Fragmented 19th century humor and ads jumble
A collage of quotable bits, jokes, and mock ads. Thrift stings, gag lines about wives and husbands, political quips by a suffragette chorus, and a simple domestic scene of a little girl and spilled water. Contains Epigrams and magazine blurbs.
Worth While
A brief children’s exchange shows a father threatening punishment until the boy promises good behavior in hopes of earning candy once the argument ends.
The Giveaway Misplaced Cigars Hint at Family Misconception
In a light exchange, Jane explains four cigars on the mantelpiece were Henrys kept from last night. Their father questions how they appeared, and Jane reveals Henry took them from his vest pocket to avoid breaking them, though he forgot later. The moment ends with a shared laugh.
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Jane
Henry
Detroit Free Press
Gypsy's jail tale at Chicago banquet ends with horse claim
Fred Poyner of Chicago spoke at a Dental association banquet contrasting right and wrong. A gypsy freed from jail told a friend he was jailed for finding a horse, insisting he found it before its owner lost it.
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Fred Poyner
Chicago
The
Dental Association
MiddleAged Woman Afternoon Gown Styles
The article describes modest afternoon dress options for middle aged women, highlighting collars and cuffs in white with scalloping embroidery, a white chiffon frock with a black marine border, and a black net gown with liver thread. Collars may extend to the waist, crossing in a surplice effect under the girdle, with models including light blue lawn dotted embroidery and white agaric trimmed frocks with broadcloth folds.
A Winning Start With Grape-Nuts Postum Breakfast Testimony
A teacher reports chronic indigestion improved by hot Postum and Grape-Nuts with cream for breakfast. She credits the simple change with stabilizing nerves, weight gain, and overall energy, noting the routine’s benefits after years of trial and urging others to read The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Tragic London Inquest Ties Luke to Park Stick
In London noir tone the coroner notes a murder linked to Luke de Mountford as Sir Thomas Ryder and Colonel Harris wrestle with fear, guilt, and a hidden family rift. The park stick stained with mud and food becomes a fatal clue while warnings to flee echo through a tense, doomed inquiry.
Langham Mystery Deepens As Inquest Looms
Colonel Harris confronts Luke de Montford and Louisa at Langham where Philip de Montford’s murder hangs over them. Luke, calm but strained, doubts police inquiry while Ryder’s revelations threaten the family. the inquest tomorrow may unveil an enemy and the weapon.
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Colonel Harris
Langham
Luke
Louisa
Imee
Nona
Philip de Montford
Philip
Veterans’ Club
Dr. Newington
Thomas Ryder
Luke de Mountford
Lou
Laurea
Times
Travers
Shoe
Loulea
Harrie
Luke Ryly
Uncle Ryder
Ryder
Cheap Bronze Tablet Revealed In Blair County Court House
A pine wood tablet in Blair County's courthouse front corridor, claimed to be bronze and bearing names of prominent locals, was found to be painted deception. A wot cut the word fake with a knife. officials plan an inquiry amid outrage from lawyers and politicians. The same article notes the 1833 meteoric display known as the star shower occurred on November 12th and 13th.
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Holidaysburg
Blair County
Chamelon High Priced Wooer in Court Testimony
Baltimore lawyer Mrs Lulu Stephens testified before United States Commissioner Band that Baltimore man Goessner promised marriage while pursuing wealth from her with heart throb letters and visits. She claimed about $27 000 over four years and $18 000 in the last year funded by the romance. Witnesses say he did not have medical schooling and used funds to support his own family, quitting work as large sums arrived. He was released on $2 000 bail.
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Tor
Sir Thomas
Colonel Harris
Luke de Mountford
Will
Green Park
Africa
Newa Vendora Or Hawkers, the Buntle of Humdrum
Philip de Mountfora
Luke
Sir Thomas Ryder
Colonel Harria
L. de M
Tom
Zululand
Omdurman
Louisa
Colonel Harrin
Wwe
Harris
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Baltimore
Latimer
Gessner
United States
Band
Goessner
Lulu Stephens
Carlisle
Harrisburg
Miss Stephens
Dr. Finney
Chalmera
Miss Fortune and Home Rule Revenue in Ireland
A Flashlight tale recalls fortune knocking once at every man door, with a quip about Miss Fortune. The piece notes Belfast’s role in Ireland’s home rule agitation and its share of customs and excise revenue, about three quarters.
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Belfast
Ireland
Pathos in Child's Bravery
Lady Henry Bomerset recounts a London slum charity tale sparked by a brave crippled boy in a hospital on casting day. The boy bore pain by pretending a bee stung him, keeping a patient, brave face to avoid forgetting patience amid suffering.
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Henry Bomerset
London
Eczema cured by Cuticura after years of torment
A Lebanon Ohio resident describes a long struggle with eczema beginning on the thigh and scalp. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the itching ceased within minutes and completely cured after two days. The note, dated January 22, 1912, promotes Cuticura products and offers free samples. A separate children’s joke closes the fragment.
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Lebanon
L. R. Fink
Cuticura
Dept. 1
Boston
Between Girls Short Letters Break Off Engagement Cholly
A brief dialogue shows a girl considering ending her engagement to Cholly. She cites his short letters as evidence he cannot truly love her, remarking that his only seven pages of correspondence are insufficient for deep affection.
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Cholly
Temperance Meeting at Oak Hall Draws Big Crowd
A humorous exchange suggests last night’s gathering at Oak Hall was a temperance meeting. The venue filled with attendees described as water bugs, indicating a lighthearted crowd moment.
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Oak Hall
Senator Dixon Denounces Political Deception at Station
Senator Dixon condemned a scheme described as flagrant political deception. The account cites two men at a station near a train gate, one short, the other tall, with dialogue about a half ticket and a beard, ending with the excuse tell them it’s a mole.
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Dixon
George
There is a Little Back Bay Girl and a Devil Word
William Shaw of the Christian Endeavor society delivered a witty after dinner address about a Back Bay girl who asked how to spell devil in a letter to Yale. The aunt corrected her with a smile and the child replied she wanted to tell her brother about their Christian and devil meetings.
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William Shaw
Christian Endeavor Society
Back Bay
Yale
Devil
Brother
Chuggings Buys Car After Wife Emphasizes Gasoline Equity
The Washington Star quotes a remark on why Mr. Chuggings bought an automobile. His wife urged the purchase by pointing to the savings and practicality of having gasoline on hand to clean gloves, framing the move as economical and sensible.
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Chuggings
Washington Star
Merely a Brother Comic Exchange
A brief stage scene presents a humorous miscommunication where a clerk suggests a gentlemanly tie as a gift for a brother, while the young lady clarifies the item is intended for her brother, revealing a witty social moment.
Paxton Toilet Co. Offers Free Paxtine Antiseptic Trial Box
The Paxton Toilet Co of Boston will send a large trial box of Paxtine Antiseptic to any woman free upon request. The ad invites people who live in clean houses to consider the product and discourages mud throwing.
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Moses
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women
Peoria Illinois and Jessup Pennsylvania testimonials praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from tumors inflammation and post partum pains. Mrs Christina Reed of Peoria credits the remedy with avoiding surgery and becoming well. Mrs Josefa Lynch of Jessup after two months of use reports recovery from organic inflammation. Both urge others with female complaints to try the product before surgical operation.
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Peoria
Ill
Lydia E. Pinkham
Tom
Christina Reed
Mound St
E. Pinkhams
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