Monkeys in Central Park Undergo Fingerprint Test
In a Central Park zoo scene, nearly all monkeys were inked and pressed onto paper to form a Simian Rogues Gallery. Keeper Snyder and Officer Ryan oversaw the procedure as monkeys cried and examined their inked paws, with the lemur yielding an inhuman paw print and Knocko the two-year-old ring-tail displaying the most distress.
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York
Central Park
Patrick Ryan
Ryan
Bill
Bob
Snyder
Knocko
Kndeke
Chicago Snipes Rank as Prosperity Index Unveiled
In a humorous reception room, Bomar argues that Chicago ranks eleventh among American cities in prosperity based on a quirky measure the “snipe” or unsmoked cigar. He lists Evanston first, then Atlantic City and others, noting Chicago’s low snipe quality and high smoker avidity.
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Mr. Bomar
Louis Quince
Bridewell
Eomar
Chicago
United States
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Boston
Pasadena
Cal
New York City
Detroit
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Rochester Children Taught How to Fight Fires
Rochester conducts a city wide fire prevention campaign focusing on schoolchildren. In 1894 3 million dollars in property were lost, in 1906 800000, and in 1934 only 454000, as children learn extinguisher use and participate in drills and contests under chamber of commerce and city authorities.
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Rochester
Ochester
Chamber of Commerce
Electric chair for pets installed by Detroit animal welfare
In Detroit the Animal Welfare association received two automatic electric cages from Mrs. Frank J. Diner to euthanize stray cats and dogs humanely. The dog cage costs 250 dollars and the cat cage 150 dollars with city wiring provided. The facility aims to euthanize unhealthy animals quickly while seeking humane rehoming for others.
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Frank J. Diner
Animal Welfare Association of Detroit
Animal Welfare
First Humane Society
Animal Welfare Association
Cecile McLeod
Inestimable Value of Hope Inspires Life Across Generations
A Col lier's excerpt extols hope as humanity's great rudder guiding all ages. It contrasts hope with faith and describes its power to inspire youth, sustain old age, and fuel enduring effort. The passage likens hope to lamplight guiding home and to alchemy transforming life.
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Collier’s
Some Very Queer Costumes
The London Daily Chronicle notes famous writers' flamboyant early outfits. Descriptions include Disraeli in green velvet trousers with a canary waistcoat and lace cuffs, Dickens in a bright green waistcoat with a vivid scarlet lie and a sky blue overcoat, and Dumas in an ambassadorial shirt with red demons amid yellow flames.
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London Daily Chronicle
Emile Verhaeren
Disraeli
Dickens
Frith
Dumas
Turkish Titles and Ranks Explained by The Daily Chronicle
The Daily Chronicle explains Turkish titles with pasha as the only rank conferred personally by the sultan. Agha bey effendi are conventional name additions with flexible usage. Governors and military officers may bear beys and pashas, while Christians, Muslims, and even women can be effendi. Family names are rare, and men often carry historical names plus nicknames.
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Daily Chronicle
London
Aga
Bey
Effendi
Turkey
Kuchuk
Ali Effendi
Soup Versus Crackers in Calorie Debate
An old article cites Washington agriculture experts on daily energy needs. It compares calories in soups and broths to beef stew and crackers, noting soups offer 50 to 70 calories per pint while crackers provide 1800 to 2000 calories per pound and crackers can be more nutritious by weight.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
Copper Queen Mine Model Captures Global Interest
The copper industry gains attention amid wartime demand and wide use. A vast museum model in New York showcases the Copper Queen mine at Bisbee Arizona, the world’s largest copper producer. The panoramic replica measures 26 feet by 10 feet, depicting 21 310 acres, and took three years to build.
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Museum of Natural History of
New York
Bisbee
Ariz
New Bomnet Sparks Fashion Fuss Between Styles
Mrs Styles unveils a new bonnet to Mr Styles who doubts its appeal. He hesitates as she contemplates whether the headpiece sits properly. The humorous exchange captures domestic humor and period fashion.
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Mrs. Styles
Mr. Styles
Danny and Rob Face a Hoax and a Family Twist
Danny Rossiter, raised by stern uncle Perkins, befriends Rob Cleaver and helps ease a cruel April Fool hoax that ruins laborers. He discovers his father is alive and his friend Ethan vanished, while Rob clears his name and Danny gains a hidden family restoration.
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Perkins Rossiter
Danny
Rob Cleaver
Academy
Rob
Aprons for Eating Time
The article suggests using eating aprons for children to encourage good table manners. It recommends appealing designs with cherished picture book characters, simple embroidery, and materials like percale linen and lawn. Edges can be finished with bias binding and a chain fastened bibwise offers an alternative to a napkin.
Why the Chief Tarried
An Indian man asks for payment after the farmer repairs his ax handle and sharpens the ax. The Indian requests twenty five cents to turn the grindstone, prompting the puzzled farmer to question the cost. The anecdote is told as a humorous exchange from the Philadelphia Telegraph.
