The Andean Wall Crossing the Chilean Cordillera in Seasons
A Scribner's depiction details the Andean barrier from the Ceribrean to the Pacific edge, noting vast snowbound passes, rail links at Lake Titicaca and southern Peru, and the rare summer-through route via the Chilean Andes. It contrasts winter dangers with summer travel, citing Aconcagua’s heights and the peril of crossing after June.
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Andes
South America
Antarctic
Peru
Dlivide
Lake Titicaca
Montenda
Chile
Belivien
Chilean
Pallata
Pampa
Buenos Aires
Cordillera
Mendoza
Scribner’s
Fate of a Rare Stamp in a Canadian Postage Tale
The 1851 twelve penny black Canadian stamp printed in Ottawa sparked a rush among collectors. It passed from a Hamilton clerk to a U S buyer for 1200 dollars, then 1500 offered by an English lord. The fire destroyed it when a maid swept it into flames, erasing a legend.
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Ottawa
Hamilton
United States
Hiamilton
Oath Traditions Trace From Ancient Powers to So Help Me God
The text traces the history of oaths from appeals to natural forces and ferocity of beasts to the later Christian Jewish origin of the phrase So help me God. It notes ancient nations swearing by their gods and compares ritual forms across eras.
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God
Premier night audience member complains of late curtain
A playwright recalls a premiere where one man left late yet the curtain fell before 10 45. The critic notes the discrepancy and suggests the man may have overslept himself.
Milkman’s kiss sparks promised restraint in romance
A playful exchange in Illustrated Bits frames a love triangle moment as a milkman’s kiss prompts a vow to abstain from further kissing. The piece notes ear disease studies from 3,405 years ago as a curious aside.
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Jane
Obedient Neighbors Bring Parcels to Northandsny
The passage recalls early New England days when neighbors traveled far to deliver parcels and favors. Judge Lyon's daughter, Mrs Lenman, and the Abbott family host a bustling scene as trunks fill with dresses, dry goods patterns, and even a goat child to be bound out. The community gathers in the library to pack and dispatch goods, with a driver ready to hurry the family off to Boston.
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Judge Lyon
Northasny
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Beston
Afater
Lenman
Orphan Asylum
Remarkable Writer Dreams Pay in Penny Paper Check
S R Crockett recalls an early career tale where a St James Gazette editor sends payment for a non billed piece. Crockett doubles the check by returning it, then the editor forwards again with the article missing. He later dreams the exact idea and the article appears with payment, a rare earnings wonder.
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S. R. Crockett
St. James
St. James’ Gazette
A Good Definition
A boy defines a young man as someone who has a good time. The exchange recalls a family guest nearly fifty and prompts reflection on what counts as youth in casual terms.
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Tie
Father questions suitor over daughter's lifelong trust
The father doubts his daughter's love for the suitor and contemplates entrusting her to him for life. The young man counters that he has had different opportunities to judge her feelings, implying he deserves the chance to prove himself.
Auto Demon strator Markets a Safe Car Feature
A Brooklyn Life blurb features a demonstrator insisting a car’s shock absorber makes it safe to run over a person. The dialogue uses a grim mock optimism about safety in a showroom scenario.
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Auto Demonstrator
Brooklyn Life
Lord Dundreary and the Creation of a Theatre Icon
In this article, Sothern explains how the role of Lord Dundreary grew from a minor part in Our American Cousin to a signature character. He details the transformation through added gags, eccentricities, and prose, noting Dundreary’s appeal in the United States and a later landmark London run of over 400 nights.
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Lord Dendreary
Sothern
E. A. Sothern
Dondreary
Ulster
Lord Dundreary
Laura Keene
Tom Taylor
Dundreary
Edward Askey Sothern
Leeter Wallack
Duval
Matilda Heron
Camille
Mr. Sothern
London
A Novel Old Furniture Business Mentioned at Home
Mrs. Munro reads about a man who buys new tables and chairs and ages them to look antique. She remarks that he makes substantial money from this business while Mr. Munro notes their son Tommy could imitate the effect with better value.
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Slater
Goodyear
Tommy
Willing Witness Relates Corn Remedy Claim at Trial
A lawyer questions a witness under cross examination who claims to be the agent for Dr Korker’s corn and bunion destroyer. He boasts the remedy is used by European royalty and cures corns within twenty four hours with a money back guarantee, prompting court intervention.
Yes dear couple quibble over steak as cyclone passes
A newly married pair argues over a steak cooked almost to a crisp. He laments her cooking while she defends it, claiming she cooked it very well. The humorous exchange ends with the cyclone averted.
Senator Sore chum Advises Modest Young Man
A fictional exchange shows Senator Sore chum telling a young man that his modesty in seeking advice about pole vaulting makes him unfit for the profession, illustrating sharp political wit.
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Senator Sorechum
Sleepy commuter misses train after odd alarm line
A sleeper wakes briefly to hear a cryptic alarm line Ourg is Tour rings and then returns to sleep, causing him to miss his train. The odd exchange highlights a brief moment of confusion before the morning commute continues.
Daniel Provery Showcases Ready Money Works
Daniel Provery presents Neady moner works with careful preparation and finished detail. The feature highlights precise craft and reliable execution reflecting his practical approach.
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Neady Moner
Daniel Provery
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