Bustling Bunko Game Stirs City Gossip
Mrs. De Farm announces a bunko game as borders arrive in the city. Hiram Hill removes his scarecrow while Mr. De Farm-Yeou bets and claims to trap crows and pass them off as dark spring chicken to residents.
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1913
Page
7
Director of Royal Kitchen the King’s Punctual Chef
One of King George of England’s remarkable employees is his chef famed for exact punctuality. A fifty year old Londoner in Bond Street fashion arrives daily at eleven, inspects the menu, then returns at 5:00 p.m. to oversee dinner with military precision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
England
Great Britain
Big Ben
Houses of Parliament
Buckingham Palace
Farquhar
Why Wrestle With the Red Hills And Rocks for a Mere Pittance
A short notice referencing a Masonic Building lists a phrase about wrestling with red hills and rocks for a mere pittance, indicating a possible historical real estate or construction note connected to the building.
Wise Father Teases Suitor Over Cooking School
A humorous exchange has a father approving his daughter’s marriage while joking about his son-in-law’s digestion. He quips that she’s been at cooking school for two months, prompting a playful response about his suitability as a husband.
Humorous Exchange Highlights Charity Claim and Jest
A brief quip unfolds as Mrs Kinder and a beggar trade light banter about charity. The beggar deflects a charity claim with a joke about cheap soap and a reddened nose, illustrating street wit in a small encounter.
Odd Fellow Quip Sparks Police Questioning
A police report notes a man was struck in the face after he described another as an odd fellow. The incident raises questions about motives and public conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
High Worms and High Costs Frustrate Mrs Scales
In a vivid exchange Mrs Scales laments that worms are costlier than ever, expressing disbelief at the rising prices and the burden they place on her fishing plans. The dialogue captures a moment of financial strain in everyday life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thedford
Roman architecture and the dome’s grand role in construction
Scientific American notes that Roman mastery of domes and vaulted masonry enabled large scale, daring buildings. Excavations at Nero’s palace reveal five subterranean vaulted rooms near the dining room used as fish tanks for the imperial table, illustrating advanced engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nero
Scientific American
Band Leader Absent With Cash Sparks Rumors
A murky exchange implies the band leader fled with funds, while a drum major’s departure echoes the same suspicion. Police and organizers seek answers as members debate blame and next steps.
Natural Advantages in Beekeeping Business Ties to Market Mood
A dialogue contrasts bee keeping with broader market lows. Whiz notes bees provide steady business despite downturns, underscoring resilience of apiculture as a livelihood.
Wonder Who She Meant
Miss Carter chides young Dodge after a failed attempt to stand. In a library talk she asks if men progress after death and answers that without progress dying would be useless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Pen nibs contrast steel use with weapons factories
A pen nib uses steel in importance far above weapons production as a ton of steel yields about 1,500,000 pema. The comparison highlights industrial demand differences between writing instruments and armaments.
Also Mentioned on This Page
BUNKO
Castoria
Bears
Eed Company
New Yosk City
Royal Kitchen
King George
South Georgia
Lowndes County
Florida
Georgia
Hahira
Sea Island
Bank of
Masonic Building
Hauira, Georgia
A. Thornton
Jackson
Ceorgia
Foley
Foleys Honey
Jackson Drug Co
Jackson, Ga
Buri Guano Co
Whitestone Marble Company
Atlanta, Ga
Thedfords Black-Draught
Peters Building
Patillo Lumber Company
Kiser & Ramsey
Kiser & Ramsey Pressing Club
United States
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