Deacon and the Cow Circular Staircase to a Funeral Farce
In a village, Deacon Dolby and Deacon Goodheart chase letters from relatives in Indiana and Ohio while a cow circular hints at milking etiquette and a planned self harming joke. Mrs Dolby returns, twisting a tale of piracy, suspicion, and a looming family funeral that never arrives.
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Delby
Sir
Dolly
Indiana
Deacon Goodheart
Ohio
Deacon
Deacon Do
Samuel
Dethy
Thetrou
A Psychic Phenomenon Sparks Foot Tap Exchange
A man and a woman under a table accidentally touched feet and exchanged quips about a secret telegraph and a communion of sales, as noted in the Judge's Library.
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Judge’s
The Second Fiddle Exchange at the Ball
A humorous vignette shows Count and Monsieur Saton discussing music and family roles. The Count praises Saton while a misunderstanding leads to the remark that Saton plays second fiddle to his wife, highlighting social flair and witty banter.
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Saton
Monsieur
Mixed Up Dialect Claim Reveals Cradle Swap Tale
A Louisville Courier-Journal snippet presents a humorous exchange about a man doubting his status as a duke by rights. He explains being "cheated out o' my rights" and "changed in the cradle," leaving him unsure of his position.
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Louisville Courier-Jourag
The Silver Lining in a Coughing Husband
A lighthearted note about a husband’s cold causing constant coughing and sneezing. The baby finds the situation amusing, turning discomfort into a gentle domestic moment.
Her Rule Newcomer Questioning Boarder Habits
In a fragmentary exchange the newcomer asks about a boarder's routine while Tandladys objects and insists on timing. The lines convey a tense, cryptic mood with unclear setting and dialogue.
Fortunate. A Chauffeur Reports a Suffragette Marriage
A chauffeur recounts meeting the suffragette Acquaintancer and the couple wed at court. The tale portrays a happy, sublime married life with constant companionship, as reported by the Kansas City Journal.
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Turtledoves
Not Ashamed of the Gospel in Roman World Sermon
The speaker cites Paul’s claim I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ to defend bold Christian witness amid Roman contempt. The message emphasizes God’s power unto salvation, contrasts pagan reverence with Christian boldness, and warns against pharisaism and denominationalism while urging reverence for Christ’s name.
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Paul
Rome
Roman Gisgrace
Seven Hills
Christ
God
Allah
Mahomet
Paul Givried
Daniel
Historic punishments for libel and treason across reigns
Examples gathered from Pearson's recount famous cases of insult and treason through the ages. Leigh Hunt received two years for calling George IV a fat Adonis while regent. John Stubbs lost a hand for libel against Elizabeth I. Walter Walker was executed for treason after claiming his son would be crown heir. A Buckinghamshire charl faced hanging for mocking Henry VIII. Under Charles I a libel led to burning, pillory, fines and imprisonments. A libeler of Alfred lost his tongue.
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Leigh Hunt
Mylius
George IV
George
John Stubbs
Lincoln's Inn
Queen Elizabeth
Westminster
Walter Walker
Edward IV
Walker
Henry VIII
Hal
Charles I
Alfred
Pearson
Permissions Note on Reprinting Historic Articles
A disclaimer states that the articles and illustrations require special permission before reprinting, indicating restrictions on reuse and rights management for historical content.
Ensemble sets dazzle with satin and marabou details
A chic fashion feature describes an ensemble set with hat cape and muff in black satin and white marabou. The muff appears as a large bow while the shoulder cape has a gathered lamp shade effect and a poke shaped bonnet flatters a piquant face.
Roosevelt Dam Dedication Marks Arizona Engineering Milestone
The Roosevelt dam in Arizona, a major reclamation service project, was officially dedicated on March 18 by Theodore Roosevelt. Its 284 foot height and 1,080 foot crest span reveal a vast irrigation and flood control system with a reservoir that could cover Delaware if spread a foot deep. The project cost about 9 million dollars, with potential to support 15,000 farming families.
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Roosevelt
Arizona
Reclamation Service
Theodore Roosevelt
Southwest
Delaware
American Review of Reviews
Tolstoy Prohibition Mixes Up Russian Police
A Russian chief of police blocks a concert over a Tolstoy prohibition misunderstanding. The program listed Kreutzer Sonata, prompting the claim Tolstoy banned. Officials realize the piece refers to Beethoven, and Stolypin confirms a Beethoven Kreutzer Sonata exists.
