Marriage Misread Leads to Wedding Mix Up in New York
Richard Broadhurst moves toward marriage to Miss Virginia Hamilton only to learn the groom is another man with the same name. A letter mix up and a missing telegram trigger a social farce as Gay reveals Virginia had accepted twice. Broadhurst discovers a mistaken address may have caused the confusion.
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Broadhurst
Firat
Richard Broadhurst
George Street
Virginia Hamilton
Miss Virginia
New York
Mr. Gay
Virginia
Gay
Ahim
Perips
Miss Hamilton
Georgia Street
George” Im
Georgia
My Lady's Lid A Parade of a Wow Hat
A playful poem from the New York World lampoons a woman's oversized hat. The speaker marvels at a hat with a brim stretching from shore to shore, rising above clouds, described as a pancake of flowers. The piece names the “Merry Wid” and teases readers to envy or imitate.
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New York World
Of Undoubted Gentility Confides In Ancestor Admire
Mrs Newriche questions Mr Cynic about notable forebears. He answers that his ancestor was Noah, who led the allied forces of the world. The exchange reveals satire on gentility.
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Miss Virginia
Mrs. Newriche
Mr. Cynic
Mr Cynic
Noah
Priest and Pat Plan Christmas Roof Repair
A church fund asks for help to fix a roof hole. Priest questions Pat’s carpentry. Pat jokes that if it rains next Sunday he will sit over the hole to keep water out.
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Pat
Making Good. Motorby Seeks Experienced Chauffeur
A stern Mr. Motorby questions a new chauffeur about taking tips from both repairman and tire dealer. The new chauffeur responds that an experienced driver who understands his business was advertised for.
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Puck
Limited Partnership Dialog Sparks Brief Cantina Chat
A fragment shows Mr Sbhyboy and Mrs Deversay exchanging a cautious line about happiness and trying a relationship for a while. The dialogue hints at courtship in a social setting.
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Mr. Sbhyboy
Mrs. Deversay
Judy
Seeing His Face Caption in Yonkers Statesman Joke
A brief jest reports a couple returning home with the husband having just removed his auto mask. The quarrel or punchline centers on the reunion at Mrs Revdld’s door as she exclaims with relief.
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Patience
Ark flea question echoes in Yonkers Statesman
A humorous exchange from Yonkers Statesman recalls a child asking if fleas accompanied the animals on the ark and the father affirming there were only two of every creature. The dialogue captures a light moment reflecting biblical themes.
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Pop
The
Ark
Yonkers Statesman
Brother Had to Have Em Bill You Sure Thing
A Yonkers Statesman snippet uses dialogue to poke fun at fashion and social pretensions. The exchange frames a waiter brother with borrowed evening clothes as a humorous contrast to claimed ownership.
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Jin
Yonkers Statesman
When the Empire Calls Ye Out on Two Strikes
A humorous exchange quoted from the Chicago Tribune features a young boy answering a mother about when swearing is necessary. The boy replies that swearing is only for when the empire calls him out on two strikes and a ball.
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Wen de Empire
Chicago Tribune
To Avoid Trouble Chicago Daily News Remark
Edyth and Mr Wisewell appear cautious as gossip says he never kisses a girl without written consent, a quip attributed to the Chicago Daily News reflecting social mores and flirtatious restraint.
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Edyth
Wisewell
Chicago Daily News
Hin Runabout and the Widow’s Courtship
A brief remark from the judge references Jigging and a runabout boat as a humorous aside. The dialogue touches on marriage to the widow, implying a resolved or anticipated outcome in a courtroom setting.
Senator Earnings Questioned in Puck Quip
The quip asks what a United States senator earns and contrasts ordinary pay with wealth, suggesting a senator amasses rather than earns. It reflects satire on political salaries and wealth.
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United States
Puck
Pretty Costumes and Dresses Described in Detail
The article outlines linen and aubergine dress designs with details on skirts bodices and trims. It lists materials for each outfit including widths yards and fabrics, and mentions a Tuscan straw hat with pink roses as part of a sailor shaped headwear option.
Buttons Seen On Everything Trim of Fashion
The article notes buttons as a favored trim on gowns summer frocks and elaborate evening costumes. It describes positions along skirts and bodices to create a long line and offers embroidery and bead options for personalized buttons. It suggests old fashioned five pointed star embroidery and various covering techniques.
Linen bands brighten jackets for season’s novelty
A season trend adds a linen line inside jacket reverses to freshen looks. A small cerise or magenta stripe can lift a plain suit from mourning dullness. Linen bands are popular on girls ages 12 to 13 for a neat, renewed appearance.
How to Make Easy to Mar Garment Fastenings
Instructions describe creating fabric loops and hooks for buttons and hooks on fine garments. Foreshadowed steps include selecting strong sewing cotton, forming loops by wrapping threads, stitching at specified distances, and testing the finished loop for firmness. The method covers loops at hem edges and under folded hems with careful threading and knotting.
Stout Women Fashion Feature with Border Coat Details
A fashion note describes a smart coat for stout figures. The bordered fabric forms a hem on a three pleated skirt and a half length coat cut into four points at the bottom. Decorative trimming highlights the fronts cuffs and neck with trimmed sleeves.
Sailor Hats Trend Described in Period Text
A fragmented description notes smart black sailor hats with wide crepe bands and trim. Side swings and upright feets are mentioned, with tilting marinettes and a vogue style emphasis in the era.
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Marinette
Perina Endorsed By Wisconsin Reader For Strength
Frank Stroebee of Appleton Wisconsin reports health decline with nervous wreck symptoms before using Perina a few months ago. He credits Perina with renewed strength and a new outlook on life, calling it without a rival as a tonic and strength builder.
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Mra
Frank Stroébée
R. F.di
Appleton, Wis
Perina
Romance and Reality: life’s rough paths and romance
Joel Chandler Harris remarks in Uncle Remus Magazine that youths should experience romance but face reality. He warns trouble lies along the road and a detour may be needed to avoid deeper mudholes, adding that only the weak-minded deny life’s rough seasons.
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Billy Sanders
Joel Chandler Harris
Uncle Remus
Prison Letters Stir Missionary Over Reform Request
A church missionary received a letter from a long term convict begging him to reform the writer's imprisoned wife. The convict worried that receiving letters from prison brought him no credit. Another prisoner wrote to his pauper brother claiming he had not sunk to the workhouse yet.
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Jack
London Daily News
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