Multilingual marriage and court cases in 1900s era jokes
A collage of humorous items notes a couple in Ohio married in three languages yet divorced in one, a Camden chemist’s silver-to-gold recipe possibly a hair dye, Osler theory clashing with mainstream sentiment, and various satirical jabs at public figures. It cites whipping posts in D C, yellow peril, and quips about Queen Liliuokalani, shooting jokes about Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Mrs. Chadwick’s prison turn, and Mark Twain’s birthday.
Princess Ena Leads as Marriageable Princesses Rally
In Europar a long standing war cry of the princesses has been After you Al fonso but Princess Ena now seems to have edged ahead amid royal chatter.
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Europar
Ena
Banished Moris Sees No May Musical Comedies Ahead
A fictional note describes Moris banished from his native land and laments a long absence of musical comedies in May, predicting years without stage merriment.
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Moris
Hur
Maine Hunters Battle Scarcity Tactics for Deer Supply
Maine hunters feel wearier and less skilled, using tactics to stretch the deer supply across seasons. Officials warn demand may outpace supply as effort continues to sustain hunting livelihoods and local wildlife management goals.
Unclear text on babies sentiment fuels debate
Fragmentary note discusses widespread negative sentiment toward babies and a reaction by those born with dignity, expressing mixed feelings and a sense of irony about condemnation. The passage is garbled and difficult to interpret precisely.
Epidemic Halts Math Department at Syracuse University
An epidemic of mumpy at Syracuse University has stopped work in the department of mathematics for the time being. It is not unusual to see college students with swollen heads on campus.
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Syracuse University
Department of Mathematics
Fragmentary note on Edward Atkinson and odd phrases
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Edward Atkinson and obscured phrases about seeing, indigestión, and turnips, with unclear names and events. The readable bits suggest a personal or dated remark but no coherent event, date, or location emerges.
Streetcar Boy Reunites Woman With Dropped Dime
A boy chasing a street car returns a woman's dropped dime, earning praise. The brief incident highlights quick civic kindness and earned gratitude from the passerby and bystanders.
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Batt
Luke Trhune
Campbell Bannerman Reaches Premiership Noted by British Nicknames
The new premier Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman is widely known in Great Britain. The passage notes distinct nicknaming customs, mentioning he might be called Hank in contrast to local variations.
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Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman
Britain
Hank
Swiss President Candidate Ferrer Promises Prosperous Peace
A candidate named M Ferrer is presented as a future Swiss president hopeful. The statement asserts his bid would start work toward a famous, prosperous, peaceful Switzerland free from government as possible. No firm dates or formal candidacy details are provided.
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Switzerland
Ty M. Ferrer
The Boy Jesus in the Home and Temple Life
The lesson outlines Jesus in Nazareth growing in wisdom and favor, obeying parents, and training through home life, Bible study, carpentry work, nature, and synagogue worship. It marks his 12th year as a turning point when he joins religious duties and scholars in the temple, demonstrating growth in mind and spirit.
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John
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Eroor Howie
Sabla
Jena
Joseph
Nazareth
Mary
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Dirly
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Santo Domingo Troubles Prompt Caceres Bid
General Caceres, vice president of Santo Domingo, leads the ruling party that has pressured President Momles to flee the capital. The cabinet elevated Caceres to the presidency amid a political shakeup in the capital city.
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Senate in Peculiar Position Over Santo Domingo Treaty
The Chicago Tribune reports the Senate hesitates as Santo Domingo faces factional fighting and shifting leaders. Morales may be out of reach, while American officials wrestle with tax collection and unclear reports. The piece mocks the political chaos as a comic opera.
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Chicago Tribune
Booming Trade in Peru Boosts Parcel Post Activity
The U S consul in Callao reports a steady rise in parcels post imports from Europe, prompting a Lima post office department to inspect these consignments. Several customs agents and brokers now issue circulars offering services to order European goods by parcel post, advance duties, and collect payment upon delivery.
