Insects and Man War Declared Across the World
Scientists warn humanity faces a colossal struggle against insects and disease carriers. Studies cite locusts cotton boll weevils and malaria as threats, while natural parasites and fungoid controls offer hope in a long battle for survival.
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Earth
C. A. Ealand
East Anglian College of Agriculture of England
Kaland
Huxley
Egypt
United States
San Jose
Professor Ealand
South Africa
Visaya
Philippines
Ealand
Tropics
New Jersey
Man
Terry
Esten
Mason
Haland
Africa
Florist's Daughter Prefers Candy Shop Over Violets
A florist’s daughter notes her lot as she wears violets on a fashionable coat. A friend calls her lucky, then she sighs wishing her father owned a candy shop. The dialogue mocks changing desires and the ironies of longing.
Ads and notices drift in headlines of a slow news day
The column notes a holiday Sunday crowd and the longest day of the year while lampooning fashion and remedies. It mentions Mrs Tug Watts seeking new trousers and jokes about Red Cloud dying after 40 years without rain, drawing only bereaved interest.
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Tug Watts
Cloud
Red Cloud
Fisherman’s Catch Sparks City Gossip of Society Role
A local tale tells of a prominent society figure being “landed” by a girl fishing for sun perch, with Epph Wiley remarking that the outcome hinges on the bait while surgeons boast of a new anesthetic not heard by his wife’s preacher.
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Eph
Wiley
Obdurate Screw Removal Instructions Reconstructed
The fragment describes removing an urate screw by applying heat briefly to loosen it. It mentions a screwdriver in use and notes immediate action while the screw remains hot.
The Macdonald Clans of Scotland
The Macdonald Clan holds premier standing among Scottish families by antiquity power and numbers. Subgroups include MacDonald of Clanranald Macdonnel of Glengarry MacDonald of the Isles Sleat and MacDonald of Staffa.
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Scotland
MacDonald
MacDonald of
Clanranald
Macdonnel
Glengarry
Hard Things of Life and Duty
Reflection on life duties. The text argues hard tasks fade when approached with resolve and cheerful effort. Duty becomes difficult only if performed reluctantly or imperfectly, lacking good will or wholehearted action.
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Sal
Poe's Raven Sparks Club Talk on Use and Meaning
A club gathering muses on the question Whats the use with Poe and his Raven.Members debate purpose and value as they discuss themes, wit, and the poem’s place in modern readings.
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Poe
Kitchener and Two Scotch Ladies Create Odd Gift Tale
A Youth's Companion piece recounts Lord Kitchener’s close bond with two elderly Misses Hutchinson of Kensington. He mailed cheerful notes, sent roses from Gordon’s grave, and once considered gifting a gold casket. the ladies debated its use as a tea caddy before accepting the gesture.
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Lord Kitchener
Harold Begbie
Phillimora Gardens
Kensington
Hutchinson
Kitchener
Egypt
Khartum
Illustrated Papers
Gordon
Sudan
London
Herbert
K. of K
How Far Soldiers Can See
German army experiments map recognition ranges from 80 feet for a known person to 500 feet for an intimate friend. Distinguishing body parts and movements reaches 200 feet. at 1800 feet a man is just a contrasting spot. Sailors hunters and farmers see about twice these distances due to training.
Submarine Treasure Gear Aimed at Sunken Ship Recovery
Engineers design a steel eight foot diameter submarine capsule that carries two workmen. It lowers from a tender and uses electric propellers and electro magnets to attach to a sunken hull. It includes electric drills and a powerful searchlight for drilling and exploration of the ocean bed.
Curious Italian Ambulance Sled in Alpine Warfare
A Scientific American excerpt describes an Italian ambulance in the Alps that is really a large sled with two small wheels. The design includes runners to haul over bare ground and a donkey for traction, suitable for low roads and narrow paths where standard ambulances fail.
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Alps
Unhappy Reminder at the Steps
An elderly mother offers cold biscuit and ham to a visitor who asks to sit on the steps and eat. The man asks for permission to tell someone playing a phony graft to stop so he can finish his lunch, recalling ruined cabarets and ragtime.
Figuratively Speaking on Matrimony and Brass
A witty line exchanges a joke about a wedding voyage and contraband cargo. The bridegroom is said to carry a lot of brass, implying banknotes or trump cards, while the couple prepares for marriage aboard a nautical metaphor.
Twin Backs Down as Weight Talk Sparks Banter
In a light exchange, Cholly jokes he weighs more than his twin, Grace notes pockets and large hands as reasons, turning a casual comment into playful banter about size and hands.
