Sailors Tell Deep Yarn Of Monkey Dinner On Stormy Sea
New York reports on the Cymbeline which returned from Bordeaux after northwest gales. The crew rescued eight from the Stanley flying the British ensign upside down. They had no food for a week and killed a monkey for chops and soup. A stray line notes politics about George Perkins and Controller Prendergast.
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New York
Bordeaux
Nova Scotia
Stanley
Cymbeline
Saley
A Quip Carpet of Quotes and Wit From Old Papers
A jumble of aphorisms and short sketches from Howe's Monthly and newspapers. Vignettes include business talk, a London hospital joke about a poisoned leg, a police interview oddly ending in sleep, and a sharp exchange over age and kindness. The tone is brisk and satirical.
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Howe’s Monthly
London
Burglar Interlude Sparks Witty Exchange in Press Notes
In a brief quip from a Washington Star item, a famous actress declines a burglar’s attempt to steal jewels claiming she told her press agent not to arrive before 2 PM, while a London Illustrated Bits joke riffs on missing a train as a character checks the time.
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Washington Star
St. Baccie
Tom
London Illustrated Bits
Hidden Goodness in a Man's Quiet Demeanor
A reflection on character, noting that true radiance of disposition often shows most during hardship. The piece suggests inner virtue remains steady through sorrow, revealing a lasting goodness beyond prosperity.
Dishes preserved as family dinner hinges on morning choice
A courtroom exchange reveals a wife and husband arguing over dishware before guests arrive. The judge notes they had exactly enough dishes at 11 am to set the table, explaining the dismissal of the cook.
Grain market quotations for corn varieties and delivery terms
Grain market notes from the Truby Company show No 4 Yellow corn at 62 cents for 3 days delivery and 61 cents for 10 days. No 4 white corn lists 62 cents for 3 days and 61 cents for 10 days.
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Truby Company
Market prices for hay and live stock from Kiep Bros Co
Wholesale hay prices include timothy, best rye straw, and oats straw with figures around 6 to 16 dollars. Live stock listings show hogs, lambs, calves, sheep, and poultry with weights and price ranges, including prime and heavy categories, from Kiep Bros Co. and associated dealers.
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Kiep Bros. & Co
C. Re F
Dad Esssoy Esa
Elgin
Zoo
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Rutabagas
Strion
Florida
Joliet Wine and Liquor Company
Holiday Presents
Will County
Frankfort
Jamaica
England
New England
Berlin
Brandies
California
Muscatel
Nicholas Gomez
Seville
Spain
Louis Kost and Co
Cette
France
Burgundy
Augusto Tarragona
Victoria
Stan Club
Atlas Brewing Co
Ceeees Atlas Brewing Co
King of
Bass & Company
Guinness
Virginia Care
Belle of Carolina Scapernong Wines
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