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Callan
Peru
Europe
Lima Post Office
Cabinet salaries inadequate prompt gainsaying officials
Three cabinet members are cited as living within their salaries while others, led by Attorney General Moody Secretary Wilson and Postmaster General Cortelyon, are said to spend far more. Taft is noted as saying it costs him more than double his salary to live, reflecting pressure from powerful interests.
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Wilson
Cortelyon
Taft
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Russia
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Japan
Political Rise of Boa to Domingo Leader Morales
President Carlos P Morales of Boa to Domingo, reported to have fled from the capital and evaded revolutions. Born in Porto Plate, he trained as a priest before entering politics in a troubled island nation. He served under Jiminer and Wory Ctl, faced exile for plots against the government, then led an uprising in October 809, proclaiming himself dictator and later seeking friendly relations with the United States while resisting external interference.
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Cossacks in Moscow Riots Highlight Czarist Defense
The article portrays Cossacks as the czar's fiercest on the government’s side in Moscow riots. It details their brutal methods with whip and knout, marks their origins in the Don region, and notes their military role and equipment in the Russo Japanese era context. It also contrasts Cossack prowess with Japanese scouts, stressing their feared reputation and discipline.
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Moscow
Severe on the Affidavit in Court Ruling
An English barrister and a retiring English Justice argued a matter suited for oral examination rather than affidavit. A Manchester assizes case featured cross examination on an affidavit. The judge summed up that an affidavit is a weapon of concealment, more potent than any other for hiding the truth.
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Manchester
Glass as a Steady Diet in Oakland Marriage Tale
William Weeks, a professional glass painter, wed in Oakland California last week and in an interview shared a striking claim about glass as a steady diet. He says he has eaten ground glass for fifteen years and thrived, though powdered glass would have ended his career sooner.
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William Weeks
Oakland
Cal
Miracle Cure Reported for Child Eczema Case
A mother recalls her six month old son suffering widespread eczema with crusted mouth and eyes. After failing with three doctors a friend’s advice led to Cuticura Soap Ointment and Hesolvent use. Within ten days improvement began and by ten weeks the child was fully well with smooth white skin. Endorsed by F. Mohrath, president of C L Mohrath Co, Philadelphia.
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Europe
Senate
F. Hohrath
C. L
Stage Life Advice From The World and His Wife
A quoted note advises actors to avoid the overcrowded stage unless possessing Venus beauty rhinoceros hide horse stamina Machiavellian diplomacy and unflinching impudence. The line emphasizes extreme qualifiers for pursuing stage careers.
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Machiavelli
British Ship William Mitchell Sets Slowness Record
The British ship William Mitchell traveled from San Francisco to Tacoma in thirty two days, a new slowness record. In five days she covered five miles, with the captain claiming a San Francisco siaguila swam ahead or rested near the vessel throughout the voyage.
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William Mitchell
San Francisco
Tacoma
I am not a famous author says famine survivor
A woman emerging from a crowded famine car, wearing a torn bonnet and ragged dress, asserts she has a great work issuing from the press, declaring she is not a famous author. The Baltimore American notes her claim in a brief, dramatic moment.
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Baltimore American
Bad Form In Paris Purses Drop Cash Use
Globo correspondent notes Parisiennes abandon cash payments as a sign of fashion. Purses deemed unnecessary for the wealthy, while the bourgeois cling to old customs.
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Globo
Carp Crowd Out Whitefish In Canadian Waters
Whitefish and salmon trout are nearly extinct in parts of Canada as German carp proliferate. The carp breed about fifteen times faster than the native fish, threatening remaining populations.
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Canadian
Malaria? Not the trouble coffee caused
A Denver woman reports chronic chills fever headaches and indigestion from coffee. After switching to Postum Food Coffee her symptoms vanished and she relapsed when drinking coffee returned. Her daughter also found relief after replacing coffee with Postum. Both credit Postum for improved health. signed Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan. There's a reason. Read The Head to Wellville in packages.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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