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Cholly
Grace
Nature's Oversight
A quirky reflection on a hungover mood and a humorous craving for a giraffe like chicken. The piece contrasts a rough morning with absurd imagery to express comic resignation about a flawed meal.
The Way of It Silent Couple Sparks Conversational Quip
A humorous exchange notes the couple’s silence and money as key to their romance. The woman’s speaking countenance contrasts with the man whose wealth is described as “talking.” The remark plays on social contrasts and witty banter.
Elevator Prank Sparks Boss Lift Demand
A comical incident unfolds as an elevator operator asks for a raise, and his friend recounts the boss’s curt reply to pull the lever himself. The tale captures workplace humor and a quirky exchange in a single tense moment.
What Started the Trouble in a Car Over Seating
Mrs Bacon asks if a woman could get her seat, probing beauty. Mr Bacon replies that she is forgetting herself, sparking a wry exchange about propriety and manners in a car.
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Mrs. Bacon
Mr. Bacon
Birthright Question on Jiggsby Temperament
A Puck caption ponders if young Jiggsby inherits his erratic temperament from a mother who was a grand opera singer and a father who pitched left handed. The joke hints at heredity and showmanship in a playful tone.
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Puck
Smiths Heated Over A Cooked Story Rumor
The Smiths reacted furiously to a rumor described as cooked up about them. They expressed anger at the sensational tale and its impact on their reputation.
Reasonable Hilarity in Office Banter
A joke exchange highlights workplace dynamics as colleagues note that laughter comes from good nature rather than humor. The banter underscores friendly rapport between staff and leadership.
How to Know a Friend
A witty exchange in Shamrock notes a gentleman asking if a passing man is a friend. The reply teases judgment until Saturday when a dollar lent reveals the balance of friendship.
No Attachment Mrs Church I King George Household
A dialogue fragment notes Mrs. Church I seeks many servants attached to King George's household while Mrs Gotham laments the difficulty of securing attachments for her own household.
A Wise Man Ponders A Lover’s Tale
A fragment shows a dialogue where one man asks about Owen Meredith’s Lucile and another cautions against courting another man’s girl. The exchange hints at romantic rivalry and propriety in a literary context.
As Others See Us About a Man and His Earthly Weed
A compact verse notes that outward class pretensions do not mark true worth and mocks the idea of a superior lineage, labeling the subject merely a weed among lilies. The poem uses satire to comment on social pretensions and self-importance.
Dialogue on cheap living and microbes sparks debate
A sentiment laced exchange questions if one can live cheaply. The cynic answers swiftly that the remark concerns microbes, not personal finance, challenging the speaker’s usual views.
Andre Boast and Miss Leadsworth Surf Proposal
Andre Boast recalls proposing to Miss Leadsworth during a surf outing. He admits surprise at her acceptance and explains he wanted the thrill of saying he had once taken a chance on forty million dollars.
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Andre
A Biow to Altruism.
It dont believe in trying to carry other people's burdens. It may be, but I had a little experi ence once that cured me. A strange woman gave me a baby to hold and never came back.
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Plimly
Jobson
Incompatibility Ends in Cat and Dog Hospital
A couple quarrels over pet life styles leading to a cat and dog hospital outcome. The exchange suggests mutual blame and a humorous but strained domestic scene with pets central to the conflict.
It must be a terrible thing to be paralyzed
A female of the species remarks on paralysis as they pass a man in a wheeled chair, the companion responding that it makes a fellow feel so tough the next morning.
Get in the Game with Boy Scouts Banter
A lively exchange features Patrice pushing a plan while a boy scout crowd backs a call to form an order of Tom Boy Scouts amid a playful debate. The dialogue spotlights gendered notions and social humor in a youth group setting.
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Boy Scouts
Patrice
Violin Skill Sparks Heated School Debate
A provocative remark by a student’s parent challenges a professor over the son’s violin performance. The professor answers sharply, calling the performance a kind of critique that could invite violent consequences.
Kidder Relapses After Wife's Outfit Bill
Mrs Kidder's husband improved but relapsed yesterday possibly after seeing the bill for his wife's new outfit. The note hints at tension over expenses amid health concerns.
One Drawback of Youth Help on the Farm
Farmer Corntessel remarks that his son Josh knows agriculture and could be helpful but criticizes him for occupying the hired hands with instruction. The dialogue highlights a clash between youth involvement and efficient farm labor.
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Josh
Corntessel
Remnant Day Tempered by Curbside Caution
Fragmentary dialogue shows a crowded department store during remnant day with mixed attitudes. One speaker asserts the event while another questions its propriety and contemplates leaving a restaurant.
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Hund
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