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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
2
An Essex regiment veteran recalls spying a prisoner who spoke English and asked to speak to Mr. B. The guard learns the captive is Kitchener in disguise and discovers the future leader among the desert prisoners. The incident, described in the London Globe, shows Kitchener undercover among foes.
Story recounts lavish eating by Louis XIV and Peter the Great. It cites a Bodleian inn bill from Godalming showing the czar and twenty companions consuming sheep, lamb, poultry, eggs, salad, brandy and mulled wine. It mentions Peters preference for brandy and hot pepper.
A Iowa editor contemplates praise for a long respected citizen and recalls a singular claim of local merit. Harper's Magazine notes the man was once listed as a potential alternate delegate for a Sons of America conclave. The piece discusses spiders, Lycosidae, and the fierce behavior of mother tiger spiders carrying eggs and offspring.
A historical note explains the Bread Acts of 1822 and 1836 in force in Britain. It states that any bread made with peas beans potatoes or grain other than wheat must be marked with a large Roman M. The article reflects on public using and enforcement.
A Galveston News quip notes a baby’s advantage as helpless yet unforced to endure a bore. A Bacon quote adds that a man's fortune is molded by his own hands, reflecting personal agency.
The Exchange reports a curious Hindu instrument with two small silver trumpets worn near the neck. No lips are used to play it. sound comes from air pulses in the neck area, producing soft musical tones that astonish foreigners.
The piece explains the association of ideas and how tying a string around a finger forms a mental cue. It notes that most thoughts need material anchors and that repeated ties create quick recall by linking the memory with the string or knot.
A London Express item traces a chain of whispers about a man at No 1 whose life spirals into a murder case. The tale follows notes between servants and neighbors ending with a detective report that No 1 killed his wife with arsenic and faces execution.
The passage praises flank steak from a well fattened animal as a flavorful bone free cut. It notes flank steak is coarse yet rich in flavor and often made into rolled roasts or stews, especially when cattle are thin, with rolled flank roasts cited as economical. National Provisioner.
In a London column a brief quip shows Mr Smith teased about eating little. Smith replies that sitting near the speaker dulls his appetite, a light exchange reflecting social wit of the era.
An essay explains how spiking guns involves sabotaging breech threads with a hammer and spike, alongside a lawyer’s view that office practice yields big returns. It notes many New York lawyers avoid litigation while earning substantial yearly fees through advising corporations and wealthy clients.
A statue of Charles I in London was sold during the commonwealth to be broken up but the buyer buried it and forged bronze utensils as souvenirs for royalists and Puritans. After the monarchy’s restoration the statue was dug up and bought by the government, remaining there since 1674.
A lawyer asks grounds for divorce and the husband replies that his wife's sculpting puns drive him away He endures her quips asking if he will love her when she molds Her remark about love and molding becomes the central comicReasoning is minimal and focuses on the pun resulting in a humorous divorce claim reported as a joke from the New York Times.
After separation a husband gives his wife legal control of their child. He sighs that he wishes such a document existed to grant them control of their offspring. Pearson's Weekly reports the punchline.
A farmer asks how to handle diseased bees. The editor replies advising humane, respectful treatment and careful care for the colony. The exchange emphasizes ethical beekeeping and welfare of the insects involved.
A man quotes two versions of a saying about fitting in and saving. One line suggests if the shoe fits wear it, the other tweaks it for women to a smaller size. The passage adds advice about sharing secrets and keeping a nest egg.
Practical Girl teases Freddy about dreaming of proposing, noting he is more sensible asleep than awake. The dialogue reveals a playful dynamic as the dream prompts reflection on their feelings.
Dialogue fragments show Mrs Peck and Peck discussing friendship and a silent rival. A phone call to a doctor requests swift arrival as a family member faints, with the doctor joking about fees and readiness to avoid delay.
An exchange recalls stumbling on slick pavement and questions where one would land, with a playful reference to Christopher Columbus and Yonkers Statesman style dialogue.
A Kansas City Journal piece quotes a joker praising willpower and determination. He compares overcoming handicap to a toothless man who could beat a bass drum better than most, illustrating resilience with humor.
A Washington Star quips about reciprocity with a witty line on returning one’s betters. The exchange references careful reciprocity in sentiment.
Miggleton reports rain like a shower bath in action. Hamb asks what looks like rain while Miggleton stands surprised at the moment of precipitation.
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