The Man in Bed 14 at the Hospital
Dr. Carruthers confesses love for Miss Mitram who is married to Johnson of Bed 14. She refuses divorce, chooses duty, and Johnson dies from a postural clot as Carruthers and Miss Mitram face the consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mitram
Mitram
Elizabeth Mitram
Carruthers
Jack
Mirram
Fred
Tex
Miss Mirram
Johnson
Elizabeth Mirram
Miriam
Laimgon
Old Montague
Seraph
Mr. Drake
Elizabeth
Texas
Drake
Johhneon
Whenan
Copstig
W.G Chaplan
The Churning Tango Dining Bon Mot
A witty chat line from a judge about Bronette-Mr Beanbrough skipping dances as Blondine notes his claim of drinking cream for health and fear of tangoing it into butter. The remark blends humor with a social scene reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronette
Heartbeat Rate Insight Sparks Cautious Debate
The paper notes a heart beating 71 times a minute for a man in a given moment, while Patrice suggests pace varies with company. The exchange hints at differing views on how surroundings influence vital signs and patience in reading people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrice
Conversation Sketch on Marriage Timing
A quipny dialogue shows Miss Young-What asking about the best time to marry and Miss Elder replying that the right moment is when the man is willing. The exchange reflects social views on marriage timing in a playful tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Young
Miss Elder
A Big Man in Tobacco Stocks
A light exchange notes a man’s self-importance and his belief that tobacco stocks should fall when he stops smoking, hinting at a boastful character and market-driven humor.
Morgantown Woman Undergoes Skin Graft Procedure
Mrs. A. Q. Price of Morgantown West Virginia is to receive a 260 square inch skin graft. The remark about hoping for the best reflects general sentiment on medical outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Q. Price
Morgantown
W. Va
English Society Women Plan Tea Shops Abroad
English society women intend to open tea shops at continental resorts marking a bold venture in hospitality. The plan reflects postwar social shifts and aims to provide refined gatherings for travelers and expatriates.
Proverbs and sayings from Mrs Agnes Hovenor Timme
A collection of wry aphorisms and maxims touching ambition marriage finance and human nature. It notes that success depends on the jockey not just the horse and that people often pursue what they pretend not to want. It comments on societal weddings and mislaid eggs as small foibles.
Missionary Bishop Found Calcutta Roots in Faith
A century ago Dr Thomas Fanshawe Middleton became the first bishop of Calcutta in London then sailed to India. He laid the Bishop’s College foundation in Calcutta and started a consistory court before dying in 1822. Despite small numbers the Christian faith has long influenced India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Fanshawe Middleton
Calcutta
London
India
Bishopsa’ College
Great Eastern Empire
The Irresponsible Adjective Sparks Mockery
A gifted speaker chafes at being billed as world renowned, while the chairman admits the move was to inflate his stature. The exchange highlights the town’s skepticism toward self promoted orators.
Accused Prisoner Denies Charges Labeling Accusation Trumped
In the Shuffle Magistrate Officer segment a prisoner protests that the charge is trumped up and calls the officer a joker. He claims he struck only to prevent escape as he came within an ace of freedom.
One Plot Used by Popular Author Says He Steals
The noted writer admits he has only one plot and took it from Romeo and Juliet. He explains all stories follow the same core, differing only in setting and dialect.
Benefit of the Best Light Quote
A literary maxim praising generous interpretation parallels how people deserve the best possible light in understanding. The quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson links fair treatment of individuals with fair portrayal in images or narratives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W. Emerson
Mysteries of Complexion Taken as a Compliment
A playful exchange on beauty notes how a compliment about complexion implies attraction. The remark jokes that a kiss carries a little of that admired hue as a keepsake from each admirer.
Man loses confidence after wrong bank investment
A man who invested heavily in the wrong bank withdraws his confidence and funds, illustrating the risk of misplaced trust in financial institutions.
