Memorial Day at Howleton Civil War Cemetery
In Howeton a Memorial Day ceremony centers on the central monument near the soldiers’ graveyard. Captain Graham and General Bowers oversee honoring Calvin Hunter, a sergeant buried elsewhere, as his son Harry Hunter places a wreath with Jasper Bowers. The crowd and speakers emphasize recognizing unknown soldiers and the duty to remember all who fought.
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Howelton
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Wentleman
Edom
Dixie
Phil Sheridan
Gamekix
Calvin Hunter
Company B
One Hundred and Eighty-seventh Regiment
New York Volunteers
Hunter
Speves
General Bowers
One Hundred and Highty-seventh Regiment
Howeston
Thirteenth
Ol’ Ben Martin’s
Cain
Southland
Gray
Bowers
Tsay
Hiowelton
Virginia
Harry Hunter
Jasper Bowers
Captain Graham
The Moon in Folklore and the Myth of the Man in the Moon
Folklore attaches more to the moon than any other sky feature reflecting strong sentiment. The man in the moon myth may arise from a hopeful tale of lovers sharing secrets with a male figure. Some legends say the man on the moon was a mortal who worked on Sundays and was banished there.
Peculiar Cradles Across Cultures
A Guinea infant is buried in sand to the waist when the mother is busy, the Lapp baby rests in its mother's moss stuffed shoe suspended from a peg, and the Chinese baby is tied to the back of an older child who goes about its play unaware of the burden.
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Guinea
Lapp Wealth Tied to Reindeer Herding Traditions
The most prosperous Lapps are reindeer herdsmen whose herds provide mobility and livelihood. Reindeer enable rapid movement through Arctic terrain and support livelihoods in traditional communities reliant on the animals for transport and sustenance.
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Lapp
Quite True and the Marine Artist’s Odd Title
A brief dialogue features an artist and a gentleman. The artist plans a portrait of the pair kissing and jokes he will label it a “Few Smacks” while noting his marine artist identity.
Lapland’s Vast Distances and Harsh Yet Warm Summer
The text describes Lapland’s sparse villages and reliance on animal skins for clothing while noting the seasonal contrast. It explains how Lapps use fur garments year round and how a few adopt lighter North European attire in summer. The arctic region experiences snow melt in spring and continuous daylight in summer.
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Arctic
Lapland
Shakespeare Gardens and the Central Park Shakespeare Garden
The piece notes multiple Shakespeare gardens across the United States with the best known in Central Park New York. It describes the garden’s design featuring cataracts waterfalls and rock grottoes and mentions plans to include plants cited by Shakespeare plus other era plants. An oak from Stratford-on-Avon adds interest.
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Shakespeare
Central Park
New York City
Stratford-on-Avon
When Women Rule in Dallas News
A brief, fragmented note from Dallas News hints at gender roles with a quip about father preferring dental work to teaching his daughter. The line reflects a dated male attitude toward women’s work and education.
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Dallas Newa
Head Hunters Wage Constant Warfare Against Camphor Producers
Formosa controlled by Japan holds a practical monopoly in camphor markets. A National Geographic Society bulletin describes camphor workers as continually in danger from Formosan head hunters, with armed guards for safety during forest work. Camphor stills operate simply, yielding crude camphor after distillation and oil drainage, with about 90 percent of crude camphor from refining.
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Formosa
Japan
National Geographic Society
Fortunes Left by Misersin London and Across America
The Islington miser Thomas Cooke left over 300000 for heirs who squabbled after his death. Jeremiah Monihan had a safety box key found at burial in St Louis with 60000 in bonds. Marshall McMurran, a recluse near Fransville Indiana, was found with 22000 hidden in his coat lining and pockets.
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Islington
London
England
Cooke
Jeremiah Monihan
St. Louis
Marshall McMurran
Fransville
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When Hubby Clean Up Turns Day of Rest
A Lawrence Telegram report notes a wife's account of her husband’s holiday routine. After breakfast he lounges then begins a cleaning spree, often undoing tasks and leaving clutter. She recalls needing a helper to restore order and even rescuing items from the ash barrel during his cleanup efforts.
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Lawrence Telegram
Hawk and Weasel Fight Over Hawk's Prey
A gamekeeper on an English estate reports a hawk clutching two mice while a weasel and a crow attack to seize the prey. The trio ceased fighting when the keeper approached, leaving the hawk still in possession as the crow and weasel backed off.
The Servers and the Served
The piece contrasts two classes of people: those who serve by giving time and talent, and those who are served by seeking to receive. It frames young men with a plus sign as givers and those with a minus sign as takers, urging contribution over self-interest.