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Count Tolstoy
Cleb
Tolstoy
Shreutzer
Beethoven
M. Stolypin
Kreutzer
Photographer’s Hint Makes Portraits Look Natural
A renowned actress advised a sitter in a gallery to moisten and part the lips for relaxed expression. She explained the mouth will form a soft line when finished and teeth show only if lips apart too much. The advice yielded the most satisfactory photographs the sitter had ever produced.
Care of Aluminium Utensils Gains Popularity in Kitchens
Aluminium utensils for the kitchen are growing in use due to light weight and cleanliness. They should be washed with plain water only, avoiding soda, soap, and water, with a final polish using a little powdered whiting.
First Aerial Post at Allahabad Exhibition 1911
Letters from Bombay reached England bearing a First Aerial Post postmark tied to the United Province Exhibition at Allahabad. Captain Windham arranged the aerial delivery limited to letters and postcards with a 6 annas extra fee toward funds for Allahabad hotel buildings, flown from exhibition grounds to Allahabad post office where distribution occurred.
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England
Bombay
Allahabad
U. P. Exhibition
Windham
United Provinces
Oxford and Cambridge
Exhibition Grounds
Aligarh
New York Post
How to Arrange the Garden in A Practical Layout
The guide advises placing small fruits and permanent vegetables at one end, with straw berries near plowable land. Rows should run north to maximize sun on all plants. Paths three feet wide along two garden edges and a one foot aisle between every five rows are needed, with corn and pole beans at the north to avoid shading others. Early crops go in the warmest, best drained spot.
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America
Party frock of chiffon cloth in vogue this season
Ready for the ball chiffon cloth remains popular for evening frocks. It drapes beautifully, is light yet durable, and the cut shows a black and white crepe motif with a black velvet sash and white clung lace bands, giving an exclusive stylish look.
Crumbling Adobes Mark South Pasadena Landmark
The old adobe house southeast of the Raymond hotel in South Pasadena, a landmark dating to the era of General Fremont and General Andres Pico, is deteriorating. The historic site, tied to a July 1846 dinner and treaty, is the oldest in South Pasadena and the wider valley, prompting preservation efforts.
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California
South Pasadena
Cal
Fremont
Andres Pico
Duels in Berlin Blur the Courtly Code
A Berlin duel was postponed due to creditors who warned against the fight over the “affair of honor.” When held, no blood was shed and the incident underscored the waning influence of the old duel. The practical business concerns framed the event as a farce, diminishing the code’s prestige.
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Berlin
Cod
Rembrandt House In Amsterdam Becomes Small Museum
Amsterdam prepares a new art attraction to lovers of Rembrandt. The house where Rembrandt lived with Saskia van Uffenborn from 1639 to 1658 is restored as a small museum showcasing about seventy etchings and drawings by the great painter.
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Amsterdam
Rembrandt
Saskia van Allenburg
London Globe
Insurance Against Rain Adds Holiday Rain Loss Insurance
The London Lloyds market considers new life policies insuring against rain related losses during holidays. The Saturday Review notes insurers plan to issue policies to cover loss of pleasure and loss of profit from rainy weather, reframing bad weather as a financial risk for holidaymakers.
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Lloyd's
London Saturday Review
Prussia weighs sea coast colony for whooping cough children
Berlin dispatch reports the Prussian government considers a Baltic coast colony for children with whooping cough. Afflicted kids barred from seaside resorts may gain sea air relief as 14 000 infants aged one to two die annually from the disease in Prussia.
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Baltic
Prussia
Berlin
Londen
Mali
Want of Coal In Chile Hinders Prosperity
The greatest drawback to Chilean prosperity are the lack of good harbors and coal. Goods and passengers must be landed in open roadsteads from boats and lighters. Home coal supply seems unlikely despite reported discoveries in Chile proper and the Strait of Magellan.
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Chile
Strait of Magellan
Sage
Sine
The Winter Egg Basket A guide to winter egg production
An article outlines simple, practical steps for keeping hens productive in cold months. It covers housing, ventilation, exercise, feeding, litter, and a staged daily regimen to boost egg output while reducing waste and disease risk.
Don’t Burn the Utter from the Pens and Feed Hens
Advice on poultry kept on a farm warns against burning the utter and rash ash. emphasizes proper feeding to prevent trouble. Cautions about corn, new grain, clover or alfalfa, and avoiding moldy grain to keep hens laying and avoid losses. Encourages timely supplies and careful maintenance to protect finances.
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Tim
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