Lucky Number Twenty-One saves a doomed suitor
An old man recounts how choosing door number twenty one spared his life after a failed marriage proposal. He planned suicide in a New York hotel, but a mix up with room numbers led Jessie Grey and her aunt to reveal a mistaken escape, and he survives. He marries Jessie the next day, calling twenty one his lucky number.
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Romeo
Tevell
Jessie
New York
Hedrly
Eich
Jessie Grey
Otter
Dr. Black
Ming
Hov
Bully and reform in Neo Babylon politics unraveled
A fragmented scene in Neo Babylon shows a bully and corruption at local level. Reform Republicans confront Rag Tag and Bobtail influenced Democrats as a People's Convention nominates Swipes for chairman and Broadacres for major roles, revealing a political stalemate and party fracture.
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Kentucky
Gonsekent
Ohio
Republikans
Nader
Deacon Pogram
Bascom
Calkeldtin
Dukl
New Babylon
Dimokrats
Biznis
Per
Neo Babylon
Conumn
Cussin
Credit-Mobilier
Capegress
Thompson
Brown
Jones
Smith
Wuz
Waz
Johnny Tag
Dogeéry
Bam Bobtale
Wich Moshen
Reform Republicans
Broadacres
Ray
Tag
Sam Bottale
Bag Hisself
Hevensa
Reform Republiking
Reform
Smikey
Bobtale
Keepin Uv
Nomenashen
Congress
Legislador
Nashnel
Credit Mobilier
Keepin
John Morrisey
Fernandy Wood
Harms
Morrisey
The Secret of Golor and the Color of Light
A discussion on sun rays heat and color rays, explaining why water ice and air show blue or green tints. Experiments by Tyndall with ocean water, dust, and light reveal how warmth and impurities affect color. The piece ends noting the Creator’s design and a stray joke from Youth's Companion.
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Grotto
Capri
Tyndall
Algiers
Atlantic Ocean
Howse
Equator
Tropica
China
Switzerland
Iceland
Newton
Treaures
Fragmented Tales Of Courtship And Courage
Odd anecdotes from city life and small towns feature a brash suitor, a stubborn dog worth substantial money, a dignified alderman, a scuffle over coins on a streetcar, a dramatic rescue by a mother wielding a flatiron, and a promised chromed print of the scene for subscribers.
Wisconsin Reformers misled by Bourbon ties in Milwaukee race
A Chicago letter argues Wisconsin Reformers fooled by Bourbon influence in Governor Taylor's choice for Milwaukee County Judge. It cites Mann as liquor-lobby lawyer and Samuel Howard as true reformer, with Palmer's appointment dousing reform hopes while Democratic prejudice shapes outcomes. The piece warns reformers to see the Politico realities and notes slow legislative action under the reform banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Washburn
Inter-Ocean
Taylor
Farmers’ Reform
Milwaukee
John E. Mann
Liquor Dealers’ League
Samuel Howard
Palmer
Anite
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Lapeba
Jio
Uta
the Bully
Niz
Josh Billings
N. Y
Eeu Ned Sasarity
Arran Seyira
R. Nasby
Mr. Y
Republican Party
Res
Rag
Pleese
New
Babylon
Perro
V. Nassy
Golor
Heryvonmicnr
Ted Ketlls
Apis Berqintgreas
Creme de la Creme
Jlo
Treimpinge
Holly
Courier-Journal
Codpetstown
Ponimare Cooper
Cooper
Adady
Briinswicker
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