MISS PHIPPINS PACKET PLOT UNMASKED IN CHICAGO TALE
A man recounts how a fortune from a distant relative leads to a riverbank rescue that ends in robbery. Mr Tagax and Miss Philyra Phippins are revealed as aliases for a thieves’ gang banker and thief, sabotaging the narrator’s plan to wed Effie Wardlaw. The story ends with Effie’s steadfast loyalty despite the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Tagax
Philyra Phippins
Tagax
Philyra
Rascal
Mr. Wardlaw
Effie
Vast Collection of Factoids on People Places and Tech
The passage lists ages for named individuals, counts of clergy and churchgoers, quantities of coffee per person, naval and industrial data, historical milestones from 1620 to 1835, and social notes including bans and punishments, floods cleansing Cincinnati, and a former drunkard who died in Leominster Massachusetts. It reads as a mosaic of statistics and anecdotes.
Mr. Vanderbilt Analyzes Causes Of Market Panic
In remarks from a Baltic voyage and reports from Queenstown and Liverpool, Cornelius Vanderbilt argues the panic stemmed from overbuilt railroads and overvalued securities. He urges prudent investing, honest governance, and believes a sound recovery is near despite widespread suffering.
Beginning a Newspaper Career and a Baying for Cash
A first-person reminiscence about starting a small paper named the elven, partnerships, debt, and eventual sale. The narrator describes bringing in Frank Hitchcock as a partner, the paper’s shift to profit, and the personal fallout including debts and job seeking in Burlington. The tale notes the Hawkeye hire, rise to a reporter, and three editor colleagues attaining federal or state posts.
Health Maxims: Seasonal Diet and Cold Weather Guidance
A compact set of health maxims urges natural resilience over medicine, notes that rest and warmth aid colds, promotes cleanliness, and stresses seasonally appropriate eating. It highlights the link between climate, body warmth, and health, advising protective clothing and brisk activity to avoid chills.
Liver complaint spoils Dumley’s morning meals
Dumley enters the dining room and mutters about liver being served again. The landlady asks if he is well and he replies he is suffering with a liver complaint. He admits discomfort and complains of two weeks of liver dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumley
Mr. Dumley
The Difference New York Broker and Wife Confront debts
A dialogue reveals a New York broker telling his wife he cannot take her to Saratoga. She questions the claim and compares others traveling to Newport. The husband cites debt and the need to stay home, highlighting financial strain and social expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Saratoga
Simpersins
Newport
Gas Meter Sings Bill Over Ten Dollars At Editor
A handsome youngster visits a witty editor and hands over a document he claims is a song. The editor jokes about songs, and the youth reveals the piece is a gas bill for ten dollars. The tale includes a quirky remark about health routines and daily baths.
Match Chase on Alabama Street
Mr. Clewdrop meets a friend racing toward him on Alabama Street. The man pleads to be let go, insisting he is rushing for a match. Clewdrop, amused, offers to give one from his vest pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Clewdrop
Alabama Street
Mr. C
Clewdrop
The Clans Gathering at Chicago Hotel
A polite hotel clerk directs arriving delegates to the bar as men register. The repetitive questions highlight the crowd gathering in Chicago for the Clans event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The Uselessness of Profanity Reflected by a Professor
A professor argues profanity harms discourse and intellect. He notes that a gentleman who does not swear sounds superior and that avoiding useless oaths elevates speech. He warns against following peers into vulgarity and urges self-restraint for lighter conscience. Subscription promotion follows.
Empty Nitro Glycerine Can Explodes in Oil Regions
Two tramps in Warren Pennsylvania found an empty nitroglycerine can and used it as a stove. When the fired can exploded the man sitting on it was thrown and severely injured. the other tramp fled. Authorities guard the dying man who would not reveal his real name. Similar explosions occur from careless disposal of empty dangerous cans in the oil regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Tagax
Jerry Cochrane
Jerry
Bob
Frank Hitchcock
Frank
Cincinnati
Burlington
Hawkeye
Charley
Frank Hatton
John F. White
John Burdette
John White
Internal Revenue District
Ohio
Cadiz
White
Ravenna
Pennsylvania
Bardette
Warren
Per
County Poorhouse
Robert Ellis
Ellis
Hair in Turtle Soup Prompts Quick Witty Exchange
A diner at a city restaurant points out a hair in turtle soup. A feeder responds referencing the famous turtle and hare race. The quip notes that hair and turtle arrived as an even match.
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D. H. Mingle
W. J. Springer
Millheim Banking House
R. Geo. S. Frank
Rebersburg, PA
D. H. Hastings
W. F. Reeder
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Attorneys-at-Law
Bellefonte, PA
Allegheny Street
Yocumi Ngs
T. Alexander. Co
M. Bower
Alexander & Bower
Garman’s
R. Geo. L. Lee
Madisonburg, PA
C. Heinle
Centre County
J. A. Beaver
J. W. Gephart
J. & Gephart
Alleghany Street
High Street
Beer House
Allegheny ST
C. G. McMillen
Manins
Bishop Street
Bellefont, PA
Emanuel Brown
Rvin
Main and
Jay Streets
Lock Haven
T. Elmo Hotel
Arch ST
Philadelphia
Feger
9Th St
Chestnut, Philadelphia
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W Paine, M. D
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Blaine
Tilden
Butler
Hewitt
Arthur
Edmunds
Lincoln
Payne
Lowell
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Brazil
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John Collamore
Boston
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Jeff Davis
S. F. B. Morse
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
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Mississippi
Hampton, N. H
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Leominster
MR. Vanderbilt
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Vanderbilt
Queenstown
Liverpool
Judgemet
Tropics
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