More Than Money by W G Chapman
Lawyer Abel Doyce seeks a fortune in a heiress tale but Vance Merton locates Eunice Purcell, the rightful heir. Merton marries her, renounces wealth, and supports a modest life, while Doyce reaches the happy couple and is moved by their devotion despite the prize.
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Abel Doyce
Vance Merton
Merton
Vance
Mertons
Lawyer Doyce
Doyce
Eunice Purcell
Miss Purcell
Wance
Verden
Dayce
Eunice
Rascal Vance
Sulphur Aids Vine Growth in French Experiments
French researchers explain how sulphur stimulates vine growth by converting organic soil matter into ammonia. Vermorel Dantony and Chauzit showed sulfur increases yields when nitrogen is provided in organic form, with 30 percent gains for wheat and 60 percent for beans, and vines responding more with recent manure and mixing sulfur with manure.
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Chauzit
Villefranche sur-Saone
Spectroscope Finds New Use in Mineral Analysis
French scientists report a spectroscope as a valuable and speedy instrument for analyzing minerals, highlighting its efficiency in identifying mineral composition and aiding geological study.
The Lights O’ London at Princess Theatre
A tongue in cheek tale from Tit-Bits recounts Wilson Barrett inviting workmen to his Princess theatre show as a treat. He discovers on their pay sheet a note noting four hours overtime at the theater for eight shillings, a humorous clash of employer generosity and payment.
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Wilson Barrett
London
Princess Theater
Barrett
Ration talk and a pub joke from wartime notes
Simeon Ford quotes about bread water rations for Germans and Britons during war. He cites a Nyam-nyam siege of Ruba-ruba. a war correspondent’s report mentions a hotel washroom sign asking “Please do not use soap” to conserve water for tea.
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Simeon Ford
New York
Ruba-ruba
Frederick Villiers
Won by Losing in a Rural Bet Discussed
Rastus and Mose recount a six month bet over Rastus' proposed marriage to Mose's wife. Rastus claims he had a rabbit's foot charm at the time, but the wife rejected him, and Mose notes she was lucky to have the charm.
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Rastus
Mose
Yassah
Pusson
Delicate Sarcasm Exchange Over Half Dollar
In a witty exchange, Mr Growcher offers half a dollar and Mr Erastus Pinkley refuses to spend it. Pinkley jokes he would preserve the coin as a souvenir to brag about how he came by it, hoping friends would believe him.
Remark on Masters of Literature and Art
A remarks exchange questions why most masterpieces come from men and replies that intense concentration needed for beauty leaves women with no time for major achievements. The dialogue suggests gendered expectations around talent and productivity.
Wise Housemaid Breaks Final Dish in Set
Mrs Wise reports the housemaid broke another dish from the set this morning. Mr Wise notes only one broken today and says she is improving. The mishap involved the last remaining piece of the set.
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Mrs. Wise
Mr. Wise
Local humor mocks vanity of pea-brained pretender
A poemish quip scorns a man who calls his head a bean, labeling him a pompous fool. The verse concedes slang as a pest but ridicules inflated self-importance in light verse style.
Pedicurist Visits Library Seeks Reading Recommendations
A library patron asks for book suggestions for a pedicurist who frequents the library. The respondent recommends works by Foote and Bunyan, noting their varied literary offerings for the reader.
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Foote and Bunyan
Widow Proposes to Tompkins In Novel Hint Saga
In a chatty exchange a widow reportedly hinted at marriage by giving Tompkins a book titled Put Yourself in His Place. Tompkins took the hint, amid rumors of a forthcoming proposal.
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Tompkins
No Time to Waste Joke Exchange
A brief comic exchange centers on a confrontation with Mrs. Brown arriving at the door to confront a boy who allegedly got a black eye. The child urges his father to decide quickly how to respond before she speaks.
Paradoxical Energy in a Busy New Enterprise
The dialogue notes Smith's work creating images for a niche trade of Oriental gods while mocking his supposedly idle, idol-like lifestyle. It frames Smith as paradoxically active in business yet accused of idleness.
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Smith
Graggs Conversation on Marriage Promise
A fragment records Mrs Graggs recalling promises of listening to her voice all night before marriage. Mr Graggs responds that he never expected such responsibilities after wedding.
Comrox family notes taste in music improving
Mr. Comrox says his taste in music is improving and his wife challenges him. He claims he now enjoys the music of a hand organ, with or without a monkey, reflecting a light domestic exchange.
Fragmented line hints at a dramatic exchange
A clipped dialogue fragment suggests a tense exchange with phrases like heavy and all the world to you. The snippet hints at emotional stakes and prior closeness between speakers, conveying a moment of intensity within an unfinished conversation.
