A Bold Rescue Ride Out of a Fire Side Kiss
Morse and Black scheme in a comical tale of romance and danger when a fire alarm near Mrs. Briscoe’s home triggers a chorus of schemes. Morse, agile and quick, saves the day and unexpectedly wins a widow’s favor with a daring rescue and a kiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rlack
Morse
Tellus
Joe
Black
Briscoe
Iamiel Severm
Voth
Serena
Burk
Podling
Dusty Missouri River Tales and River Navigation
A nostalgic reminiscence on Missouri rivers and steamboat travel recalls how crews managed shallow waters. The tale mentions sternwheelers, sprinkling pots to moisten elusivel mud, and a passenger who planned to dump water ahead for a Start, a scheme the captain dismisses as foolish.
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Omaha
Keosua City
Hie Slow Gar and Redd I Debate Money Transfers
A fragmentary cartouche quotes dialect humor about money flow and car ownership. The exchange features Greene mentioning an automobile and Lamb noting its speed, reflecting a rural or Southern vernacular sketch.
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Lamb
Great Diversity of Tongue
The article notes vast linguistic variety with over 4000 languages and many dialects worldwide. It forecasts future prominence of four major languages with Central Europe shaping a newer German, English dominant in North America, and Spanish expanding in South America, while Russia strengthens a Slavonic sphere.
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Francis Joseph
Red Cross
Brazil
Muxion
Borneo
Australia
Europe
Russia
Asia
Fate & Harmoulous Federation
Simple Diet and Exercise for Health
The piece argues that excessive rich foods harm digestion and vigor, while moderate diet and regular walking improve health. It notes many people can gain vitality by simple, sensible eating and daily activity, avoiding fad theories and embracing common sense.
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Eveyone
Joke-averse youngster steals show in odd crate vaudeville
A quirky stage moment centers on a boy who cannot tell a joke yet captivates a city audience. Observers note his mother’s tenderness and the odd crate prop as the crowd reacts with curiosity and laughter at the unlikely scene.
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Nuval
Presitiz Peonie
Aston
Helen
Argument versus wrangling in daily life friction
The text argues that true argument should be avoided as friction and debate require precise expression and calm listening. It warns that entering argument carelessly leads to wrangling, turning conversation hostile and making one a perpetual wrangler.
Ending a Santa letter according to custom
A Cleveland Plain Dealer note recounts a prutepan youngster asking how to end his letter to Santa. He wonders whether to sign with his name and address or choose a religious ending, asking his mother if he should add God or Herald as a closing.
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Prutepan
Santa Claus
Herald
Mike
Papa
God
Cleveland Plain Dealer
CAN WRITE TO GERMANY
The Red Cross Society helps Americans write to Germany using six cent international exchange coupons sold at post offices. Buyers must send two coupons in a Sweden Red Cross envelope to have a letter sent to Germany, with a reply coupon purchased in Germany and mailed back. Restrictions limit pages but letters are not censored.
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Red Cross Society
Germany
Post Office Department
Washington
International Exchange
Sweden
United States
PORD DEALERS GIVEN SCARE
A Ford traveling representative visited local agencies demanding extensive cleaning repairs and improved displays. He warned dealers to spruce up facilities and honor prescribed standards, asserting Ford’s strict requirements as the sole auto maker with such power.
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Henry
Ford Company
Kaiser
Thair
Ford
Wisconsin Considers Cash Discount for Cash Buyers
Madison report states the Wisconsin state council of finance or din sense plans to encourage cash discounts for shoppers who pay with cash. The effort aims to reward customers who carry home their own purchases and reduce delivery needs. The council will discuss discount plans with statewide retailer groups to promote a cash incentive program.
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Madison
State Council of
Dinsense
Wisconsin
Fea
State Council
Modern Aladdin’s Lamp and the Power of Electricity
The Louisville Counter-Journal likens electricity to a magic Jinn, surpassing Aladdin’s lamp in influence. It powers ships, submarines, and industry, driving progress across cities and nations as a life spark fueling air travel and industry.
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Louisville Counter- Journal
Equator
Arctic
Aledilla
Silent Sagacity in a Murder Mystery
A man, famed for explaining everything, fails to appear as a murder mystery unfolds, while another notes the need for insight and patience amid the puzzling case in a quiet, curious tone.
Kaiser and Crown Prince Debate Who Started the War
The Kaiser and the crown prince discuss responsibility for the war with a joke about Roosevelt. The Kaiser recalls inviting Roosevelt after Africa and failing to recognize his own misjudgment as Teddy allegedly praised him, illustrating misdirection and loose conclusions.
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Kaiser
Crown Prince
England
France
Belgium
Russia
Roosevelt
Africa
Palace
Teddy
Bill
Everybody's Magazine
Wanted A Husband Across American Society
A Milwaukee Journal appeal invites men from all ranks to be worthy spouses. The ad requires respect for women, shared home duties, emotional support, fidelity, cultural interests, and financial partnership, promising willing women eager to marry and build a loving home.
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America
Milwaukee Journal
Odd Age Gap Punchline Sparks Married Talk
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip notes a joking marriage discussion about George and Betty. The line hinges on them sharing the same birth date, prompting laughter at the idea of pairing despite age disparity. The overheard exchange reflects light social humor from the era.
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George
Betty
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Smuggling Liquor Packed In Auto Tires In Dry West Virginia
Maryland buyers transport liquor to the West Virginia border where they puncture tires to hide wet goods. Reports alert Hagerstown officials and Martinsburg police to watch for smugglers amid erratic driving noted by Street Commissioner Orrick.
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West Virgina
Maryland
Lo Martins Burg
W. Va
Orrick
Hagerstown
Cheney Firm Oath Promises One Hundred Dollars for Catarrh Cure
In Toledo Ohio Lucas County Frank J Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co. pledges to pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hal Cata Arr medicine. Notary A W Gleason verifies the oath dated December 1686. Malta Catarrh Medicine is sold nationwide with testimonials and a medical claim about blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Family Pills are advertised for constipation.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Frank 1
Chesey
A. W. Gleason
Tse
Malta
J. Cheney & CO
Markets Prices For Farmers and Dairy Goods
A historical market listing shows prices for butter eggs pork veal beef hides and poultry. Entries indicate per dozen for eggs and per hundredweight for meats with varying weights and values.
Spark Cereal Company Grain and Feed Price List
Flour and feed items listed by Spark Cereal Company with unit prices for wheat oats barley rye corn and bulk feeds. Prices include flour by barrel middlings best flour and various feeds such as ground corn gluten and cotton seed meat with per ton or per bushel quotes.
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Spark Cereal Company
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Buhr
Rick
Tyind
Anu
Hanson
Nellie Beixeow
Firma Iyul Y Large
Eternai Gual Ellent
Gaeeten
Missouri
Scarmay
Washington Star
Peyton
Gravely
Billy
Wei Ais
Pana Aos
York
Rome
Larzagit
Arteo
Willim
Times
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