Covobe Reunion Program Highlights and Anecdotes
The program lists speakers and songs for a Covobe reunion with notes on Forty-five Years Ago, founders and late members, and a long afternoon of music, roll calls, and reminiscences. It also includes an obituary-style note about Rev. Swartz Crawford and an advertisement touting Foley Kidney Pills with a local pharmacy mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hormel
Maggie Stewart
C. A. Peffer
F. Swartz Crawford
D. D
Humorous Observations Across Borders and a Texas Bull
A writer notes that humor varies by culture and that Americans often seek a punchline explained. He recalls a Texas Panhandle Hereford bull charging a barbed wire fence and somersaulting, a scene that provokes uncontrollable laughter. A Bradford club dinner yields only a quip about fence strength from Mayor Feather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Harmsworth
Saya
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Mark Twain
Finley Peter Dunne
Texas Panhandle
Bradford
Hon. Smith Feather
Yorkshire
Jove
Waterspouts fought by noise and cannon in old times
The article recounts how medieval mariners believed waterspouts were malevolent sea dragons and used noise, cross symbols, and black handled knives as charms. Ships fired cannons dating back to the sixteenth century to frighten or break the spouts, though such practices are now considered futile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Ap Perra
Baby Queen Portrait On Scottish Halfpennies
The article explains the bawbee name for the Scotch halfpenny and its link to Mary Queen of Scots. It notes an infant portrait of Mary appeared on the coin during her coronation in 1543 when she was nine months old, shaping the coin’s nickname buwbee or baby. Some coins with the infant portrait still exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Mby
Pegram
The Wise Bride Toast Sparks Pleasant Debate
A humorous exchange reveals reactions to a brides toast and a joke about marriage plans. The dialogue shows girls reacting to a toast and the bride's feelings, with a playful nod to future nuptials.
Fragmented Poem Fragments and Quoted Sayings
The text blends mixed metaphors and garbled lines with partial quotes and stray phrases. It references names, places, and dated sentiments, ending with a Johnson quotation about debt as calamity. The readable parts suggest a collage of literary fragments rather than a single coherent event.
Illinois Legislator White-testimony on Lorimer bribery exposed
Former Illinois lawmaker C A White testified before a Senate committee detailing how he took bribes to vote for Lorimer. He said he joined in the scheme to uncover Springfield corruption and used funds for personal expenses, aiming to collect incriminating letters from Senator Lorimer.
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Washington
C. A. White
Illinois
Lorimer
Senate
White
Springfield
Lee O'Neill Browne
Browne
Representative Wilson
St. Louis
Deny Alleged Statement in Beattie Murder Case
Richmond August 3 The prosecution in the Beattie murder case scored a setback as Marie Haines and Mamie Shaffer two Norfolk women here denied ever hearing Henry Clay Beattie Jr claim to Beulah Binford that he would rid himself of his wife if she returned to Richmond It was noted the women may be produced again as witnesses for the state at the grand jury and possibly at trial one woman may be a material witness for corroboration of existing evidence
Geidel Murder Case Sees Wealthy Backers Vow Support
Aug 3 New York Attny for Mauriisidel states that backers will provide funds for Geidel as he faces trial for the murder of William Jackson in the Horet Trogaois. Wealthy friends reportedly insist on proving Geidel’s innocence, while detectives continue to push for evidence and defense milestones.
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New Yoon
Mauriisidel
William Tf Jackson
Geidel
Hare
Geile
Shane
Poe
Was Coming To Her Negri Murderer Surrenders After Statement
A suspect in a murder case surrendered after making a statement. The scene involved a tram wreck near Saleta where several crew members were injured. Engineer W L Cer Binghan of Griftog was reportedly hurt but survived. the event details describe injuries and a long run affected by the crash.
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Etonore
Ole Ral Todd Wee
Saleta
Cer Binghan
Griftog
Cowton
A Volcanic Beacon in San Salvador’s Lighthouse
The Republic of San Salvador on the Pacific coast maintains a lighthouse-like beacon from a volcanic crater near Apuntija. Eruptions occur every seven minutes, with daytime cloud pillar and nighttime fire plume visible for miles. Vessels pay lighthouse fees to call at Acajutla port, the volcano being the sole light in the area.
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Republic of San Salvador
Pacific
Central America
Aenjutia
Acajutla
Salvador
New York Press
Conan Doyle's Doppelganger at the Lone Inn
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, visiting the desolate Schwarenbach inn, conceives a murder tale of a son killed by a wary innkeeper father. After dinner in Lenkerbach, he discovers Manu Passrat had already penned a nearly identical story at the same inn.
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Schwarenbach Inn
Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur
Lenkerbach
Manupassrat
Schwzzenbach Inn
Prompt Punishment of a Lion in a Seismic Court Tale
An old San Francisco guarthouse hearing blends a trial with a tremor and a quip about divine displeasure. The Los Angeles Times piece, Horses In the Time of Homer, riffs on ancient chariots and Ulysses, noting myths of early riding and the shift from driving to mounted travel.
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San Francisco
Mlaga
Meg
Ulysses
Stirkee Rpeare
Sunn
Aun
A Long Wait at Ata Deever Hotel Conversation
A fragmented tale describes a hotel scene where a woman hides in a telephone booth and a man questions a number. A shorthanded dialogue reveals a seaside memory and a marriage proposal interrupted by excuses. The exchange centers on a hammock scene and a front shore moment.
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Ata Deever
Gescrd
Bogey and guest seek lowest stroke score in golf match
A Scots Irish guest at the links pursues a record low score while locals discuss scoring standards and the challenge of completing holes with minimal strokes. The exchange hints at humor and regional chatter about golf etiquette and performance.
Cute as she can be says Colonel Astor about fiancée
New York on August 3 reports quote Colonel John Jacob Astor asking reporters if Madeline Talmage Force is cute and receiving chorus of agreement. Astor, whose engagement to Force was announced, plans to take them and her mother to Newport for a short visit.
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Astor
Francee
New York
John Jacob Astor
New York Yacht Club
Madeline Talmage Force
Miss Force
Newport
Hewitt's Easy Task soap advert promotes trustworthy cleanliness
A housewife ideal and the ambitious domestic are urged to praise Hewitt's Easy Task soap. The clan white, adulterant free soap claims to be safe for lace linen wool and muslin. Buy two cakes for ten cents and return the second if not satisfied for a money back guarantee.
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Hewitt
Accused of Stealing Elk Chamberlain Bold Claim
Clinton Me resident accuses Bucklen's Arnica Salve of stealing healing from burns cuts bruises and all sores. He claims the remedy relieves pain and distress from boils piles and other injuries better than any rival. Only Be at Daugherty Bros.
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E Lk. Chamberlain
Clinton, Me
Bucklen
Daugherty Bros
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