Unexplained Farm Romance Ends in Wealthy Widow's Reward
Silas Barker, a prosperous bachelor farmer, courted Miss Clementine Wilson amid rumors of a union that would merge their farms. Barker schemed to acquire her property, and when the plan collapsed he pursued her, but his deceit led to social ostracism. Barker fell ill and died. Clementine inherited all his estate, while the town debated motives and forgiveness in a tale of love and deceit.
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Silas Barker
Mr. Barker
Clementine Wilson
Silas
Miss Wilson
Jim
Barker
Clementine
Tie
Versons
Si Barker
Clem
Credit Awas
Deacon Iargreaves
Clem Wilson
Wilson
Barker Farmhouse
Peace Makers Appointed in Pennsylvania Counties in 1683
Amid colonial plans three peace makers were assigned per Pennsylvania county in 1683 to avert lawsuits. The rest is unrelated antiquarian lines about theater humor and a quip on idleness.
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Pennsylvania
The Deadly Vapor After Oil Tanker Drains
Experts warn that vapor left after tankers are pumped out can ignite with a spark, causing explosions or fires even when ships appear empty. Oil films on water may spread and ignite harbors, as seen in places like Baku where oil covers large water areas and danger has been repeatedly noted.
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Baku
Human Boats and Sail Swimmers of the Past
Pearson's Weekly describes long distance swimmers who rode belts with masts and sails to glide on water. Dr Bedale of Manchester could float for hours using a waist belt and a sail while on his back. Captain Boyton sailed the English Channel wearing air inflated dress and a sail at his feet, even crossing from Dover to Calais with a paddle to steer.
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Bedale
Manchester
Mersey
Captain Boyton
English Channel
Dover
Calais
Pearson's Weekly
Is there a job to which no one will apply
The piece argues that every occupation, from public executioner to sewer worker and diver to dynamite mill worker, has plentiful applicants. It notes prison warders, scavengers, and steeplejacks all attract recruits, and asks if any paid position truly lacks applicants.
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Loudon
Durability of Steel in Early Service Life
The article states that nearly all steel failures occur early, a plate lasting a year can be trusted to endure many years, with continual bending causing injury. Steel is described as having a tumultuous youth, being trustworthy in middle age, and beyond reproach in old age, while opinions differ on corrosion compared to iron.
Too Late to Change
A senator at a banquet declares a man cannot alter his reputation, with a quip about a retired millionaire and two Good men. A foreign tourist asks about Mammoth care, a native jokes about getting lost and making wills. A thunderstorm joke ends with a wife fearing thunderstruck punchline.
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Chicago Tribune
A Frog and a Girl Define a Frog in Playful Verse
A little girl defines a frog as a great big green bug with its mouth always open, always standing up in front and sitting down behind. The remark, quoted from London Globe, ends with a note that good luck results from well directed efforts to succeed.
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London Globe
Perilous Posing by a Wildlife Photographer's Crew
A. W. Dimock recalls in Outing his role as a professional disturber of snakes alligators and other wildlife to stage human interest scenes for his camera. He describes between predator encounters keeping animals at bay and guiding captives to pose while the photographer works.
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A. W. Dimock
Unseen Critic Claims Credit for Painting in Met Museum
A plain stranger interrupts an art student at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, correcting technique before revealing he painted the work. The student reacts with anger, while the mysterious man asserts his ownership, saying he "ought to know something about it." The anecdote ends with a witty aside from New York Press.
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Girtic
Abott 8 S. Thayer
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York
New York Press
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M. G Allever
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Kodak
Eastman Kodak Company
Math
Rochester
N. Y
C. N. Patrick
Oblivion
George Sand
Laura
Fliegende
Johnson
Italy
Jack
Albery Farm
Fair Grounds
Albery Horse Hospital
Ethan
Captain
Morgan
America
Baby Joy
Samuel Albery
Universal Service
Iowa Telephone Company
Wm. F. Rohn
W. F. Rohn
Monticello, Ia
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