The Porch Test of Love and Jealousy on a Quiet Street
Celia and Paul, a young engaged couple, share evenings on Celia's porch while a glamorous city visitor, Marie, captivates Paul with fashion and blonde hair. Celia sinks into insecurity as Marie's impact grows, culminating in a chaotic scene when Spunk the dog exposes Marie’s audacious grooming and Paul's disdain for the look. Celia confronts rival feelings and fragile hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan
Cella
Marie
Mrs. Carr
Spook
Wross
Celia
Paul
Senator Finds Bedmate Then Tragedy On Wrecked Train
In Washington, Senator Fletcher awakens to find a stranger claiming his berth. After a courteous exchange the two men switch cars. An hour later a wreck collapses the lower sleeper where the intruder slept. Fletcher survives, but the other man is killed.
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Washington, D. C
Fletcher
Statesman
Tieteher
Duncap U
Ming
Jtwee
Phid
Popular Magazine
A Wedding Ring and a Humorous Music Snippet
A fragmentary verse heavy with wordplay on marriage and music. The speaker muses on being an instrument of love and performance, noting changing styles and a punchline about sides and Barbara.
Girl Accuses Pretend Partner of Shortage in Affection
This brief note describes a girl who believes her companion feigns interest and stays distant, leading to concern over trust and sincerity in their relationship. The account hints at unresolved feelings and questions about truthfulness between the two.
Relics of Buddha Unearthed near Peshawar Stir World Faiths
Wide World Magazine reports the discovery of Buddha bones dug from a mound near Peshawar, igniting widespread reverence among Buddhists across Asia. The exact site is shrouded in legend, making the find a dramatic, almost mythic, treasure for believers and scholars alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gautama Siddartha Buddha
Peshawar
India
Japan
Formosa
Korea
China
Tartary
Siam
Anoam
Cambedia
Tibet
Burma
Nepal
Ceylon
Buddha
Mohammed
Wide ‘World Magazine
Whaling Industry in Scotland Faces Decline
The old and famous Scottish whaling industry is rapidly dying out. The 1912 whale catch in Scottish waters totaled 440, down from 503 in 1811, a 23 percent drop. Over three years the decline reaches 40 percent. An exceptional number of sperm whales were captured, eighteen, versus nine the previous year, including one female.
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Scotland
Fishery Boards of Scotland
Scottish
Whalley
Market for Counterfeits Across The Ocean
The piece notes a hidden market for counterfeit coins with exchange values for good money. It cites Hormns and foreign coins selling at about $1.50 per dozen, shillings at $1 per dozen, and lower quality fakes at 25 cents per dozen, while florins fetch 38 cents per dozen. It credits sophisticated counterfeiters and a strong detective system limiting entrants.
Wanted to Escape In Time In a Midlands Town
A peculiar visitor at a midlands country hotel complains of cold and talks loudly. A nervous traveler pleads with the landlord to fetch a "pil" to warm him, hoping to depart quickly to avoid the talkative man. The scene unfolds with humor as the guest seeks to thaw and leave.
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English Midlands
Do You Whistle A Harsh Harlem Controversy
A New York Globe quote laments street whistling by men, calling whistle blows nerve racking and disturbingly loud at night. The piece notes many whistlers lack musical skill and affect others’ sleep and peace, reflecting public irritation with noisy behavior.
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New York Globe
The Newsboy Red Faces a Fateful Downturn
A transient boy nicknamed Red is the target of mockery among newsboys led by Prince. He sells papers, endures insults, and secretly buys a knife. A confrontation leads to murder of a banker, framing Red as the killer as the group tries to shield him. The trial ends with a life sentence, and Prince laments the tragedy.
Richfield News Roundup: Farewells, Rentals and Local Happenings
Wm Michaels and Wm Hansen each bought a silo from Vesper Silo Co with Wm Burhopp as agent. I A Tuttle made a business trip to Omro. Martin Esser has masons at work on a basement for a barn to be raised next year. Mrs O Boyle returned from the hospital last week after staying since mid April. Alfred Willett praised ribbons on cattle and hogs from the fair. All with whooping cough are recovering well. Albert Sandly sold his farm to Julius Hanson of Marshfield. Mr Landry plans moving south in six weeks. The young people were invited to a farewell at Frank Belton’s for Stanly Walters heading to Grand Rapids Training School. Mr Taylor and Miss Delia O Boyle wed at Pittsville and will live on the groom’s farm. Jennie Matson won The Times Auto contest. John Christopherson visited the Hanson home. Alma Matson is laid up with a sore hand. Ole Gilberts filled silo Monday. Mrs L N Porter visited J Ross’s home over Sunday and is known for swift trips, keeping old friends away.
