Night of the Dreadful Street
Brian and Linda seek shelter after a deadly riot leaves three dead. In Coffee John’s dim room they cling, confessing guilt and longing as a reporter, a taxi call, and city life swirl outside, ending with a promise of escape together.
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Coffee John
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Lina
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Language changes in humble and related words in English
The article discusses historical shifts in pronouncing humble with or without the h and notes the gradual adoption of silent h forms. It cites 19th century debates and Webster’s dictionary editions reflecting evolving usage and resistance among speakers. It mentions 1853 notes and queries correspondence arguing for silent h in words like hell honest honor hour humble and humor.
Bomb-Proof Car Built for Nanking Government Leader
A United States built armored limousine for the president of the Nanking government features half inch steel plating on its body and lod fortifications. Two extra rear seats rise above the hood for guards with machine guns and revolvers, with bulwarked positions for protection against bullets or bombs.
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Ching
United States
Nanking
Carbon Purity Widely Used in Detergents and Foods
Purified carbon finds varied uses from detailing and clarification to purification of edible oils and fats, highlighting its role in food processing and industry.
Chimney Draws Mock Notice as Tourist Laughs
In a dilapidated cabin a chimney mostly made from an old top hat amuses visitors. A tourist asks a youth if it draws well, and the boy replies it does, joking that it draws the notice as people pass by.
Parrot Swears at Golf Course in Front of House
A parrot swears loudly at a golf course visible from a home, prompting discussion about the bird’s behavior and neighborly frustration. The exchange features a humorous dialogue noting the course’s proximity to the residence.
No clear news item detected in OCR fragment
Fragmentary Shakespearean style couplet references a chamber maid and a dinner scene but lacks a discernible event, date, or proper names to summarize into a card. The text appears poetic or satirical with no reportable action or entities.
Boots Borrowed and Traded in a Colored Settlement Tale
Sambo borrows rubber boots from Mow and claims they have not been returned. Mose accuses Sambo of promising to repay with the boots, while Sambo explains he traded the boots for his own pair. The Recorder records the lighthearted exchange in dialect.
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Sambo
Mose
Cooking Confusion Stuns Household
A humorous exchange reveals a messy kitchen as Mrs Hig Wife admits she improvised a dish from a recipe in her looseleaf book, noting the leaves are not all in place and causing bewilderment over the result.
Walter Ain't It Too Bad We Ain't Got None
Local shop chat reveals a brisk back-and-forth over ham and eggs. Customer sharpens demand while a clerk laments inventory, capturing a slice of everyday rural market banter.
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Walter
Why He Was Good A Witty Exchange From A Play
A brief stage line shows a husband praised for kindness, followed by a sharp remark about his size. The exchange highlights wit and social observation in dialogue.
Difference Between Elections Fights And Football Games
A reflective note underscores the need to distinguish politics conflict and sports in a troubled world, urging careful attention to separate events and outcomes. The piece emphasizes discernment in civic life and public events.
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Arity
Slowness in Seeing a Joke Cited in Exchange
A forward young woman accuses the English of slowness to grasp a joke. Perlapa responds that jokes are scarce in their country, so one must take time to inspect any article offered. Washington Star style exchange echoed.
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Perlapa
Washington Star
Tow would you classify a tele phone girl
The fragment asks if a telephone girl is a business or a profession. It jokes that it is neither and that she is "necalling" as a pun on calling.
Lost Is Right Mistress interview on cooking for many
Humorist recounts a cook’s remark about hosting an elaborate dinner for about 15 people and being forgotten. The cook jokes that the past guests caused the neglect, framing the conversation as a light anecdote about hosting and memory.
Fragmentary dialogue shows shifting romantic tensions
A damaged passage presents a colloquial exchange where one speaker asserts marriage and angelic impressions while the other recalls doubts about need for apparel, hinting at evolving intimacy and social tension.
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