Treasure Mine Ends the Honeymoon Quest
Laura and Dan Fetter pursue a pirate treasure map left by Uncle Dudley amid his bankruptcy and death. They sail the Dudley to a Chilean coast site, endure storms and a long dig, and uncover a gold mine rather than buried chests, ending the voyage with fortune and marriage.
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Dodiey
Laura
Dan Fetter
Dan
Dad
Jose
Laurie
Kingsland
Kingslands
Dudley
Dudley Fetter
Class
Buenos Ayres
Rio
New York
Captain Glass
Fim
China
Lan
Sense of smell in humans and animals
The article explains why humans have a weaker sense of smell than many animals. It describes the complex twisted turbinated bones in dogs and cats, the honeycomb labyrinth in bears, and how humans have less developed turbinated bones with a smaller mucous surface. It also notes keen smelling in some fishes like sharks, whose olfactory membrane could cover about twelve square feet.
A Tragedy of Niagara Rock on river rock tale ends
A man perched ten feet above Niagara Falls on a rock for thirty six hours eludes rescue as crowds at Buffalo watch. Excursion trains, signs reading we will save you, and rope rafts carry provisions while a bridge above offers uncertain aid. He ultimately slides into the rapids and falls over.
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Niagara
Buffalo
Tombs Used as Egyptian Homes Surprise Visitors
Egyptian families occupy excavated tombs abandoned for display. Drago man notes these tombs serve as cool summer homes and warm winter shelters with multiple rock rooms. Children play with mummy fragments and other relics, selling items to tourists in Luxor.
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Luxor
Lesile’s Weekly
Winter Butterflies in a Snowstorm
A reader reflects on butterflies surviving winter, noting that some species like angle wings or thaw butterflies endure cold. They describe how these insects overwinter as both chrysalis and adult butterflies, with cold snaps delaying development and causing extended hibernation for some.
Courting Death In Police Duty From Cy Warman
A Sunday Magazine essay discusses police duties and the risk of shooting in confrontations. It notes most officers hesitate, with only rare cases where a gunman's death or capture ends the pursuit, and highlights the reach of authorities from Dominion to British Empire and Pinkertons in pursuing outlaws.
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Northwest
Cy Warman
Sunday Magazine
Dominion
Islands
Scotland Yard
Forty Ninth
Pinkertons
Whistle Timing Question Bucks Railway Company Duty
A New York lawyer recounts a case where a section band member was killed by a express train. Witnesses dispute whether the whistle blew before the crash. The attorney argues the whistle would only justify the company's liability if it warned in time, suggesting it was for the next man on the track.
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New York
Morzan
Edict Makes Hawaiians Christian in One Night
The Kamehameha king, noting rifles outclass clubs and the Christians’ gun, decreed all Hawaiians were Christians. He warned he would strike down any objectors, and missionaries hurried to spread the message to all subjects.
What He Had Done
A Parisian, pale and hagged, replies tactfully when asked if he has breakfasted. He says he has not breakfasted and, in a paradoxical twist, adds that he has breakfasted on the contrary. The scene unfolds as a neighbor inquires while the man sinks into his steamer chair.
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Monsieur
Everybody’s Magazine
Name Oscar Tied to Ossian Hero in Napoleon Legend
The name Oscar was given by Napoleon Bonaparte’s godson, not for Swedish links, but from Ossian the heroic figure in Macpherson’s saga. Napoleon prized the character, studying the Ossian poems repeatedly.
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Oscar
Napoleon Ar ‘Bernadotte
Macpherson
Ossian
Napoleon
London Spectator
The Practical Girl Dialogues Stirling Gossip
A fragment from a humorous column centers on a flirtatious line about living on kisses and a woman’s plan to discover what she will live at. The overheard exchange hints at social maneuvering and future plans in a lighthearted tone.
Sixteenth Century Frog Belief Affected Fast Day Rules
Historians note that during the sixteenth century frogs were regarded as fish and permitted on fast days, reflecting evolving dietary norms and religious practices of the period.
Arsenic Distribution and Limited Profitable Use
An article notes arsenic is widely distributed in nature yet profitable arsenite production remains comparatively scarce. It discusses the mineral's prevalence and the limited scope of commercial use.
Omnibuses Begin Service in England on July Fourth 1829
On July 4 1829 two omnibuses started running from the Bank of England to the Yorkshire Stingo inn on the New Road carrying twenty two passengers inside. The vehicles were double decked.
