Weather Prophet and the Goose That Helped a Love Match
Jared Dunn the village weather pro and his prized goose Honolulu shape a tale of weather lore. Vera Morton uses Honolulu to soften the old man's heart, leading to a reconciliation with Harvey and a new home for the engaged couple. The uprisen sun follows, with no storm brewing.
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Vera
Honolulu
Jared Dunn
Mr. Dunn
Angrety
Starvey
Harvey
Wonolulu
Jared
Leech as First Aid Tool and Self-Processor of Blood
A historical portrait explains the leech perching as a primitive medical aid. It describes the leech’s bite as a tool for extracting blood, its jaw structure, and stomach sacks enabling it to swell two to three times its size. The piece notes its daytime activity and winter burrowing behavior.
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Jess
Jeech
Laughing Sheriff Prepares Final Word on Phantom Treasure
Harry Davey and Dusty Graham hid $9000 from a paymaster robbery on October 11 in Terre Haute Indiana. A chase led to a jug hidden money, multiple arrests, and the recovery of all but $600 as two boarders fled with most of the loot. Five men await trial as the real culprits linger in custody.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Dusty
Graham
Nowe
Kreitenstain
Harry Davey
Lattas Creek
Davey
Ziegler
Barney Davey
Harry
Jarney
Ert
Dickey
Guy Raney
Pleasant Days Horseshoes Luck Tale
A reminiscence personifies luck with a Louisville tone as a narrator recalls a lucky horseshoe incident. The speaker notes a horseshoe strike once led to hospital care and two weeks of rest, pondering whether luck was genuine or a fabrication.
Pin in His Shirt Halts Des Moines Sermon
Reverend Elmer I. Higley of Grace Methodist Episcopal church in Des Moines paused a sermon to remove a stray pin stuck in his back. The incident drew laughter from the male section of the congregation and the pastor quipped that the sermon had a point.
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Des Moines
Isa
Elmer I. Higley
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Gation
Fnally
Man Fined Ten Dollars For Speed Trap Note
A motorist tells the judge he was traveling 20 mph in one direction when a motorcycle officer passed him going 20 mph the opposite way, making it seem he drove 40 mph. The judge imposes a ten dollar fine.
Spiteful Spirit in Rights and Sacrifice Debate
A philosopher notes people demand rights but show little satisfaction unless the favored few bear great sacrifices. The student of human nature agrees, highlighting the tension between claims to rights and collective burdens in social change.
Mackinaw Shielded Man From River Jump
Ludwig Georgewski, seen drinking at 60 East Kinzie, jumped from Rush Street bridge at five. A Mackinaw coat acted as a parachute, keeping him afloat until officers ONeill and Connelly pulled him from the river. He then walked away unharmed.
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Chicago
Ludwig Georgewski
East Kinzie Street
Ludwig
Lizzie Rusch
Rush Street
O'Neill
Connelly
Question on Economics Proves Fainter Than Votes
A man with prominent spectacles asks about the economics behind government theories. Senator Sorghum answers that securing votes is easier and more important at the moment.
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Senator Sorghum
Laughter and Medicine Quaint Exchange in Town
A cheerful resident says a good hearty laugh is better than medicine. A cautious neighbor counters that a druggist charges less for medicine than for a truly funny show, reflecting town humor about price and entertainment.
Excerpt on Exemporaneous Oratory by Senator Sorghum
The dialogue shows Senator Sorghum admitting he plans to speak without notes. He fears prewritten speeches cause nerve loss after rereading and critical self-evaluation.
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Hlave
Senator Sorghum
Married Twice in a Day in Oklahoma
In Muskogee Oklahoma Lee Lamb and Miss Bertha Robinson reportedly wed twice in one day. Lamb first obtained a license and married at the bride's home in a neighboring county. A Checotah deputy halted the pair claiming the license was invalid, prompting a second ceremony on their return to Muskogee.
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Muskogee
Okla
Lee Lamb
Bertha Robinson
Checotah
Lamb
Justice of the Peace Grimes
Rankin and Phyle Mining Stock Retort
A brief quip exchanges between Rankin and Phyle about a $10,000 railroad settlement. Rankin asks what became of the money after an engine struck Phyle’s car. Phyle replies he invested in mining stock and quips that “Good-by” was the correct outcome.
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Rankin
Phyle
Robbers Blow Up Sum merville Post Office
W W Haven of Summerville, Jefferson County, surprised two robbers drilling the village post office safe. The bandits bound him, drilled the safe, and exploded it, stealing about $100 in cash and stamps before fleeing as Haven raised the alarm.
