Meantime Mishap and A Red Cross Seals Drive
A classroom incident at recess ends with Miss Marlin punishing two older boys after a dispute over a game. Eight year old Guy corrects a misquote during the scolding. The page also notes a nationwide Red Cross seal sale plan with 100000 volunteers and 100000000 seals to be printed and distributed. Also a gag about a doctor expert, and a quip about Bilkins and weather.
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Guy
Red Cross
Ec Cross
United States
Porto Rico
Canal Zone
Kiawali
Philiprise Islands
Alera
Aeali
Out of Reach. Townley and the New Cook
A fragment describes uncertainty about a new cook in town. Bubbubs notes the cook did not leave an address, leaving the situation unclear. References to Leosten Trap and Beript appear as cryptic names or terms.
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Townley
Bubbubs
Leosten
Beript
Anachronism Discussion Echoes Through Shakespeare
A playful exchange notes anachronisms in Shakespeare’s works. Pas Rather asks about the term while a character answers that smart people point out late clues in the text. The line emphasizes irony and literary analysis.
Anomaly Seekers Tip at a Summer Resort
A fragmentary note questions the existence of an anomaly and critiques offering guaranteed attractions at a summer resort. It lampoons prolonged performances and suggests that trying to practice Christian ideals on installment plans is ineffective.
Tragic Trial Unfolds Luke de Mountford In Court
In Brussels and London a high society murder trial centers on Luke de Mountford, heir to Lord Hadelyte, as witnesses reveal a staged crime, contested paternity, and a crowd roars with shock. Louisa Maud confronts guilt, while the coroner probes motives and truth.
Salt Lake City Mayor Reacts To A Split Splice Story
The piece quotes Mayor Park of Salt Lake City offering a humorous take on marriage and staying married. It notes a Paris telephone exchange delay compared to the United States and mentions 19th century miners working fourteen hours a day.
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Mayor Park
Salt Lake City
Paris
United States
Next Witness in Inquest Reveals Final Details
Frederick Power testifies fully on the forey night at the Veterans' club in Shaftesbury avenue. Louisa attends the inquest prepared to hear every detail from her father and Colonel Harris as Luke Locke’s vigil and ensuing quarrel are recounted.
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Philip de Mouritford
Ivery Eiremistance
Luke
Louisa
Uogent
Kivery
Coring
de Mountford
Lows
Blue
Frederick Power
Hall Porter
Veterans’ Club
Veterans' Club
Shaftesbury Avenue
Sir Thomas Ryder
Colonel Barris
Colonel Harris
Luke L6ke
Philip Dé Mountford
Locke
Prihp
Luke de Mountford Takes Stand Before Coroner and Jury
A gleaming figure in modern London society steps to the center table as Luke de Mountford addresses the coroner and jury. The crowd peers intently, eyes fixed on the next witness, as he offers courteous apologies for interrupting proceedings.
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Luke de Mountford
London
Luke
Mirrors at Street Corners Improve Driver Visibility
Engineering News reports two English towns installing corner mirrors to aid drivers at acute street junctions. In Polkestone one 24 by 24 inch mirror on gas lamp standards faces cross streets, reducing accidents at a tight curb corner. At Malmesbury Wiltshire a 2 by 5 foot mirror on tall standards sits atop a right angle curve apex, needing cleaning only every three months.
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England
Polkestone
Malmesbury
Wiltshire
Engineering News
Value and Vanity in a Curious Gallery Conversation
A dialogue fragment shows George and another speaker debating purchasing an automobile after valuing a galley. George suggests it might be possible, while the other asks why not avoid being so common.
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George
Cuticura remedy promises soft white hands overnight
Advertisement claims Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment cure rough chapped hands in a single night. Instructions: soak in hot water, dry, apply ointment, wear gloves, and repeat nightly. Purported as a gentle emollient used worldwide with free sample offer via Cuticura Dept. L Boston.
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Rei
Cutleura
Dept. L
Boston
Departing Visitor Declines Stay With Father Knickerbocker
A brief comic exchange shows Father Knickerbocker bidding farewell as the departing visitor refuses to stay a moment longer, insisting on leaving despite pleading. The scene captures a playful seasonal street theater moment.
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Father Knickerbocker
To be sweet and clean Paxtine in sponge bath ing
An unsolicited advertisement touts Paxtine as a cleansing bath for women promising odor removal. It claims eradication of perspiration and body odors and offers 25 cents per box or postage paid by The Paxton Toilet Co. Boston, Mass.
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Orfla
M. le President
Paxton Toilet Cap
Boston
Ischia
Guadicie
Widnes
Jena
Lea
Sumerlop
Bongera Co
Beekman SL
New York
Not So Bad Teasing Lyric About Small Town Life
A fragment recalls a lyric about life in a small town and its scandals. The text juxtaposes teething remedies and political disputes, noting social tensions and distant sarcasm.
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Macks National Monthly
Lacka
Tilkina
Bilkins
Post
Brussels
Tauls Harris
Waterloo
Cheehauffyur
Mowatford
Loulan'y
Radvlitts
Wreedler
Wakinesa
Tadetiite
Philip de Mount- Ur
Lord Hadeliffe
Phlip
Etudeliffy
Chapmeer
Oman
Mountfort
Maria Annutistata
Careh Fuller Elelie
Cromwell
Will Tor
Jess
Luke Dé Mountford
Maria
Bla Ai
Dubsin
Bauke
Louiss
Pol Carling
Llnieta
Varyna
Fey
lLouléa
Reinailet Tearlens
Bard Amd
Pinkig
New- Yale
Loulea
Tolstal
Destoyersky
Agvet
Luke de Mouuntford
Dregga
Luke de.Mountford
Diun
Yaxford
Tim Fruro
Hita Gelf
Tolu
Hires
Amouking
Lau
Stante
Louisi
Currier
Maine
Ftuke de Alountrord
Hadclyte
Ftadulyey
Navetyite
Ubu Chat
Sadulyte
Philip de Mountford
Pairfas
Roda
Ateel
Polity
Nehdy
Minchie
Bugville
Willie Fly
Tainoron
Irs
Winslow
Orie Wasi
the Centaur Company
Bears
Libby
Chicago
Sioux City
FaGgTtur
Daisy Fly Killer
Pamental
Beal Ave
Brooklyn
Defiance
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