Doctor Called for a Sick Cat Anecdote
A Chicago Tribune retells a tale where Mildred asks a minister to send his doctor to treat a sick kitten, noting the humorous clash of a reverend known as doctor and the child’s urgent plea. The anecdote includes a naval cadets joke about following ritual and a bishop refusing a subscription.
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Chicago Tribune
Disastrous Engagement Tale In Lawyer’s Office
A celebrated lawyer recalls a chilling moment when a former fiancée visited his office to seek guidance on how to manage a $360,000 Australian inheritance she had just learned about. The moment arrived after a disaster, prompting a stark reflection on fate and consequences.
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Australia
Exertion Ground for Divorce Quip from Press
A Detroit Free Press quip on grounds for divorce features a rural lawyer disputing desertion as a basis with the counter claim of exertion. A New York Press gag asks if a dog is for sale, then notes the seller’s reluctance. A fragment recalls Bishop Creighton’s confirmation tour and a manor house ghost tale.
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Detroit Free Press
Creighton
Peterborough
The Lion. A Humorous Quip From The Metropolitan Magazine
A witty aside from the Metropolitan Magazine mocks a monkey who urged a nice turtle sandwich, jokingly offering a thousand coconuts to seize the creature.
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Metropolitan Magazine
Witty Fragments and Wireless Plans Echo Early Times
A light sketch shows a comic argument over a sign about shoes and a quiet peacemaker defusing quarrels. In a separate note, Marconi Wireless plans to launch a transcontinental service to Australia with relay stations across Europe, Africa, and Asia.
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John Henry
What do you think of barring out ragtime airs
A collection of light humorous items and excerpts from papers with quips on manners, fashion, and daily life. It notes jokes about a monocle, a baby, and a Wall Street thief, ending with advice on health and beauty for women.
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Wall Street
Mr. Plunk
Count Tolstoi Rebukes Ill-Mannered Music Critic
A folded tale depicts Count Leo Tolstoi defending a singer during a post tea impromptu concert. He asks a noisy group to approach the singer and express disapproval politely, arguing that creating a disturbance is indecent.
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Leo Tolstoi
Chicago to host Olympian games plan and quail trade
The article discusses Chicago lacking the 1004 Olympian hosting, plans for a lakefront stadium, a projected cost of 175000 to 200000 with receipts near 200000, and a proposed 200000 capital stock company. It also notes rising Swedish interest in American quails with Count Lewenhaupt ordering 5000 quails at 3500 and cages for transport, plus quails released on his estate surviving winter.
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Lake Front
Sweden
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Chaestorp
Our Flag Stands For Liberty and Independence
The ad compares the flag to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, claiming it gives freedom from ailment and protection. It promotes the bitters for dyspepsia indigestion biliousness nervousness and sleep, promising a stronger stomach steadier nerves and sound sleep. A joke about women and men follows.
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Hostetter
New Fast Train to Colorado from St Louis and Kansas City
Missouri Pacific Railway launches double daily service from St Louis and Kansas City to Colorado Utah and the Pacific coast with through sleeping cars between St Louis and San Francisco. Trains leave St Louis at 9 am and 10:10 pm and from Kansas City at 6 pm and 10 am Excursion tickets on sale.
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Colorado
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H. C. Townsend
Peruna praised by editors and readers across states
Clem G. Moore of Crawfordsville Georgia endorses Peruna after years of systemic catarrh and indigestion. Paragould Ark. Captain Percy W. Moss and Judge Wm. T. Zenor of Washington D C also commend Peruna as an effective catarrh remedy and general tonic. Readers are invited to write Dr. Hartman in Columbus Ohio for free advice if results are not prompt.
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Peruna Medicine Company
Clem G. Monee
Percy W. Moss
Paragould
Ark
Wm. T. Zenor
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