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Dubois
W. W. Haven
Summerville
Jefferson County
Haven
Old Story All Over Again in Chicago Gypsy Scam
George Sylvester of Chisholm Minnesota, visiting Anna Lee a known gypsy fortune teller, paid with silver and put his watch $36 and other valuables in a handkerchief to ward off bad luck. He went two blocks away and found only a wad of paper in the handkerchief as Anna was seized.
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Chicago
George Sylvester
Chisholm
Minn
Anna Lee
Anna
Gossip about actress and manager ends in alimony claim
A gossip snippet reports a prima donna marrying her manager and seeking alimony beyond salary, highlighting personal conflict over finances in show business.
Not Consistent In Talk Says Man Speaks Plainly
The exchange portrays Dubwaite as a blunt speaker who dislikes sham. A remark about his toupee adds a contrasting facet to his plainspoken persona.
Perfect Cinch Bride's First Cook Talks Job
A dialogue highlights a bride hiring a man as her first cook, with the man boasting about the assignment and the woman challenging his lack of cooking knowledge. The exchange underlines expectations in domestic service.
That Discussion Got No Further
A fragment mentions a discussion ending without result and a character noting rapid replacements of men by ex workers. The passage then shifts to a quiet memory of fixing the furnace for eight, hinting at domestic or workplace concerns.
Old Gent Won’t Argue in Hypothetical Bet
An irascible old gentleman resists a debate while a persistent speaker tests patience with a hypothetical question. TJ bets the old man will not endure the dialogue, and the bet is won as the exchange ends with a terse exchange.
Purist Objects to Bunch of Men Phrase
A purist calls the phrase a bunch of men detestable while a chivalrous elder argues a bunch of girls could be allowed if they are the rosebud variety. The exchange carries a playful tone on gendered language.
Soldier Enlistment Sparks Worry in Vivid Exchange
In a tense street dialogue two women debate motherhood and sacrifice noting how a son’s potential enlistment would provoke fear whether he serves or stays home. The exchange highlights public anxiety about military service and national duty.
Times Have Changed Best Mana Commentary at Wedding
The dialogue recalls ancient male control norms as a speaker laments cave dwellers seizing women. Miss Cayenne counters that earlier norms offered a “natural” grip, highlighting shifting views on gender and consent.
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Miss Cayenne
The Way Scene: Money, Love and Distance
Dialogue fragment shows Charlie recounting past wealth and a partner who once thought nothing was too good for him and now believes she is too good. George questions the change as Charlie reflects on shifting fortunes.
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Charlie
George
One on the Parson New Minister
The dialogue features a deacon challenging the parson over belief in earthly punishment for misdeeds. The parson responds that his view changed after hearing the preacher.
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Parson
Deacon
Earth
Deacon Jones
Too Cheap for Her. His Wife
The article features a lighthearted domestic dispute over a gown purchase. A husband and wife banter about fashion and cost, with the neighbor’s new dress prompting comparisons and humorous exchanges. The piece reflects social vanity and neighborly chatter in a domestic setting.
Hauntlem Messenger Echoes Villain Trail Prompt
A messenger boy replies to a boss to speed a note. The line hints at a haunting atmosphere and pursuit on the villain’s trail, capturing a noir tone.
Map of War Service Cleared in Naval Inquiry
Captain Singleton asks about map of war service. Henry Peck, married to a widow, replies he was never on a map of war but served as second mate aboard a woman-of-war.
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Captain Singleton
Henry Peck
Odor Warns Of Hidden Burning Of Letters
A narrator notes a sweet smell filling the house as Geraldine burns her love letters in the furnace, revealing a secretive domestic moment and a tense, personal action.
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Geraldine
The Application
The baseball umpire quotes a rule about not touching pitchers and the audience reaction. The line suggests a heated call and backlash as the crowd debates fairness and sportsmanship.
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Praver
The Reason on Automobiling as a Sport
A quoted debate questions automobiling as an uplifting sport and notes the danger as many men go under. The exchange contrasts optimism with caution in the context of racing.
Portrait Negotiation Between Artist and Patron
The dialogue shows Artist Mr Jibbs offering to paint his portrait by studying the patron's wife in repose but the patron warns that such a speaking likeness will never be achieved. The exchange highlights tension between fidelity and likeness.
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Jibbs
Father and son discuss political economy in brief exchange
A small boy asks who political economy is. The father answers candidly that he cannot tell and even doubts its existence. The exchange captures a moment of doubt about political economy's reality.
Unclear Phrase Highlights Odd Thermodynamics
Fragments show a speaker claiming to use a cold tea and a vacuum bottle to do something with nature. The source lacks clear context, dates, or names, making precise reporting difficult.
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Bridgeton
Poultry Yard
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Ornithological Society
Harvey Hrozs
Vera Morton
Morton
Sheriff Laughe
Spot
Mackinaw
Depot
Miss Robinson
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Man
Bebbe
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