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Red
Prince
Rall Jery
Per
Sire Bis
Datansé
de Gong
Yellara
Bone Sood
Orieans
Wm. Michaels
Wm. Hansen
Vesper Silo Co
Wm. Burhopp
I. A. Tuttle
Omro
Martin Esser
O'Boyle
Alfred Willett
Albert Sandly
Julius Hanson
Marshfield
Landry
Frank Belton
Stanly Walters
Grand Rapids
Mr. Taylor
Delia O'Boyle
Pittsville
Richfield
Jennie Matson
Jennie
Arpin Route 2 News Roundup of Local Folks
Mrs Robert Morris underwent an operation for appendicitis and gallstones at St Josephs hospital in Marshfield and is recovering. Miss Myrtle Lewis teaches in Bethel's Port district. Miss Margaret Hohns will teach in City Point next year. Duane Robinson welcomes a baby girl born Friday Sept 5. A E Gardner and sons visit Milwaukee for relatives and the state fair. Mrs H F Roehrig and Miss Edith arate shopped Grand Rapids. Rose Smith of Marshfield visited the Gas House family. Florence Hill of Marshfield visits D V Lawin. Byron Whittingham returned from Wausau for the postmasters convention. Grand Rapids visitors included Rudolph Grabowske, Gus Grabowske, Warren Vanatta, and Oscar Dingeldein. Mrs H F Roehrig went to Marshfield to visit Mrs Robert Morris in hospital.
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Robert Morris
St. Joseph's Hospital
Marshfield
Myrtle Lewis
Curler
Bethelsport
Geo. Lewis
Duane Robinson
A E. Gardner
Vern
Stanley
Milwaukee
Genius and Talent in Infinite Ulna Carlyle Quote
A compact quotation frames genius as the art of talent without bounds, attributed to Carlyle. The remark underscores boundless ability and creative drive as core traits of genius across contexts.
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Carlyle
Electric storm damages barn on Kenningham farm
A March electric storm caused fire damage to the Kenningham farm barn and contents valued at 500 dollars with no insurance. G Abricht made a business trip to Shawano. George Myers of Woodland cheese factory took a few days off for Fond du Lac. Henry De Karsky visited Wm Spencer. Mrs H Knight of Chicago visited nearby friends. Mr and Mrs Wm Doud called in Marshfield. Josie Swartz left for St Charles Minn to teach school.
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Kenningham Farm
George Myers
Woodland Cheese Factory
Fond du Lac
Henry de Karsky
Wm. Spencer
H. Knight
Chicago
Wm. Doud
Local notes on families and school amid measles outbreak
Ebbe reports social visits and neighborhood tasks. Irene Pishion visits from Adams county. Lena and Eleanora Echesy visit Iris and Edna Nelson. Walter Peterson cuts wood and assists Alex Jorgensen. Peter Goergen and F E Wyman build a shelter on the Wyman farm. Zarnow returns from St Paul. Schubert and Ebbe thrashers arrive. harvest described as plentiful and good. School opens with low attendance due to measles.
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Lena
Eleanora ‘Echesy
Iris
Edna Nelson
Walter Peterson
Andrew Kohl
Alex Jorgensen
Peter Goergen
F. E. Wyman
Wyman
Zarnow
J. A. van Epps
St. Paul
Schubert
Ebbe
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Calla
Alan
Scott
Celis
Carrs
Marte Wes
Maogie
Mr. Carr
Sbe
Cher
Johnny
Barbara Alair
Msn Fe
Nim
Scottish Fishery Boarda
Cor
Kestel Bros. CO
Johns Christopherson
Jacob Hanson
Alma Matson
Ole Gilberts
Arpin
ROUTE
Margaret Hohns
City Point
H. F. Roehrig
Edith Arate
Rose Smith
Famie
Florence Hill
D. DV. Lawin
Byron Whittingham
Wausau
Messrs
Rudolph Grabowske
Gus Grabowske
Warren Vanatta
Oscar Dingeldein
H. F. Rocrig
G. Abricht
O ' Shawano
Josie Swartz
St. Charles, Minn
Rev. H. Lothian
Johnson’s Electric Shop
South Central Ave
Wieding
Central Ave
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