The Miser of Bagdad and His Slippers Tale
A tale of Abou Casen a rich but stingy merchant in Bagdad whose patched clothes greasy turban and faulty slippers drive a comic chain of misfortune. After theft accusations for his oversized slippers prison fines and a costly edict arise revealing the danger of hoarding worn footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagdad
Abou Casen
Casen
Caosen
Bin
Caen
Miger
Orous
Cadi
Casey
Snake bite cure debate and odd ad summaries in old journal
A Chambers Journal excerpt discusses snake bites and cures, noting serum variation by snake and cautions about improvised remedies. It mentions a quirky South American method involving bile fluid and gull bladder, plus a brief set of local classifieds and notices for Indiana county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Chambers’ Journal
A Riddle About a Rope
A traditional riddle describes a rope as ten men's length and strength, yet cannot be torn by ten men and can be carried by a baby. It echoes common puzzle imagery and classic wordplay.
Restaurant Coaxer Describes Herd Behavior at Meal Counter
A Denver restaurant keeper compares patrons to sheep, noting how a single order often drives others to imitate. He recounts serving roast beef and coffee to two neighbors, which led four of five counter customers to order the same. He plans to offer two free escorts daily to boost receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
America
Pittsburg
Denver
Shy
Lucky Escape by Tree Saves Four In Auto Crash
A French artist and three friends in a car plunged near Eminate on a steep descent. The vehicle struck a stone and swerved into the parapet, crashing over the edge. Branches of a tree broke the fall and kept the car from a fatal drop. After hours trapped, the four were rescued. Also noted are Gibraltar’s tiny area, India’s population, and other imperial totals.
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Xuye Ing
Lake Como
Gibraltar
Northwest Territories
North America
India
Ascension
Africa
Sindh
Urepe
Agia
America
Australasia
London Telegraph
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Oasen
Tigris
Philadelphia Press
Wansko
Indiana County
Indiana House
Promiss Office
Indiana
Indiana Provision Company
B. R. & P. Railroad
Indiana Provision Co
Bellefonte
Brookville
Johnston Harvester Company
S. T. Gibson
McConnell & Hosack
Hetrick Building
Indiana, PA
Moore
J.C. Irving
the Jeweler
Phila
British Empire
United Kingdom
London
Sauta
Hampden
Cantonsohio
J. I. Stadtmiller
Pitone
Job McCreight
aTannaan Orand
AWELL
Rotary Ting Ag Alent
Focal
Standard Sewing Machine Co
Cleveland
Ohio
L. Pattison
W. W. Brilhart & Co
Philadelphia St
Chicago
Baltimore
Boston
San Francisco
Deposit Bank Building
R. W. Wehrle & CO
Penna
W. S. Daugherty
John Fef. Steving
Undertaker
Iag
Sutton Building
Plumville
J. O. Forsythe
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