Prince Married by Proxy Disappoints Bavarian Bride
The London Chronicle notes that marriage by proxy has a long history. Ex Queen Maria Sophia of Naples, invited by King Bomba to wed his heir, learns her betrothed is a timid, German unable to speak Italian. The proxy union ends with a stark contrast when they meet.
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Maria Sophia
Naples
Bomba
Parenta
Sanders
Plantagenet Times
London Chronicle
John Simon
Prince Leopold
Bavaria
Austria
Mexico
Arras
Liquid oxygen proves as effective as dynamite in blasting
Experiments by the bureau of mines show liquid oxygen, if used within ten minutes after cartridge saturation, can blast as powerfully as dynamite. A major liquid air firm plans a commercial test plant at a mine or quarry to gauge commercial value, with focus on handling, containment, and reducing waste.
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Bureau of Mines
German Appetite and a Second Heavy at Luncheon
An actor at a luncheon quips that Germany’s appetite for conquests remains large. A speaker compares Germany to a second heavy with a big mouth, recalling a party where drinks ran low and a fresh pint was brought. The chairman insists all drinkers have the same amount.
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Germany
Hens Described by Schoolboy in Playful Essay
A schoolboy portrays hens as curious animals with no noses teeth or ears. He notes they swallow food whole and chew with their crops in their chests. He adds the birds’ outer parts are used for pillows or feather dusters.
War Talk Shuffle Between Parente and Johnny
Cartoon dialogue shows Parente chiding Johnny over seconds and neutrals as a light gunside gag. The strip uses sharp banter and a mock battle theme.
Life in Washington WhetS Appetite for Excitement
A brief contrast notes how life in Washington seems to stir excitement while immediately felt dry, reflecting a reader’s sense of urban pace versus domestic quiet. The remarks imply a curiosity about political or social life in the capital.
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Washington
Forger Sings Bass in Prison Quartette
A remark connects an inmate’s singing to his forged notes. The quote notes the prison quartet performance as an explanation for his ability to utter forged financial notes.
At the Table Do You Know Camouflage Question
A playful exchange quotes a lamb denying knowledge of camouflage and claiming it never eats foreign cheeses, framing a whimsical dining moment with a dash of wordplay.
Madame Grundy Is No More
A London piece notes the quiet disappearance of Mrs Grundy, a powerful public influence once guiding opinions. It reflects on her waning authority during wartime and suggests society may navigate without her, as women adopt roles once thought unsuitable.
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London
When the doctor began to practice on me
A brief quip about medical consultation and outcome. A doctor says the patient was “all in” and, after treatment, “all out,” signaling a humorous exchange on health progress.
Oldest European royalty and long-lived annuity stopped
London Tit-Bits notes the last surviving grandchild of George III was Europe’s oldest royalty. The elder sister of the late duke of Cambridge and aunt to Queen Mary, she wed at Buckingham Palace on June 28, 1843. She received a $15,000 annual British annuity for 73 years, totaling $1,095,000, which was halted when war began as she lived in Germany.
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Francis Joseph
Europe
London
Eugenie
Mecklenburg-Strelitz
George III
Duke of Cambridge
Queen Mary
England
Buckingham Palace
Germany
Beggar Drops Tales for Money Says Luck Won’t Pay
A street beggar declares the times are hard and he will not waste more time on sad stories. He claims his best tale would not earn more than ten cents, reflecting cold humor about proving effort.
Tender Thought Over Chicken Dialogue
A brief exchange where He asks to tender chicken and She responds that she wishes but the meat is too tough to eat as is. The dialogue hints at a humorous pun on the word tender and the meal's condition.
On the Road Exchange Over Feathered Hats
A witty exchange highlights a characterization moment about ambition and vanity as two speakers clash while on the road. One declares intent to feather a nest, the other notes a hat already feathered, implying self interest and pretense.
Trunk Murder Mystery Packed Jury Hears Case
A crowded jury listened attentively as prosecutors outlined key clues in what authorities call a trunk murder case. The courtroom atmosphere suggested a high stake trial with dramatic testimony expected.
Local theatergoers debate amateur vs professional pricing
An exchange questions if audiences prefer affordable amateur productions over higher professional ticket prices, highlighting a tension between accessibility and quality in the arts community.
Girls Make Good in Mills Pay and Pride Shift
The Pittsburgh Dispatch reports women workers in McKees Rocks at Schoen Pressed Steel Car works have joined mills and plan to stay. About 200 women are employed and many earn 48 dollars every two weeks, enjoying easier work and higher pay than in cigars or box factories.
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Pittsburgh Mills
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Schoen Pressed Steel
McKees Rocks
Nurses Limited by War Demand Slash Domestic Care
A Gotham correspondent reports that war demand will restrict nursing services. Trained nurses, once abundant, may become a luxury and only those with real need will receive care. The Red Cross procession in New York showcased scarce supply as thousands enlist for the war effort.
