White's Mishap and the Sunday Hunting Tale
An elderly Tennessee hunter Zeb White recounts ignoring his wife's plea to keep Sunday holy. He ends up breaking his leg while chasing twenty three coons, as possums and a dog intrude on his cabin scene. The tale ends with his vow to quit Sunday hunting and his wife care taking him for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persom Henter
Tennessee
C. B. Lewis
Flussuim Hunter
Alus
Gwine
Elder Davis
Uc Cabin
Rer's Crossroads
Zeb
Zeb White
B’ar
Garden of Eden
One of the Trifles Curiosity in a trifling incident changes a career
A kersey over coat wearer recalls his five year Texas oil quest. He blames a single trifling dispute with a farmer for derailing his search, the farmer firing a shot that wounded his right lung and halted his pursuit.
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Kersey
Texas
Wedding Notice of Annabel Long Story and William Short
Notice announces the wed ding of Miss Annabel Long Story to Mr William Lee Short. The item is brief and reads with a social emphasis typical of society columns, noting the couple and occasion in a concise public notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabel
William Lee Short
A.browne
Towne
Philadelphia Press
Goslin Declares No Marriage To Best Woman Alive
In a Philadelphia North American snippet, George Goslin states he would not marry the best woman alive. Mr Spotts remarks, and Miss Fracks agrees that he won’t, announcing her own refusal to the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Goslin
Mr. Spotts
Miss Fracks
Philadelphia
Family quarrel over Edgar and dowry in a domestic scene
In a domestic exchange Papa dismisses Edgar as a foolish but hopeful suitor who values money. A dialogue reveals Tess airing thoughts about Miss Sharpe and the sewing circle, while Jess questions her about a previous remark. The piece captures social tensions and wit in a Philadelphia Press fragment.
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Tess
Mutual Benefit to Hire a Cook Says Wife and Husband
In a witty exchange from the periodical, the wife laments being run down and suggests hiring a cook to husband her strength. The husband agrees, remarking that the idea will indeed fortify him as well.
The Millionaire Quote Exchange in Life Magazine
The dialogue contrasts wealth and happiness with envy as a theme. A husband notes money failing to buy joy while a wife points to envy as the unintended consequence of wealth.
Subterranean Castle Tour Ends in Terror and Bones
A German immigrant recalls a student party exploring a ruined Rhine castle's subterranean passage. They descend past damp walls to a chamber of horrors with bones, vermin, and a chained skeleton. Lanterns go out as fear erupts, and one crewman collapses into the stairs seeking escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Jed
Western
Europe
Martin Luther
F. A. Mitchel
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J. Telford
Telford & Stewart
Offica
Sutton Building
Philadelphia Street
Wood Clark
Farmers’ Bank
Kangs
L. Stewart
Stewart & Clark
Gagi
Ijsrty
M. C. Watson
Frank Keeser
Watson & Khener
Atigeneys-At-Law
Deposit Bank
Gjants Bypee Ae Ae H. Tomb
Attoerney-At-Law
Ofice
Mh P. Elkin
Elkin Building
Oben E.cpieeoceh
J. M. Cunningham Building
Philadalphis Street
N. Banes
Philads 'Uhin Strest
Elder Prelor
George J. Feit
Paslor & Furr
Ramuel Cunningham
Jorx
Fisher, Cunningham & Fisher
Tangs
Manan
Patel Atioenex-At-Law
Court Place
Farmers Bank
N. Langham
Joan L. Getty
Avid
Indiana, Pa
Indiana House
John Houk
Ameridiana
AMG
E. Moore
L. Moorhead
Ofive
Booree
Court House
Buterbaugh
Pehl
Feyenslaw
Dr. N. Ehrenfeld
Booth Sixth Street
Ion Crossman
J. Justice OF Teh Peace
Farmers, Bank
Amesh
Rowe College
Oernstown
Ishdettiann
D.I. Rowe
Johnstown
Nelford & Stuart, Attorneyard & Stew
Administratrix’ Notice
George W. Srep UE
Bayne Township
Indians County
Sudan Spence
Attormeye
Acutors
Alexander
Campbell
Armstrong
Township
California
Farmers’ Bank Building
Indiana Hardware Co
Josiah Lydick
Phila
BT. Wehrle
Jewaler & Optician
Philadelphia Stree
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