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Josh
Philadelphia Telegraph
Showy Collar Desired for Wife’s Poodle
A customer asks for an extravagant collar to be expensive looking. The dealer offers plain options, while the customer insists on a display piece that could tempt theft of the poodle.
How Flightly Made Good A Summer Resort Ad Writer
“Your friend Flightly possesses a wonderful imagination.” Myer notes his fiction fantasy is praised yet he is known not for books but for ads. He is described as a successful writer of resort advertisements with a growing bank balance.
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Gyer
Myer
Comedian Ravengelo Tries Ransom Stunt in Italy
In a tale recounted by a judge a comedian traveling in Italy planned a press stunt by letting bandits capture him for ransom. The robbers did seize him but failed the ruse, forcing him to perform to earn his keep. The scheme collapsed as soon as they learned he was an actor.
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Ravengelo
Italy
Would Be Made Welcome Tramp It Soup Bar
A brief dialogue depicts a caller seeking aid from a woman, insisting on her request while a servant uses the last soup, and a suggestion to return later. The scene centers on need and refusal in a domestic setting.
Quote on cash payments and credit in a small town store
A shopper laments cash payment pecking order versus credit use. The grocer’s respect appears tied to payment method, prompting reflections on human nature and fairness in commerce.
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Dubhwaite
Prolonging the Quarrel Sparks Cold Exchange
A tense exchange unfolds as a man offers anything, while a woman coldly refrains, saying she does not want the pain his gifts cause. The dialogue captures a moment of emotional brinkmanship and unresolved conflict.
Explaining the Stiffness Over a Victrola Arm
A light exchange frames a two hour home concert mishap. One party jokes about a stiff arm from winding a Victrola, turning a minor annoyance into a humorous domestic moment. The quip highlights old tech fatigue in a family setting.
Wanted to Retire. Charlie Staylate’s Timed Farewell
In a brief dialogue, Charlie Staylate asks Miss Ethel if she would feel sorry if he left tomorrow. She replies that she would, noting she thought he might depart tonight as she glances at the clock.
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Ethel
Charlie Staylate
Poker in Crimson Gulch Spurred by Stranger Visit
A breezy stranger asks about poker in Crimson Gulch. Broncho Bob says he, Three-Finger Sam, and Rattlesnake Pete play, with about seventy five other citizens claiming to join the game.
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Crimson Gulch
Broncho
Sam
Argument Sparks Debate Over Truth and Misrepresentation
A brief dialogue features a woman labeled truth and a man noting that untruths can be as prevalent. The exchange highlights linked ideas of honesty and misrepresentation within a heated argument.
Marriage or Merger Sparks in Wealth Talk
A witty quip contrasts a brilliant marriage with a financial merger. Observers note he is worth millions while she could inherit a billion, prompting debate on whether the union resembles a business deal.
In a Bad Fix. Wombat Faces Wrong Engagement Dilemma
A humorous note describes Wombat believing he is pledged to the wrong girl and the awkward plan to finance an engagement ring on an installment plan, forcing a tricky social bind.
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Wombat
Dialogue on Misfortune and Remorse
A curt exchange notes a worsening situation and a confession of regret over years with a prior marriage. The speakers reflect on personal choices and enduring disappointment.
Not His Own Hair Joke Scene
Mrs Bacon and Mrs Egbert banter about a husband’s temper and hair ownership in a light humorous exchange. The quip plays on mistaken identity of hair as the source of fear rather than anger.
Growth of Western Canada Highlights Railway and Education Expansion
The article notes Alberta rail mileage has more than doubled to 4 097 miles in three years. It cites Dominion Railway Commission control of rates and a legal forum for complaints, and reports University of Alberta enrollment up 1 000 percent in five years from sixty-one districts. It includes J B Edward of Blackie Alberta praising farming gains and health improvements since relocating from Iowa in 1907.
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Western
Canada
Alberta
Dominion Railway Commission
University of Alberta
J. BE. Edward
Blackie
Alta
Iowa
Cass County
Danger in close alliances in cancer theory
Dr. Charles B. Davenport of Cold Spring Harbor argues Maine’s high cancer rate reflects non immune races. He says cancer resistance is a dominant trait and offspring of two nonresistant parents show susceptibility, noting higher inbred cousin marriages, especially in Maine coast island communities.
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Charles B. Davenport
Eugenics Laboratory
Cold Spring Harbor
N. Y
Maine
Quite a Difference. Della Makes Doughnuts After Rain
Della begs to go outside after rain. Mother allows only on the walk if she stays clean. Della leans over the path and claims she is not making mud pies but doughnuts.
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Della
Mamma
Grape-Nuts Letter Promises Health From Food
A Western town woman recounts severe stomach troubles until Grape-Nuts food helped her digestion and weight. She credits improved health, strength, and ability to perform housework to the product, urging a short trial for others. The ad-style letter cites Postum Co. of Battle Creek and the slogan There’s a Reason.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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