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Gotham
Red Cross
New York
British Privy Council Plans Trade Research Associations
Industrial research fellowships have funded labs and experts for American manufacturers. In Britain the privy council proposes shared costs to foster trade research associations aided by government funds. A cotton research body is forming, soon to follow with wool flax oil and photographic industries. The council reports three optical glass types, light alloys for aircraft, a new hard porcelain, and potential tin recovery savings.
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Great Britain
Privy Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Privy Council
No statue for him sparks debate in senate
Senator Sorghum resists a statue proposal saying he hopes posterity will not place him in the public square. He jokes that he has started enough arguments and does not want to be a perpetual source of contention among future art critics.
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Senator Sorghum
Neighbor surprise stems from doctor status
A neighbor wished the speaker well, and the surprise comes from the neighbor being a doctor.
Paradise Lost referenced in quick comedic exchange
A brief Town Topics item notes a playful exchange about Paradise Lost. The line shows a character linking the work to marriage, highlighting a humorous literary reference in social dialogue.
Question on suitable marriage age sparks bashful reply
In a playful exchange, he asks about the appropriate marriage age and she answers at about her own age, adding a bashful remark to the lighthearted back and forth.
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Bashful
Cutting Every Way in the Telling of a Feud
Wordplay implies a rivalry where James is edged out by William. The exchange hints at personal tension and a social snub framed as a sharp quip.
Rabbinical Health Laws Emphasize Holistic Purity and Diet
Dr. Joseph H. Marcus cites rabbinical health rules from the Jewish Seaside home in Atlantic City. The guidelines urge mindful eating, hydration after meals, avoiding poison meat, not mixing meat and fish, keeping water covered overnight, and careful postures for digestion.
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Joseph H. Marcus
Atlantic City
Resignation Over Payroll Treatment
A worker explains quitting after the firm removed their name from the payroll. The dialogue notes the motivation as mistreatment by the employer and asks what actions led to the resignation.
Forced economy rules for German POWs in England
German prisoners of war held in England practice strict economy. Some are wealthy, with incomes estimated at 100,000 to 150,000 dollars annually, yet they face a weekly spending limit of five pounds on luxuries. Restrictions forbid items containing meat, sugar, flour, or milk, prompting purchases such as tobacco or cigarettes to fill basic wants.
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England
Arct Antarctic Dog Meat Use by Peary
In his 1891 92 expedition narrative Rear Admiral Robert E Peary describes feeding dogs as a supplementary food due to worn out sled dogs and to extend provisions. He states this method proved sound and was used on all subsequent trips.
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Robert E. Peary
Retiring Rector H. F. E. A Cruso of Tunstall Voices Ill Health
Rev H F E A Cruso rector of Tunstall Sittingbourne retires after 33 years in the post and 52 years in the church. He is descended from Timothy Crugo a friend of Daniel Defoe and named his book Robinson Crusoe after him.
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H. FE. A. Cruso
Tunstall
Sittingbourne
London Times
Cruso
Timothy Crugo
Daniel Defoe
Robinson Crusoe
Bear Sighting Sparks Hasty Innkeeper Demand
A frightened Vacationist reports spotting a bear described as green with yellow stripes. The innkeeper dismisses the claim and urges calm while ordering bromide to calm guests.
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Jak
Jake
Recall of the Once Famous Hymn Tune "China"
The Hartford Courant recalls Timothy Swan, the Worcester born composer of the hymn tune "China" from 1784, a favorite for Isaac Watts funeral hymns in New England well into the 1800s. Swan lived many years in Suffield and died July 23, 1842, leaving a legacy faded from modern hymnals.
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Timothy Shedd
Wethersfield
Hartford
New England Harmony
China
Isaac Watt
New England
Swan
Are You Getting Well Paid for Your Work
A Detroit Free Press quote questions fair pay and effort. The speaker laments low compensation and contemplates how pay affects the quality of work produced, highlighting a tension between earnings and performance.
Velvet carpet proposal laid on the table
A club motion to buy a handsome velvet carpet was put to the table in a witty Baltimore American quip about the “suer” place for such a rug.
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Baltimore American
Notice of School Meeting for Amhill County
Notice states School District No 1 in Amhill County will meet December 10 1917 at 3 PM to vote on budget. It lists estimated expenditures for the year including apparatus supplies bonded debt and interest and outlines expected receipts from county and state school funds and other sources totaling 192.00.
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Cea Yamil
Noamhill
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Ch'm Board of Directors
Atteat
W. W. Nelson
Flora K. Miller
McMinnaville
Yamhill County
Oregon
David A Miller
Clarence Butt
Seaarin
the Newberg ‘Transfer Co
S. P. Timberlake
Prop
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Oregon Nursery CO
Greece
V. A. Vincent
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