Tomor Row Speed Theme Fails To Face Timely Race
A brief note reflects on the elusive concept of tomorrow as an unstoppable rival. The line suggests no one has ever lived fast enough to catch the future. The quote frames time as unattainable and beyond human reach.
Women gain ground as Australia advances suffrage laws
The note says under woman suffrage in Australia hundreds of improvements have been made in laws. It highlights legislative progress and expanding rights attributed to suffrage movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Preventing Tuberculosis Spread Through Sanitation Measures
Public health guidance urges careful handling of tubercular sputum with five percent lysol or carbolic acid. Sputum cups, soiled items, and used dishes require strict containment and boiling after use to prevent transmission.
Bridges uses bold punctuation in Narcissus poem
The poem Narcissus by Robert Bridges abolishes the comma allowing adjectives to stand as separate qualities or modify each other. Bridges favors the exclamation mark and sprinkling of dashes, uses colon, question mark, and period, often mixing punctuation for effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narcissus
Robert Bridges
Bridges
Literary Talk Candlestick Jokes Ahead of Time
A playful conversation features a candlestick atop a clock and a witty remark about being ahead of time. William Henry questions the remark while the other responds with teasing humor about old fashioned decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry
Seeing is Believing in Sally Collins Uplift
Miss Brown asks if Sally Collins believes in the uplift movement. Miss Jones notes Sally’s stance by describing how she mounts a street car, implying conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Brown
Sally Collins
Miss Jones
Average man has lime in system to whitewash fence
The paper notes that the average man carries enough lime in his body to whitewash a fence, a remark echoed in a quip about many men lining a fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacon
Egbert
Men Seek Words of Encouragement Wasted Time
A brief note speculates that many men squander time searching for motivating phrases. The piece hints at advice or quotes being sought but provides no concrete guidance or examples.
Woman fears mouse after realizing it can harm her
A woman grows afraid of a mouse after recognizing its potential to cause harm. The awareness of danger prompts heightened vigilance and precautionary behavior in daily life.
Tiny Shoe Fittings Tells Reader About Comfort Add-ons
An old ad note explains using antiseptic powder to prevent chafing and help shoes fit tighter or feel easier for dancing. Mentions a HOR package and names Ales 8 Ulmeted Lettoy in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weing Allen
Lettoy
N.Y
Why a Hen Cackles When Laying in a Cage
Of Course she Why does a hen cackle when she lays on cage He DBecause the egg can't I guess.
Castoria Ad Promises Safe Remedy For Infants
The advertisement touts Castoria as a safe and reliable remedy for infants and children and urges parents to look for the signature noted as in use for over the years mentioned. It claims it is trusted for child relief with a familiar warning of easing infant discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Wheel Talk Brings Walter and Tommie Together Again
Wayside Walter and Tired Tommie meet after months apart. Walter explains a cross country trip and Tommie asks about traveling incog. Walter replies he was on the axle in this lighthearted exchange from the Youngstown Telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Tommie
Youngstown
London station installs penny-in-the-slot ticket machines
A London railroad station now offers penny-in-the-slot machines for selling train tickets to accompany friends to the platforms. One observer quips they’d pay more than a penny to see some friends leave town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Patrice
Speeding humor in a comic exchange about horses
Inquisitive Ignatz asks how fast a horse can go and learns a mile in two minutes four seconds is good speed. He muses that Paul Revere Tom OShanter and John Gibbon would have liked motorcycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignatz
Father
Paul Revere
Tom O’shanter
John Gibbin
Dr Eliot Calls For Reform In Public Education
The piece cites Dr. Eliot contrasting English and American schooling, questions the wasteful U S system, and promises a future article outlining a practical, rational plan to educate youths to fit individual talents and capacities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot
England
America
Also Mentioned on This Page
Man IN Bed
J. B. Kaye
Nurse Mirram
Agnes Hovenor Timme
Milwaukee Baseball Club
Fletcher
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!