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England
Bank of England
Yorkshire Stinge Inn
New Road
Baby’s Eyelashes Growth Claim Cited by Fisher Tales
A historical note suggests clipping a baby’s eyelashes to induce growth but warns against the practice after early childhood as it may fail to promote further growth. The piece reflects folk beliefs about cosmetic superstition rather than medical guidance.
Breaka Commentary on Second Set of Tableware
A Baltimore American snippet notes that trouble occurs with breaking dishes, and jokes about trouble easing after purchasing a second set of tableware. The remark highlights household fragility and consumer humor in daily life.
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Baltimore American
Dialogue Fragments From Yonkers Statesman
In a quoted exchange the speakers recall a past event about hair, memory, and a chair incident. The dialogue captures casual reminiscence and regional color from Yonkers.
Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills Promised Nervous System Relief
A spoof dialogue set beside a joke about a novelist and a subscription check. The piece markets Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills as a remedy for dyspepsia and nervous debility, claiming the pills restore digestive tone and nerve balance.
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Parmelee
Sanitary Lotions and Humble Comedy in Fragments
The clippings tout Wolford's Sanitary Lotion claiming rapid cure for itch and mange in humans and animals and urge worm extermination for pale children. A Washington Star quote questions currency views while a Pittsburgh Leader gag notes a hand laundry sign and a punchline about washing hands.
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Wolford
Senator Story Sparks Hobo Banter
In a Pittsburg Leader item, a pair of hobos recounts telling a woman they were former senators. She believes the tale after hearing a few after dinner stories, remarking that the teller must be a senator due to the stale material.
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Pittsburg
Holloway's Corn Cure Promises Reliable Corn and Wart Removal
The claim touts Holloway's Corn Cure as a proven remedy able to remove corns and warts without failure, suggesting strong efficacy even on stubborn cases. The note presents a promotional stance with no contradictory evidence.
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Holloway
Girl answers kindly with a Boo to hostess gift
In a Youngstown Telegram item a mother scolds her daughter Ethel for not thanking a friend who gave her an orange. The child, after a moment of shyness, finally replies Boo to the giver.
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Ethel
Youngstown
Deafness Cured by Constitutional Remedies Declared
Hall's Catarrh Cure promises to cure deafness caused by catarrh by removing inflammation of the Eustachian tube. The ad claims nine of ten cases stem from catarrh and offers a $100 reward for any case of deafness from catarrh that cannot be cured, with circulars and products sold by local druggists.
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Hall
Cheney &C
Toledo
The Flat Dweller and the Joorbel Bell
A humorous verse tale by Will and Adkins in Puck narrates a husband delaying chores then facing a catastrophic ringing bell The man hides like an ostrich as the Joorbel tolls resuming its dreadful sound and doom He endures the comic ritual until the bell ceases to toll again.
Home Remedy Claim for Rheumatism Sparks Wide Attention
A Montreal led claim touts a simple at home remedy using Fin d Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to treat rheumatism, blamed on kidney failure, with promises of quick relief and low cost. The piece notes skepticism from physicians and mentions related items from Toronto and Chicago News.
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Montreal
Toronto
Dr Thomas Eelectric Oil Externally and Internally Promises Relief
The advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eelectric Oil as effective when rubbed on the skin to open pores and reach the troubled tissue for quick relief. It claims internal use relieves throat irritation and cough and cures bronchial and respiratory afflictions.
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Thomas
Government honesty theory challenged by stamp buyer
A Pittsburg Leader quote quotes a stamp buyer who trusts the government, noting he has bought postage stamps for years and never been cheated, challenging the idea that government is dishonest.
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Pittsburg
Famous Pedestrian Hails Psychine Remedy
James Reynolds of Port Hope Ontario credits Psychine with curing severe catarrh and restoring strength. He claims it sustained his walking endurance and calls it the greatest cure and tonic for the head throat and stomach. Available at druggists for 50 cents or one dollar from Dr T A Slocum Limited Toronto.
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James Reynolds
Port Hope
Ont
T. A. Slocum. Limited
Toronto
Montreal Leads Canada in Banking Center Ranking
Montreal is Canada's largest banking center, followed by Toronto and Winnipeg, in a ranking that highlights major financial hubs across the country. The shift underlines Montreal's prominence in finance while Toronto remains a close second and Winnipeg trails.
