Wanderlust and the Vagabond World of the Gay Cat
A vivid portrait follows wanderers peopling rail yards from Pennsylvania to Alaska. It contrasts the “gay cat” who seeks work with those who beg, detailing classes among vagabonds, iron road dreams, and the constant lure of travel until settled as hotel clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
California
Alaska
St. Louis
South Africa
Argentine Republic
Andes
Pampas
Ulate
Argentine
Minnesota
Mexico
Europe
Cat Lifts From Old Tin Boiler After Being Buried Alive
In Bloomfield New Jersey Jerry the Stolz family cat survived a botched euthanasia when buried after injuries. A garbage man carried the animal in a tin boiler with chloroform, declaring it dead. The cat later returned to the kitchen, prompting a frightened response from Mrs. Stolz and her husband.
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Jerry
Stolz
Bloomfield
N. J
Not permissible to kill the warrior again
The fragment asserts that the warrior must not be killed again, signaling a prohibition or vow in the narrative. No additional context or names are provided to expand the event or identify characters or setting.
Isaac Newton Faces a Gravity of Glee
A quip about levity meets a legal turn as Isaac Newton jokes about finding a law against humor. The lighthearted remark ties to debates over restraint and propriety in public discourse.
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Isaac Newton
Fine Self Denial Over Feathered Hats in Albany
A letter notes an Albany woman refuses to speak to people wearing feathered hats. The Chicago Record-Herald suggests such self denial deserves a reward, framing it as a humorous moral observation in a society item.
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Albany
N. Y
Chicago Record-Herald
Pygmalion-Galatea Exchange Echoes Frustration
A speaker pleads for leniency after hard work, urging understanding for effort and dedication amid mounting pressure and expectations in a personal, artistic exchange.
Jewel Box Alarm Advice For Ladies In Paris
An item discusses a Jewel Box alarm in Paris that activates loudly when tampered with by a burglar. It cautions against awakening to warn a burglar and suggests safer, near‑quieter protection. The piece also advocates for proactive security that signals an intruder from a distance, stressing life over gems.
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Paris
Tip
Not this year I did that last year
A brief street chat reveals one man admitting he tried raising chickens on a city lot last year and planning no repeat this year while asking a friend for a temporary loan of five dollars.
Destructive Plum Curculio Attacks Cult
The plum curculio, a native snout beetle, harms apples and many fruits across the United States. It punctures skin to feed and lay eggs, causing misshapen, dwarfed fruit. Control includes arsenical sprays and removing wild hosts near orchards. The apple curculio is distinct in appearance and habits, with different markings and snout length.
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Fred ER. Brooks
West Virginia University Agricultural Experiment Station
United States
Rocky Mountains
Modern Manure Spreader Efficiency and Care
The modern manure spreader offers large capacity and faster operation with multiple horses on non dry level ground. It spreads evenly reducing fertility loss from overapplication and saves labor, making it a good investment for stock farms. Consider build strength and wear points, even distribution, folding technique, and thorough evaluation before purchase.
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W. M. Kelley
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TNE
Gaasy Cain
Cat
North American Journal of Homeopathy
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