Mandy and the Waist Cat Tale in a Southern Dinner
A colorful dinner story from the South centers on Mandy's quirky rationale for a suspected theft. Mandy claims a dead black cat buried in her waist proves nothing, but her odd logic and a judge's puzzled question highlight the tale's comic distrust of superstition and a stereotype in the conversation.
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Carcel
Mandy
Hole in the Sky Line Prompted Golf Banter
Caddy jokes to Jones about a lofted shot, lamenting if a hole existed there he would have holed out in one in a light moment of golf banter.
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Jones
Easy Work Proves Hard for Appealing Maid
Mrs Gregory, firm in justice, warns Trish the hopeful maid that the role will demand real effort. Trish insists she can prove herself with steady, small tasks, despite the stern reality of available positions and the need for diligence.
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Trish
English and French Roads Travel Warning
Travel Magazine notes speed in England is risky due to twisty roads walls hedges and limited visibility. It says an average pace of miles per hour is reasonable and France offers even greater risk for speed due to denser settlement and stricter enforcement.
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Enyland
England
France
Channel
Making gas from peat noted in Swedish steel works
Peat has long been used to produce gas in Notalu Sweden for about 50 years. Annually 16000 to 18000 cubic yards of peat are consumed. The gas costs more than coal gas but contains almost no sulphur or phosphorus. In parts of Europe peat gas is used for heating and in glass melting furnaces.
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Notalu
Sweden
Europe
Question on a friend’s salary remark in government talk
A fragmentary quotation shows a friend’s claim about drawing salary while discussing government workers. The line implies a jest about income and duty, reflecting casual approval or irony in a political exchange.
Early Bannack Pioneer Grew Gardens for Miners
Ray Woodworth of Moscow Idaho arrived with Bannack’s first placer gold rush, later moving near Virginia City and Taylor Crossing. He planted vegetables for miners, raised Montana’s first wheat crop, and recalled selling potatoes and turnips at high prices while losses came from a load of rumbagas. He described freighter delays that cut profits. Anaconda Standard.
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Browning’s True Position Debate Among Club Women
A Post article on Browning’s waning popularity prompts discussion among women club members. An 18 year old voices that dying Browning clubs signal the poet’s lasting appeal. She argues poetry should speak to the individual soul beyond debate.
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Robert Browning
The Civilized Savage Commentary on Civility
A Philadelphia Bulletin editorial argues that while Indian wars drew brutality, urban predators in cities may be equally savage. It critiques civilized society for producing dangerous individuals who wear clothes, travel by rail and trolley, and can read and write.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Understanding China In Collecting Porcelain
The text explains that china technically means porcelain, yet collectors and writers extend the term to include fine wares from early English potteries, noting the common but broader usage in the hobby.
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China
Shack
Saturday Evening Post
Stray Storie on Brownfontein Bridge Notices
A passenger from the cape recalls a tale near Norval's Point bridge in colonial days. An English traveller and an American refugee studying notices along a railway corridor see warnings from whistle to do not touch fires and speed limits as they pass, illustrating wartime safety lore.
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Brownfontein
Cape
Norval’s Point
Ile
England
Cape Town
Regan
Rand
Surprising Fur Trade Shifts Across North America
Agnes Laut notes in Worlds Work that US fur trade volumes on the Canada border exceed historic highs, with beaver and buffalo largely gone, sea otter and fur seal nearing extinction, while muskrat muskrats and fox now drive profits. New Jersey and Delaware swamps produce millions of musk rats annually.
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Agnes Laut
Canada
United States
New Jersey
Delaware
Maupin Adverts Shorthand and Telegraphy Training
Dolph Maupin presents a program in Chillicothe Missouri promising employment for graduates of shorthand bookkeeping or telegraphy. In eight years 292 students already hold positions from the home county. Fall term begins September 2 with guaranteed placements.
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Furniture store ad touts Sealy and Outermoor mattresses
We believe we have it and at a price that will please you. Besides our line of Bedroom Dining Room and Parlor furniture we carry seasonable goods refrigerators children's go carts and lawn and porch furniture. We offer the celebrated Sealy and Outermoor mattresses the best made.
Dove of Peace Hats Reflect National Temper
A New York Press comment notes women's hats mirror the nation's mood. It cites wartime audacity giving way to demure, downtilted designs during peace congress reflections, with long bows and veiled brims denoting a tranquil mood.
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Russia
Peace Congress
Rip van Winkle
N. Y. Press
Time Table for Lexington Branch and River Route
Morning east bound service for Lexington Branch and River Route is listed with partial times. Evening westbound arrivals show 6 15 pm and 8 45 pm departures from Lexington. The company has not produced a full timetable or folder yet.
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Lexington
Eaiaa Cures
Olerie
Ite
Hand woven revival boosts old fashioned rugs
A revival of hand woven goods drives demand for handmade items including rag carpets and rugs. Interior Decoration notes modern hand woven rugs use new materials, are more durable, and feature quaint artistic designs rather than haphazard assembly.
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