Parlor Dialogue Sparks Dream of Marriage
A timid young man muses on marriage if he had money while a hopeful woman at the other end of the sofa jokes about borrowing. The scene unfolds in a domestic setting with light social humor.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
8
Out of County Jail Release for Noted Local Bootlegger
Robert Brown of Kansas City, long imprisoned for liquor violations, was released after serving time in Momb county jail. He had recently traveled to Lawrence to raise funds by selling whisky and other alcohol to willing buyers, drawing attention from county authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Brown
Kansas City
Brown
Lawrie
Kapisas
Santa
Lawrence
Robert
Monwzhis
Wasi
Prize Court Writ Targets American Oil Steamer
Lloyd reports a prize court writ against the American steamer Goyle est tied to shell oil claims. The vessel, owned by Moscow Goan company, sailed from New York May 11 bound for Alexandria and was sighted near Malta May 21. The item notes Russia's vast resources and compares industrial reach with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd
London
New York
Alexandria
Malta
Vie Aumin CD
Goan Pany
Cross Toms
Russia
Japan
United States
Market Letter Kangasity Stuck Is June 23
Market notes report cattle prices advancing 15 to 20 cents, with higher sales and steady weeklong trade. Receipts total about 1000 head as river conditions improve. prime steers set record prices, with natives steady and market desks cautious on quarantines and flood delays. Sheep and lambs steady with modest demand. overall market firm near Canyon City and Phoenix shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kangasity
Prek
Canyon City
Texas
Phoenix
Ariz
SRM
Aspal
Market report fragments and assorted notes amid noisy OCR
scattered market figs and cryptic notations from AP Market Report with corn and wheat listings. stray lines mention photo printing services, repair work, and a quip about anatomy holdings by Prof. Parker Cleveland. The readable text includes references to corn prices and market terms amid noise.
Why are you so anxious to be friendly with old Smythe
The speaker questions the motive of befriending Smythe to secure safety rather than friendship. The acquaintance admits to investing in stocks and aims to keep Smythe friendly to avoid harm or loss, highlighting distrust and self protection in financial dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Smythe
Torch Lighted Race Lesson From Old Greeks
A fragment notes a Greek foot race where runners carried lit torches. The laurel went to the first finisher who kept his torch lit. It frames success as maintaining the light of God in hurried souls rather than merely winning.
East Tennessee Man Recalls Mudhole Wagon Rescue
Jim Snedeker, an East Tennesseean, remembered his grim rescue as his mules balked in a mudhole. He shouted commands with forceful rhythm, invoking the day’s holiness and a resolve to push through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Snedeker
Buck
New York Evening Post
The Soldier’s Monument Across Union States
A reflective note on why towns honor fallen Union soldiers with monuments. The piece argues monuments celebrate sacrifice rather than life, citing soldiers who died as the reason for remembrance rather than those who lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Repipher
Atlantic
Fragmented Shakespearean Weary Voices in Grim Parlor
A moaning woman in heavy black laments never finding another man like George. A friend consoles her, noting he never spoke harshly and recalls her kinder tones during tense moments when anger might trigger a departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Literary impressions and editorials on magazine covers
A Cincinnati Enquirer quotation notes a magazine editor chasing a front cover image of a pink clad woman, seemingly unconcerned with inside content. A Maeterlinck reflection proclaims that goodness is its own reward, surpassing any later payoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
Maurice Maeterlinck
Something New in Novels Idea for a Novel Sofa Pillow
Mr Penwiggle suggests a novel idea described as a very large volume thickly upholstered. He notes readers may grow sleepy after a few pages and use the hefty book as a sofa pillow. The remark blends humor with a comment on book size and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Penwiggle
Chile Claims Chiloe Island as Potato Origin
Chile asserts Chiloe Island off its west coast is the original home of the potato with cultivation dating back to early in the 15th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Chiloe
Pastor Collection for Afrida Savages Causes Laughter
A brief church note mocks the sermon collection emphasizing funds for Africans and jokes about trouser buttons left in the plate as useless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afrida
Frank Confession on Hair and Beer Preference
A musician confesses long hair need not reflect artistry. He would rather spend 25 cents on beer than waste money on a lairent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Like Sensations in a Quirky Domestic Act
A humorous observation compares a man’s twinge from his wife drawing a hairpin to extract a cork with the wife’s similar reaction when he attempts needlework without a thimble. The light anecdote plays on shared discomfort in domestic mishaps.
All America on Exhibition This Year at the Exposition
Exposition promotes low round trip rail rates to view the universe’s marvels. Visitors hear praise from Helen Keller and experts. the Pan-Pacific International Exposition showcases art, architecture, and the Bowls of Joy ride. Hotel Bureau assists travelers with San Francisco accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALL America
Ilere
Vite Pes Deut Marshall
America
University of the World
Helen, Keller
Amy
Frederick J. V. Skim
Shawna
San Franco
Sindeer
San Frrancisco
San Francisco Bay
Francisco
United States
Exposition Hotel Bureau
San Francisco
Oakland
Berkeley
Official
Flannery Building
Market and
Kearny Streets
Golden Gate
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