Not Al tog ether A Hoodoo Among Motorists
A northern newspaper column notes the thirteen superstition in racing and travel. It cites Isle of Man, Paris-Bordeaux, and Hill climb stories where No. 13 brought misfortune, contrasting with Dr. Nansen and the Fram crew who survived thirteen journeys and timing coincidences including a 13th birthday litter and August 13 Vardo arrival.
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Isle of Man
Bordeaux
Zborowski
Nansen
Fram
North Pole
Vardo
Norway
Critique of Lavish Wedding Gifts by a Professor
A professor condemns extravagant wedding presents as socially harmful. He argues gifts like teapots inkstands and jewelry encourage recipients to live beyond means and upset values. He recommends practical, serviceable presents and often prefers giving money.
Punished by Lies Turns to Marriage In Tale
A dialogue recalls a man who admits lying about his fortune to a former paramour. She learns of the deception but ends up marrying him, proving the old claim that liars may be punished in surprising ways. The exchange riffs on deceit, consequence, and lasting bonds.
Evening walk leads to a heartfelt apology and chance at love
A woman apologizes for not coming here sooner, expressing regret and hope as a man, eager, asks if she means yes. She confirms the decision to stay and hints at a future together after wandering away from the crowd.
Hopkins Opinion Sparks Debate on Proposals
In a lively exchange the speaker questions if the average girl will accept a man once he proposes. The counterpoint argues the moment she begins to propose, not after the proposal, is when acceptance occurs.
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Hopkins
Scott
City Clerk Report Details Expenditures and Receipts
City Clerk report shows expenditures and receipts totaling 78 889 32 dollars. The document records financial activity for the period and lists centralized spending and incoming funds.
Speedy Irishman’s haunted lodging tale told by Walker Hines
Walker Hines frames a story of an Irishman in a western town who seeks shelter, ignores a haunted house warning, and in three days returns from a restless journey. The tale, from Popular Magazine, blends humor with a brisk pace and a ghostly setup.
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Walker Hines
Popular Magazine
Real Estate and Municipal Vouchers Ledger Summary
Statement of financial condition lists balances for real estate, street cleaning, furniture and fixtures, and sewer bonds. It notes vouchers outstanding on account for sew ers, other vouchers and totals 54 166 75 with specific line items such as 11 508 78 and 4 466 75 among the entries.
Mt Sterling City Clerk submits to Citizens and Taxpayers
Fi MZ Riingo, City Clerk, respectfully submits the document to the Citizens and Taxpayers of Mt Sterling Kentucky.
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Mt. Sterling
Kentucky
City of
Fi. MZ. Rriingo
Remedies for Dyspepsia and Health Tips from Old Notes
A physician cites 425 dyspepsia cases noting alkali or carminatives like ginger or bismuth carbonate, taken after meals or when discomfort arises, as the most beneficial. Other items include using Olive oil for contusions, boric acid on abrasions, and warm oil to lessen a black eye. Also mentions scrapbook style story illustration and a Holmes quote on faith and enthusiasm.
Local Pride: Green County Journal Praises Home-Grown People
The Green County Journal lauds residents as home-grown and well brought up. The piece emphasizes community pride and rural upbringing as a defining local trait.
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Green County
All in the Name. The Dalai Lama Identity
A printed pseudo headline notes the full ceremonial title of the Dalai Lama of Tibet. The text lists an expanded grand lineage name and formal styling used in historical records.
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Dalai Lama
Thibet
A-wang Lo-Pu
Wall art uses giant rag carpet as wall covering
One New York gallery showcases a huge neutral tone rag carpet hung as a wall covering. The owner says it was woven for the space and that the pictures never had a better setting, though the carpet itself draws as much attention as the paintings.
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New York
England's Cotton Importation Averages 300 Million
England's annual raw cotton imports vary but average about 300 million dollars in value. The figure reflects the scale of the cotton trade and its importance to the economy.
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England
Deacons Stick Together In Georgia Rescue Scene
Representative Dudley M. Hughes of the Third Georgia district responds to a plea from a penitent colored laborer at a Macon police station. The laborer cites his role as a deacon in two churches and urges unity, saying it is time for deacons to stick together.
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Hughes
Georgia
Dudley M. Hughes
Wreck-Averted Odyssey Aboard the Effective
The steamship Effective, sailing from Cuba to Philadelphia with 27,000 tons of iron ore, rode six days of eastward seas and twice listed on its beam ends. No storm appeared, but shifting cargo left the starboard side five feet lower than the port side by voyage end. Crew speculates a cyclone wake caused the strange list.
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Cuba
Philadelphia
Bahamas
Hard Times for a Husky Hobo in Seasonal Exchange
In dialect dialogue a kind lady offers the wandering hobo a slice of apple pie. He agrees hardship describes winter famine and farmers eating apples while he begs, noting summer brings occasional work offers.
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H. H
When I order poultry again the man complains
A man tells his grocer he does not want aeroplane chickens, calling them all wings and machinery with no meat, prompting a quip about the type of poultry desired.
Loneliness Averted at Summer Boarders Return
Farmer Corntessel frets about loneliness as summer boarders depart and his son Josh with two hired men share meals, noting they kick back as if paying board. The exchange hints at rural life and seasonal labor in a historical setting.
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Corntessel
Josh
Jes
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