Dec 24 in History Highlights Obituaries and War Anniversary
Benjamin Rush born in 1745, later a signer and medical writer and abolitionist who died in 1913. 1814 marked the Ghent peace treaty ending the War of 1812. 1868 English author William Makepeace Thackeray died. he was born in 1811. Astronomical notes list sunset 4 34, sunrise 7 19, moonset 8 32 pm, moon at southern point at noon, sun due south.
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In History and Astronomical Notes for December
December 25 in history recalls Jesus birth dating quality, Champlain death, Newton birth and Shays rebellion, plus Santo Domingo 1905. Astronomical notes mark Saturn quadrature and Jupiter visibility. Miscellaneous quips touch politics tariffs census costs and Ninon de L Enclos.
Indian Runner Longboat Defies Odds In Marathon Feat
The article lauds Longboat, an Indian runner, for his endurance in the International Marathon and his finish at Madison Square Garden. It contrasts his performance with Dorando and Hayes, noting Longboat’s rise from a pitiful collapse to a display of exceptional stamina and resilience. It also critiques civilizing attitudes toward Native athletes.
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Savage
Power to Executive Elbows in the Nation’s Government
The piece argues for strong executive leadership in times of crisis, noting Lincoln’s decisive action in 1861 and the enduring demand for personality plus vision in governors. It cites Atlantic Monthly on executive responsibility and notes public support for a leader who pushes a program through despite party lines.
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Lincoln
Sumter
Atlantic Monthly
Try Hard and Finish Strong in Gift Season Hustle
A dated column advises readers to push through troubles and finish tasks, urging practical action and self reliance. It mocks idleness, praises effort, and encourages shoppers to buy gifts and support family roles during the holiday rush, ending with light banter and gossip.
Margret’s Prayer Lesson Sparks Whizzing Answer
A child at prayer forgets to say Mamma and asks for a starter line instead. The Delineator notes the moment as a quaint example of family humor and early language learning in a domestic scene.
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Little Margret
Pike Fishing Tactics Revealed by Trout Waters Journal
In a discussion from Trout Waters Management, Armistead notes pike species hold seized fish crosswise in their jaws for extended periods before swallowing. He cites a pike holding a perch for about twenty minutes before vanishing. The typical time is five to ten minutes.
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Goethals Reports Steady Panama Canal Progress
In a plain annual review Colonel Goethals outlines twelve months of progress on the Panama Canal project. He notes landslides slowed work but vows to use steam shovels to handle future slides and asserts that critics urging doubt have been answered by steady engineering achievements.
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The Catarrh Cure Claim in Curated Ad Copy
A vintage advertisement extols Dallis Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as the sole constitutional remedy. It asserts the remedy cures a constitutional disease affecting blood and mucous surfaces with a one hundred dollar pledge and adds testimonials.
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Curing a Cold in One Day Claim Draws Response
A dubious advertorial repeats a claim that a laxative and quinine can cure a cold in a day. It references an author or sponsor and warns readers about expectations and potential refunds.
Prudent Pride in a Catholic Standard and Times Quip
In a echoed voice the speaker notes meekness amid pride in a ritual contest with Irish rivals. He praises Dorsandy as strong and fearless while teasing Irish expectations, reframing bravado as silence and steady effort under scrutiny from Catholic readers.
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Eenstead
Slynorr
Prisoner offers to accept shame over horse theft
A captive suggests a compromise to avoid further violence by allowing him to hang his head in shame rather than being executed. The lynching party leader questions whether the act would count as death by his own action. The Philadelphia Ledger reports the exchange.
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New York Life
Old Man on Fence Chats of Kin and Careers
A rustic exchange reveals Jim at the depot as a telegraph operator Zeke captains a steamer Pete flies an air ship and Bill idles at home while others pursue varied roles The piece shifts to a Judge column noting veteran preachers rely on few sermons and dismissive humor about memory
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Chauffeur Ow Then Keep On Your Own Side
The remark playfully addresses lane discipline and courtesy in driving. It cites a moment of passenger frustration with a chauffeur not staying on their side, highlighting road etiquette tensions.
Quote exchange on understanding and silence
Miss Cavenne argues that many men would remain silent if forced to speak only on what they truly know. The Washington Star note frames a sharp, backhanded contrast about expertise and restraint in conversation.
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Miss Cavenne
Washington Star
Not the Only Girl I Have Kissed
A humorous exchange from a 19th century note about a youth who proclaims to his fiancée that he has kissed other girls, followed by playful quips about gifts and a jest about a daughter eloping with a chauffeur in a cartoonish exchange.
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Harper’s Weekly
Gwendolyn
Puck
All Looked Alike King Birthday Celebration
A brief snippet shows dialogue about a grand celebration tied to a king's birthday with curiosity about the king. The exchange suggests a festive atmosphere and uncertainty about the ruler.
Oyster Tale Sparks Curious Question From Willie
A short whimsical note asks if there are lady oysters as Willie wonders about voices and songs from the sea. The snippet leans toward a playful, childlike curiosity without further facts.
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Little Willie
Shopping Advice for the Neighbor and Husband
A playful guide suggests buying butter and tea for a neighbor’s wife as a hint. It warns against overspending on gifts and jokes about finding an earth on bargain counters as a present idea for a husband. It advises sensible choices like trousers for the wife and not buying a drum for an enemy’s child. Stores stay open late the night before.
Some Men Know It All, But It Kicks When They Try
A humorous exchange notes that men who claim to know everything irritate, and the narrator resists being dictated to. The line suggests a tension between certainty and individual autonomy with a sly jab at overbearing know-it-alls.
Counterfeiting Gouges Foley Remedy Adrift
An old advertisement warns against passing counterfeit money and urges substitution with Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung remedies. D. Knopfel endorses the patent medicine claim amid cautionary notes on bad money practices.
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D. Knopfel
Allen 8 Olmeted shoe powder advertises 25c free trial
A fragmented advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ee powder to ease breaking in new shoes. Claims a 25 cent price, free sample, and urges avoiding substitutes with a distant supplier name.
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