Rainstorm Devastates Village in McClure's Tale
In a vivid scene from McClure's Magazine, a violent tropical storm descends on a Philippine setting. The narrator describes palm groves bending under wind, flying thatch, and a black rain wall washing over a house while debris, animals, and stunned residents endure a petrifying, rapid-onset catastrophe.
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Goudeaus Sheep Trick Wins Tax Exemption
Paris bohemian Emile Goudeau claimed his sheep dog was a shepherds helper, arguing poets are shepherds. The tax collector pressed for the dog’s tax, but Goudeau offered to pay once he owned a real sheep. The next day Montmartre saw him with a live woolly sheep beside the dog.
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Etymology Insight on Cutler and Cutlet Origins
The passage analyzes the word tier seeming to describe a knife maker, tracing cutler through French from late Latin cultellarius and culter, noting cutlass and cutlet derive from related roots. It distinguishes modern use from historical linguistic descent, connecting cultellus to a Ute knife and plowshare meanings.
One Thing Lacking in Moonshine Theater Tale
In a Moonshine quip, Hi Tragedy recalls a fire in a country town theater. Low Comedy notes the panic was averted because the audience was too small to trigger one.
The Regular Charge
A patient says I’ve come to pay my bill and the doctor explains the total is 122 dollars including today. The doctor notes a 2 dollar office visit fee to bring the account up to date.
Washing figs and gates before giving to children
The passage advises washing figs and gates before offering them to children or anyone. It notes their sweetness attracts insects and their stickiness Harbor dust and germs, but washing does not impair flavor. it improves appearance touch and taste.
Versatile Fiance Becomes Local Laughingstock
A Philadelphia Press quip remarks on a fiancés versatility, joking that while some call him versatile he is labeled an idiot by others as he is described with humorous meta terms. The item captures a witty exchange about a colorful suitor.
Friendship and the responsibilities of trusted friends
The piece extols friendship as a deep life bond while warning that a close ally can become a dangerous foe. It urges vigilance in choosing companions, keeping relations untainted, and recognizing grave responsibilities and opportunities within these ties.
Com mencement of the Cure and Don Quixote Reference
The fragment notes a phrase about knowing disease as the start of cure and references Don Quixote. No clear event or names beyond these terms. Not enough context to establish a concrete news item.
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Boy Tries Salt Soak For Toughening Skin
A New York Sun note describes a youngster advised to soak feet in salt water to toughen them. He also soaks his hands and says he is nearing time to slick them, planning another session tomorrow.
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