Diverse items mix in Jasper News such as tea, hats, and Wrights
A string of humorous and editorial notices fills the page from Jasper Missouri. Topics range from jokes about summer hats and Wilhelmina’s gowns to Wilbur Wright and American beer, with tangents on a Milwaukee brewery strike, Dreadnoughts, and the importance of journalism education. The item notes civic generosity in New York, praises Abdul Hamid’s courtesy, and comments on the Bostonesque press landscape, concluding with Honolulu’s Hawaii bulletins and sugar industry prospects.
A Charming Old Gentleman AMPTON
An elderly raconteur visits the editorial room recounting anecdotes about Julius Caesar Napoleon Washington and Mark Twain. He shares witty quips on politics and aging, ending with a citation to Chauncey Depew. Copyright 1909.
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Julius Caesar
Rome
Rubicon
Napoleon
Alps
Elba
Bonaparte
Politia
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Tim
Tobin
Potomac
Washington
Mark Twain
Mr. Clemens
Chauntey Depew
W. G. Chapman
Two Strangers Attend a Show By Fred Co Kelly
Two drummers wander from a hotel to a vaudeville house and endure a baffling Sunday show. They joke about German opera and misheard tunes, leave in protest, but return to endure the performance as the curtain rises and laughter erupts from the audience.
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Fred Co. Kelly
No. 1
New York
No. 2
Duék
Why Is a Plumber's Bill? OLEY
A humorous tale follows a plumber and a helper visiting No 3343 Elm Street to fix a kitchen leak. The pair stall over missing tools and a long bill, while the maid distracts with chores as the clock ticks toward 11:46. The plumber boasts of experience and hints at fatigue, charging for five hours of service and the helper for six, ending with a remembered mischief and a stubborn bill.
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No. 3343
Elm. Street
Jeaks
Jimmy
NERVE Dialogue About Engagement Sparks Tension
A clipped exchange centers on a love triangle as a man asserts he is the fiancé while another voice challenges his claim. The tense moment hints at jealousy and social friction.
Lewis Single Binder advert promises quality tobacco
An advertisement extols Lewis Single Binder cigars, praising handmade freshness and full flavor from rich cured tobacco. It warns there are imitations and urges buyers to insist on Lewis Single Binder from dealers who stock the real product.
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Deaters
Not Lacking In Dignity Chief Judge Known For Dignified Style
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt recalls a COUR Try lawyer turned judge famed for grave demeanor and sagacity. He rose to the bench and presided with solemn bearing, earning a reputation for judicial poise rather than flashy intellect. An observer notes he sits with more dignity than ability, as a stranger’s remark to a friend.
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John
Louisville Courier-Journal
Tuberculosis Among Japanese Laborers in Hawaii
Japanese merchants and officials fear rising tuberculosis as laborers in camps show high consumption rates. Many workers sent home are consumptives, with Japanese newspapers blaming minimal hospital capacity in camps. They urge improved medical care and health measures for camp residents.
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Japan
Forestalled Christmas Gift Dilemma In Plain Folks Talk
In a humorous exchange Mrs. Dennis and a recipient discuss a Christmas gift for Pat amid washday chatter. The scene features a plainspoken rural voice, referencing a recent gift of pants Pat already wore, highlighting domestic humor and seasonal planning.
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Sucocas Magazine
Grape Nuts touted as health aid in personal tale
A Denver woman recounts illness after meals, claiming Grape Nuts food restored appetite and strength. She credits the cereal with restoring health, noting rapid relief and weight gain after adopting the product as part of her diet.
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Denver
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