiral Dewey
Clean Bures Drawers and Pantry Shelves Idea
A woman advocates painting the insides of bureau drawers white and sealing with cream enamel for sanitation. She claims wiping with a damp cloth suffices during cleaning and suggests applying the method to pantry shelves cupboards and sideboard drawers for perfect cleanliness.
New Undertaker Sparks Rude Exchange in Neighborhood
An invalid and his wife encountered a man who greeted them warmly and asked about his health. The invalid angrily dismissed the question, claiming the man was the new undertaker who opened a shop nearby last week.
Clock Struck One and a Child's Big Question
The head of a family reads by the fire as a son asks if God can make everything. The child presses for a clock that would strike less than one. The father gently redirects the boy to his mother, and the scene closes with the boy's lingering wonder.
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Pat
Johnny
Affording Him Protection in a Civil War Memoir
A veteran recalls Amos Stillman known for bravery and humor. At Cold Harbor he faced Confederate fire as a six foot corporal wonders about safety, prompting Private Stillman to place a ramrod stake and shield him behind it.
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Amos Stillman
Cold Harbor
Stillman
Westmoreland Judge Renews Westmoreland Plea in House
Judge Hanington, then opposition leader for Westmoreland in the New Brunswick Legislature, called for his constituents to hear his vigorous address against a government measure led by Mr. Blair. Blair signaled an attendant to draw the window shade.
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Hanington
New Brunswick
Westmoreland
Blair
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate Browning
Cred itors heirs and legatees of Stansfield P Browning deceased must appear in Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Indiana on May 17 1915 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved make proof of heirship and receive distributive shares Witness The Clerk April 26 1915 Harry W Moore Clerk 31 Weekly April 30th
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Stansfield P. Browning
Putnam Circuit Court
Greencastle
Indiana
Harry W. Moore
Wade A. Miller
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate Wade A Miller
Notice to heirs and legatees of Wade A Miller deceased to appear in Putnam Circuit Court at Green Castle Indiana on May 17 1915 to show cause why final settlement should not be approved and to prove heirship. issued April 24 1915 by the Clerk of Putnam Circuit Court.
Notice of Administration in Putnam County Indiana
The circuit court appoints Susie Hopwood as administrators of the Mary E. Hopwood estate in Putnam County Indiana. The estate is deemed solvent and the date stated is April 23 1915 with attorney B F Corwin listed.
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Circuit Court
Putnam County
Indiana
Mary E. Hopwood
Susie Hopwood
B. F. Corwin
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