The Saving of Peter and Minna’s Quiet Rescue
In a village tale, Minna Schmitt discovers Peter Burns drunk and endangered by the judge’s influence. She fends off danger with courage, disguising a rescue as care. Peter’s loyalty unfolds as a risky moral gambit leads to a hopeful, if comic, reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minna Schmitt
Merriam
Peter Burns
Peter
Mita
Minna
Mrs. Merriam
Anse
McGorrick
Mim
Ipecac
Deaths by Ax and Block in Prosia History
The article contrasts old fashioned execution in Prosia with German methods, noting the ax remains the lawful instrument while the executioner and twelve witnesses wear somber frock coats and tall hats. It describes the strangled ritual and emphasizes the ritual garb over modern devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanada
German Empire
Prosgia
New York Press
Flower and Tree Care Tips for Houseplants and Trees
Practical notes on watering dormant trees and winter care for begonias and roses. Advice covers soil soaking, avoiding overwatering, rooting cuttings in sand, and using soot tea to combat pests. Also a short comic item about a Portland pension applicant claiming wartime fits as grounds for benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Army
Navy
Oregon
Portland Oregonian
Funny remarks and witticisms in old newspapers
A compilation of brief humorous quips from 19th and early 20th century papers. It references Daniel Webster praised by Sydney Smith and Disraeli recalling a visit to England, then shifts to a Dublin biographical note on Robespierre and a Chicago News quip about waiting on eternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Disraeli
Daniel Webster
England
Jonathan
Dixy
Sydney Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ugenie Uelrich
Jainna
Wrnter
Detroit Free Press
Block
Cleveland
Dublin
Robep Pierre
Chicago News
Idea M. Snyder
McElree
Thedford
Cardus
Iai
Parker
Balsam
Denison
Sherman
Dallas
Fort Worth
Texas
Moses
New
Red River Division
Tetaero
People’s Party State Convention
Minneapolis
Iine
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Washington
Opportunity Knocks
Wonderful
Great Northern
Max Bass
Clark St
Carcase
Fle Marine &Ta
St. Patz, F
Atime
Yellowstone Park
Omaha
Francis
Puse
D. A. Simmons
Minneapolis, Minn
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