Unconscious crime chapter one in Paris tale
An English speaking sub editor in a Paris newspaper becomes entangled with amateur detective de Souza and mysterious Delmar. The trio discuss crime psychology, hypnotism, and a murder case from Rue du Bac as Delmar flaunts luck at Paris clubs while suspicions about Delmar grow.
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Paris
Rue du Bac
M. O’yea
Sureemons
de Souza
Chanticleer
Police
Louisiana
Davenport
Ae Souza
Palais Royal
Europe
Pension Miroux
Champs Elysees
Migs de Souza
Hypnoeus de Souza
Miss de Souza
Delmar
New Orleans
Victor Emmanuel
de Souza Heaving
Cafe Anglais
Ecarte
Mijoux
the Bois
Tramp hired to drive reaper on Wheat Field Job
A cheerful tramp lands a job with Mr. Jennings at two dollars a day plus board. The man asks about the cutting machine, and Jennings demonstrates its self guiding function while joking about saving a patch at the fence corner. The exchange reveals the novice’s rough understanding of the reaper and the farmer’s impatience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jennings
Cheecago
Jim
Do You Believe This Superstitions Are Dying Out
A survey of beliefs common in New England states explains fears about killing a spider bringing disaster and signs of death. It notes skepticism rising with civilization and cites a humorous anecdote about a tabby cat surviving an attempted drowning, referenced from the New York World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Heaven
Hell
New York Weekly
Minks
Laugh and Get Fat Humorous Anecdotes Collection
A scattered compendium of old joke snippets from various magazines and papers humorous lines about dull boys shy lovers and misheard or ironic punchlines. Includes bits about spelling reform apartments with slanted roofs fortunes, and quips from Puck Harper's Bazaar and the New York Sun.
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Spelling Reform Association
The Same Reason and The Club Dialogues
A fragment from Life Tendering Hospitalities features a quip about discarded cigarette halves and a wry exchange between a Major and a speaker. The line, entertaining the idea of an angel unawares, hints at social humor in a club setting.
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Cholly
Club
Quick Slices of Wit and Domestic Jokes Ended in Laughter
A collage of lightened captions and quips from early 20th century periodicals. Jests touch on marriage schemes, family banter, and social foibles with characters such as Mrs Henpeck and the Italian cat tale. Snippets include mislaid money, meddling mothers, and polite barbed humor.
Shakespeare Answered Dorothea Polly On Names And Wealth
Dorothea asks about names while Polly works on her wedding trousseau. Polly quips that a name equates to about $15,000 a year, prompting the judge to respond. The exchange hints at social status and financial value in a courtroom or literary scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothea
Polly
Trousseau
What Is Expected of This Interesting Consulate Function
A discussion of consular duties and the rotation policy, outlining the learning of language laws and commerce, duties at embassies, protecting citizens, certifying marriages, and handling invoices. It notes the large scale of the U S consular system, revenue from invoices, and the division between diplomatic and consular roles. It mentions the United States’ extensive imports and the role of Consuls in customs and treasury work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Treasury
United States
Department
State Department
Counsul
American Custom House
Custom Houses
Department of the Treasury
Cairo
Athens
Lisbon
Vveheran
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William Westall
Marie
Place de la Concorde
Seine
Hapgood
George W. Best
Mr. Best
Tabby
Witherhby
Plankington
Witherby
Brooklyn Life
van Buren Lake—Jones
Philadelpha
Randolph Wabash
van Buren Lake
Puck
Harper’s Bazaar
Hippe
Brown
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Harry
Jessie
Jack
New York Herald
Claude
P. W
Boston Bulletin
New York Sun
Uurvel
Mrs. Byers
Tom Carter
Washington Star
Tommy
Prince of Wales
Reginald
Eva
Belle
George
Lucelle
Shakespeare
I. M
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