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Montreal
Canada
Toronto
Winnipeg
Minards Liniment Claim Clears Quinsy Attack
G F Worden of St John recounts a past Quinsy attack that kept him bedridden for two weeks. He applied Minard's Liniment to a throat lump, left a cloth saturated with the liniment on overnight, and woke to find the swelling gone, attributing the improvement to the liniment’s use.
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Minard’s
Liniment Co., Limited
Minard
G. F. Worden
Kentucky man urged ride with large whiskey jug
A Kentuckian asked a countryman to give him a ride in a wagon a few miles over a hill. The traveler asked for payment, the countryman suggested two drinks from the jug, and after a swig the driver warned the stranger to find a safer way to carry molasses or face violence.
Jubilee Prank at the Castle Provokes Laughter
In reminiscences from Century, a narrator recalls staging a Jubilee joke at the castle. A hidden musical box played God Save the Queen as guests sat and rose, producing amusement and surprised faces during the Queen Victoria Jubilee craze.
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Lady Randolph Churchill
Century
A Great Statesman and the Hebrew Statesman Moment
An anecdote pits Gladstone against Disraeli at a dinner about Judaism. Gladstone notes Hebrews gave a philosopher and poets but not a statesman. A guest asks who, and the reply is Moses, provoking a shared laugh and the scene ends with Gladstone joining in.
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Gladstone
Disraeli
Spinoza
Mendelssohn
Meyerbeer
Mr. Gladstone
Moses
A Coin That Equals the Value of a Life
A Norwegian man treated by Sir Frederick Treves in a London hospital later visits his private home and presents the surgeon with a coin. The man explains his wife gave it to him before he left Norway, saying it should be kept unless he was starving. Treves recalls the coin as priceless, far surpassing any jewel in value.
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London
Sir Frederick Treves
Sir Frederick
The Attraction of Chess Problems Masterpieces
The article extols solving chess problems as a magnetic thrill and an influential mental exercise. It cites diagrams and famous composers, noting that problem study sharpens analysis, quickens perception, and strengthens chess faculties, sometimes inspiring fresh ideas for regular play.
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Strand Magazine
Tramp Receives Small Charity From Honest Host
A country house mistress refused to turn away a beggar and gave him a dime with a firm note that it was not charity but her pleasure. The tramp thanked her, joking that she could give a quarter and enjoy herself more.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Gloomy Hamlet Theatre Review
A theatergoer reports on a recent performance describing a show titled Hamiet as a pinay. The verdict is fair with a lively set, suggesting a need for stronger acting to lift the production.
An Easy Trick Hidden in a Joke
A London Fun item jokes about a wife who knows the time by making her husband check the clock at night, delivering a light quip on domestic trickery. The caption relies on humor and a simple setup to elicit a quick laugh.
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London
Everyone Desires a Long Life Yet Fears Old Age
A timeless aphorism notes that people seek longevity but dread aging, reflecting on the paradox of human desires and the passage of time without offering concrete events or figures.
Watch Trouble Sparks Quick Classroom Silence
A Princeton professor halted lecture as a tardy student entered late. After apologizing, the student explains his watch was fifteen minutes off. The professor quips that the issue was not faith in the watch but in Harper's Weekly.
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Princeton
Arper
Baby's Own Tablets touted as life saver for children
An advertisement extols Baby's Own Tablets as safe and effective for stomach and bowel troubles teething colds and even croup with a government analyst’s guarantee of no opiates. A Saskatoon reader testifies to their superior efficacy for common baby ailments.
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Norma
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
A Cure for Rheumatism From Parmelee’s Pills
The intrus ion of uric acid into the blood vessels causes rheumatic pains from an unhealthy liver. Individuals suffer ing from this condition may find relief with Par meale's Vegetable Pills. They act on the kidneys to restore healthy function and purify the blood.
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Parmelee
Painter Answers With Brains Not Paint
An inquisitive visitor asks how the famed artist mixes colors. The painter replies with dignity that he uses brains, not brushes, leading the visitor to wonder if he paints miniatures.
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Pearson's Weekly
Weather Surprise Delights Philadelphia Ledger Readers
A light exchange on unexpected cold weather notes the Weather Bureau prediction. The snippet recalls a playful claim from a Philadelphia Ledger item about a marriage tied to shared grief after a husband’s death, with a humorous reflection on sorrow. The Houston Post quote echoes the same dark humor about the survivor’s grief.
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Weather Bureau
Philadelphia Ledger
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