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How the Rain Came in the Philippines
A vivid firsthand account of a stranger during the rainy season in the Philippines. The narrative details a terrifying storm delivering wind, flying thatch, debris, and deadly creatures, with roofs tearing away and water swallowing the landscape. It ends with a dramatic redescription of destruction and chaos across the plaza and mountain.
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Philippines
McClure
Goudeau's Sheep and the Faithful Spaniel Tale
A Paris bohemian known as Goudeau is recalled for a tale where his dog and a loyal spaniel accompany him. The story notes the tax collector realizing Goudeau had not paid dues, approaching the scene in a gentle manner.
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Sinalie Goudeau
Paris
Mary
Goudeau
Goudeau Fares A Sheep Dog Tax Dodger In Montmartre
An old acquaintance asks M Goudeau to pay tax for his spaniel. He insists it is a sheep dog useful to him in his work and thus tax exempt. He then proclaims poets are shepherds and is reportedly observed with a real sheep next day in Montmartre. The piece also explains the word cutler and its roots from French and Latin origins.
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M. Goudeau
Gath
Gondeau
Virgil
Theocritus
Montmartre
London
Cultellarius
Cultellus
One Thing Lacking in The Moonshine Quip
A witty exchange about a theater fire in a country town. Hi Tragedy notes a blaze and Low Comedy says a disastrous panic was avoided due to a sparse audience. The remark hinges on audience size preventing mass panic.
Patient Pays Bill with Office Visit Charge
A dialogue from the Philadelphia Ledger shows a patient paying a $122 total to Dr Soakem. The exchange notes a $2 office visit fee and a charging up to date including today.
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Dr. Soakem
Philadelphia Ledger
Weather Prophet Warns of Disagreeable Forecast
A satirical weather saying from a Washington Star column mocks predicting gloom to avoid criticism. A German proverb notes constant complaints gain no pity.
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Washington Star
How Warriors Died and Noted Fates of Famous Leaders
A brief survey of historic figures detailing how Grant Napoleon Washington and others died or faced fate after long careers. It notes cancer typhoid and suicide among the fates of notable rulers and explorers with a closing vignette on the life of a tailor described as an overlooked artist in American fashion.
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Grant
William the Silent
Napoleon
Cortes
Mexico
Spain
Washington
Lord Clive
India
England
Washing figs and dates improves cleanliness and taste
The article notes that figs and dates should be washed before consumption, especially for children, to remove dust and germs. Washing does not harm flavor and can make the fruit more agreeable to touch and taste.
Versatile fiance sparks playful quip in Philadelphia Press
A Philadelphia Press quote recalls Miss Gusher calling her fiancé versatile. The exchange mocks the idea, labeling him a regular idiot, yet adaptable in many ways, highlighting a humorous misperception of character.
Coffee mill promises more cups from fresh ground beans
The advertisement touts a coffee mill that cuts beans finer with less dust and claims 15 to 20 extra cups per pound of Royal Cut Coffee. It highlights suitability for percolators and French drip pots and promotes Pfefferle's Coffee as a pleasure to drink.
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Royal Electric Coffee
Pfefferle
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New Ulm, Minn
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