Advantages of Jazz
A quotation highlights jazz as accessible and informal, noting that listeners can enjoy it without formal attire or needing to know its authors or fully grasp the music. The remark frames jazz as democratic, easy to enjoy, and unpretentious.
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Nurich
Everybody’s Magazine
Has He Serious Intentions For Marriage
A quip recounts a young man asking to marry, with the father debating the seriousness of the gesture. The punchline hinges on whether the suitor truly grasps the gravity of the proposal.
The Retort Courteous Exchange Between In-Laws
A brief comic exchange shows He-Mothers-in-law causing more trouble than She-You with hers, highlighting witty clash over family tensions. The tone suggests a domestic skit emphasizing sharp quick lines and social satire.
Deer Dialogue in Zoo Sparks Gentle Wordplay
A pair of deer, the Dybowsky and the Axis, converse about horns, spring, winter, and talking for its own sake. They admire being dear deer and reflect on speech, zoo life, and the meaning of the word deer.
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Axis Deer
De Jinks praises school and instructor after visit
Mrs De Jinks reports taking Willie to school where she praises the scholar’s deportment and the instructor’s ability. Willie adds that a longer look would reveal even more.
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Willie
Hezekiah
Mr. de Jinks
Nut Without a Shell
A riddle states the only nut without a shell is a doughnut, playing on the word nut and the sugary fried ring. The punchline twists expectations by treating a doughnut as a type of nut in a humorous fashion.
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Fadeless Color For All Fabrics
Advertisement urges women to buy Diamond Dyes for simple step by step directions to dye wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics. Guarantee of perfect results provided with color card from the druggist.
MusicalFans Call For Encore After Pianist Exit
Enthusiasts recall Mrs Gabbiegh and Mrs Noodle in a humorous exchange about an upcoming encore, as the pianist finishes and fans eagerly seek more.
Bayer Aspirin Ad Highlights Safe Use for Pain Relief
Advert says Bayer Tablets of Aspirin are safe for colds headaches toothache earache neuralgia and rheumatic pains. It notes the Bayer Cross on the package as a safety mark and mentions 12 tablet tin boxes and larger packs sold by druggists.
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Bayer
Barbed Wire Disease Originates in Switzerland
The term barbed wire disease describes a marked functional mental disorder among long imprisoned soldiers. Originating in Switzerland, it affects about 10 percent of prisoners confined over six months behind wire. Early signs include irritability and concentration loss, with memory, insomnia, eyesight and suspicion issues.
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Switzerland
Snowy Linens Promised by Red Cross Ball Blue
Advert says snowy linens are a housewife’s pride and promotes Red Cross Ball Blue for laundry. Product offered at grocers for 5 cents.
Annual Time of Trouble festival marks spring clean season
The Ohio State Journal notes that Housecleaning is a movable spring festival after Lent, tied to crocuses and green grass. It urges men to smile during the season while home folks carry the day, as families elect activities in domestic circles.
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Ohio State Journal
Suspicious Circumstance at Jibway Interaction
A conversation records Henry and another person recalling a peculiar sign from Mr Jibway and a hurried departure. They mention entering a library to view old volumes and Henry's remark about enjoying the books, followed by a loud lip-smacking exclamation.
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Henry
Birmingham Age-Herald
Sir Herbert Tree On Record As Author Of Witty Observations
The actor and philosopher Sir Herbert Tree offered two witty observations about imitation and flattery. He quipped that a man does not know his own foolishness until imitated and that flattery makes the great seem small. He noted his margin inscription to a critic and explained that buttering criticisms makes one seem both the best of critics and the worst of friends.
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Herbert Tree
Sir Herbert
Tree
His Modest Wish in a Kansas City Star Style
A humorously styled exchange from the Kansas City Star set in dialect asks about taxing a man for borrowing a new black coat for a couple of days. He explains his wife died the previous day and he wishes to mourn briefly. The piece reads as a light local-college style vignette.
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Bradder Bosanko
Kansas City Star
Cuticura Offers Hand Care Routine Advice
Adv promotes Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum for all toilet uses. Soak hands in hot suds, dry, rub in Ointment, then remove surplus with tissue. Recommends Cuticura trio as a general bathroom regimen.
Weeping Willows and Fur Hats in Quarrel
A husband and wife, prone to disputes, argue over a new fur hat. She cries to win points while he jokes that the hat resembles a coon in a tree. She storms and calls herself a tree, and he suggests naming it a weeping willow. The playful exchange centers on the odd hat and their bickering.
Tattooing Craze Hits London After Armistice
London tattoo artists report heavy demand as soldiers get inked after World War I. One veteran bore the names of battles on his arm from 1914 onward, while a Thames court case showed a man with a hairless hand covered in butterflies and stars from tattoos.
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Thames Court
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