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Layas
Dobbs Teasing Echoes Through Witty Exchange
A brief newspaper-style banter shows tension as remarks on Dobbs shift from talking to singing. A back-and-forth hints at criticism and self-importance, highlighting personalities in a compact public exchanges snapshot.
Brief Note on Brevity and Filibuster Tactics
A concise reflection contrasts brief speech with the practice of filibustering. It notes how succinctness can be powerful yet acknowledges that restraint may hinder lengthy obstruction.
The Primrose Path satire on schooling and spelling
A witty schoolroom exchange notes the war disrupting geography books and a revival of simplified spelling, implying a comical tutoring trouble for a young pupil. The dialogue highlights educational turmoil and linguistic changes affecting lessons.
Soon Will Though Finds Happiness on Baseball Park Trolley
Characters discuss Fansome’s path to happiness. He has found it but is not presently traveling. The dialogue hints the route lies along the trolley line to the baseball park.
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Fansome
The Grand Tour Honeymoon Reel at Corner Picture Show
Mazie asks Artie about their honeymoon plans as the couple jokes about a world tour. The line hints at a seven reel screening at the corner theater, framing a lighthearted entertainment beat.
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Mazie
Artie
The Exception Quotations on Marriage Reform
The remarks discuss marital duties with wit on reforming a husband. The exchange contrasts busying a wife with reform of a husband, illustrating social humor about marriage roles and expectations.
Kitty's Tears Drench the Ashes in Wry Humor
Humor from Hu moristicke Listy quotes a jest about a sentimental woman whose tears soak the ashes after her artilleryman left. The Prague publication uses sharp wit to frame a bittersweet scene.
Post Office Proposes Aviation Delivery Service
A proposal suggests the postal service could launch an aviation delivery scheme. The idea envisions fast air mail routes and new logistics to speed parcels to distant points.
Old-Fashioned Fiance Jealousy Question
A dialog notes a fiancé who calls himself old fashioned and objects to his partner being engaged to another. The exchange centers on propriety and romantic expectations in a society that values traditional roles.
Cautious Politician Confronts Title and Power
A cautious politician notes that being named boss carries no worry for him. He asks whether he can use the title to do good, while a heavy jawed janitor responds with skepticism and a plain question about capability.
Its Qualifications
A fragmented caption notes a whimsical topic about camel racing with a giraffe. The text hints at imagining outcomes and questions on how such a pairing would fare. No concrete events or dates are present.
Bags for the Bride Bag shower luncheon inspires a useful wedding gift
The piece describes a bag shower for a bride to be, with guests contributing varied bags for household needs. Hostess gifts a complete bed room bag with a lace trimmed silk design, reinforced by a wooden hoop and ribbon loops, while guests finish sewing after a luncheon.
Carrying Safety Pins for Baby and Work Baskets
An inexpensive portable pin case sewn from remnant material lines with soft wash leather bound with ribbon. It rolls from the base and ties with a button and buttonhole. When closed it saves space in a work-box or basket and keeps pins bright and accessible.
Elaborate donor bags for wedding gifts described
The text describes donors creating bags with ribbons on both edges and hidden hooks. After filling the bags each donor folds her offering. The bride then carries the completed bag as friends drop their gifts into it, presenting a ceremonial gift exchange.
Dictates of Fashion From A Style Column
When coat collars are high they are made to turn down. New frocks favor simple lines and more material. Belts vary between wide and narrow girdles. ribbon belts return. A blouse of black chiffon over white with satin accents tops the outfit. Tiny hats sit atop elaborate coiffures tilted to one side.
Silk Ratinés Promising New Silk Ratines
New silk ratines gain praise for their firm weave and lustrous finish. Not flimsy, they feature cotton filling and come in a wide range of colors including alice, belgian, delft, navy blues, greens, amethyst, and neutrals suitable for street or evening wear.
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Delft
Etiquette Guide for Sacred Weddings and Attire
The piece stresses simplicity and sacredness in weddings not as lavish show. It outlines dress codes for morning afternoon and evening ceremonies, notes the bride’s attendants set the color tone, and describes the procession order with ushers bridesmaids and pages leading to the bride’s entrance with her father or guardian.
Erect Figure Now Stylish
A 1915 fashion note highlights a trend toward an upright posture and confident carriage. Slouched shoulders and forward head pose fall out of favor as outfits grow fuller to enhance graceful movement and modern posture among wearers.
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W. G. Chapman
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Dobbs
Bride
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